Roberts-Smith arrested, diesel shortage eases, and Trump threatens journalist | ABC News Top Stories

One of Australia's most decorated soldiers, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians.

The Victoria Cross recipient was arrested at Sydney domestic airport this morning and is expected to be charged with five counts of war crime murder following a joint investigation between the Office of the Special Investigator and the Australian Federal Police.

It follows Mr Roberts-Smith's failed defamation case against Nine newspapers, in which the Federal Court found on the balance of probabilities that he was involved in the murder of four unarmed men.

No criminal findings were made and Mr Roberts-Smith has always maintained his innocence. 

The latest data shows the number of service stations without diesel across the country is continuing to decrease.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed there are 241 with no diesel nationwide -- 33 less than yesterday.

New South Wales continues to be hit hardest with 125 service stations without diesel and 34 with no unleaded fuel.

US President Donald Trump is threatening to jail the journalist who broke the story about an American jet fighter pilot being rescued in Iran.

An American jet was shot down over Iran last week, as the US and Israeli war on Tehran continued. 

US rescue forces have successfully recovered the two men onboard.

It's not clear which media ‌outlet or reporter Mr Trump is referring to.

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