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Oil prices rise despite record release of global backup reserves
The move to release oil stocks came as Iran said it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy.
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Iran blasts civilian ships in the Strait of Hormuz
10 minutes ago"Get ready for oil to be US$200 a barrel, because the oil price depends on regional security, which you have destabilised," an Iranian spokesperson said. Audio
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Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school - report
9:23 am todayInvestigators are still looking at why outdated information was used in planning the strike which killed at least 165 people, including children, Iran says.
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Iran's new supreme leader injured, officials say
6:47 am todayMojtaba Khamenei has not spoken or been seen in public since his appointment at the weekend.
![This image grab taken from Iranian state television broadcasted on February 28, 2026, show what it says is the site of deadly US and Israeli strikes that hit a girls' elementary school in Minab, in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan near the strategic sea route of the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, sparking fears of regional war with explosions reported across the Middle East as the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles. (Photo by IRIB TV / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / IRIB / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [BYLINE: -]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third...](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--KniKz91F--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_576/v1772321593/4JSG98P_AFP__20260228__99BG3T3__v3__HighRes__CorrectionIranIsraelUsConflict_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
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Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil
7:45 am todayThe FBI has warned police departments in California that Iran could retaliate for US attacks by launching drones at the US West Coast.
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The key risks of Iran placing mines along a key oil route
9:39 am todayIran has begun laying a few dozen mines in the strait of Hormuz, according to two people familiar with US intelligence on the matter.
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Released files reveal concerns on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador
6:57 am todayThe more than 100 pages of documents suggested concerns were raised about the "reputational risks" in appointing Mandelson because of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll tops 630
8:29 am todayLebanese authorities said on Wednesday about 816,000 people had been registered as displaced, with around 126,000 staying in collective shelters.
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Mother of Iranian footballer pleads for her to stay in Australia, saying 'they'll kill you'
11 Mar 2026The complexity of the situation was highlighted when one of the seven players granted asylum changed her mind on Wednesday and decided to return to Iran.
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Explainer: Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion
Strategic oil reserves act as a cushion in case of economic shocks or disruptions - here is how and why they came about.
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Record amount of oil reserve to be released due to Iran crisis
5:59 am todayThe IEA will release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to rein in crude prices.
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Why Iran is targeting UAE more than other Gulf states
11 Mar 2026More than a week on, upscale neighbourhoods in Dubai are still being littered with shards of broken glass.
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Six killed in Swiss bus blaze after person reportedly sets themselves on fire
11 Mar 2026"At this stage, we have elements suggesting a deliberate act by a person who was inside the bus," a police spokesperson says.
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Iran police chief says anti-government protesters treated as 'enemies'
11 Mar 2026The Middle East war sparked fears mass anti-government rallies could reignite.
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Israeli strike hits central Beirut - state media
11 Mar 2026Israel targeted a densely populated neighbourhood close to one of Beirut's biggest shopping malls, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency.
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Does Donald Trump even know what’s happening in Iran?
11 Mar 2026Analysis: There are no signs that the US President's decisions on the war will be grounded in reality any time soon.
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Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
11 Mar 2026After more than a year of sailing and thousands of nautical miles covered, Dan Turner completes a race around the globe in the boat he built in his driveway.
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Computer made of human brain cells taught to play 'Doom'
11 Mar 2026Cortical Labs says the "biological computer" was learning and this was a step closer to real-world uses. Audio
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Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up
11 Mar 2026A combination of advanced battlefield tactics and the rapid commercialisation of space technology means international law is now falling well behind.
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'Like hell': US promises heaviest day of bombings on Iran
The US defence secretary says there will be "the most fighters, the most bombers, the most strikes". Audio
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Police return to Australian station to search for evidence in case of missing 4yo Gus
11 Mar 2026Police have previously said two of Gus's family members are not cooperating with investigators, and have indicated they have a suspect.
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Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
11 Mar 2026Iran still retains upward of 80 percent to 90 percent of its small boats and mine layers, so could lay hundreds of mines.
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Iranian football team member granted asylum changes mind, will return to Iran
11 Mar 2026One of the seven members of the Iranian team granted protection visas has asked to be returned to Iran.
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After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup
11 Mar 2026The head of Iran's football body is blaming Donald Trump for the defections.
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Listen: Food prices, fuel and interest rates all at risk from Iran war
11 Mar 2026The conflict could hit more than just your petrol budget - here's what you need to know.
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What are the challenges in securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz?
11 Mar 2026About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the strait, but traffic has virtually stopped since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Why Trump can't explain the start - or end - of the Iran war
11 Mar 2026Analysis - The US president's trusty technique of sowing confusion to postpone reckonings is beginning to fail. Audio
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Why you might want to clean your headphones
For good health, you need to let your ear canals 'breathe' throughout the day so they aren't constantly blocked, humid and hot.
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