A motorbike and car collision closed part of State Highway 1 in Waikato, sending one person to hospital and causing traffic delays as investigations continue.
A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking two police officers with an axe in south London. Both officers were treated for injuries.
Growing scrutiny over Trump’s justification for war with Iran focuses on questions about imminent threat, intelligence evidence, and the clarity of the administration’s rationale.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States struck Iran after learning Israel planned its own attack, intending to prevent retaliation against American forces, amid disputes over justification.
Seventy firefighters battled a major blaze at a Croydon sports centre, containing the fire overnight as investigations begin into its cause.
A broadening U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran has seen drone strikes on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, ongoing air defenses across the Gulf, and leaders indicate sustained operations ahead.
Parents demand accountability after allegations against Vincent Chan raise serious questions about nursery safeguarding and child protection failures.
A U.S. intelligence assessment warns of possible Iranian‑linked retaliatory attacks, especially cyber threats, following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Gulf states are deploying air defenses to intercept repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes, raising urgency to protect infrastructure and maintain regional security.
Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan enters its fifth day, with cross-border strikes and accusations intensifying tensions along the disputed frontier.
Growing tensions between media organizations and the judiciary are raising concerns about suppression orders, transparency, and the future of open justice in modern democracies.
Iran launched strikes across the Gulf of Oman, hitting a tanker tied to a “shadow fleet” and heightening concerns over shipping security near the Strait of Hormuz.
Police shot an armed man following alleged assaults near Sydney’s CBD. A critical incident investigation is underway, and authorities say no other serious injuries have been reported.
Mounting scrutiny over how police handle rape and sexual offences has exposed systemic failings, low conviction rates, and a pressing need for reform.
Pakistan struck Bagram Air Base, escalating tensions with Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities and raising fears of broader cross-border conflict.
President Trump says the war with Iran may last four to five weeks but could extend much longer, as regional tensions and military operations intensify.
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a friend with an axe following a dispute at a remote NSW campground. Police say the incident was isolated and investigations continue.
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut as thousands seek shelter, while Lebanese leaders voice growing criticism of Hezbollah’s role amid escalating cross-border tensions.
President Trump says the U.S. will retaliate after American service members were killed in a drone attack amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
The U.S. State Department urges Americans in parts of the Middle East to depart while commercial travel remains available amid escalating regional tensions.
After U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran triggered regional retaliation, flight disruptions in Dubai have left some American travelers stranded and uncertain far from home.
Escalating U.S.–Iran tensions are disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, delaying vessels and threatening global energy flows and cargo supply chains.
U.S. Marines opened fire on protesters attempting to storm the consulate in Karachi, resulting in several injuries. This incident has raised significant concerns about the safety of diplomatic missions amid escalating tensions in the region.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has escalated into Lebanon, with alarming regional ramifications. In a serious miscalculation, Kuwaiti forces mistakenly shot down U.S. jets, intensifying tensions and raising concerns about the stability of the region.