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Unprecedented act as oil price soars
Nations across the globe have agreed to release millions of barrels of oil in an emergency act as Iran targets tankers and mines a vital waterway. Follow live.
Iran aspired to launch drones at US in ‘surprise’ terror attack
The FBI has alerted millions in the US to potential Iranian drone strikes on California in retaliation for the war in the Middle East.
‘Prankster who killed teacher’ breaks silence
Jayden Wallace has spoken out after he was accused of accidentally killing his teacher in a toilet paper prank gone wrong.
‘Why did he say it?’: White House grilled
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has clashed with reporters while trying to clean up her boss’s confusing remarks on the Iran war.
US-Iran war live updates: Several nations struck in latest Iran barrage
The situation in the Persian Gulf continues to devolve with sites near a major airport coming under fire as the eye-watering cost of the war is revealed.

Will Trump TACO on Iran?
It’s a crucial election year and economic and political costs of the war are rising. It might be a safe bet that the president will declare victory and walk away.
Iran War Live Updates: Israeli Airstrikes Shake Beirut and Drone Attacks Hit Tehran on 12th Day of Fighting
The Pentagon told Congress that the first six days of the war had cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion. Three ships were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world’s oil.
Starmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ of Making Friend of Epstein the Ambassador to U.S.
Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Here’s the latest.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Was Wounded Early in the War, Iranian and Israeli Officials Say
Officials say Mojtaba Khamenei’s legs were hurt, but the circumstances as well as the extent of his injuries were unclear. He has remained out of view since being announced as leader three days ago.

Driver killed by own truck off major highway
A truck driver has been struck and killed by their own vehicle in Sydney, closing an on-ramp of a major highway.
Worker dead in mushroom farm tragedy
The 24-year-old’s death is not being treated as suspicious.
‘Most damaging’: Threat to beloved Aussie landscape
It burns hotter, faster, and is “changing the nature of Australia’s deserts” – now, leaders are travelling to Canberra to plead for action.
Ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry role
A special adviser appointed to examine intelligence and law enforcement powers as part of the Bondi royal commission has quit his role after less than three months.
Dennis Richardson quits Bondi probe as a Special Advisor
The man the PM picked to investigate ASIO’s dealings with the alleged Bondi massacre killers has mysteriously quit.