How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime. [Continue Reading]
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho faces scrutiny after FBI raid on his home and office leads to administrative suspension
Alberto Carvalho, the recently suspended Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), continues to face scrutiny following an FBI raid on his home and office. Through his legal representatives, Carvalho has stated that he believes his actions were appropriate and has expressed respect for the ongoing investigative process. Reports suggest that the FBI conducted a search at Carvalho's residence and workplace, prompting his administrative suspension. The exact reasons for the investigation have not been officially disclosed, but the raid typically indicates serious allegations or suspicion of wrongdoing, requiring urgent attention from federal authorities. In the wake of Carvalho’s... [Continue Reading]
US and Israel Launch Intensified Airstrikes in Tehran Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a significant escalation of military actions, the United States and Israel have initiated what has been described by the Pentagon and local Iranian sources as the most intense airstrikes of the ongoing conflict. This wave of assaults particularly focuses on various targets in Tehran, shortly following reports of large explosions in the Iranian capital. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), their operations against what they refer to as the "Iranian terror regime" have entered a new phase. The IDF announced via its official Telegram channel that it has commenced a new round of aerial strikes aimed at Iranian... [Continue Reading]
The US-Israeli war on Iran threatens global energy. How is Asia preparing?
US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran may not last much longer. But across Asia, government actions are racing to shield themselves from the fallout – revealing a region gripped by anxiety that an energy shock could revive the spectre of stagflation. Under mounting economic pressure and record oil market volatility, Trump said on Monday that the US-Israeli war on Iran could be over “very soon”, though not within the coming week. The most exposed Asian economies – including South Korea... [Continue Reading]
Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary
The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress. [Continue Reading]
Harvey Weinstein calls prison ‘hell’ in interview behind bars
Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is “hell” in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any crimes. The man who once effectively ruled Hollywood before a spectacular fall from grace at the start of the #MeToo movement said he is trapped in his cell at New York’s Rikers Island, with only guards for company. “It’s too dangerous for me to be around anyone else. Other inmates get to go to the yard. But every time I’m out there, I... [Continue Reading]
Craig Freeman to stand trial over 1991 death of wife Melinda
Mr Freeman was charged last year for the murder of his then-wife, who was found dead in their home in Melbourne's north 30 years ago. [Continue Reading]
Fine for Melbourne aged care home where 45 residents died from COVID
St Basil's aged care in Fawkner has been fined $150,000 for failing to provide adequate training to staff in 2020. [Continue Reading]
Games Inbox: Should Capcom remake Resident Evil 6?
The Wednesday letters page is upset at the rising cost of amiibo, as one reader thinks that Project Helix is the right direction for Xbox. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live updates: Regime issues threat against protesters; US ‘destroyed’ mine laying ships near strait of Hormuz
Iran’s police chief says protesters will be treated as ‘enemies’ and that security forces remain stationed in the streetsHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?A drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday in suspected retaliation by pro-Tehran militias over the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Washington Post reported, citing an unidentified security official and an internal US state department alert.The strike hit the diplomatic support centre, a logistical hub for US diplomats near Baghdad airport and Iraqi military bases, it reported. It was not clear whether there were any injuries. Five other... [Continue Reading]
Queensland land valuations leap more than 50pc in some areas
The value of some Queensland blocks leap 50 per cent, raising the possibility council rates and land tax bills will follow. [Continue Reading]
‘No endgame’: Why US Democrats say Iran war hearing has them worried
Lawmakers say the White House has not clearly explained why the US entered the conflict, or how long it may last. [Continue Reading]
Heaviest day of strikes on Iran as markets predict end
The United States and Israel pounded Iran with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon. [Continue Reading]
New Nationals leader Canavan vows to 'fight back' for Australians
With a populist economic message, the new Nationals leader said local manufacturing and higher birth rates were key as he rejected the labels of "left" and "right" politics. [Continue Reading]
Queen Camilla delivers message of support to survivors of all types of violence
Queen Camilla has delivered a speech marking International Women's Day with a message to survivors of all types of violence, saying: "Please know that you are not alone." [Continue Reading]
Muslim community in shock after police opt not to arrest man accused of crashing Ballarat Iftar dinner
Tony Burke expected to discuss incident with Australian federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett on WednesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Muslim community is reeling after police opted not to immediately arrest a man accused of crashing an Iftar dinner and hurling racist abuse.The 37-year-old man, described as partially undressed, forced his way into an Iftar dinner gathering at a community hall in the Ballarat suburb of Alfredton in Victoria on Sunday. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty
A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than accelerating projects amid global uncertainties, saying the industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market. Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu Tat-cheong also described the megaproject’s new land disposal approach – which requires winning bidders to handle multiple developments on a large plot – as good intentions with unintended negative... [Continue Reading]
How America’s Iran miscalculation hands China a strategic advantage
The US launched its war against Iran on February 28, convinced that decapitating Tehran’s leadership would produce swift political capitulation. A week later, Iran was still firing missiles across the Gulf, some 150 oil tankers were stalled at the Strait of Hormuz and an Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander has threatened to set ablaze any vessel attempting passage. A recent analysis in The Diplomat argues the strikes signal the end of China’s westward strategic march. The diagnosis captures... [Continue Reading]
15 years after Fukushima disaster, Japan struggles with rising maintenance costs
Japan on Wednesday marked 15 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country’s northeastern areas, triggering the world’s worst nuclear disaster since the 1986 Chernobyl crisis. The triple disasters of the magnitude-9.0 earthquake, resulting tsunami and meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex led to the loss of more than 22,000 lives. The plant’s operator is still struggling to dismantle the damaged facilities by 2051. The central government stopped hosting memorial... [Continue Reading]
US strikes Iranian mine-laying vessels as Middle East war intensifies
Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday as the US destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels and Iran vowed to block regional oil exports. Heavy strikes hit Iran, Lebanon, and Gulf states, with civilian casualties rising. Global markets and energy supplies face disruption as the conflict enters its 11th day. [Continue Reading]
Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program
The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department. [Continue Reading]
Gibson downs Italian world number seven to reach Indian Wells quarterfinals
Talia Gibson scores one of the biggest wins of her young career as she advances at Indian Wells, while Aryna Sabalenka shows off one of the newest members of her team. [Continue Reading]
Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iranian women’s football team
Australia's home affairs minister says a total of seven members of the Iranian women's team have been granted asylum. [Continue Reading]
Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018. [Continue Reading]
‘My lovely distraction’: Live stream of kākāpō – world’s fattest parrot – and her chicks captivates New Zealand
More than 100,000 people have tuned in to watch ‘kākāpō cam’, which captures a rare flightless bird sleeping, tidying her nest and fighting off intrudersOn an island in New Zealand’s remote southern fjords, one of the world’s strangest and rarest parrots – the kākāpō – is caring for her tiny chick as fans from across the globe watch on.Through the black and white lens of a hidden camera, a fluffy orb with a kazoo-like squeak jostles for food from its mother’s beak. The mother, Rakiura, is attentive – scooping her chick under her large green wings, fending off an intruding... [Continue Reading]
GreedFall 2: The Dying World review – role-playing on the Old Continent
Nacon’s troubled prequel is finally ready for its full release on consoles and PC, as it attempts to live up to the lofty ambitions of the original game and its unusual setting. [Continue Reading]
The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'
US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers. [Continue Reading]
Can a multivitamin slow the ageing process? Not really
A study published this week claims taking a daily multivitamin may help slow markers of biological aging. But does the evidence match the headlines? [Continue Reading]
SA Liberal Party candidate says 'homosexuality is not real' and 'feminism is demonic'
A Liberal candidate says "same-sex marriage is not real", "feminism is demonic" and has questioned what "demonic realms" might be opened up to the world when homosexuality is accepted, in clips shown to the media by the Labor Party. [Continue Reading]
Taiwan scrambles to sign US arms deals before deadline amid defence budget gridlock
Taiwan’s defence ministry has received a US letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) for 82 Himars rocket launchers, according to officials, who said the deal must be signed by March 26 as other pending arms contracts near expiry. Speaking before a legislative session on Tuesday, Wellington Koo Li-hsiung, the island’s defence minister, said the Himars, or High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, agreement was one of five US arms procurement deals awaiting legislative authorisation. Koo noted that the... [Continue Reading]
Inseparable China triplet brothers hold weddings on same day, grow up sharing everything
A group of triplet brothers in central China has trended on social media for holding a joint wedding event on the same day. The collective nuptials were held in Shangqiu, Henan province, at the beginning of March, Jimu News reported. The three men were born after the year 2000. Their exact age is not clear. One of them, who is ranked second on account of the time of his birth, said he and his brothers have never spent time apart since childhood. “We did everything together. We wore the same... [Continue Reading]
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats
The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation. [Continue Reading]
An intercepted drone burns and falls over Erbil in Iraq
Footage from the ground in Erbil, Iraq shows several drones over the city’s airspace and the wrecking of a drone falling [Continue Reading]
Alberto Carvalho, Suspended LAUSD Chief, Denies Wrongdoing
Through his lawyers, Alberto Carvalho, who was put on leave after the F.B.I. raided his home and office, said that his actions were appropriate but that he would respect the investigative process. [Continue Reading]
Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District
Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support. [Continue Reading]
Naplan testing paused on first day for 1.4 million students amid widespread tech issues
Schools told they can begin testing after nationwide problem with pupils logging on to platformFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSchools across Australia have been told they can resume Naplan testing more than an hour after being told to “pause” the digital assessment for more than a million students.The issue, which came on the first day of the nationwide literacy and numeracy tests for years 3, 5, 7 and 9,prevented some pupils from logging into the online platform. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains. [Continue Reading]
Is Tudor's Spurs reign almost up after only four games?
Igor Tudor's Spurs tenure could already be on the line after a disastrous defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. [Continue Reading]
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear [Continue Reading]
Breaking: NAPLAN testing paused due to technical problems
NAPLAN testing for 1.3 million Australian school students resumes following technical problems that saw schools across the country unable to access the digital test. [Continue Reading]
Sense of missed opportunity for Newcastle after late Barca blow
Eddie Howe's Newcastle were so close to a famous European victory, but now face a herculean second-leg task after Lamine Yamal's late penalty. [Continue Reading]
Communities across Top End face ongoing major flooding
The communities of Beswick and Daly River are both facing major flooding today, as Katherine River rises once again to moderate levels overnight. Despite this, many students in Katherine will be returning to school. [Continue Reading]
Breaking: Police return to remote station in Gus Lamont search
SA Police have returned to the family's remote outback station as they continue their investigation into the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont. [Continue Reading]
Should streets be named after massacre perpetrators?
In the Pilbara town of Roebourne the name of many streets haunt residents as they are named after perpetrators of a massacre which decimated the Yaburara tribe 160 years ago. [Continue Reading]
Iran launches wave of heavy, multi-warhead missiles
The Iranian military released footage of missile launches from what it described as a wave multi-warhead projectiles. [Continue Reading]
Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development. [Continue Reading]
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?
Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes. [Continue Reading]
MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs. [Continue Reading]
