Pope Leo XIV sent a strong message to US President Donald Trump regarding military actions in the Middle East while speaking in the Vatican on Sunday.
'I am following with deep concern what is happening in the Middle East and in Iran during this tumultuous time,' the Pope noted in his speech.
A tanker dramatically burst into flames after being hit by an Iranian strike today - as shipping was halted in the Strait of Hormuz and markets were braced for a surge in global oil prices.
Motorists in the UK were warned of potential ‘record prices at the pumps’ while economists predicted fragile economies could be pushed ‘closer to recession in a matter of weeks’.
At least three people have been killed and 14 more wounded in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas on Sunday morning.
Police said the shooter, a male who has not been identified, was killed by officers returning fire.
The shooting unfolded at Buford's bar on West Sixth Street in Austin's Entertainment District just before 2am on Sunday, officials said.
An Australian influencer who shared a video about being scared in Dubai amid ongoing airstrikes has been labelled 'selfish' after suggesting the fighting was supposed to be confined to less fortunate countries.
Louise Starkey shared a clip on Instagram from her hotel balcony showing Iranian missiles headed to a target in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.
Anthony Albanese's personal popularity has taken a dive in a new poll amid economic and security frustrations, while the Coalition appears to have stopped its slide.
The Newspoll published on Sunday night in The Australian showed Opposition leader Angus Taylor faring much better than previous leader Sussan Ley who he rolled in a spill motion on February 13.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski today accused Donald Trump of operating in 'the law of the jungle' as he hit out at America's 'illegal and unprovoked' strikes on Iran.
The self-described 'eco-populist' led Left-wing fury at the US and Israeli attacks, which have killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
An Australian travel industry expert has urged passengers to not cancel flights despite 'significant disruptions' to global aviation following US-led airstrikes on Iran.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed Iran's leader had been killed in the strikes and urged Iranians to rise up and overthrow the regime. Retaliatory attacks by Iran have been persistent across the Middle East since, with missiles and drones striking Israel and the United Arab Emirates where hotels and airports were hit.
Labour's John Healey today repeatedly dodged questions on whether Britain supports Donald Trump's strikes on Iran.
The Defence Secretary refused six times in a TV interview to say if the UK backed the US and Israeli action - or if the Government considered the action to be legal.
Starmer's Chagos surrender is facing further uncertainty after the Maldives threatened to mount a legal challenge to the deal.
The move could collapse the divisive agreement under which Britain will hand over £35billion and UK sovereignty to Mauritius to secure the use of the military base there for 99 years.
A third wave of Iranian suicide drones has hit Dubai this afternoon and destroyed a hotel in Bahrain, as Tehran's onslaught against the region continues following the death of its Supreme Leader.
The remnants of the Iranian regime are launching widespread airstrikes across the Middle East, targeting US allies, military bases and areas popular with Western expats.
Protesters have gathered at Sydney's Town Hall to denounce the United States' historic military attack on Iran, which many hope has ended its tyrannical regime.
The rally, at which professional protester Josh Lees of the Palestine Action Group spoke, called on the Australian government to condemn the attack on Iran jointly executed by the US and Israel.
