Israel has launched its most intense strikes on central Beirut in decades, while Iran retaliated with missile strikes near Tel Aviv that killed an elderly couple. The escalating conflict has pushed U.S. diesel prices to record highs as the region braces for sustained warfare.
Israel claims to have killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in a Tehran airstrike, marking the highest-profile assassination since the war began in February. The strike follows the deaths of other top officials as oil prices surge past $100 per barrel.
A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after an elderly victim was found with 24 injuries in Victoria. The accused remains in custody as police investigate multiple crime scenes.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to lash Northern Australia as a powerful Category 4 or 5 system, threatening three separate landfalls. Officials warn the storm could be the most significant in living memory, with winds reaching 225km/h.
A major police incident on Perth's Mitchell Freeway has caused peak-hour gridlock, while Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell addresses the release of embarrassing bodycam footage involving players in Arizona.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed an Iranian missile struck near Al-Minhad Air Base in the UAE on Wednesday. No personnel were injured, though the projectile caused minor damage to a medical facility and accommodation block.
Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway has been suspended indefinitely following a felony arrest for possession of 2.1 pounds of marijuana. The arrest occurs just days before the Crimson Tide begins its NCAA Tournament run as a No. 4 seed.
Alberta authorities have identified 22-year-old Birinder Singh as the victim of a fatal daylight shooting on Highway 2. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is searching for a white or grey pickup truck involved in the incident.
Israel claims to have killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani on Day 18 of the Iran War, while U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigned in protest, blaming Israeli influence for the conflict.
A bright meteor caused a massive sonic boom across Ohio and Pennsylvania Tuesday morning, rattling homes and prompting 911 calls. The National Weather Service confirmed the event via satellite imagery as witnesses reported a fireball brighter than Venus.
A Vatican appeals tribunal has declared a mistrial in the landmark financial crimes case against Cardinal Angelo Becciu, citing procedural errors and the invalidity of secret papal decrees. A new trial is set for June 22 as Pope Leo XIV continues to overhaul the Holy See's financial governance.
Israel has confirmed the killing of Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief and a member of its ruling triumvirate, in a precision airstrike on Tehran. The strike also claimed the life of Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, sparking global security concerns and reported paranoia within the Kremlin.
