2 h. ago World waits on Trump’s next move as Middle East tensions ramp up

Global anxiety is centred on whether the US president can broker an end to the conflict or if he will instead help Israel destroy Iran’s key nuclear facility.

Politics

5 h. ago They led Iran’s military and hid its nuclear secrets. Israel annihilated them

Israel has struck a deep blow to the Iran’s military and scientific elite, with a string of major generals and scientists killed.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘We had to beat the drones’: The race for Australians caught in Israel

More than 1200 Australians are trying to get out of Israel and Iran as the conflict between the two nations escalates.

Events

6 h. ago Two arrested after Melbourne man killed and another injured at shooting inside Bali villa

One man was arrested in Jakarta and another was caught making his way there, local police confirmed today.

Events

6 h. ago Australian arrested in Bali over fatal shooting ambush at villa

Indonesian police say they have detained two men over the shooting that left Zivan Radmanovic dead and underworld-linked Sanar Ghanim seriously injured.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Communications fairy godmother’ had contract extended three times without tender, ICAC hears

The inquiry also heard Anthony Manning twice accepted tickets to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix from a School Infrastructure client without declaring them.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump must decide whether to join the kind of war he’s always sworn he’d avoid

Donald Trump is weighing a critical decision in the five-day-old war in the Middle East – and whether this is Israel’s fight or America’s.

Politics

9 h. ago Sunscreen wars: Breaking down the furore Choice created over SPF brands

Does your sunscreen really work? Ultra Violette and a number of other popular Australian sunscreen brands have been forced to defend their products.

Events

9 h. ago Trump must decide if he will join the exact kind of war he always swore to avoid

Donald Trump is weighing a critical decision in the five-day-old war in the Middle East – and whether this is Israel’s fight or America’s.

Politics

9 h. ago Iranians support Israel assassinating their oppressors – at least for now

Regime change, if that is indeed Israel’s goal, cannot be imposed from outside. It must come from within, and Israel risks alienating the very constituency it needs to get the job done.

Politics

12 h. ago It has been five days since Israel first struck Iran. What we know so far

Donald Trump has cancelled his meeting with Anthony Albanese to focus on the escalating situation. But how did we get here, and what happens next?

Politics

13 h. ago ASX inches higher after Trump’s Tehran warning; Gold stocks advance

The Australian sharemarket is treading water after President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran.

Events

13 h. ago ASX edges lower after Trump’s Tehran warning; Gold, uranium stocks advance

The Australian sharemarket is treading cautiously after the US president’s comments raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Events

13 h. ago Iran anchor was live on TV when the bombs hit. She fled amid smoke and falling debris

Sahar Emami was seen hurrying off camera as the screen behind her cut out. Off-camera, a male voice cried out “allahu Akbar”.

Events

13 h. ago TV station vows to report ‘until the end’ after missile hit live on air

An Iranian anchor was forced to flee the set amid explosions. Soon after, the station head appeared on camera clutching a bloodied piece of paper to deliver a message of resilience.

Events

14 h. ago Iran anchor was live on TV when the bombs hit. She fled as dust and debris fell

Sahar Emami was seen hurrying off camera as the screen behind her cut out, as people on set were heard saying “Allahu akbar”.

Events

16 h. ago ASX set to edge up as Wall Street rebounds; $A jumps; Oil prices slide

Calm is returning to Wall Street, and US stocks rallied on Monday, while oil prices are giving back some of their initial spurts following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets at the end of last week.

Economics

19 h. ago ‘The stuff of nightmares’: Man accused of shooting US politicians allegedly had hitlist of 45 names

The 57-year-old’s arrest brought to an end the largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history, which had put the entire state on edge.

Events

19 h. ago How a racehorse owner fired off a boozy message, and was proven wrong in front of the King

A group of Australian racing battlers are returning to Royal Ascot with Asfoora. This time, prominent owner Rod Lyons is right behind her.

Events

20 h. ago Israeli strike cuts off Iran's state TV during live broadcast

Israel struck Iran's state-run television station Monday during a live broadcast, forcing a reporter to run off camera following an explosion.

Politics