Donald Trump’s Iran war is pushing us into a fuel crisis and driving deep voter anxiety. It’s clear Australians are not team USA on this one.

The Prime Minister has called for ‘more certainty’ over Donald Trump’s war on Iran, as the head of the RSL warns the month-long conflict is already showing early signs of ‘mission creep’.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Andrew Hastie is setting the stage for an almighty battle within what remains of the dying Coalition. 

A pro-Iranian hacking group claims to have hacked an account of FBI director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: US President Donald Trump has boasted that the world is ‘closer than ever to the rise of the Middle East’ because of US dominance in the war with Iran.

Following his earlier remarks that Cuba may be subject ​to a ‘friendly takeover,’ Donald Trump says ‘Cuba is next, ⁠by the way’.

After 216 days on the run, Dezi Freeman died in a shootout with heavily armed police. This is how officers forced him out.

Westpac is now forecasting three rate hikes that would take the Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate to 2008 levels.

The eldest son of Dezi Freeman has slammed people celebrating his death, hours after the fugitive cop killer was shot dead following a three-hour standoff with police.

Westpac is now forecasting three rate hikes that would take the Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate to 2008 levels.

Counter-drone company says Australia remains drastically unprepared for next type of global warfare.

Rising oil prices rattle markets as Middle East conflict fears intensify, sending the ASX 200 down in early trade.

Tasmania’s remote north becomes the ultimate playground when the keys come attached to six-figure engines — and someone else foots the fuel bill.

The real question here isn’t why we do it, but rather, why we feel entitled to? 

There’s something of a movie-set feel about Hyde Melbourne Place. Many of the guests seem like characters, made up by artists, dressed by wardrobe, playing the parts of well-heeled tourists. 

The new measures announced by the Albanese Government are part of a sensible approach that is welcome in an environment of uncertainty.

Aussies aren’t stupid or selfish. They’re just rightly sceptical of their Government’s ability to handle this crisis.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Andrew Hastie is setting the stage for an almighty battle within what remains of the dying Coalition. 

THE NEW YORK TIMES: US President Donald Trump has boasted that the world is ‘closer than ever to the rise of the Middle East’ because of US dominance in the war with Iran.

A jury held Meta and YouTube liable for claims their platforms are addictive and have harmed young users. Here’s everything you need to know.

The three child actors set to make it big in the remake of the Harry Potter films for TV are also set to cash in big.

A Handmaid’s Tale spin-off, a follow-up to Baby Reindeer, finals seasons of beloved shows and a Keanu Reeves film are just a few of the offerings.

Disney will finally introduce its long-awaited ad-supported plan in Australia for price-sensitive consumers battling cost-of-living.

Exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn.

What if some of the most devastating movies from our childhood didn’t have to end the way they did?

JUSTIN LANGER: In a world where domestic violence is escalating, the question of what kind of men we are raising is not just important, but urgent.

Millions of Australian borrowers are bracing for the second interest rate hike in two months, as March’s hike begins to hit household budgets.

A chocolate treat is being stripped from supermarket shelves after Australia’s food watchdog issued an urgent recall.

Prosecco is in but ouzo is out. Parmesan, too, is safe but if you’re a fan of certain delicious cheeses such as pecorino romano there’s bad news.

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri will miss three games after being suspended for wiping blood on Essendon defender Andrew McGrath on Saturday.

St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been hit with a three-match ban for a high hit as the AFL continues its investigation into an alleged homophobic slur.

Following three abandoned trials, the 200-gamer is now set to serve time behind bars.

Tragically, attempts to resuscitate the little boy were unsuccessful.

Counter-drone company says Australia remains drastically unprepared for next type of global warfare.

The costs of dragging out the conflict could be very high indeed.