UK draws up evacuation plans for 200,000 British nationals in the Middle East
'I know this is a deeply worrying time.' [Continue Reading]
Missile fire from Iran wounds five in Jerusalem
Five people were wounded in Jerusalem after missiles fired from Iran struck the area, as cross-border attacks continued for a third day. [Continue Reading]
Gary Lineker names his ‘player of the season’ after Man Utd and Arsenal wins
'What a brain!' [Continue Reading]
What can players and clubs do about 'AI slop'?
There is an exponential growth of AI 'slop' involving players and football clubs. Is there anything that can be done to stop it? [Continue Reading]
Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner warned executive of internal backlash over burying of election defeat review
Release of review delayed after former leader Peter Dutton raised concerns about some findings against him and his chief-of-staffGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former New South Wales premier Nick Greiner warned the Liberal federal executive that burying a review of the 2025 election defeat risked backlash from party members and in the media, exposing further internal splits over the move.As details of the report start to leak – despite the decision to keep them secret – Guardian Australia can reveal Greiner raised concerns about suppressing the report during Friday’s meeting of the party’s top... [Continue Reading]
Residents flee Beirut suburbs after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah
Residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah positions, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict spread to Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
War widens as Israel, US strike Iran and clash with Hezbollah
Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon early Monday, while both sides carried out overnight missile and air attacks. Three US soldiers were killed in Kuwait. [Continue Reading]
Blasts shake Qatar, UAE, Kuwait as Iran’s retaliatory strikes continue
Iran's retaliatory attacks on US assets in the region continue for a third day as fears of a prolonged conflict rise. [Continue Reading]
Coalition brands Australian children in Syria terrorist 'sympathisers'
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has escalated his attack on the federal government over its response to the so-called "ISIS brides" cohort. [Continue Reading]
Iran’s Larijani refutes claims Tehran pushed to resume US talks
The comments come after US media reported a diplomatic push following the killing of Iran's supreme leader. [Continue Reading]
Thailand’s workers in Israel hunker down as Iran strikes targets across Gulf
With memories still raw from the deaths of scores of its nationals during the Gaza war, Thailand has issued an alert to its estimated 110,000 citizens working across the Middle East as the US-Israel conflict with Iran rages across the region. Around 60,000 Thais are working in Israel’s fields, factories and shops, drawn by higher ‘danger money’ pay than what they could get back home and in competing markets. Thai authorities have said that an additional 250 Thais are believed to still be in... [Continue Reading]
Oil surges as Iran conflict disrupts supply flow
Oil prices surged by as much as 13% today after shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was disrupted by retaliatory Iranian attacks following initial bombing by Israel and the US that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. [Continue Reading]
AFL's Opening Round and State of Origin here to stay, says Dillon
AFL chief Andrew Dillon backs the contentious Opening Round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay. [Continue Reading]
Brewdog closes all bars for a day as it looks to complete sale
The company brought in consultants AlixPartners last month, after failing to make a profit in recent years. [Continue Reading]
China’s AI power play: Beijing banks on clean-energy boom to triumph over US
China’s rapid push into artificial intelligence and its simultaneous energy transition are central to overtaking the United States in technological supremacy, according to a former finance vice-minister. Competition in the field of AI has shifted from purely a technological sprint to a broader contest over application scenarios and regulatory frameworks, led by the world’s two largest economies, Zhu Guangyao explained. “China’s leading position in energy transition has laid a solid foundation... [Continue Reading]
I earn £85,000 but my shopping addiction is stopping me from buying a house
'My boyfriend is fuming.' [Continue Reading]
The best 2026 trainer trends to buy now – from ASOS to H&M and M&S
Jazz shoes are back for 2026 , and these high‑street pairs are stunning. [Continue Reading]
Beautiful reason Gemma Bissix felt like a child when returning to EastEnders
It's a homecoming for Gemma Bissix. [Continue Reading]
Rainy Tuesday expected in Hong Kong, with temperatures dipping to 16 degrees Celsius
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hongkongers should brace for cooler and rainy weather on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to drop progressively to as low as 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) as a cold front approaches, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Monday that a cold front over inland Guangdong was moving southwards and was expected to... [Continue Reading]
New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026?
As Formula 1 steps into a new era with new rules, cars, engines and the addition of an 11th team, BBC Sport breaks down the changes for 2026. [Continue Reading]
Lowry: I had it my hands and threw it away
Shane Lowry admitted he was "extremely disappointed" after missing out on victory in front of his four-year-old daughter as he surrendered a three-shot lead down the stretch at the Cognizant Classic in Florida. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years
Hong Kong’s cash-for-residency scheme has attracted about HK$95 billion (US$12 billion) from more than 1,700 investors over the past two years, with around two-thirds of the approved capital channelled into authorised funds and equities, the latest figures from InvestHK show. The government’s investment promotion arm on Monday released the figures for the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES), designed to encourage high-net-worth individuals to invest in Hong Kong, bringing both... [Continue Reading]
Not obvious sexual assault complainant was a child, ex-MP tells court
According to the Crown's case, the teenager was sexually and indecently assaulted in the toilet of an underground car park during two encounters in mid-2017. [Continue Reading]
British base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike
Follow live developments as conflict continues in the Middle East with air strikes heard across multiple countries. [Continue Reading]
Hotel staff scan skies for missiles as Aussies remain trapped in Middle East
An aviation expert says it could be weeks before flights resume in and out of the Middle East once airspace reopens, following strikes on Iran. [Continue Reading]
Hundreds more flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid pandemic
Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on IranUS-Israeli attack on Iran – live updatesHundreds more flights were cancelled on Monday, extending the turmoil in global air travel caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, with hundreds of thousands of passengers already stranded.Leading airline stocks came under pressure after days of disruption, with Donald Trump indicating that the US military action could last another four weeks.Emirates Airlines, the world’s largest international carrier, which suspended all planned services to and from Dubai until 3pm UAE time (10pm AEDT,... [Continue Reading]
Monday briefing: What does the escalation in the Middle East mean for global stability?
In today’s newsletter: A region already strained by years of proxy conflict is now confronting its most volatile moment in decades, as the death of Iran’s supreme leader could drag us into a rapidly widening crisis, with no clear path to de‑escalationGood morning. Over the weekend the US and Israel launched a series of attacks on Iran that resulted in the assassination of Tehran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – a move that dramatically raised the stakes in their long-running conflict.The assassination of a serving supreme leader is an extraordinary act – one that signals not containment, but confrontation. Retaliatory... [Continue Reading]
Out-of-pocket small business 'disgusted' as controversial mine gets extension
The NSW government grants a six-year extension to a controversial coal mine in the Hunter Valley. [Continue Reading]
BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care
Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds. [Continue Reading]
Where will Fukushima’s nuclear waste go? Japanese governors reject tainted soil
None of Japan’s prefectural governors are willing to accept soil collected in decontamination work near the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex without further safety information and support from the central government, according to a Kyodo News survey. A search for final disposal sites for 14 million cubic metres (500 million cubic feet) of removed soil and other waste in Fukushima after the March 2011 nuclear disaster is a key part of the government’s reconstruction efforts in... [Continue Reading]
'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby'
Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped men's player, looks into concussion and brain injuries in rugby. [Continue Reading]
Ligue 1: OM get comeback win against OL and close in on podium
Olympique de Marseille defeated Olympique Lyonnais (3-2) at home. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice. [Continue Reading]
'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary
Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career. [Continue Reading]
Brisbane house prices increase by almost 16 per cent in a year
The average home in Brisbane is now worth $1,046,000 , an increase of 15.9 per cent since the same time last year, according to data from Proptrack. [Continue Reading]
'Deeply insulting': Australian memorials for Iran's leader condemned
The move to hold memorials and prayer sessions for Iran's former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been slammed by the NSW premier, Iranian Australians and anti-regime activists. [Continue Reading]
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, escalating conflict in the Middle East
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has reached a critical juncture following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to US-Israeli airstrikes. These strikes were aimed at destabilizing Iran's political regime. In the wake of these attacks, Iranian cities have faced significant bombardments, and retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran have targeted locations in Israel, further escalating tensions across the region. Reports have emerged of bombings resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties, with Iran’s UN ambassador claiming that airstrikes specifically targeted civilian neighborhoods. In a related development, the UK’s RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus experienced a suspected... [Continue Reading]
Asia faces oil shock as US-Iran war chokes Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surged by the most in four years on Monday as the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid a widening conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran brought tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill. Freight costs climbed sharply alongside crude, as traders swiftly priced in the war, which analysts say will have far-reaching consequences for Asia’s heavily import-dependent economies. Benchmark Brent crude jumped 13 per cent to a high... [Continue Reading]
Latest news bulletin | March 2nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. [Continue Reading]
How much for foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees
China’s top research body has banned its scientists from using government funds to publish in some pricey Western journals, as the country rethinks how much it will pay for foreign prestige. A number of employees of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the world’s largest research institution said they were notified of changes to publication and reimbursement rules just before the Chinese New Year break. “For high-fee journals such as Cell Reports, Nature Communications and Science Advances,... [Continue Reading]
Former gym teacher sentenced over historical child sex offences
A man who taught gymnastics at an all-boys Catholic school in the Riverina has been sentenced to three years in prison for historical child sex offences. [Continue Reading]
China growing trend among couples has them calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’
Married couples in China are referring to each other as “teammate” and “roommate” to avoid being too schmaltzy, but single people are shunning the trend, branding it confusing and “pretentious”. The special titles married people invent for their partners recently triggered a heated debate on mainland social media. Some people, especially women, preferred to call their spouses “teammate” or “roommate”. They said they found traditional titles such as ai ren, or “lover” in English, and lao... [Continue Reading]
Friedrich Merz Has Bigger Problems Than Trump
Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship is in choppy waters. [Continue Reading]
Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays
Funding uncertainty is main concern, despite Labour’s pledge to revitalise construction, survey showsAlmost two-thirds of senior council officers have said they are seeing construction projects delayed, despite the key role of local authorities in creating the wave of new housing and infrastructure promised by Labour.Before Rachel Reeves’s spring forecast on Tuesday, a survey of senior council officers showed that 40% do not think the local authority they work for is well placed to follow through on its construction plans. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
‘Some parents said they’d break my knees’: the teacher who exposed Putin’s primary school propaganda
Grenade-throwing contests replaced PE and ‘denazification’ speeches became homework. Pavel Talankin’s undercover film about his school’s indoctrination drive won a Bafta and is tipped for an Oscar, but has left him in exileIn order to watch the Oscar-nominated documentary in which many of them have starring roles, pupils at Karabash School No 1 have had to source bootlegged copies, viewing the film in private, on their phones or their laptops.Last week’s Bafta best documentary win for Mr Nobody Against Putin has been studiously ignored by Russian state media, and the prize the film won at Sundance last year was also... [Continue Reading]
THIS WEEK: Iran crisis and Merz to seek clarity in Washington on US tariffs
THIS WEEK offers a weekly snapshot of the key developments in Brussels and across Europe over the next seven days, published every Monday morning. [Continue Reading]
Who are Mandy and baby Connie as Coronation Street’s Carla and Lisa get a shock via Rob?
Carla and Lisa get an unexpected visitor... [Continue Reading]
