At least 7 killed in Ukraine as Russian missile hits Kharkiv apartment building
At least seven people were killed and 10 others, including three children, were wounded on Saturday by a Russian missile that hit a five-storey residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and called for an international response. He said that Russia struck Ukraine overnight with 29 missiles and 480 drones, targeting energy facilities in Kyiv and other central regions, with damage reported in at least seven... [Continue Reading]
Nepal election: rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah poised to become next prime minister
A 35-year-old rapper and engineer who entered politics just four years ago holds an unassailable lead over a former prime minister in Nepal’s crucial parliamentary election, in a contest widely seen as a referendum on a generational shift in leadership after last year’s youth uprising. Balendra Shah – the former Kathmandu mayor widely known as Balen – has surged ahead of 74-year-old communist leader K.P. Sharma Oli in a race for a seat in Nepal’s House of Representatives in the eastern district... [Continue Reading]
Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party poised for majority in Nepal's parliamentary elections, according to Election Commission trends
In a significant political shift, Balendra Shah, a prominent figure who transitioned from rapper to politician, appears to be on track for a decisive victory in Nepal's parliamentary elections. As of March 7, trends released by the Election Commission indicate that Shah's party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is likely to secure a majority in the 275-member House of Representatives, the lower house of Nepal's parliament. This election follows a period of political instability marked by a surge of anti-corruption protests that led to the fall of the previous government. These elections, which were held on March 5, come about... [Continue Reading]
Donald Trump hammers Iran with ‘biggest’ bombing yet demanding ‘unconditional surrender’
Iran's president said the US can take their demands 'to their grave.' [Continue Reading]
Explosions reported at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport amid escalating US-Israeli military strikes in Iran
Overnight, massive explosions rocked Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport as US-Israeli strikes intensified, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The airport serves as the city’s primary hub for domestic flights, making its targeting notable in the context of the current hostilities. Reports indicate that the strikes were part of broader military actions aimed at various locations across Iran, contributing to the heightened tensions in the region. The operations have been characterized by a series of aggressive airstrikes, resulting in substantial destruction and unrest. Al Jazeera reported that the latest bombing campaign is seen as part of a coordinated effort by... [Continue Reading]
Quick hits: Verstappen's big crash and Mercedes accused of sandbagging
Mercedes blitzed the competition in Melbourne, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri declaring the Silver Arrows had dropped the "sandbags" from their car. These are the key moments from qualifying at Albert Park. [Continue Reading]
From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war
In reality, US president’s opposition to foreign entanglements had only ever been partialDonald Trump ordered the launch of the war on Iran last Friday afternoon while on board Air Force One, as the presidential plane made its descent towards Corpus Christi, Texas.Trump was on his way to the port city to give a speech titled American Energy Dominance and had spent the three-hour flight chatting to Texas Republican politicians including the state’s two hawkish senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, about his options in Iran. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Callum fears the worst as Lexi reveals she’s ill in EastEnders
Lexi is struggling more than she's letting on [Continue Reading]
Moment drone strikes Dubai International Airport
Moment drone strikes Dubai International Airport [Continue Reading]
Overnight US-Israeli strikes in Tehran target airport
Overnight US-Israeli strikes in Tehran target airport [Continue Reading]
The cause of the next global market crash is hiding in plain sight
If financial markets can survive the United States’ war on Iran and Russia’s war against Ukraine, does this mean that financial crashes have become a thing of the past? Or have markets just not grasped the true nature of the current threats to the financial system? The latter is almost certainly the case, as former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein suggested when he said in a recent Financial Times interview that people had “got more complacent” about financial risks since the 2008 crisis. It is... [Continue Reading]
Polls close as vote counting begins in Nightcliff by-election
Nightcliff by-election candidates expect a close race as counting begins. [Continue Reading]
Iran to halt strikes on neighbours unless attacks from there: Pezeshkian
Arab states in the Gulf and beyond that house US assets have been targeted in Iranian retaliatory strikes in the war. [Continue Reading]
'No way' Iran’s women footballers can return, as calls grow to protect them in Australia
The Iranian women's football team is facing an impossible situation. Return home, and possibly face punishment from the Islamic Republic regime for its silent protest, or stay in Australia and their families could instead suffer retribution. [Continue Reading]
Berger extends lead as McIlroy rallies at Bay Hill
Daniel Berger extends his lead to five shots at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Rory McIlroy rallies in the second round. [Continue Reading]
Swinney would 'consider' banning US military planes from Prestwick Airport
The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv kill seven, including two children, and injure over ten others according to regional governor
Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, have resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including two children. The assaults, confirmed by the region's governor, Oleh Syniehubov, have also left over ten people injured, with children's injuries reported among them. This incident underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region as Ukraine continues to contend with ongoing aggression from Russia. The missile strikes specifically targeted a five-storey residential building in Kharkiv, leading to significant damage and prompting immediate rescue operations. Emergency responders quickly mobilized to clear the debris, searching for any individuals who may have been trapped beneath the... [Continue Reading]
Israeli air raids in Bekaa Valley lead to 16 deaths and 35 injuries amid escalating clashes with Hezbollah
Recent clashes between Israeli forces and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have escalated in the Bekaa Valley, particularly around the town of Nabi Chit. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that at least 16 people were killed and 35 injured due to Israeli air raids targeting the region, deepening concerns over the ongoing violence which is part of a broader regional conflict. The air strikes on Nabi Chit mark a significant escalation, being the most severe military action in the area for some time. According to Lebanese state-run National News Agency (NNA), the latest hostilities stemmed from Israeli attempts to conduct... [Continue Reading]
Panic at Pakistan fuel stations over Iran war
Long queues formed at fuel stations in Pakistan ahead of a government announcement to raise prices. [Continue Reading]
British family stranded in Middle East after Foreign Office errors
Nusaybah Sattar and five relatives were kept off evacuation flight despite holding tickets and UK passportsA British family stranded in the Middle East after being wrongly refused entry to an evacuation flight from Oman say they have received an apology from the Foreign Office, but no actual help to get home.Nusaybah Sattar, 26, from London, was in Dubai with her family to celebrate her brother-in-law’s 40th birthday when the city was hit by Iranian drones and missiles last Saturday. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
‘An ideological guest list’: Trump invites Latin America’s rightwing leaders to Florida summit
Omission of presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, however, exposes failure of US president’s ‘theatrical’ doctrine, say expertsDonald Trump will welcome the leaders of at least 10 Latin American countries to a palm-dotted golf resort in Miami on Saturday as the president continues his quest to transform the US’s standing in the region and outmuscle China.Since returning to power last year, Trump has launched a dramatic – and at times deadly – crusade to, as the Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, put it, “reclaim our back yard”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
What I Own: At 76 I made a reel about my home — and become Instafamous
'I want young people to see what's possible.' [Continue Reading]
Beyond beef: China and Uruguay team up on science to target cancer, pests and robotics
China and Uruguay have forged a new scientific alliance by signing more than 20 cooperation agreements, targeting critical fields from cancer treatment and water management to fighting crop-destroying pests. The development signals a step forward in ties, moving beyond a decade mainly defined by trade in products like wood pulp, soybeans and beef. “China is a good partner for us, especially in basic sciences,” Alvaro Brunini, president of Uruguay’s National Agency of Research and Innovation... [Continue Reading]
Da Nang, South Korean province? Why this coastal city is a hit with East Asian tourists
At the bustling Han Market in central Da Nang, two Vietnamese vendors tease a middle-aged South Korean tourist by calling him harabeoji, or “grandfather” in Korean. “I’m offended!” he jokes. The women grab his arms and laugh. “It’s OK, it’s OK.” The man had returned to their stall after buying 200,000 dong (US$7.60) worth of macadamia nuts the day before. It is a small moment of banter, repeated dozens of times a day in a city that many people from South Korea jokingly call their own unofficial... [Continue Reading]
At Perth’s CPAC conference, Liberal party faithful speak of ‘the lost Australians’ – with no sign of One Nation
Andrew Hastie, Basil Zempilas and Warren Mundine were among the guests at the conservative convention, which focused on immigration and housingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe rightwing Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) made its foray into Western Australia on Friday evening, with no sign of One Nation on a stage dominated by Liberal politicians.The event, dubbed Reset the West, was a rallying call for conservatives to work together, but what emerged was a Liberal party attempt to rebuild the centre-right with itself at its core. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Iran will not surrender to Israel and US - Pezeshkian
Follow live updates as Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not surrender to Israel and the United States as the war enters its second week. [Continue Reading]
Trump’s ‘feeling’-driven Iran war cops criticism for ‘arrogant’ messaging
President Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a “feeling”. It is not his political opponents saying this, but the White House itself. Throughout the first week of the war with Iran, the US president has prioritised impulse and emotion over explanations and reasoning. “I hope you’re impressed,” Trump, a former reality TV host, told an ABC News reporter on Thursday. “How do you like the performance?” Official government accounts are posting... [Continue Reading]
ZTE’s computing revenue jumps 150% amid AI boom, but profits fall 33%
China’s telecom and computing equipment maker ZTE on Friday reported revenue of 134 billion yuan (US$19 billion) in 2025, up 10.4 per cent, with its computing business surging 150 per cent year on year to account for 24.6 per cent of total sales amid the computing boom. However, net profit attributable to shareholders fell 33.3 per cent to 5.62 billion yuan, while net profit excluding non-recurring items dropped 45.5 per cent to 3.37 billion yuan, according to a post-trading earnings filing.... [Continue Reading]
Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash on the ground in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa
Lebanese Health Ministry says at least 16 people killed, 35 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit. [Continue Reading]
Pulp Fiction’s star Stephen Hibbert who played The Gimp dies aged 68
Stephen Hibbert's family have paid tribute to him. [Continue Reading]
Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash
George Russell takes pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed. [Continue Reading]
South Korean missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies
The United Arab Emirates has asked South Korea to accelerate deliveries of Cheongung-II surface-to-air missile batteries to help intercept incoming attacks, officials familiar with the matter said. The request comes as Iranian forces have launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East following continued attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. The system, sold to the UAE in recent years as part of Seoul’s expanding defence exports, has been integrated into the country’s broader air... [Continue Reading]
Seven killed in Russian missile strikes in Ukraine's second largest city
Russian missile strikes have killed seven people in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city. [Continue Reading]
Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan
A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes. [Continue Reading]
Trump's Communications with Iraqi Kurdish Leaders Amid Rising Regional Tensions Confirm No Encouragement for Ground Incursion into Iran
Recent communications between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders have garnered significant attention as tensions rise in the region following a series of military strikes. Reports indicate that discussions took place at the onset of the conflict, with speculation surrounding Trump's intentions. However, sources have confirmed that Trump did not encourage Kurdish armed groups in Iraqi Kurdistan to initiate a ground incursion into Iran during these conversations. This clarification comes amidst widespread rumors that such an operation was being planned. In a series of calls made last weekend, Trump spoke with key political figures in northern Iraq, including... [Continue Reading]
Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel
Explosions shake Iran as US-Israel attacks intensify, marking eight days of conflict and retaliation from Iran. [Continue Reading]
‘Mainly, you fast fooded’: Monzo under fire over ‘shaming’ year-end reviews
Bank criticised for tone of spending summaries, with one user complaining to ombudsman over ‘humiliating’ use of dataWhen does lighthearted banter become inappropriate and humiliating?The digital bank Monzo has been accused of overstepping the mark by using the data it holds to tell one customer with a past eating disorder that she eats a lot of fast food, spends “more than most” on Just Eat takeaways, and had banished her life goals thanks to her spending choices. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
5 ways the Iran war will impact your cost of living
It has been a week since the US and Israel began air strikes on Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran and a spike in energy prices. RTÉ's Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy assesses how Irish consumers are feeling the financial impact. [Continue Reading]
Operation Epic Fury a high-stakes gamble for Trump
Operation Epic Fury is becoming a high-stakes political gamble for the Trump administration, as it begins to have a knock-on effect on Americans' wallets during a highly-charged political year, writes Jackie Fox. [Continue Reading]
Minister pressed to meet bereaved Creeslough families
A mother whose 14-year-old daughter was one of ten people who lost their lives in the Creeslough explosion three years ago has renewed calls for a meeting with Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan. [Continue Reading]
Why one of the most famous frontmen in music history was despised by his bandmates
'You should be calling me an a**hole.' [Continue Reading]
The ‘quiet but not dead’ commuter village with houses £60,000 cheaper than London
Commuters are drawn by its blend of countryside calm and urban accessibility. [Continue Reading]
Watch: Do students think culture cards are a good idea?
The idea of a 'culture card' for young people in Ireland has been a topic of conversation on and off for over a year, after being mentioned in the Programme for Government. [Continue Reading]
Agricultural businessman to stand for One Nation in Farrer by-election
David Farley, 69, defeats two other candidates in today's preselection battle at the Albury Entertainment Centre. [Continue Reading]
Revealed: What Trump told Iraqi Kurdish leaders about Iran ground operation
Sky News has obtained a detailed insight into the phone calls between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders in northern Iraq at the start of the war last weekend. [Continue Reading]
Revealed: New details of phone calls between Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders
Sky News has obtained a detailed insight into the phone calls between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders in northern Iraq at the start of the war last weekend. [Continue Reading]
