The Federal Bureau of Investigation reportedly warns police departments in California that Iran could retaliate to US attacks by launching drones at the US West Coast. Follow live.
Many nations, including Australia, claim to have a special relationship with the United States. Britain, and some in Europe, are finding out that's no longer the case.
Australia will bring in 100 million more litres of petrol by allowing a higher level of sulfur content in its fuel for the next 60 days, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says, as the country reckons with petrol flows choked by the Middle East war.
This week in Canberra the Nationals chose a new leader, the energy minister chose his words carefully and the government chose to avoid one word altogether.
Australia has always been hot. On average, summer is now one degree warmer than it was 50 years ago. But that number hides the stark reality that the summers our kids experience today are much more extreme and longer than they used to be.
