Follow our live coverage of the latest escalation in the Middle East.

Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel and interceptions were visible overhead in Tel Aviv following an Iranian missile attack on the country.

Theres a hardness, an ugliness, a brutality and unfairness to Trumps United States that Australians especially might find distasteful. But at times like these, its important to remember its not all bad.

The rumble of explosions could be heard throughout Jerusalem as Israeli TV stations showed plumes of smoke rising in Tel Aviv after the strike.

It was fast, targeted and deadly. In a split second, Tehran erupted into a furious inferno. Heres how it unfolded.

Prime Minster Anthony Albanese responds to escalations in Middle East

Iran has retaliated after a series of Israeli strikes hit its nuclear facilities and killed top generals.

The death toll from a horror plane crash in India has risen to 265, with at least 24 people who were on the ground believed to be dead.

Only months ago, Donald Trumps advice was that Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons. Evidently, Israels leaders were unconvinced.

Protesters outside LA City Hall share what brought them there and what theyre fighting for (Footage: Michael Koziol)

North America correspondent Michael Koziol reports from Los Angeles fashion district, where fear of further ICE raids has left many too afraid to return to work.

Mohit Chavda was halfway through his meal of lentils, cabbage and bread when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into the room.

Irans nuclear program is spread over many locations. Here are some of the main facilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a statement on Israels launch of preemptive strikes on Iranian military facilities.

An aviation consultant has told Today Extra the possible reason why an Air India flight crashed.

Israel has launched targeted strikes on nuclear facilities in Irans capital Tehran. Heres what we know.

Over the 19 seconds the Boeing Dreamliner steadily lost altitude and drifted to the ground before crashing into buildings, killing almost everyone on board and dozens on the ground as air traffic controllers watched helplessly.

Explosions have rung out across Irans capital on Friday morning, amid claims from Israel that it is attacking the country.

Follow our live coverage of the latest escalation in the Middle East.

A British man who survived the Air India flight that crashed carrying more than 240 people shortly after take-off, said he was thrown from the plane when it split in two, a medic has revealed.

Brother says British survivor called his father moments after the Air India crash.

It could take weeks, if not months, for the exact cause of the crash to become clear. But experts are trying to piece together a number of possible reasons.

Social media footage showed a man in a bloodstained white t-shirt and dark pants limping along a road and being helped by a medic.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew when it plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway.

Australia should demand the father of NSW prop Payne Haas be released immediately if he is not set free, his legal team says following the global agencys decision.