Boosting China-India ties should be pillar of Hong Kong’s five-year plan
By the second half of the 21st century, the Sino-Indian relationship will become the world’s most geopolitical, dislodging even the complex China-US cooperative rivalry. By 2050, the world’s three largest economies are likely to comprise some combination of China, India and the United States. PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts this exact order – with the US having the highest per capita income but the smallest population. Both Asian powerhouses enjoy significant theoretical complementarity. China... [Continue Reading]
More than 156kg of drugs seized in interstate operation
A months-long interstate police operation targeting alleged methamphetamine supply in Darwin has ended with a bust netting more than 156 kilograms of illicit drugs. [Continue Reading]
Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran’s oil economy
President Donald Trump on Friday night announced the United States had bombed Kharg Island, targeting Iran’s most critical oil terminal. [Continue Reading]
Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and US President Donald Trump discussed the possible reopening of talks between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a meeting in Washington, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday. Kim told Trump he was the only Western leader to have had dialogue with North Korea’s Kim and was currently the only person who could resolve issues on the Korean peninsula, Yonhap quoted Kim as telling reporters in Washington. “President Trump said he was curious if... [Continue Reading]
Lawsuit in Los Angeles examines social media companies' role in youth mental health crises
A landmark lawsuit has commenced in Los Angeles, focusing on the responsibility of social media giants Meta and Google in relation to the mental health crises affecting young users. Kaley, a participant in the trial, described a haunting experience where she spent as many as 16 hours daily on Instagram. Her story highlights the deepening concerns surrounding the effects of social media on mental health, particularly among adolescents. This case is set against the backdrop of over 2,000 similar lawsuits aiming to put pressure on these tech behemoths for their alleged negative influence on youth. The trial, which is expected... [Continue Reading]
Could fish and chip oil solve Australia's petrol problems?
Australia once produced 80 per cent of its own fuel. Now it imports the same amount, and an unlikely answer may be sitting in your local takeaway shop. [Continue Reading]
China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles
A game centre in China has come under fire after it used real hamsters as prizes in its claw machines to attract customers. The venue, in a shopping centre in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province, was reported to have filled a machine with hamsters, instead of the normal plush toys. Its actions triggered an online backlash, with many people accusing the outlet of animal abuse. According to online footage, the hamsters cowered in the corner of the machine. Clips also reportedly showed... [Continue Reading]
If all video games were free what would people really play? – Reader’s Feature
Most free to play video games are online shooters but a reader asks what would happen if every game was free and anyone could play anything they wanted. [Continue Reading]
Meta reportedly plans sweeping layoffs as AI costs increase
Sources tell Reuters layoffs could affect 20% or more of company as plans reflect broader tensions within big techMeta is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been finalized, the people said. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Rotating home owners boast of 360-degree views and energy benefits
They may be costly to build, but rotating homes are loved for the way they can move with the sun, capture breezes from any direction and make the most of the scenery around them. [Continue Reading]
New York Academy of Art Gives Away Money Donated by Jeffrey Epstein
The school also said that it would review policies about philanthropy and donor engagement after new revelations about the disgraced financier were made public. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong’s bid to win in AI: where are the road map and the guardrails?
Keith Li King-wah’s business once thrived during the 2010s. In a crowded field of more than 100 rivals, his programming consultancy, Innopage, easily secured contracts worth hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars to develop basic digital tools, such as a mortgage calculator, for corporations and government agencies. But those easy-money days are gone. The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed high-value coding into widely accessible and automated services,... [Continue Reading]
Iran war knocks out Thai Mideast rice exports, squeezing farmers harder
Thai rice exports to the Middle East were halted as the escalating war disrupts shipments to the nation’s largest market for the grain, further straining farmers grappling with rising costs and reduced overseas demand. Two ships carrying a combined 80,000 tonnes of rice bound for Iraq were suspended at a Bangkok port this week, with buyers instructing containers be unloaded and the grain returned to warehouses, Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said... [Continue Reading]
Melbourne to finally get Myki-less public transport on Monday – but only on four train lines
Commuters on Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be first to test tap-and-go technologyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne is finally poised to join other Australian cities in the tap-and-go era, with the state government confirming public trials for contactless credit and debit card payments will launch for suburban rail commuters on Monday.Commuters on the Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be the first to test the technology, allowing them to bypass the physical Myki card in favour of paying via a debit or credit card, smartphone or smartwatch. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Republic of Congo election: Who is running and what’s at stake?
Analysts say Congo Brazzaville's election are a mere formality as President Sassou Nguesso is set to extend his rule. [Continue Reading]
Cyclists, vintage fire engines first to hit $2.1 billion Sydney motorway
Traffic flows along the new M12 motorway for the first time, after four years of construction, with the toll-free road to service Western Sydney International Airport, due to open in October. [Continue Reading]
As fuel panic ensues, WA parliament erupts in insults about croissants, cream puffs
Question Time in WA is often loud, occasionally funny, and rarely productive. If this is how the people elected to look out for the best interests of West Australians behave at work, don't we deserve better? [Continue Reading]
Analysts say US threat of ‘no quarter’ for Iran violates international law
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be 'no quarter, no mercy' as US continues to pummel Iran. [Continue Reading]
'Sleeping' Indigenous burning technique awakens in Cape Hillsborough
A practice that has helped care for land for more than 60,000 years returns to Yuwibara Country in north Queensland. [Continue Reading]
Åberg holes two eagles, Day leads Aussies at The Players Championship
Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg shot nine under par in the second round to take the lead of The Players Championship at 12-under. [Continue Reading]
Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports
President says forces ‘obliterated’ military targets on Kharg Island and warned its oil infrastructure could be nextMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump said Friday that US forces have “obliterated” military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island and warned that the oil infrastructure there could be next.“For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island,” Trump wrote on social media. “However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.” Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Why does denim attract hordes of biting march flies?
Denim-wearing Louise Stokes was swarmed by the biting insects during a bushwalk near Pemberton, and it turns out clothing choice can play a significant role in deterring them. [Continue Reading]
Outback band launches debut EP inspired by language and culture
A group of young musicians from Queensland's Gulf country are turning stories and language into song, and are now set mentor other aspiring performers. [Continue Reading]
Shooting at Old Dominion University results in death of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a respected military figure and combat pilot
A deadly shooting at Old Dominion University has led to the tragic loss of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a well-respected military figure known for his extensive experience as a combat helicopter pilot. The incident took place in a classroom setting at the university, where Shah was shot and killed by a gunman reportedly targeting attendees at a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) event. According to court records, the assailant approached individuals inside the classroom and inquired whether they were present for the ROTC event, suggesting that the shooting was premeditated and aimed specifically at military personnel and those affiliated with... [Continue Reading]
Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Dubai has been seen as a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested. [Continue Reading]
She spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive. [Continue Reading]
Katherine schools to reopen Monday as flood disaster eases
Government schools in Katherine will reopen from Monday, while Katherine High School will operate under a "hybrid model", with the evacuation centre continuing on site. [Continue Reading]
‘When my husband died, I just had to carry on – I couldn’t afford not to’
Widowed parents say they are being failed by the government. [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope March 14, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
Today, the Moon in Aquarius is in alignment with Saturn in Aries, making for a focused and dedicated cosmic setting. [Continue Reading]
Reality TV to Oscars history: The rise and rise of Jessie Buckley
In an unusually unpredictable Oscars race, there is only one moment experts agree is a dead cert - Jessie Buckley, on stage once again, to collect the award for best actress. [Continue Reading]
Bird flu confirmed after dead swans found in east Cork
A swan which was found dead in east Cork earlier this week has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil facilities next
Intense strikes target central Tehran as US president says 'powerful' bombing raid hit Iranian forces on Kharg Island. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street spoiler videos show a devastated family shattered forever
There's consequences all around. [Continue Reading]
End of an era as Emmerdale’s Cain Dingle makes crushing exit and a huge change follows
Cain's agony is far from over. [Continue Reading]
Teen reflects on time in a cell after ICE's 'unintended' arrest
The case of a US teen who was pulled over and detained on his way to volleyball training highlights ICE's tactics, and how lawyers are fighting back. [Continue Reading]
Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy
For years, the West’s answer to Chinese dominance of critical minerals was to rally around Washington. Now, some of its most important allies are reaching a different conclusion: that depending too heavily on the United States carries its own risks. Japan, France and Canada have all been exploring how to build supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals that answer to neither Beijing nor Washington. Senior officials from the three Group of Seven economies are working on... [Continue Reading]
Before Deadly Old Dominion Shooting, Parallel Lives of 2 Soldiers Diverged
Lt. Col. Brandon Shah flew hundreds of combat missions as a war-zone helicopter pilot before being shot and killed in his Old Dominion University classroom by a radicalized military veteran. [Continue Reading]
The Michigan Synagogue Attacker Was a Quiet Restaurant Worker
Days before the antisemitic violence, an imam recalled seeing Ayman Mohamad Ghazali at a service for his relatives who had been killed in the war in Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
Talented attacker turns back on Socceroos for Croatia
One of Australia's brightest young talents appears to have been lost without even playing a game for the Socceroos, with Portsmouth dynamo Adrian Segečić switching associations to Croatia. [Continue Reading]
Temple Israel Staff Raced to Save Lives in Michigan Synagogue Attack
“I didn’t breathe until I knew all of the kids were OK,” one teacher recalled after a truck crashed through the doors of a Michigan synagogue this week. [Continue Reading]
Nova Scotia Police Seek Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Makayla Brittain
Makayla Brittain, a 15-year-old girl from Lockhartville, Nova Scotia, has been reported missing after last being seen at her home on March 12. Authorities have issued a public appeal to help locate her, describing her as approximately 4-foot-9 with long brown hair, brown eyes, and typically wearing glasses. At the time of her disappearance, she was dressed in a pink shirt and pink shorts. The Kings District RCMP is leading the search and urging community members to share information respectfully and provide any tips about her whereabouts. Missing person cases like Makayla's deeply affect families and communities, making swift public... [Continue Reading]
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Gunman in Old Dominion Shooting Appeared to Target ROTC, Court Records Show
Before opening fire in a university classroom, the gunman asked people if they were there for a Reserve Officers Training Corps event, court documents said. [Continue Reading]
Claudia Winkleman’s chat show debut feels strangely flat but there’s still hope
The fringetastic phenom has her own BBC show, but is it any good? [Continue Reading]
US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, attacking ‘every military target’, Trump says
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had carried out strikes against “every military target” on Iran’s Kharg Island export hub. “For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island,” Trump said in a social media post. “However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.” Iran had no ability... [Continue Reading]
Trump replaces Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center head
President thanks Grenell for ‘outstanding work’ and says Matt Floca, vice-president of operations, will take overDonald Trump has announced that Ric Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw far-reaching changes at the Kennedy Center, which prompted many artists to abandon the performing arts venue, will be replaced by Matt Floca, vice-president of operations at the center.Trump made the announcement on social media that he has replaced Grenell, thanking him for the “outstanding work he has done”. Floca was photographed in December personally overseeing the addition of Trump’s name to the center’s facade. Grenell’s departure comes as the Kennedy... [Continue Reading]
Wood 'improving' but thinking of life after cricket
England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time. [Continue Reading]
Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military. [Continue Reading]
Mysterious eye infections among Darwin football players under investigation
Aussie Rules players in Darwin with symptoms of conjunctivitis are being urged to contact health authorities amid an outbreak of unknown origin affecting dozens of players. [Continue Reading]
Japanese man gets 14 years for deadly tequila-fuelled rape attempt
A Japanese court on Friday sentenced a man to 14 years in prison for attempting to rape an intoxicated woman after forcing her to take 32 shots of tequila, which resulted in her death from acute alcohol poisoning. The Nagoya District Court ruled 44-year-old Hiroki Itaya had intended to rape the 25-year-old woman by bringing her to a hotel. Prosecutors had sought a 16-year prison term. Itaya had pleaded not guilty, with his defence claiming he had taken the woman to the hotel to take care of... [Continue Reading]
The Fall of Noma’s Chef Reverberates in the Restaurant World
In the industry where René Redzepi reigned, fellow chefs are debating how, and how much, restaurant kitchens can change. [Continue Reading]
