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Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz within seven days
Iran has submitted a plan to the US to end their war and reopen the key shipping channel.
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'He is shady': Ed Sheeran's cousin calls him a 'coward' and 'not a good human'
The singer's cousin launched a scathing attack on social media.
Trump faced loss after loss. He then turned to a familiar target: the media
New York Times: Trump's critics say he's using an old trick to try to redirect attention.
Trump talks of ‘blowing up entire nation’ of Iran in fresh fighting talk
US President says his options are renewed strikes, economic pressure or making a deal.
US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh
Missiles targeted Riyadh as the US warned the conflict could escalate.
Houthi missile threatens Riyadh as fire breaks out near airport
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi missile targeting Riyadh.
Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen
Saudi Arabia earlier accused the Houthis of targeting Mecca but the group have denied it.
US midterms: Republicans reel as deep-red areas come into play
NYT: The party is putting up a costly defence in places Donald Trump won easily in 2024.
Petrol hits $3.25 a litre as AA warns prices are likely to stay high until mid-November
AA warns petrol prices could stay high for six weeks or until Christmas.
China stockpiled oil, and now it could dominate the energy landscape
New York Times: Beijing appears willing to use energy as a political tool.
United Nations has ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect US of war crimes in Iran
The Human Rights Council lists the February 28 deadly strike on a school as an example.
'Free Palestine': Macklemore asks Kraft to match $1m donation
Ed Sheeran allegedly asked Robert Kraft to match his $2m gift.
Macklemore pledges $1.75m in tour earnings to Palestinian organisations
The rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after pro-Palestinian comments at a US show.
US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
Washington cited the PLO and PA's failure to reform and support peace.
Petrol surges to highest level since June, 91 grade back up at $3.18 a litre
The average price of unleaded 91 has risen more than 35 cents in the past 28 days.
NFL player fined for wearing name of Palestinian girl in match
Kyrie Irving offered to pay Al-Shaair’s fine after the NFL punished his tribute.
Tour fallout: All support acts quit Sheeran's shows after Macklemore dropped
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe have left Ed Sheeran’s US tour.
Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
Washington Post: Israel has used the huge bombs to devastating effect in Gaza and Lebanon.
'Sheer madness': Stars react after Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore from tour
The American rapper was set to open for Sheeran at a number of shows across the US.
Gulf tankers are running out of ways to export oil: ‘These waters aren’t safe’
New York Times: The world’s most valuable energy corridors are pinching shut.
Trump chastises Zelenskyy over Russian refinery strikes during Ireland visit
His Ireland visit has mixed diplomacy, golf and promotion of his resort.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, September 12, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Auckland’s City Rail Link opening, Houthis seize key Red Sea port city, Ponsonby Rd assault | Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Iran-backed Houthis control Yemen’s Red Sea coast, vital for global shipping
The Houthis say navigation through the Red Sea is safe for all but Saudi Arabian shipping.
Pain at the pump: Global oil prices increase as US-Iran tensions escalate
Brent crude oil prices have surged more than 12% over the past five days.
Houthis seize key Yemen port city on Red Sea as Iran war expands
The Houthis also seized Zuqar Island in the southern Red Sea after a coordinated attack.
Trump accuses Iran of meddling in midterms as wave of missiles targets US base in Jordan
Oil prices rose above US$100 as attacks threatened Middle East energy routes.
Trump promises Americans US$5000 if Republicans win Congress
He urged supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in November.
Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait
Iran says it attacked 20 vessels as fighting choked the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran signals readiness to escalate fight in face of rising US pressure
New York Times: 'All signs point to a make or break moment,' one expert says.
Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp
An Israeli strike hit a residential building in Gaza City's Al-Shati camp.