Oil and stocks whipsaw on hopes of an end to Iran war
Crude oil prices pulled back sharply after brushing $120 per barrel earlier on Monday. After staying around $100 dollars for most of the day, both Brent and WTI benchmarks reversed course on comments from Donald Trump suggesting that the end was near for the US - Israeli war on Iran. As Gulf countries started cutting production amid a rapid decrease in available storage space, consumers have already started seeing rising fuel prices. [Continue Reading]
Head of Police Federation of England and Wales suspended
CEO Mukund Krishna has been suspended due to an ongoing police investigation, the organisation confirms. [Continue Reading]
Bazzana's heroics in vain as Australia exits World Baseball Classic
Australia's incredible campaign at the World Baseball Classic comes to a heartbreaking end after narrowly failing to qualify for the next stage. [Continue Reading]
Democratic Senators Introduce Resolutions Under War Powers Act Addressing U.S. Military Engagements with Iran
In a significant development regarding U.S. military operations in the Middle East, Democratic senators have initiated a series of new resolutions under the War Powers Act aimed at addressing ongoing military engagements with Iran. The resolutions were filed by Senators Cory Booker, Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, Tammy Baldwin, and Chris Murphy, highlighting concerns over the conflict that escalated following U.S. military actions in late February. These resolutions are a direct response to military hostilities that have seen substantial American involvement, designated specifically to invoke the need for Congress to authorize any continuation of military action. The senators argue that the... [Continue Reading]
Iran War Sends Tremors Through the Global Economy
Also, a giant mirror could soon be sent into space. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday. [Continue Reading]
Beloved teacher and a father killed in shooting at bar in Oakland, California
Victims remembered as ‘cherished’ and ‘devoted’ after shooting at EZ’s Lounge that injured five others on SaturdaySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA 33-year-old teacher and a 25-year-old father were identified as the two people killed in a mass shooting at an Oakland, California, bar over the weekend.Seven people were shot in the incident at EZ’s Lounge on early Saturday morning. Police identified the two deadly victims on Monday as Latetia Bobo and Markise Martin. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia to deploy surveillance aircraft and missiles to UAE amid escalating threats from Iran
In a significant development regarding international military support, Australia has announced the deployment of a surveillance aircraft and air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in response to escalating threats from Iran. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) would send an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and supporting personnel to the region for at least one month, emphasizing a focus on protecting Australian citizens living in the UAE. According to Albanese, approximately 24,000 Australians reside in the country, which has recently faced missile attacks originating from Iranian forces. Albanese's announcement follows a formal request for assistance... [Continue Reading]
Holiday town asked to prove it has a homelessness problem
While local families are left living in tents and caravans, authorities tell Margaret River's leaders they need to present more data detailing the holiday town's growing homelessness problem. [Continue Reading]
Trump has 'very few' options to keep energy prices down in the short term, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Peter McNally, Global Head of Sector Analysts at Third Bridge, says that "the duration of the outage in the Middle East is going to be the biggest factor" in the G7's decision to tap into strategic oil reserves, adding that US President Donald Trump has "very few" options to keep energy prices down in the short term "other than to make demand go lower". [Continue Reading]
Alexander brothers, high-profile US real estate brokers, guilty of sex trafficking
Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander convicted in New York after being accused of raping dozens of womenSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThree brothers, including two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges on Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women they had dazzled with their wealth and opulent lifestyle.The verdict came after 11 women testified they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38,... [Continue Reading]
Economic Security 101: why China’s officials now have to study rare earths and supply chains
In his decades toiling as a health official in a coastal Chinese province, Alan Chen has rarely had to study a subject about which he knew so little. “Nd is Neodymium. It is needed for almost all modern EV motors. China dominates the refining of Nd oxide. Dy is Dysprosium. It is needed for magnets to operate at high temperatures and is also essential for EV motors.” This was the kind of content Chen pored over in a training course he attended at the Central Party School, the Communist Party’s... [Continue Reading]
US blacklists Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist’ group
Trump administration accuses the group of receiving support from Iran and carrying out violence against civilians. [Continue Reading]
Police offer $250,000 reward for information of Lake Cargelligo triple-murder accused Julian Ingram
‘Now is the time to speak up,’ NSW police minister says as manhunt continues after January killingsWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police have offered a $250,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Julian Ingram, the suspected triple murderer accused of fatally shooting his pregnant former partner, her boyfriend and her aunt in Lake Cargelligo in January.Officials have searched for Ingram, also known as Julian Pierpoint, 37, since 22 January. He was... [Continue Reading]
Alexander Brothers Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking
The verdict comes more than a month after the trial began in Federal District Court in Manhattan where the jury heard weeks of emotional and often graphic testimony. [Continue Reading]
Democrats file new war powers resolutions and call for public hearings on Iran strikes
Senators say Trump allies such as Hegseth and Rubio should be forced to testify to Congress on ‘unnecessary war’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDemocratic senators have filed a wave of new war powers resolutions as they call on Republicans to convene public hearings into the US hostilities with Iran or be forced to vote on continuing a conflict that polls show majorities of Americans do not support.Late last week, Democrats Cory Booker of New Jersey, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Adam Schiff of California, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Chris Murphy of... [Continue Reading]
Early Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
The figure, accounting for the war’s first two days, is likely to intensify concerns in Congress that U.S. forces are churning through a scarce supply of advanced weaponry. [Continue Reading]
AI is forcing journalism to rediscover what the profession actually does
Around the world, news organisations are racing to create rules for artificial intelligence. Editors debate whether reporters may use AI to draft text, summarise documents or help in research. Some outlets promise readers they will disclose when a machine helps write an article. Others hope credibility will come from avoiding AI altogether. But this debate begins with a mistaken assumption: that journalism earns trust because journalists physically write the sentences themselves. That has never... [Continue Reading]
Australia to send aircraft and air-to-air missiles to Gulf to ‘protect and defend’ civilians, PM says
Anthony Albanese announces surveillance aircraft, air-to-air missiles and supporting personnel will be deployed to the UAE after a request from their presidentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will deploy a surveillance aircraft and supporting ADF personnel to the Middle East for at least a month, as well as provide air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates, in what Anthony Albanese said was an effort to help protect Australians in the region under threat from Iranian attack.But the prime minister has maintained Australia is not taking offensive action... [Continue Reading]
Man charged with murder over Gold Coast stabbing
A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged with one count of murder and domestic violence. He is due to appear in court today. [Continue Reading]
Premier League survival is Spurs' priority and Atletico tie can help - Tudor
Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise earning Premier League survival over Champions League progress, says interim manager Igor Tudor. [Continue Reading]
Residents blame housing development after flash flooding
Residents of a Central Victorian town are frustrated after being hit with two unprecedented flooding events in a couple of days. [Continue Reading]
World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader
New supreme leader receives support from Oman, Iraq, Yemen's Houthis, while the US and Israel make threats. [Continue Reading]
Bombing Iran to Rubble Won’t Give It Life
Only when the U.S.-Israeli bombing of Iran comes to a halt, without destroying the state, can the Iranian people sort out their fate. [Continue Reading]
Rainforest river cruise boat found on Great Barrier Reef after flash flood
Operators in the world heritage Daintree Rainforest are anxious about lost business after tour boats and ferries were damaged in floods ahead of the Easter holidays. [Continue Reading]
Dubai influencers gush city is 'safe' in near-identical videos
Influencers in Dubai have taken to social media to post near-identical videos praising Dubai's safety, and glorifying its leadership, using the same template, music and captions. It comes just a week after videos of panic in Dubai circulated across social media following intercepted Iranian strikes. Online, users accuse the influencers of being paid to promote the city, as UAE authorities clamp down on posting about the war. Vedika Bahl takes a look in Truth or Fake. [Continue Reading]
Qatar releases video of interception of Iranian missiles
Footage released by the Qatari Ministry of Defence shows Iranian missiles and drones being intercepted over the country. [Continue Reading]
Grim Coronation Street scenes as abuser Theo confronts Todd with a knife
Theo's cruelty knows no bounds. [Continue Reading]
Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance
US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not 'last'. [Continue Reading]
Breaking: Australia to provide military support to Gulf states
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Australian Defence Force will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Gulf to help protect and defend the region, providing long-range reconnaissance activity. [Continue Reading]
Australia to provide military support to Gulf states
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms the Australian Defence Force will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Gulf to help protect and defend the region, providing long-range reconnaissance activity. [Continue Reading]
Inside the underground custody cells at the NT's busiest courthouse
The ABC has been given a glimpse inside the custody cells at the Darwin Local Court that hold a revolving door of men and women arrested every week. [Continue Reading]
Live: ASX 200 set to rebound as Wall Street lifts and oil falls
After huge losses yesterday spurred by concerns about the economic impact of the Middle East war, the Australian market is set to track Wall Street's overnight rise. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. [Continue Reading]
$250k reward offered as hunt for alleged triple murderer continues
The NSW government is offering a quarter of a million dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram, who has been on the run for more than six weeks. [Continue Reading]
Trilateral meeting in Paphos: 'Any attack on Cyprus is an attack on Europe'
French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis traveled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Christodoulides amid the war in Iran. [Continue Reading]
Going for broke? Iran war spirals further after naming of Khamenei's son
Second week of a war seen more than ever as a massive gamble by the US and Israel: the hitting of oil installations in Tehran prompting retaliation across the Gulf. Also blown away, claims that disruptions to global energy security would be a passing blip. [Continue Reading]
Two teenagers detained for using 'IS-inspired' devices at a New York protest
The two were taken into custody for throwing homemade shrapnel-filled explosives towards officers near Gracie Mansion on Monday. The devices failed to ignite. Police also searched two homes in Pennsylvania linked to the incident. [Continue Reading]
Scholes 'did not intend to be offensive' to Carrick
Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was "in no way intended to be offensive" towards his former team-mate. [Continue Reading]
Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed
Communities secretary tells MPs that government has to act against record levels of hate crimesA new definition of anti-Muslim hate will not restrict freedom of speech, the communities secretary has pledged, as he said that “clear expectations” will still be set for new arrivals and existing communities in Britain to learn English.MPs were told by Steve Reed that the government had a duty to act against record levels of hate crime against Muslims, but that “you can’t tackle a problem if you can’t describe it”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
'I'm the only one suffering': Opetaia frustrated as IBF strips belt again
Jai Opetaia isn't giving up his dream of unification despite being caught in the middle of an administrative slugfest. [Continue Reading]
Netflix is hours away from dropping season 2 of ‘perfect emotional rollercoaster’ TV show
The countdown is on! [Continue Reading]
"There never was a plan" behind war in Iran, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, says that "the skyrocketing price of oil, the collapse of the stock market, the increasing casualties and the Iranian ability to continue to hit infrastructure are beginning to sober up" US President Donald Trump, adding that "there never was a plan" behind the United States war on Iran. [Continue Reading]
Trump and Putin discuss ‘quick’ ending to Iran war
US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a “serious and constructive” phone call about the war in Iran on Monday, the Kremlin said. The Russian president called for a “quick political and diplomatic settlement” to the US-Israeli military campaign in Iran, according to Putin’s diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov. The two leaders also discussed the Ukraine conflict in the conversation, which Washington had requested, Ushakov said. “The accent was placed on the situation... [Continue Reading]
2 Teen Mariachi Musicians Released From ICE Detention
Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas led a delegation of Democrats to a South Texas detention center to press for the release of the brothers and their family. [Continue Reading]
After a car crash changed her life, Lily is telling her story to help others
Lily Mathews's father died while drink driving four years ago. She hopes others can learn from her trauma. [Continue Reading]
Queensland warns state on 'precipice' of fuel security issues amid calls for plan
Queensland Energy Minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life. [Continue Reading]
Who is Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei?
Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. [Continue Reading]
Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar
Russian president spoke as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, reaching levels unseen since start of Ukraine war. [Continue Reading]
Federal grand jury subpoenas Arizona legislature for records on 2020 election review in Maricopa County
In a significant legal development, a federal grand jury has issued a subpoena to Arizona's state legislature seeking records pertaining to a controversial review of the 2020 election results. Warren Petersen, the president of the Arizona state senate, confirmed the receipt of the subpoena, stating it relates specifically to the examination conducted on the election results in Maricopa County, the state's most populous area. Petersen noted on his social media account that "the FBI has the records," indicating an ongoing investigation into the procedures followed during the election audit. This subpoena appears to be part of a broader effort associated... [Continue Reading]
Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant
Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAndy Ogles, a Republican representative of Tennessee, spent Monday on an Islamophobic rant, writing on social media: “Muslims don’t belong in American society,” among other statements that drew heated criticism from Democrats.“None of them belong here,” Ogles wrote in one of several posts on X, next to the mugshots of people he identified as being from Somalia and Senegal, the latter of whom was killed by police... [Continue Reading]
