Britain’s Got Talent judge left injured after ‘never before seen’ act causes chaos
War broke out between the judges. [Continue Reading]
Northern Territory Faces Flood Emergency as Rain Forecasts Continue
The Northern Territory is grappling with a significant flood emergency, which continues to escalate as more rain is expected in the days to come. The Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro, has reported that a large-scale emergency response is underway across the "Top End" to support affected communities. The Northern Territory Emergency Operations Centre is operational 24 hours a day with a dedicated team of 40 staff members coordinating efforts across various government agencies. Katherine, a city in the Northern Territory, has been particularly hard hit, facing its worst flooding in nearly three decades. Reports indicate that significant rainfall has exacerbated the... [Continue Reading]
The Israeli army expects the phase of this campaign to last another two weeks
Israel on Sunday struck southern Lebanon, Beirut and an oil storage facility in Tehran as the war in the Middle East keeps escalating. "The Israeli army expects the current phase of this campaign to last another two weeks", said FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his remarks yesterday that the current campaign is "creating the conditions to overthrow the regime", added Tarnopolsky. [Continue Reading]
Drone attack in West Kordofan, Sudan kills at least 33 in markets amid ongoing conflict between armed forces and RSF
In a recent escalation of violence in Sudan, a drone attack has struck two markets in paramilitary-controlled towns within West Kordofan state, resulting in the deaths of at least 33 individuals. This tragic incident occurred on Sunday, and the assault targeted the markets of Abu Zabad and Wad Banda, both located in a region that has become a significant focal point in the ongoing conflict between Sudan’s armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As the fighting intensifies, the humanitarian situation in the area continues to deteriorate. According to a medical source, 33 casualties have been confirmed from... [Continue Reading]
Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls
New Zealand bowler Brett Randell becomes the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong charity abruptly cancels ‘Race for Water’ fundraiser weeks before event
A Hong Kong charity has abruptly cancelled its signature annual trail-running fundraiser just two weeks before the event, leaving hundreds of participants in the dark on the reasons behind the decision. The 11th edition of the “Race for Water”, organised by A Drop of Life, was scheduled to take place on March 22 but would no longer proceed, according to the organiser, which did not provide reasons for the cancellation. “After careful consideration, A Drop of Life has decided to cancel the ‘Race... [Continue Reading]
US and Israel escalate military operations against Iran, targeting oil facilities and resulting in fatalities
The joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran have escalated as they continue their strikes on Iranian oil facilities for the first time since hostilities began. Significant attacks occurred on Saturday, resulting in large fires at multiple oil storage facilities located in Tehran and Alborz Province, leading to at least four confirmed fatalities in Iran. This development comes as the conflict ink is increasingly enmeshed in broader regional tensions, impacting areas such as Lebanon and the Gulf states. According to reports, over 1,300 individuals in Iran and approximately 300 in Lebanon have died since the onset... [Continue Reading]
Enormous fire rips through Kuwait skyscraper after drone bombardment
The targets on Kuwait City come after Israel struck oil depots north of Tehran early this morning, sending smoke clouds blooming over the skyline. [Continue Reading]
For Israel’s Netanyahu, Trump grants prayers with some unwelcome caveats
Trump and Netanyahu, two political high rollers, are seen as more of an odd couple than Roosevelt-Churchill or Clinton-Blair. The war in Iran is their biggest gamble yet. [Continue Reading]
Time for a change: British Columbia decides to keep daylight saving time permanently
Most residents of Canadian province wanted change for years; Trump’s unneighbourly rhetoric helped seal the dealSince 1918, the clocks in Creston, a town in eastern British Columbia, ran an hour ahead of nearby communities for half the year. For the other six months, they slipped back into sync. Not because they town changed them but because its neighbours changed back and forth from daylight saving time.Creston was an outlier: a community that effectively created its own time zone. But when residents in most parts of the province shift their clocks forward on Sunday, they will be doing it for the... [Continue Reading]
BrewDog sold highland estate for knockdown price after abandoning reforestation plans
Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’The self-styled “punk” beer company BrewDog sold its Highland estate for a knockdown price after abandoning its efforts to plant Scotland’s “biggest ever forest” there.BrewDog’s co-founder James Watt claimed its Lost Forest project at Kinrara in the Cairngorms national park would cover a “staggering area” and capture tens of millions of tonnes of CO2 during its lifetime. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump said he ended a war in Africa. U.S. sanctions say otherwise.
The administration says Rwandan-backed militants violated a Trump-brokered peace accord within days. [Continue Reading]
Menopause at work: Germany starts breaking the taboo
While Germany faces a persistent shortage of skilled workers, one factor remains largely ignored: the impact of perimenopause. At this pivotal stage of their careers, many experienced women reduce their hours or leave the workforce because their needs are rarely recognised or supported. According to a survey, one in 10 women has left – or plans to leave – work due to menopause symptoms, while one in four reduces her working hours. [Continue Reading]
Graham makes an admission over Cain in Emmerdale while Joe seethes at Kim
The man might have a heart. [Continue Reading]
Iran war hits China’s sulphur imports as economic fallout from conflict grows
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is having a direct impact on China’s access to sulphur – a raw material for producing fertiliser – just as the country enters its vital spring planting season. With China sourcing a large chunk of its sulphur from the Persian Gulf, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already sending prices for the chemical shooting upwards as Chinese buyers complain of tightening supplies. China relies on imports for 47 per cent of its sulphur supply,... [Continue Reading]
Quick hits: Aussie hearts sink, Russell correctly predicts the future
Australia's collective hearts sank as Piastri went into the wall, while race winner George Russell pulled off a prediction that Nostradamus would have been proud of. These are the key moments from qualifying at Albert Park. [Continue Reading]
Will & Grace actor Corey Parker dies aged 60 after cancer diagnosis
He was unable to form speech near the end. [Continue Reading]
"Cuba will fall very soon," says Trump as Shield of the Americas alliance created
Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the 'Shield of the Americas', an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez. [Continue Reading]
Drone attacks on Sudan markets kill at least 33
A drone attack on two markets in paramilitary-controlled towns in Sudan’s West Kordofan state killed at least 33 people, according to a medical source on Sunday. Fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has recently intensified in the resource-rich Kordofan region. [Continue Reading]
Inside the UAE's response to Iranian attacks: A senior official speaks
In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild. [Continue Reading]
Philippines’ only cockroach expert defends bugs from extinction
A thin band of light from Cristian Lucanas’ headlamp pierces the blackness of a Philippine rainforest as he digs through the underbrush before gently scooping up a cockroach with his bare hands. As the Southeast Asian country’s lone expert on the oft-misunderstood insect – and discoverer of 15 species – friends have dubbed the soft-spoken scientist “Ipis Lord”, after the local name for the ubiquitous bug. While fully aware most view cockroaches as disgusting, disease-bearing pests, the... [Continue Reading]
‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran
Beijing calls for Iran's sovereignty to be respected and demands 'immediate stop to military operations' in Middle East. [Continue Reading]
As Hong Kong doubles down on innovation, Hongkongers must too
I am not sure everyone in Hong Kong has taken fully on board the breadth and depth of the city’s intended role in the future economic development of the nation. It is right there in the budget speech delivered by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, and it is being fleshed out in the 15th five-year plan now under discussion in Beijing. Sometimes the things that are presented most prominently are the ones most easily overlooked. In an early part of the speech, Chan stated that the government’s... [Continue Reading]
LIVE: India vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup final
Follow our live build-up, with full toss and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the 2026 final. [Continue Reading]
Children wounded in the US-Israeli strikes receive treatment in Tehran
Children wounded in US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being treated at a children’s hospital in Tehran. [Continue Reading]
Israel strikes Iran’s oil facilities for first time as war enters ninth day
Attacks spark huge fires as they hit four storage facilities and an oil production transfer centre in Tehran and Alborz. [Continue Reading]
Everything you need to know about the NT's flood emergency
Wondering if schools in the Top End will be open tomorrow? Not sure what the situation is with flood evacuation centres? Looking for the latest information on natural disaster relief payments? We've answered all your NT flood-related questions here. [Continue Reading]
War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases
“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase. [Continue Reading]
Man, 30s, dies after single-vehicle crash in west Dublin
A man in his 30s has died following a single-vehicle road crash in west Dublin. [Continue Reading]
Caffè Nero says growth is ‘steady’ but coffee prices are likely to rise
Founder of family-owned firm says it will pause acquisitions after takeover of 15 Compass Coffee stores in USCaffè Nero will continue opening new shops in the UK and overseas, but has warned coffee prices are likely to keep rising as the war in Iran and higher staffing costs feed through.The family-owned business, which has just bought the 15-store Compass Coffee based in Washington DC to convert to its main brand, is aiming to open as many as 30 UK stores and between 50 and 70 more this year across the 10 other countries it operates in. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Is Europe succeeding in combatting violence against women?
Despite changes in both national and EU laws, and years of public awareness campaigns, violence against women is still a serious problem across Europe. In some countries, it is even getting worse. A new EU law has been adopted, with full implementation in 2027. So how are different national governments trying to deal with the problem? [Continue Reading]
I earn £44,000 a year teaching women how to be witches
Lilith teaches 'magical women' how to run a business. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street legend catches Megan flirting with Will and the game may be up
She slips up. [Continue Reading]
Live: Matildas face South Korea in blockbuster Asian Cup clash in Sydney
Steph Catley is forced off the field after being struck in the head while defending a cross as the Matildas face an early deficit. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Iran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks?
The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time. [Continue Reading]
China urged to build underground great wall of defence in crisis-hit world
China should build an underground network across its western region to protect key energy and defence facilities, securing long-term reserves while boosting national security and crisis resilience, energy experts have said. Zhang Shishu, chief technical expert at Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), a state-owned energy and infrastructure giant, called for critical facilities to be embedded deep beneath the Earth’s surface at a safer, less detectable level. In an article for the... [Continue Reading]
1 holy month, 1 year’s income: Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaar boom
By late afternoon in Putrajaya, the smell of smoke fills the air. Charcoal pits glow along the side of the road as office workers and families with school-aged children in tow move through the haze with the deliberate purpose of people who have not eaten since dawn. This is a Ramadan bazaar in full bloom: rows of bright pink drinks in plastic cups, towers of kueh – bite-sized sweet and savoury snacks – in every colour, and, at one particularly busy stall, rows of whole chickens turning slowly... [Continue Reading]
15th five-year plan presents ‘golden strategic period’ for Hong Kong: Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s financial chief has vowed to serve the nation and seize opportunities from the newly unveiled 15th five-year development plan, calling it a “golden strategic period” with great potential amid escalating geopolitics. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that Hong Kong would adopt “Artificial Intelligence+” and “Finance+” approaches to support mainland China’s development plan for 2026 to 2030. Beijing on Thursday revealed the sweeping blueprint during the annual “two... [Continue Reading]
Man dies from stab wound to the chest after argument in Sydney house
Three men were at a home on Spring Street in Concord when emergency services were called following reports of a concern for welfare. [Continue Reading]
Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes three professional dancers ahead of new series shakeup’
'There are major changes taking place with dancers' [Continue Reading]
Israeli attack on hotel in Lebanon’s Beirut kills four
Israel says it targeted key commanders of Iran's elite Quds Force of the IRGC but did not name them. [Continue Reading]
Demand for change in Turkey cannot be stopped, jailed Istanbul mayor says
Political efforts to cripple Turkey’s main opposition and lock up its presidential candidate will never stifle the people’s frustration with the government and their growing demand for change, Istanbul’s jailed mayor has said in an interview. “An irreversible process for a change in power has begun in Turkey and it won’t stop until it is complete. I cannot stop it … nor can the ruling party nor the judiciary,” Ekrem Imamoglu said in a written response to Agence France-Presse questions conveyed... [Continue Reading]
Live: Three Lions suspended as Saints, Pies wrap up Opening Round
St Kilda's million-dollar man lights up the second quarter as the Saints fight back after falling in an early hole against Collingwood at the MCG. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Boat trip blunder as SA premier passes through sanctuary zone
An election campaign boat trip involving the SA premier has faced criticism after the state's peak recreational fishing body , which says it organised the trip , admitted it breached marine regulations by towing lures in a sanctuary zone. [Continue Reading]
Is an end to health insurance price hikes in sight?
A trend of multi-annual increases for health insurance policy holders is leading many to question how high policy prices can go and whether the costs are sustainable. [Continue Reading]
'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
