Bowen: As Israel debates Iran attack response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?
World leaders are scrambling to prevent the Middle East entering a damaging wider conflict. Read More
US media push Biden and Trump for TV debate pledge
A dozen top US outlets urged candidates to take part in debates, citing “exceptionally high” stakes. Read More
Somali pirates free ship after ransom reportedly paid
The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia’s coast. Read More
Mum killed protecting baby was ‘beautiful person’
Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi’s rampage at a Sydney mall. Read More
Iran warns Israel against ‘reckless’ retaliation
Tehran says such a move would receive a “decisive and much stronger response”. Read More
Russian double-tap strikes hit civilians then rescuers too
Russia is following up initial attacks with repeat strikes targeting rescuers treating the wounded. Read More
The 276 schoolgirls whose kidnap shocked the world
Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down. Read More
Sydney knife attacker identified by police
Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed five women and a man at Westfield Bondi Junction mall on Saturday. Read More
Israel says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks
It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack. Read More
Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack
IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari has said the drones could take several hours to arrive. Read More