Petrol prices are rising. This map shows why
Drones and missiles have landed on key refineries and depots, destroying millions of barrels of oil production. ABC NEWS Verify maps key locations destroyed or targeted during the war. [Continue Reading]
Breaking: Father jailed for neglect of 7yo son
A father who "prolonged his child's suffering" by failing to get him medical attention for 16 hours before his death, has been sentenced to 19 months in prison. [Continue Reading]
Michigan synagogue ramming an ‘act of targeted violence’: FBI
The FBI says it is treating a vehicle ramming at a Michigan synagogue as an attack on the Jewish community. [Continue Reading]
Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
The Doctor's assistant Peter Purves was invited to a screening of the episodes in Leicester. [Continue Reading]
Ukraine's Defense Ministry to Use Battlefield Drone Footage to Improve A.I. Targeting Capabilities
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has announced plans to utilize drone footage from the battlefield to enhance artificial intelligence (A.I.) targeting capabilities. This decision reflects Ukraine's determination to advance its technology in response to the ongoing military conflict with Russia. While the initiative may raise ethical questions related to the use of warfare imagery for training purposes, the ministry emphasized the necessity of such measures to maintain competitiveness, particularly in the context of emerging A.I. applications in warfare. The announcement comes amidst a backdrop of escalating military actions between Ukraine and Russia, characterized by an increasing reliance on drone warfare. The use... [Continue Reading]
Meta Delays Rollout of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns
The tech giant pushed back the timeline after spending billions to be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. [Continue Reading]
Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'
Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran. [Continue Reading]
Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year. [Continue Reading]
BBC World Service funding freeze risks ‘opening door to hostile states’, MPs say
Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governanceMinisters risk “opening the door to propaganda from hostile states” and diminishing international trust in the BBC World Service by allowing its funding to be frozen at a crucial time, parliament’s spending watchdog has said.The cross-party public accounts committee (PAC) said it was deeply troubled by the fact the service was still unclear about its funding just weeks before its current deal runs out.It also reiterated the BBC’s warnings about the rising influence of Russian and Chinese state-backed media. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find
Committee says thousands of victims still waiting for compensation and ‘face unacceptable delays and inadequate offers’The redress schemes for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal have “serious structural failings”, a parliamentary committee has found.Thousands of post office operators are still waiting for the compensation they are owed and face “unacceptable delays, inadequate offers, and administrative processes that ‘retraumatise’ those who have already been wronged”, a report by the business and trade committee said. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Short tempers and legal threats: UK teachers report rise in problem parents
Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey findsTeachers are used to outbreaks of rudeness and defiance from their pupils, but are now saying parents are some of the worst offenders and affecting staff mental health, according to a headteachers’ union.More than 90% of headteachers and other senior leaders said they had been on the receiving end of “challenging behaviour” from parents including rude or disrespectful responses, while 60% have had verbal abuse and threats within the past 12 months, according to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL). Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
SUV drivers could face extra charges for driving in London
TfL are also poised to increase 20mph zones and cut speed limits on the capital’s fastest roads later this yearOwners of SUVs could face charges to drive in London, after the mayor and transport authorities said they were reviewing the increased danger posed by larger, heavier cars.Proposals to clamp down on the biggest vehicles could come later this year, with Transport for London (TfL) also poised to increase 20mph zones and cut the speed limits on its fastest roads from 50mph to 40mph to tackle road deaths. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
AI company Anthropic announces 200 new jobs in Ireland
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced plans to create an additional 200 jobs in Ireland. [Continue Reading]
Electrician left with broken ribs after he fell 15 feet from a ladder which ‘snapped in half’
Joffrey Bogemans bought his ladder from Amazon and fell 4.5 metres onto the ground. [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope March 13, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
The Moon in Capricorn aligns with Jupiter in Cancer. Today is all about actively seeking balance. [Continue Reading]
Ireland, UK agree to work together on maritime security
The Irish and British Governments have agreed to work more closely to strengthen the resilience of the subsea fibre optic cable network which runs between the two countries. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: Trump says war going ‘well’ as Gulf under wave of attacks
Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki. [Continue Reading]
Status Yellow snow-ice warning in effect for 11 counties
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is in effect for 11 counties while a Status Yellow wind warning is to come into effect for three counties in the west and southwest early this morning. [Continue Reading]
Healthcare unions express concern over AI policy
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions' group of healthcare unions has said that any integration of Artificial Intelligence into the public health service must be done in consultation with workers. [Continue Reading]
‘I can’t get a job and AI is to blame’: a young person’s lament
Trina Lau spent nearly three months looking for work after she was laid off from an e-commerce firm in Hong Kong in December. It was the 23-year-old’s first job after graduating with a communications degree last year. The position only lasted for six months. She sent out more than 50 job applications but only received calls for interviews for six of them. Lau conceded that it was slow going because the economy was not picking up as quickly as she would have liked. But now, she said, she had the... [Continue Reading]
BMW sees smoother road ahead in China after sales skid in 2025
BMW could be approaching the end of the tunnel in China as signs of stabilisation raise hopes of a turnaround after the German carmaker reported that sales dropped by double digits in the key market in 2025. “Transaction prices in the market for our products have stabilised … and are actually improving slightly compared to [the third quarter],” said Walter Mertl, chief financial officer, during a press conference on Thursday. “If the run rate continues this way, we have the opportunity to go... [Continue Reading]
Philippines’ bid for UN Security Council seat sidesteps maritime row
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s pitch for a United Nations Security Council seat this week was notable for his sidestepping of an issue at the core of Manila’s foreign policy in recent years. As he appealed to UN members in New York, Marcos framed the Philippines as a bridge connecting developing countries and middle-income economies, without making any direct reference to the South China Sea dispute. The president’s restrained speech, which avoided mentioning China despite ongoing... [Continue Reading]
China’s rural pensions in focus as lawmakers fight for farmers’ fair share amid income gap
Some Chinese lawmakers and advisers are pushing to secure higher pensions for elderly farmers, underscoring the persistent income disparity between the country’s urban and rural residents. The latest government work report, approved on Thursday, confirmed a 20-yuan (US$2.91) monthly increase to basic pension payments for a third consecutive year, bringing the national minimum to 163 yuan. However, some deputies from China’s top legislature contend that this level is inadequate. “A pension of... [Continue Reading]
UN fact-finding mission warns of continued human rights abuses in Venezuela
In an address to the UN Human Rights Council, experts warned that the 'machinery' of repression was 'mutating'. [Continue Reading]
Canada Rolls Out New Tools to Boost Law Enforcement Against Organized Crime
Canada’s Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, Ruby Sahota, revealed new tools designed to assist law enforcement and intelligence agencies in investigating serious threats. The announcement came at a press conference with Peel Regional Police leaders and municipal officials from Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon. These enhancements aim to better equip police and CSIS in tackling organized crime and maintaining public safety. The Peel region, with a combined population exceeding one million residents, is a critical area for implementing these new capabilities. Local police chiefs emphasized the importance of these resources in detecting and disrupting criminal activities that threaten the security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 23:51
Breaking: Highway linking Sydney to western NSW closed for at least three months
Extra rail and bus services will be rolled out after cracking on a convict-era bridge closes one of the main roads between Sydney and western NSW. [Continue Reading]
Fastest to 100 wins - Europa specialist Emery sets Villa record
Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16. [Continue Reading]
FBI opens terrorism investigation after deadly shooting at Virginia university
The FBI opened a terrorism investigation after a gunman opened fire Thursday at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person and wounding two US Army personnel, officials said. The suspect, previously convicted of aiding terrorists, was subdued by ROTC students after entering a classroom and asking if it was ROTC class, officials. [Continue Reading]
Ukraine to Make Drone Videos Available for Training A.I. Models
Despite ethical concerns about using battlefield videos to train artificial intelligence, Ukraine’s defense ministry said it needs to improve A.I. targeting to compete with Russia. [Continue Reading]
Humanity's first trip back to the Moon in 50 years cleared for April
NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs. [Continue Reading]
Aussie curling underdogs set to take on world's best
They have no dedicated training facility, but the Australian women's curling team is preparing to take on the world's best. [Continue Reading]
Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Jewish temple in Michigan
Police have not named the suspect or identified a motive for driving a vehicle into the synagogue, where it caught fire. [Continue Reading]
'It's how you speak to a mate' - Smith and Itoje brush off on-pitch row
Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity. [Continue Reading]
Australia is experiencing a bunny boom. What's next for biocontrol?
With millions of feral rabbits currently hopping around the continent, you might wonder if the viruses that kept their numbers down in the past still work. [Continue Reading]
California’s Governor Newsom says no imminent threat despite warning of Iran drone attack
California Governor Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the west coast in retaliation for war. Newsom said drone issues “have always been top of mind”. “We’ve been aware of that information. … It’s all about a posture of preparedness for worst-case scenarios,” the governor said on Wednesday. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned police departments about Iran and a possible California... [Continue Reading]
Clayton overcomes gout to crush Humphries in final
Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final. [Continue Reading]
Iran envoy says Tehran will keep Strait of Hormuz open
Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz and remains committed to freedom. [Continue Reading]
Qatar rejects attempts to ‘drive wedge’ with US over gas pause
Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes. [Continue Reading]
Rastriya Swatantra Party wins 182 out of 275 seats in Nepal's parliamentary elections
A major political shift has taken place in Nepal as the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by former rapper and civil engineer Balendra Shah, has secured an overwhelming majority in the recent parliamentary elections. According to the official results announced by the Election Commission, Shah's party won 182 out of 275 seats in the lower house of parliament, making a significant mark in the country's political landscape. The RSP's triumph marks a remarkable rise in Nepali politics. Balendra Shah, colloquially known as “Balen,” is a 35-year-old political newcomer who founded the party just four years ago. The RSP garnered 125... [Continue Reading]
MAFS expert Mel Schilling says 'light is starting to fade' as cancer spreads
MAFS expert Mel Schilling says she does not know how long she has left to live after revealing cancer has spread to her brain. [Continue Reading]
Eating and drinking among most dangerous driver distractions, study finds
Researchers warn eating, drinking and sudden loud noises are some of the most risky distractions for drivers, calling for more safety education. [Continue Reading]
Serbia confirms possession of advanced Chinese supersonic cruise missiles amid online photo leak
Serbia's President, Aleksandar Vucic, has confirmed the country's possession of advanced Chinese supersonic cruise missiles following a leak of photographs that surfaced online. These images, showcasing the Chinese-manufactured CM-400AKG missiles mounted on Serbian MiG-29 fighter jets, began circulating earlier this week, prompting significant media attention and public speculation regarding the implications of this development. President Vucic expressed a confident stance regarding Serbia's military capabilities, revealing that the nation currently holds a "significant number" of these missiles and intends to acquire even more in the future. He emphasized their effectiveness and high cost, indicating a strategic enhancement of Serbia's military arsenal.... [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu Claims Israel is Stronger Amid Escalating Conflict with Iranian Military Positions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Israel is currently "stronger than ever" as the conflict involving Iranian military positions escalates. Speaking during a recent press conference, Netanyahu indicated that Israeli military operations against Iranian forces have inflected significant damage over the past two weeks, claiming that the US-Israeli alliance has successfully hindered Iran's nuclear ambitions. He stated that the ongoing attacks, launched on February 28, have targeted crucial facilities, leading to the deaths of prominent Iranian nuclear scientists and heavy losses for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). During the press conference, Netanyahu provided an overview of the... [Continue Reading]
What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?
With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies. [Continue Reading]
Canada Unveils New Tools to Boost Law Enforcement Against Organized Crime and Security Threats
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety Nina Krieger held a press conference outlining new technological and operational tools designed to support law enforcement agencies and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). These new resources will enhance the ability of agencies to investigate serious threats, dismantle organized crime networks, and protect Canadian communities. The announcement emphasizes bolstered collaboration between federal and provincial authorities, including local law enforcement partners in British Columbia. By adopting advanced investigative aids, authorities intend to respond more rapidly and effectively to threats that endanger public safety. This initiative affects law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 23:06
U.S. KC-135 military refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq during operations, rescue efforts initiated
A U.S. KC-135 military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during ongoing operations, prompting immediate rescue efforts, according to U.S. Central Command. The crash occurred in what officials described as "friendly airspace" and involved another aircraft; however, initial reports indicate it was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. The second aircraft involved landed safely, and as of the latest updates, there have been no reported fatalities. The incident is linked to a heightened U.S. military presence in the Middle East due to operations against Iran. U.S. Central Command confirmed the event, stating, "U.S. Central Command is... [Continue Reading]
Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
The proposed law, which would not take effect before this year’s midterm elections, was modeled in part on President Trump’s top legislative priority in Congress. [Continue Reading]
Burnaby North High School Lockdown After Second Threat This Week
On March 12, 2026, Burnaby RCMP officers swiftly reacted to a reported threat at Burnaby North Secondary School, located at 751 Hammarskjold Drive. The school was temporarily locked down as officers conducted safety assessments and secured the premises. No credible threat was found, and the lockdown was lifted. This incident is the second reported threat to the same school in a single week, prompting an active police investigation to identify individuals involved. The repeated threats have heightened concerns among students, parents, and school staff, disrupting daily routines and causing anxiety within the community. The response highlights the readiness of local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 23:03
US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, rescue efforts are under way
An American military refuelling plane went down in Iraq and rescue efforts were under way, US Central Command said on Thursday. The KC-135 aircraft was part of the operation against Iran but the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire, the military said in a statement. US Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said two aircraft were involved and that one landed safely and the other went down in western Iraq. It described the latter as “a loss”. A US official, who spoke on... [Continue Reading]
How to keep mould out of your wardrobe and drawers
Ever plan to wear your favourite jacket, only to pull it out of the wardrobe to discover it has a weird smell and is covered in mould? We explain how to remove it, and stop it from happening again. [Continue Reading]
