At 13, He Was Selling Sneakers. At 18, He’s Facing Terror Charges.
In February, Emir Balat disappeared from the online marketplace he frequented. Weeks later, he was arrested in a homemade-bomb attack near Gracie Mansion. [Continue Reading]
Palantir’s NHS England contract ‘opens door to government abuse of power’, health bosses told
Health justice charity Medact says data-sharing potential could be used for UK version of US immigration raidsPalantir’s NHS contract opens the door to the Big Brother-style data-sharing that Reform UK would use for a version of US immigration raids, health bosses have been told.Palantir Technologies – the data analytics company founded by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp – won a £330m NHS England contract to deliver the Federated Data Platform in 2023. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Could Free Child Care Last the Full Day? Some Working Parents Hope So.
New York City will start offering free child care for 2-year-olds this fall. A question for the Mamdani administration is whether it will be available past 2:30 p.m. [Continue Reading]
He Was Convicted in a Fatal Hit and Run. Why Isn’t He in Prison?
A New Jersey jury found Harris Jacobs guilty of leaving the scene of an accident after he struck a pedestrian with his S.U.V. But jurors would not have the final word. [Continue Reading]
‘I have never seen anything like it’: MP warns of rise in extreme views on race and identity
Health minister Zubir Ahmed says new definition of anti-Muslim hostility could be a turning point as he tells of Islamophobic abuseZubir Ahmed, a health minister, tries not to read the comments under his social media feeds, but sometimes curiosity gets the better of him.After performing a transplant on Christmas Day, the vascular surgeon scanned a post about the operation. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
I tried the new Olaplex No.3 Plus – does it really repair hair in three minutes?
'But I can do a lot with 3 minutes...' [Continue Reading]
All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as three fates are sealed
All next week's spoilers from the Dales. [Continue Reading]
All EastEnders spoilers for next week as a new face shakes Walford to its core
All of your spoilers from Walford. [Continue Reading]
SA Liberals dump candidate who said homosexuality ‘opens up demonic realms’ after initially standing by him
Party leader Ashton Hurn confirms Carston Woodhouse will not run for Liberals in SA’s state election, but says ‘people are entitled to have their views’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Liberal candidate in South Australia’s upcoming state election has been dumped after his “shocking and extreme” views on abortion, same-sex marriage, gender transitioning and feminism were aired by his Labor rival.The leader of the SA Liberals, Ashton Hurn, on Wednesday stood by Carston Woodhouse, who had been running for the seat of Wright in Adelaide’s north, after... [Continue Reading]
Thursday briefing: What an Iran negotiator thinks could happen next – and why Trump still has an off-ramp
In today’s newsletter: Robert Malley, who led talks for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, helps make sense of the warGood morning, and apologies for the interruption to your usual programming. Stepping out from behind the editing desk to write today’s newsletter feels somewhat like a player-manager throwing himself on to the pitch, but I’ll try not to destabilise your morning routine too much. Lord knows, the world doesn’t need any more chaos.Since the US and Israel first attacked Iran two weeks ago, it’s been a scramble to keep up with events. The death of a supreme leader, speculation about his... [Continue Reading]
Brent crude spikes back over $100 as Iranian strikes target commercial ships in regional waters
Tehran fired fresh barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the Iran war nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in Israel as authorities warned of incoming Iranian fire, as Gulf states brace for more attacks. [Continue Reading]
Philippines’ Marcos ‘angry’ over ‘mistreatment’ of Bahrain-based OFWs by official
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has ordered an investigation after watching a viral video showing an employee from the Migrant Workers Office in Bahrain telling off overseas Filipino workers (OFW) stranded in the kingdom due to the escalating Iran war. “The president was not pleased with this. He became angry on behalf of our OFWs because of the mistreatment by some public servants,” the presidential palace’s press officer Claire Castro said, according to the Inquirer on... [Continue Reading]
Lebanon says seven killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Follow developments as Iran's new supreme leader issues his first message and Israel says it is preparing for expanding operations in Lebanon [Continue Reading]
Iranian attack sparks huge fire at Bahrain facility
Bahrain’s interior ministry released footage showing a huge fire at a fuel facility in Muharraq after Iranian attacks. Authorities say the military has intercepted more than 170 drones and over 100 missiles since Iran began targeting countries in the region. [Continue Reading]
Group warns plain packs hinder Hongkongers’ efforts to detect smuggled cigarettes
Nearly 90 per cent of Hong Kong smokers cannot distinguish smuggled cigarettes from duty-paid ones under the government’s proposed plain packaging measures, a survey by an advocacy group has found. The Long-term Tobacco Policy Concern Group also urged authorities on Thursday to expand the function of the tobacco stamp duty system to allow consumers to scan QR codes and verify whether a pack had been taxed. “With the current packaging, consumers can tell if a pack is taxed based on the brand... [Continue Reading]
Matildas stars Raso, Catley out of Asian Cup quarterfinal against North Korea
Hayley Raso and Steph Catley will miss the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, as the team prepares for the unknown quantities that North Korea may bring. [Continue Reading]
Parents shocked by sudden closure of specialist service for kids with autism
In a statement published on Wednesday, early intervention care provider AEIOU announced the board had appointed external administrators to the organisation. [Continue Reading]
At China’s Big Political Meeting, a Rare Debate About Inequality
China’s plan to raise pensions for farmers by less than $3 a month prompted rare criticism from lawmakers about the country’s threadbare social safety net. [Continue Reading]
'Dream come true' - Redknapp eyes Jukebox Man Gold Cup win
Harry Redknapp got into horse racing as his grandmother's betting tipster - now he hopes to become a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning owner with Jukebox Man. [Continue Reading]
Perth music promoter Andrew Scally's killer sentenced to jail
Jardyn Rigo is sentenced to more than six years in jail for killing music promoter Andrew Scally in a street fight. [Continue Reading]
Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles, drones as oil prices soar
Bahrain reports an attack on fuel tanks as Saudi Arabia shoots down drones headed towards an oilfield. [Continue Reading]
How a lost suitcase led to a two-year compensation battle with Ryanair
Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023. [Continue Reading]
Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse
After Tottenham's Champions League collapse on Tuesday, the appointment of Igor Tudor and the tactics employed increasingly seems to have made their situation worse. [Continue Reading]
Roosters NRL player involved in e-bike accident ahead of Rabbitohs clash
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is in doubt for Friday night's match against the Rabbitohs after he was involved in an e-bike accident. [Continue Reading]
Cruise ship had 'small margin for error' in poor light, report says
An early safety report into the grounding of luxury Australian cruise ship Coral Adventurer focuses on its speed and a wide turn in confined waters before it swerved into a reef. [Continue Reading]
More airlines hike flight prices as Iran war continues to disrupt oil supply
Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don’t have Middle East stopoversCathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways are among a growing number of airlines hiking air fares as conflict in the Middle East boosts oil prices and sends travellers flocking to alternative stopover destinations in Asia.The US and Israel’s war on Iran has sent the price of oil soaring while restricting access to refineries, with experts predicting air fares could be elevated for months even if the conflict ends. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Champions League: PSG pull away late to beat Chelsea (5-2)
After twice being caught up by an ambitious Blues side, Paris Saint-Germain finally won 5-2, putting one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Scoring three goals in the last quarter of an hour, PSG seem to have restored the confidence they displayed last season. They have five days to rest before travelling to London for the second leg. [Continue Reading]
Precision Strike Missile: Washington's latest weapons system striking Iran
The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). [Continue Reading]
Meet ParalympicsGB's 26th team member
Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina. [Continue Reading]
Where did fridge-carrying fundraiser's donations go?
Teesside charity's ex-staff question where donations were spent but its founder denies wrongdoing. [Continue Reading]
From net worth of US$580 to US$580 million, China school dropout builds steamed bun empire
A school dropout from eastern China who survived a violent attack and bankruptcy has built a steamed bun empire that generates 180 million yuan (US$26 million) annually. Liu Huiping, 49, hails from Anhui province, famously known as China’s “hometown of dough makers.” To ease the financial burden on his parents, Liu left secondary school early. He initially learned furniture making before shifting his focus to the craft of Chinese buns. In 1998, with a 4,000-yuan (US$580) loan, Liu ventured to... [Continue Reading]
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in Pride and Prejudice-inspired comedy
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC comedy drama The Other Bennet Sister [Continue Reading]
‘Life covered in soot’: Gas shortage forces Gaza families to cook over wood
Cooking gas shortages in Gaza force families to burn wood and plastic, exposing mothers and children to dangerous smoke. [Continue Reading]
Trump’s ‘racist hate speech’ fuelling rights violations in US, UN panel says
A UN-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination has said that racist hate speech by US President Donald Trump and other American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United States, have led to “grave human rights violations”. The Geneva-based Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination issued its decision on Wednesday and urged the US to suspend immigration enforcement operations at, and near, schools, hospitals, and faith-based... [Continue Reading]
Three Brothers Arrested in Connection with Explosion Outside US Embassy in Oslo
Norwegian authorities have arrested three brothers in connection with an explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo. The incident occurred on Sunday, resulting from an improvised device placed at the embassy's entrance, causing minor damage but thankfully no injuries. This early morning blast raised immediate concerns regarding security at the embassy and the implications surrounding its potential links to terrorism. The brothers, all in their 20s and identified as Norwegian citizens with ties to Iraq, were taken into custody after an investigation led police to believe they were connected to the bombing. The police attorney, Christian Hatlo, stated in a... [Continue Reading]
Students among 17 dead in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s White Nile State
Sudanese Doctors Network says 'horrific crime represents a continuation of the violations committed by the RSF.' [Continue Reading]
Jimmy Kimmel Addresses the Notion of a Drone Strike on California
“Isn’t this how ‘Ironman 3’ started?” Kimmel said after the F.B.I. warned state officials to prepare for a retaliatory Iranian drone strike on the West Coast ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards. [Continue Reading]
Disaster payments have been expanded in the NT. Here's what you need to know
Residents in more flood-affected communities across the Top End are now eligible for hardship payments, with disaster assistance also extended further in the Barkly and Central Australia. [Continue Reading]
China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
China approved what it called an "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups such as the Uyghurs. [Continue Reading]
China's new 'ethnic unity' law could target minorities, say rights groups
China approved a new "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which formalises policies to promote Mandarin as the "national common language" in education, official business and public places. China's government has been accused for decades of pursuing policies to force assimilation across the vast country into the Han majority, and rights groups believe the new law could further marginalise minority groups. [Continue Reading]
Woman and child found dead in Queensland home
Police discovered the bodies of the mother and daughter after reports of an injured man, covered in blood, in Logan, in Brisbane’s southFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA mother and her baby daughter have been found dead in their Queensland home, while a man covered in blood was hit by a car close to the grisly crime scene.The tragedy was discovered after reports of the injured man being struck by a vehicle near a supermarket in Queensland’s south-east. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president. [Continue Reading]
Latest news bulletin | March 12th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. [Continue Reading]
Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children
Former PM says schools ‘deserve same moral status as hospitals’ after 168 schoolgirls killed in US-Israel war on IranGordon Brown: ‘Children killed, a school turned into a graveyard: even in wartime, we can’t accept this’A school turned into a graveyardMinab school bombing: a visual guideGordon Brown has called for the creation of an international criminal court for crimes against children, saying “no child should ever become collateral damage in a conflict”.Writing for the Guardian, the former prime minister drew on the tomahawk missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school at the start of the Iran conflict, which killed 168 schoolgirls,... [Continue Reading]
Families given a week to decide whether to leave UK voluntarily plead for more time
Home Office targets 150 families whose asylum claims were refused and offers them up to £40,000 to leave or face forcible removalFamilies who received notices asking them to agree to return to their home countries are begging the Home Office to give them more time to make a decision that will significantly affect their children’s futures.The Home Office has targeted 150 families whose asylum claims were refused and given them just seven days to make the decision, which would uproot their children from schools and adopted communities. Those who refuse to leave voluntarily may be forcibly removed in handcuffs, including... [Continue Reading]
‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts
Countries across the continent have spent more than $2bn on Chinese tracking technology that is not ‘necessary or proportionate’, new report findsThe rapid expansion of AI-powered mass-surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens’ right to privacy and having a chilling effect on society, according to experts on human rights and emerging technologies.At least $2bn (£1.5bn) has been spent by 11 African governments on Chinese-built surveillance technology that recognises faces and monitors movements, according to a new report by the Institute of Development Studies, which warns that national security is being used to justify implementing these systems with little regulation. Continue... [Continue Reading]
Bruce Springsteen, Kate Moss and Johnny Depp to appear on all-star Shane MacGowan tribute album
Irish artists, British indie legends and US stars such as Tom Waits also contribute, with Springsteen writing essay about the ‘bottomless humanity’ of the late Pogues frontmanBruce Springsteen has written an essay celebrating the “flashing, alive and historically rich” songwriting of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, as an all-star covers album is announced featuring Springsteen, Kate Moss, Johnny Depp and others.Springsteen’s cover of A Rainy Night in Soho is out now, the first song to be released from 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan, which is out 13 November.Many, unsurprisingly, led difficult lives not easily bound by... [Continue Reading]
Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn
Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killingMen whose abusive behaviour drives women to take their own lives are more likely to get away with their crimes because of proposed law changes, justice campaigners say.Ministers want to make it harder for inquests to pass verdicts of unlawful killing, which have been crucial in getting justice for women who committed suicide after suffering abuse. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics. [Continue Reading]
Sam Blakeman rushed to hospital in Coronation Street as emergency unfolds
It becomes too much for him. [Continue Reading]
