Lawsuit in Los Angeles examines social media companies' role in youth mental health crises
A landmark lawsuit has commenced in Los Angeles, focusing on the responsibility of social media giants Meta and Google in relation to the mental health crises affecting young users. Kaley, a participant in the trial, described a haunting experience where she spent as many as 16 hours daily on Instagram. Her story highlights the deepening concerns surrounding the effects of social media on mental health, particularly among adolescents. This case is set against the backdrop of over 2,000 similar lawsuits aiming to put pressure on these tech behemoths for their alleged negative influence on youth. The trial, which is expected... [Continue Reading]
Rotating home owners boast of 360-degree views and energy benefits
They may be costly to build, but rotating homes are loved for the way they can move with the sun, capture breezes from any direction and make the most of the scenery around them. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong’s bid to win in AI: where are the road map and the guardrails?
Keith Li King-wah’s business once thrived during the 2010s. In a crowded field of more than 100 rivals, his programming consultancy, Innopage, easily secured contracts worth hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars to develop basic digital tools, such as a mortgage calculator, for corporations and government agencies. But those easy-money days are gone. The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed high-value coding into widely accessible and automated services,... [Continue Reading]
Iran war knocks out Thai Mideast rice exports, squeezing farmers harder
Thai rice exports to the Middle East were halted as the escalating war disrupts shipments to the nation’s largest market for the grain, further straining farmers grappling with rising costs and reduced overseas demand. Two ships carrying a combined 80,000 tonnes of rice bound for Iraq were suspended at a Bangkok port this week, with buyers instructing containers be unloaded and the grain returned to warehouses, Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said... [Continue Reading]
Melbourne to finally get Myki-less public transport on Monday – but only on four train lines
Commuters on Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be first to test tap-and-go technologyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne is finally poised to join other Australian cities in the tap-and-go era, with the state government confirming public trials for contactless credit and debit card payments will launch for suburban rail commuters on Monday.Commuters on the Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be the first to test the technology, allowing them to bypass the physical Myki card in favour of paying via a debit or credit card, smartphone or smartwatch. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Cyclists, vintage fire engines first to hit $2.1 billion Sydney motorway
Traffic flows along the new M12 motorway for the first time, after four years of construction, with the toll-free road to service Western Sydney International Airport, due to open in October. [Continue Reading]
As fuel panic ensues, WA parliament erupts in insults about croissants, cream puffs
Question Time in WA is often loud, occasionally funny, and rarely productive. If this is how the people elected to look out for the best interests of West Australians behave at work, don't we deserve better? [Continue Reading]
Analysts say US threat of ‘no quarter’ for Iran violates international law
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be 'no quarter, no mercy' as US continues to pummel Iran. [Continue Reading]
'Sleeping' Indigenous burning technique awakens in Cape Hillsborough
A practice that has helped care for land for more than 60,000 years returns to Yuwibara Country in north Queensland. [Continue Reading]
Åberg holes two eagles, Day leads Aussies at The Players Championship
Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg shot nine under par in the second round to take the lead of The Players Championship at 12-under. [Continue Reading]
Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports
President says forces ‘obliterated’ military targets on Kharg Island and warned its oil infrastructure could be nextMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump said Friday that US forces have “obliterated” military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island and warned that the oil infrastructure there could be next.“For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island,” Trump wrote on social media. “However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.” Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Why does denim attract hordes of biting march flies?
Denim-wearing Louise Stokes was swarmed by the biting insects during a bushwalk near Pemberton, and it turns out clothing choice can play a significant role in deterring them. [Continue Reading]
Outback band launches debut EP inspired by language and culture
A group of young musicians from Queensland's Gulf country are turning stories and language into song, and are now set mentor other aspiring performers. [Continue Reading]
Shooting at Old Dominion University results in death of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a respected military figure and combat pilot
A deadly shooting at Old Dominion University has led to the tragic loss of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a well-respected military figure known for his extensive experience as a combat helicopter pilot. The incident took place in a classroom setting at the university, where Shah was shot and killed by a gunman reportedly targeting attendees at a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) event. According to court records, the assailant approached individuals inside the classroom and inquired whether they were present for the ROTC event, suggesting that the shooting was premeditated and aimed specifically at military personnel and those affiliated with... [Continue Reading]
Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Dubai has been seen as a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested. [Continue Reading]
She spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive. [Continue Reading]
Katherine schools to reopen Monday as flood disaster eases
Government schools in Katherine will reopen from Monday, while Katherine High School will operate under a "hybrid model", with the evacuation centre continuing on site. [Continue Reading]
‘When my husband died, I just had to carry on – I couldn’t afford not to’
Widowed parents say they are being failed by the government. [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope March 14, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
Today, the Moon in Aquarius is in alignment with Saturn in Aries, making for a focused and dedicated cosmic setting. [Continue Reading]
Reality TV to Oscars history: The rise and rise of Jessie Buckley
In an unusually unpredictable Oscars race, there is only one moment experts agree is a dead cert - Jessie Buckley, on stage once again, to collect the award for best actress. [Continue Reading]
Bird flu confirmed after dead swans found in east Cork
A swan which was found dead in east Cork earlier this week has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil facilities next
Intense strikes target central Tehran as US president says 'powerful' bombing raid hit Iranian forces on Kharg Island. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street spoiler videos show a devastated family shattered forever
There's consequences all around. [Continue Reading]
End of an era as Emmerdale’s Cain Dingle makes crushing exit and a huge change follows
Cain's agony is far from over. [Continue Reading]
Teen reflects on time in a cell after ICE's 'unintended' arrest
The case of a US teen who was pulled over and detained on his way to volleyball training highlights ICE's tactics, and how lawyers are fighting back. [Continue Reading]
Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy
For years, the West’s answer to Chinese dominance of critical minerals was to rally around Washington. Now, some of its most important allies are reaching a different conclusion: that depending too heavily on the United States carries its own risks. Japan, France and Canada have all been exploring how to build supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals that answer to neither Beijing nor Washington. Senior officials from the three Group of Seven economies are working on... [Continue Reading]
Before Deadly Old Dominion Shooting, Parallel Lives of 2 Soldiers Diverged
Lt. Col. Brandon Shah flew hundreds of combat missions as a war-zone helicopter pilot before being shot and killed in his Old Dominion University classroom by a radicalized military veteran. [Continue Reading]
The Michigan Synagogue Attacker Was a Quiet Restaurant Worker
Days before the antisemitic violence, an imam recalled seeing Ayman Mohamad Ghazali at a service for his relatives who had been killed in the war in Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
Talented attacker turns back on Socceroos for Croatia
One of Australia's brightest young talents appears to have been lost without even playing a game for the Socceroos, with Portsmouth dynamo Adrian Segečić switching associations to Croatia. [Continue Reading]
Temple Israel Staff Raced to Save Lives in Michigan Synagogue Attack
“I didn’t breathe until I knew all of the kids were OK,” one teacher recalled after a truck crashed through the doors of a Michigan synagogue this week. [Continue Reading]
Nova Scotia Police Seek Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Makayla Brittain
Makayla Brittain, a 15-year-old girl from Lockhartville, Nova Scotia, has been reported missing after last being seen at her home on March 12. Authorities have issued a public appeal to help locate her, describing her as approximately 4-foot-9 with long brown hair, brown eyes, and typically wearing glasses. At the time of her disappearance, she was dressed in a pink shirt and pink shorts. The Kings District RCMP is leading the search and urging community members to share information respectfully and provide any tips about her whereabouts. Missing person cases like Makayla's deeply affect families and communities, making swift public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 23:33
Gunman in Old Dominion Shooting Appeared to Target ROTC, Court Records Show
Before opening fire in a university classroom, the gunman asked people if they were there for a Reserve Officers Training Corps event, court documents said. [Continue Reading]
Claudia Winkleman’s chat show debut feels strangely flat but there’s still hope
The fringetastic phenom has her own BBC show, but is it any good? [Continue Reading]
US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, attacking ‘every military target’, Trump says
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had carried out strikes against “every military target” on Iran’s Kharg Island export hub. “For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island,” Trump said in a social media post. “However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.” Iran had no ability... [Continue Reading]
Trump replaces Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center head
President thanks Grenell for ‘outstanding work’ and says Matt Floca, vice-president of operations, will take overDonald Trump has announced that Ric Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw far-reaching changes at the Kennedy Center, which prompted many artists to abandon the performing arts venue, will be replaced by Matt Floca, vice-president of operations at the center.Trump made the announcement on social media that he has replaced Grenell, thanking him for the “outstanding work he has done”. Floca was photographed in December personally overseeing the addition of Trump’s name to the center’s facade. Grenell’s departure comes as the Kennedy... [Continue Reading]
Wood 'improving' but thinking of life after cricket
England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time. [Continue Reading]
Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military. [Continue Reading]
Mysterious eye infections among Darwin football players under investigation
Aussie Rules players in Darwin with symptoms of conjunctivitis are being urged to contact health authorities amid an outbreak of unknown origin affecting dozens of players. [Continue Reading]
Japanese man gets 14 years for deadly tequila-fuelled rape attempt
A Japanese court on Friday sentenced a man to 14 years in prison for attempting to rape an intoxicated woman after forcing her to take 32 shots of tequila, which resulted in her death from acute alcohol poisoning. The Nagoya District Court ruled 44-year-old Hiroki Itaya had intended to rape the 25-year-old woman by bringing her to a hotel. Prosecutors had sought a 16-year prison term. Itaya had pleaded not guilty, with his defence claiming he had taken the woman to the hotel to take care of... [Continue Reading]
The Fall of Noma’s Chef Reverberates in the Restaurant World
In the industry where René Redzepi reigned, fellow chefs are debating how, and how much, restaurant kitchens can change. [Continue Reading]
US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
Judge James Boasberg ruled US prosecutors under Trump produced 'essentially zero evidence' to justify the subpoenas. [Continue Reading]
Nine North Texas Antifa Members Convicted over ICE Detention Center Shooting
Nine members of a North Texas Antifa cell were found guilty by a federal jury for their roles in a coordinated violent attack on the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, 2025. The defendants faced charges including rioting, use of weapons and explosives, attempted murder of an Alvarado police officer, and providing material support to terrorist organizations. The trial, lasting 12 days starting February 23, featured testimony from over 45 witnesses and was supported by more than 210 exhibits. This extensive evidence highlighted the severity and planning behind the attack that endangered law enforcement and disrupted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 22:48
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Demand for Student Race Data
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data. [Continue Reading]
Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
The ground delays, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least midnight, according to the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers. [Continue Reading]
NT parliament increases minimum sentence for DV murder, speaker berates backbencher
Northern Territory parliament has passed legislation increasing the mandatory minimum prison sentence for domestic violence murder from 20 to 25 years. During sittings this week, the speaker also berated a government backbencher over his handling of bullying claims. [Continue Reading]
Media figure Antony Catalano charged with assault
The co-owner of national newspaper company ACM appears in court, with police alleging he assaulted a woman and swung a clothes iron at her head. [Continue Reading]
Charges Dropped Against Teenagers Whose Teacher Died in Prank Gone Wrong
The teacher’s relatives said they supported “getting the charges dropped for all involved” after a student prank led to his death last week in Georgia. [Continue Reading]
Bennett calls fan invasion 'pretty disruptive' after historic moment
A grumpy Wayne Bennett has told reporters he has already answered enough questions about Alex Johnston's try-scoring record, and described fans rushing the field as "pretty disruptive". [Continue Reading]
Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador. [Continue Reading]
Marines Issue Findings on California Shrapnel Incident
The October episode sent shrapnel onto California Highway Patrol vehicles on Interstate 5 during a celebratory exercise conducted for Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. [Continue Reading]
