Ukraine offers Russia an Easter pause on energy strikes
Russia's latest attacks on Ukrainian cities have killed seven people, including four on a bus, as Kyiv proposes to Moscow a ceasefire for Easter.
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‘Whole civilisation will die’ if Iran doesn’t make deal
US President Donald Trump warns that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran doesn't capitulate to his deadline, while Tehran shows no sign of budging.
Israeli strike ‘kills 10’ near a Gaza Strip school
Israeli drones have fired missiles into the central Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding several others, medics say.
Australia turns to key partner to lock in fuel supply
Australia will try to secure more fuel supply when Anthony Albanese jets off for talks with his Singaporean counterpart.
Trump says Iran can be ‘taken out’ as ceasefire stalls
Donald Trump says Iran could be "taken out" in one night as Tehran rejected a ceasefire proposal and the president's deadline to open the Hormuz Strait looms.
Ukrainian drones spark fire at Russian oil terminal
Ukrainian drones have attacked the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal, which handles 1.5 per cent of global oil supply, Russia authorities say.
Russian attack kills three in Odesa, including toddler
Russia has launched a drone attack on Ukraine's port of Odesa, killing three people including a small child, while Ukraine targeted a key Russian oil port.
Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars
Households and businesses face months of high fuel prices and associated costs even if there is a swift end to the Middle East conflict that is choking supply.
US, Iran weigh ceasefire plan as Trump deadline nears
US and Iran have received a ceasefire plan, as President Donald Trump threatens to unleash "hell" if Tehran doesn't make a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.
A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.
Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants
President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.
Pope urges peace in world torn by the ‘violence of war’
Pope Leo has used his first Easter mass to issue a call for hope at a time when the world is torn by the violence of war.
Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock
Motorists are getting access to better, real-time information about changing fuel prices as one state launches a crackdown on service stations.
Iran disputes US rescue of crew member from downed jet
A US airman, whose jet was downed, is injured but safe after he hid in the mountains before being rescued, Donald Trump says, in an account disputed by Iran.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.
Downed planes spell peril for Trump as Iran hunts pilot
The race is on to find a US pilot after two planes were shot down over Iran and the Gulf in a dramatic development as the war enters its sixth week.
Two US planes shot down over Iran, crew member missing
Two US fighter jets have been shot down over Iran and the Gulf, with a search operation under way while one crew member is missing.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of ‘Easter escalation’
Russian missile and drone strikes have bombarded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he signalled openness to a potential Easter truce.
‘Bridges next’: Trump threatens more Iranian targets
President Donald Trump is threatening US attacks on Iranian infrastructure while other nations try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Mideast war rages on.
Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar
Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.
Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote
Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.
UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Forty countries have discussed ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz at virtual talks hosted by the United Kingdom.
Zelenskiy says talks with US ‘positive’, Russia strikes
Ukraine wants negotiators to pass the offer of an Easter ceasefire on to the Russian side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM
Australia will join a snap meeting to end disruption to shipping in a critical oil corridor as the prime minister questions the value of a prolonged Iran war.
Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in
After criticising Anthony Albanese for making a national televised speech on the fuel crisis, Angus Taylor has made an address to attack the government.
Trump to give speech, says Iran leader sought ceasefire
US President Donald Trump is set to make a speech from the White House after saying the United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly".
US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says – and NATO, too
President Donald Trump has signalled the US may soon wind down the Iran war without a deal, and threatened to ditch NATO for not helping him with the conflict.
Russia urges Ukraine to clarify Easter truce proposal
A Kremlin spokesman has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to elaborate on a proposal for an Easter ceasefire.
Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told a briefing at the Pentagon that air strikes are damaging the morale of the Iranian military.
King to visit US in April, Buckingham Palace confirms
Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States and Bermuda in late April.
EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre
The EU's top diplomat and several foreign ministers are in Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine.