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Live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran and Beirut
Fresh blasts have shaken Tehran, Iran continued missile and drone barrages across the Gulf and Israel is making moves to create a south Lebanon 'buffer'.
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
3 Mar 2026Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan
3 Mar 2026Military tensions between the South Asian Islamic nations remain high.
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The Trump team's shifting story on war with Iran
3 Mar 2026Analysis: The administration has delivered anything but clarity.
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Israel military says creating buffer zone in Lebanon
Israel says it struck Hezbollah "centers of gravity" in the latest wave of strikes in Beirut as plumes of smoke were seen from impact sites in the Lebanese capital. Audio
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More than 30,000 displaced in Lebanon by Middle East war - UN
5:00 am todayIsrael is continuing to carry out air raids in Lebanon in a campaign against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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Trump's neck rash blamed on 'preventative skin treatment'
3 Mar 2026The reddish spot was visible on the president's neck during a ceremony at the White House.
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'It's a little bit hairy, but so far, so good' says New Zealander in Abu Dhabi
3 Mar 2026A group of NZers and Australians in Abu Dhabi are prepared to drive in a convoy to Oman if the situation gets worse
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Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift
3 Mar 2026The US president has offered his most extensive public comments yet on an operation whose stated aims and timeline have shifted since it began over the weekend.
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Watch: Video of Clinton Epstein depositions released
3 Mar 2026The former president and secretary of State each faced roughly 4 1/2 hours of questioning from Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
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Australia's Middle East military HQ hit by Iranian drone attack
3 Mar 2026Australia says its military headquarters in the Middle East was hit by an Iranian drone attack over the weekend and that all staff were safe.
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What we know about the widening US conflict with Iran so far
3 Mar 2026In Iran, the joint US-Israeli strikes have killed at least 555 people, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. Audio
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Iran shows ballistic missiles and drones can wreak havoc
3 Mar 2026Iran is unleashing a wave of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting several countries with ties to the United States.
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US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says
3 Mar 2026US officials declined to offer a timeline and cautioned they expected more US casualties.
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Trump says the 'big wave' is yet to come in Iran
3 Mar 2026"We're knocking the crap out of them," Trump told CNN's Jake Tapper.
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Khamenei's death brings Khomeini's grandson into focus
3 Mar 2026The killing of Khamenei, 86, has brought new urgency to the question of who will be the next Supreme Leader.
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Iran to evaluate World Cup involvement after US attacks
3 Mar 2026Iran's soccer chief says US and Israeli attacks on the country means they "can't look at the World Cup with hope".
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Iran conflict disrupts global shipping
3 Mar 2026Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf.
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Qatar halted LNG output - Here's what it means for gas supply
3 Mar 2026Qatar, which accounts for about 20 percent of global LNG exports, suspended production as Iran continued to strike Gulf countries.
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Closed airports, empty skies: What travellers impacted by Middle East air disruptions need to know
2 Mar 2026Thousands of international flights were cancelled on Sunday and Monday and the numbers continue to rise.
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Pentagon tells Congress no sign Iran was going to attack US first
The remarks to Congress appear to undercut one of the key arguments for the war made by senior administration officials.
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The attacks on Iran have blown up international law
3 Mar 2026Analysis: The US-Israel strikes are neither pre-emptive nor lawful.
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Actor Awards 2026: Who were all the winners?
3 Mar 2026Sinners, Michael B. Jordan, The Studioand The Pitt were among the big winners, along with the late Catherine O'Hara.
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Smoke rising from US embassy in Kuwait City: AFP correspondent
2 Mar 2026Sirens earlier sounded over the city following the latest volley of Iranian attacks.
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Why Trump has changed his tune on attacking other countries
2 Mar 2026Analysis: He once proclaimed: "I am especially proud to be the first president in decades who has started no new wars."
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Britain responds to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base
2 Mar 2026The incident came as Britain agreed to allow the United States to use British military bases to fire "defensive" strikes aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and their launchers.
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Australia rules out military role in Iran conflict
2 Mar 2026"Australia is not central to the issues in the Middle East. We didn't participate in these strikes and we wouldn't anticipate participating in the future."
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CIA closely watched Iran's leader for months before fatal strike
2 Mar 2026Israeli and US intelligence were monitoring his daily patterns, where he lived and who he met with.
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