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Australia urging citizens to take commercial flights home from the Middle East; Donald Trump meets with major defence manufacturers as the war continues; The Matildas getting ready for South Korea in their next Asian Cup game.

Hundreds more Australians arrive home safely from the Middle East; President Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as strikes intensify; and in sport, Cristiano Ronaldo takes a break from the Saudi Pro League for treatment in Spain.

The government working on more repatriation flights for Australians in the Middle East; Anger over a Chinese helicopter threatening an Australian aircraft; and in sport, Australia's track cyclists off to a strong start in the World Cup in Perth.

The PM confirms three Australians were onboard a U-S sub that sank an Iranian vessel, Calls for action on petrol prices as the Iran conflict continues, Australia's flagbearers for the Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony announced.

Israel expands military operations to target Hezbollah, triggering evacuations in Lebanon and Beirut, A new investment in Australia's critical minerals, aimed at protecting national supply, Champion drivers prepare for a challenge, with sweeping technical changes in play at the weekend Grand Prix in Melbourne...

Iran promises to attack Americans wherever they are, as the UAE intercepts missiles this morning; Australians are urged not to panic and cancel travel plans as the Iranian conflict widens; and in sport, the Matildas beat Iran four nil on the Gold Coast.

Two more flights from the Middle East on the way, repatriating Australians, Canada says recent US behaviour doesn't ruin intelligence-sharing with it and Australia, The Australian Formula One Grand Prix ready to go this weekend, despite the world's travel chaos

Europe's industry body warns the U-S over punishing Spain for not sharing military bases, DFAT deploys teams to support Australians caught in the Middle East as the war widens, Arsenal defeat Brighton, getting closer to the English Premier League title.

The US has torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing dozens; Hundreds of Australians from the UAE arrive home on special flights; and in sport, Iranian players emotional, ahead of tonight's Women's Asian Cup game against the Matildas.

Israel and the US continue to strike targets as Iran appoints a new leader; Australia sending additional crisis consular support to the Middle East; Renowned sports commentator Dennis Cometti has died.

A repatriation flight on the way home from Dubai, The Liberal party's disastrous election campaign, Another sporting event cancelled amid the ongoing Middle East war.

Donald Trump says new strikes on Iran have targeted members of the country's new leadership; a leaked copy of the Liberal Party's internal review into the 2025 election tabled in parliament; and in football, Matildas star Amy Sayer commends bravery of Iran's players.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lays out the rationale for pre-emptive strikes on Iran, Police kill an alleged armed intruder in Sydney, The Matildas say their hearts go out to Iran's team ahead of their clash at the Asia Cup.

Australia's Defence Minister confirms the nation is not a participant in the US-led war against Iran, The government under pressure to return Australians stranded across the Middle East, FIFA world cup bosses face a tough dilemma over Iran's ability to compete in the US based tournament

Donald Trump says he won't rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran; The PM says Australia's ability to provide consular assistance to citizens in Iran is extremely limited; and in sport, Australia's women's football team prepares to face Iran at the Women's Asian Cup.

Middle East conflict spreads to Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah trade blows Opposition welcomes Israel and America's war on Iran Hannah Green becomes third player to win the HSBC Women's World Championship twice.

Donald Trump says the US strikes on Iran could last up to four weeks, Australians stranded in the Middle East as regional air spaces remain closed, Praise for Alyssa Healy as she ends her one-day international career.

US President Donald Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks after the decapitation strike on the Ayatollah... a man drowns in flooding in South Australia... and the Matildas defeat the Philippines in the Women's Asian Cup.

Iranian state media confirms the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates Australia's support for United States military action; And in sport, the situation in the Middle East sending ripple effects across the sporting landscape.

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the Philippines tonight in their opening Women's Asian Cup game.

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the Philippines tonight in their opening Women's Asian Cup game.

Iran launches retaliatory strikes at Israel and US bases in the Middle East; WA's Premier reassures the Muslim community, after a man is charged over a planned terror act; and in sport, the NRL season opener to kick off with a double-header match in Las Vegas.

The Liberals decline to release the report into their disastrous 2025 federal election campaign; At least 15 people killed in a Bolivia military plane crash; Both New Zealand and France out of the Sydney leg of Sail GP this weekend.

West Australia's Premier says there is no ongoing threat to safety after a terror plot arrest; Calls for civilians to be protected in hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan; and in women's cricket, Australia beat India by five wickets.

A man in Western Australia charged with planning a terrorist act; Pakistan's defence minister says his country is in an "open war" with Afghanistan; and in sport, the Matildas face goalkeeper trouble ahead of their Asian Cup opener.