Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow head south
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week. [Continue Reading]
Beth Mooney sold for record fee in Women's Hundred
Australia's evergreen run machine Beth Mooney has cashed in on her enduring excellence, scooping a joint-record payday of $395,000 in the auction for The Women's Hundred. [Continue Reading]
Qatar PM urges resilience and unity amid Iran strikes
Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for strengthening the country’s ability to withstand “hardship” amid regional war. [Continue Reading]
Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit
A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired. [Continue Reading]
Trump-endorsed Republican in Louisiana accused of rape in 2007
Blake Miguez, 44, not criminally charged over allegation reported to local police but never disclosed to publicA Louisiana Republican congressional candidate endorsed by Donald Trump was the subject of a 2007 rape accusation that was reported to local law enforcement the same day of the alleged assault – but never disclosed to the public or, reportedly, the president’s team as he became one of the rising stars in the state’s Republican party.That has raised concerns within the White House that Blake Miguez “either wasn’t fully vetted or wasn’t forthcoming about discoverable documents from his past” before securing Trump’s backing, the... [Continue Reading]
How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?
Hong Kong should step up education on Chinese history and culture while highlighting security threats to cultivate public awareness about the need to defend the country, experts have said, as the nation’s legislature is set to pass a law promoting ethnic unity. The expert’s comments came ahead of the closing session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on Thursday, which is due to pass the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. The law aims to forge a strong “sense of community for... [Continue Reading]
'Premier League elite suffer rude awakening in Europe'
Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week. [Continue Reading]
'Freight train' earthquake triggers precautionary checks at major dams
Two major regional NSW water storages will be inspected today following a magnitude-4.4 earthquake north of Canberra overnight. [Continue Reading]
Breaking: Woman and child found dead in Logan, man assisting police
After speaking with a wounded man at a supermarket in Logan about 7:30 this morning, police attended a nearby address and found the bodies of a woman and child. [Continue Reading]
International firms evacuate staff and close offices in Gulf amid rising Iran-related threats to US and Israel-linked businesses
In response to escalating threats from Iran targeting US- and Israel-linked economic establishments in the Gulf, several major international banking, finance, and consultancy firms have initiated evacuations of their staff and closures of offices across the region. This move highlights the geopolitical tensions brewing in the Middle East and their impact on global business operations. Reports indicate that groups such as Citi, a prominent American financial institution, and Deloitte, a leading British consultancy, closed their offices in Dubai's financial centre. This follows Iran's warning against threats to its sovereignty and security interests, particularly those associated with US and Israeli interests... [Continue Reading]
King penguins on Crozet Islands are breeding earlier and achieving higher success rates due to changing environmental conditions
Recent reports indicate that King penguins on the Crozet Islands are now breeding earlier and achieving higher success rates compared to two decades ago. This phenomenon, noted by researchers studying these unique birds, appears to be a direct response to changing environmental conditions and food availability in their habitat. Over the last 24 years, observations of the breeding patterns of King penguins have illustrated a notable shift. In earlier breeding seasons, the challenges faced by these animals were more pronounced. However, today's data suggests that not only are these penguins breeding earlier, but they are also experiencing better reproductive success.... [Continue Reading]
Israel bombards Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
Hezbollah and Iran had launched joint attack on more than 50 targets including Israeli military basesMiddle East live – latest updatesIsraeli warplanes bombarded Beirut’s southern suburbs and southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Wednesday night in a sharp escalation of the 10-day conflict.Hezbollah let off successive volleys of rockets and drone swarms at Israel on Wednesday night, injuring two people, with most of the projectiles either being intercepted or falling into open areas. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve to address rising prices amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East
The United States has announced that it will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve. This decision, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, is part of a larger strategy to combat soaring oil prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Wright indicated that this release is part of a coordinated move involving the 32-member International Energy Agency, which has agreed to release a total of 400 million barrels. The oil release is expected to begin next week and will take an estimated 120 days to complete. Wright stated that... [Continue Reading]
Newborn and woman in hospital after baby found in Melbourne yard
Police are investigating after a resident found the baby in Keilor Downs this morning. [Continue Reading]
Chopper rescues pair and dog from croc-inhabited floodwaters in Katherine
Authorities are emphasising warnings not to drive in floodwaters, as dramatic vision emerges of a driver, passenger and dog stranded in rushing water in Katherine being winched to safety by a helicopter. [Continue Reading]
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC. [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Iran stop attacks on Gulf nations
In a significant development, the UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding that Iran cease its attacks on Gulf nations. The resolution, which garnered 13 votes in favor and saw two abstentions, specifically calls for an immediate halt to all assaults by the Islamic Republic on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. This directive comes amid escalating tensions in the region, particularly as Iran has been retaliating against perceived threats from US and Israeli military actions. The resolution has been framed as a response to Iran's increasing aggressiveness, which includes using military tactics... [Continue Reading]
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility. [Continue Reading]
Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
For the past 12 days, Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in the Old City of Jerusalem. [Continue Reading]
Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair". [Continue Reading]
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played. [Continue Reading]
Queensland aviation operator charged over alleged people-smuggling flight
The Australian Federal Police was alerted to the alleged people smuggling operation when two wanted Sydney men landed in Indonesia in a light aircraft. [Continue Reading]
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. [Continue Reading]
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products. [Continue Reading]
‘Convincing’ AI scams drove UK fraud cases to record 444,000 last year
Criminals using artificial intelligence tools to take over mobile, bank and online shopping accounts, says CifasCriminals are increasingly exploiting AI technology to take over people’s mobile, banking and online shopping accounts, the UK’s leading anti-fraud body has warned.Last year, a record number of scams were reported to the national fraud database, fuelled by AI, which allows for large-scale deception on “industrialised” levels, according to Cifas, the fraud prevention organisation. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Tax relief on some pharmacy healthcare from tomorrow
From tomorrow, people will be able to claim tax relief of 20% on health expenses for some healthcare provided by pharmacists. [Continue Reading]
Status Yellow wind and rain warnings in effect nationwide
Motorists are being advised that travelling conditions may be difficult as Status Yellow wind and rain warnings are in effect for the entire country. [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope March 12, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
The Moon in Capricorn is aligned with Neptune in Aries, making for a complex blend of rationality and excitement. [Continue Reading]
How one couple built a racetrack so disabled dogs could live their best lives
In the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, there is a learner driver centre unlike any you have ever seen. [Continue Reading]
Status Yellow wind warning in effect nationwide
A Status Yellow wind warning has come into effect for the entire country. [Continue Reading]
Australian champion leading new era of women's motocross in the US
Four-time Australian motocross champion Charli Cannon is turning heads in the United States as the women's sport picks up a new broadcast deal. [Continue Reading]
Why Iran and North Korea are ‘highly likely’ to revive missile and nuclear cooperation
As war with the United States and Israel batters Iran’s missile and nuclear infrastructure, analysts say Tehran is likely to turn to North Korea once again after the fighting stops, reviving a long-suspected partnership built on shared hostility towards Washington and years of military cooperation. North Korea has long been suspected of supplying missile technology to Iran and providing technical help with uranium enrichment, and analysts say it is likely to do so again once the war ends. “North... [Continue Reading]
China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law
New legislation will require schools to use Mandarin by default, taking priority over minority ethnic languages such as Tibetan, Uyghur and MongolianChina’s National People’s Congress (NPC), the state legislature, will vote on Thursday on a suite of new laws agreed at this year’s annual two sessions gathering, including a piece of legislation that will diminish the role of minority ethnic languages in the education system.NPC delegates are expected to approve a new ethnic unity law, along with a new environmental code and the 15th five-year plan, the economic planning document for 2026-2030. Delegates have spent the last week debating Beijing’s... [Continue Reading]
Off-grid Dublin data centre fuelled by own power plant
Work has been completed on a data centre in Dublin that is not connected to the national electricity grid and instead runs off its own on-site power plant. [Continue Reading]
Starmer visiting NI ahead of UK-Ireland summit in Cork
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Northern Ireland this morning before he travels to Cork for the UK-Ireland summit with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. [Continue Reading]
Starmer to visit NI ahead of UK-Ireland summit in Cork
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Northern Ireland this morning before he travels to Cork for the UK-Ireland summit with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace
Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war. [Continue Reading]
Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Chef
At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued. [Continue Reading]
Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real
Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie. [Continue Reading]
‘Proud as a Qatari’: Country’s PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks
The country's prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people's lives are not disrupted. [Continue Reading]
Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive. [Continue Reading]
Trump officials kick off process to try to replace tariffs struck down by supreme court
Administration opens new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countriesThe Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries – an effort that comes after the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.The US president and his team have made clear that they’re seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the supreme court’s February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs . Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Stowaway fox travels on cargo ship from England to US
The fox is said to be ‘settling in well’ after mischievous 3,400 mile journey from Southampton to New YorkA sly fox slipped on to a cargo ship and travelled from Southampton to New York, according to officials at Bronx Zoo.The zoo, which is looking after the animal, said it appears healthy after early examinations. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US launches trade probe into China and EU in bid to revive Trump tariffs
The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries – an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down US President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency. Trump and his team have made clear that they’re seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court’s February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs. In this case, the... [Continue Reading]
Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded
While offering no details to hundreds of supporters, US president seemed to suggest conflict would not end soonSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump told hundreds of supporters assembled inside a packaging plant in northern Kentucky on Wednesday that Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities had been significantly degraded.“Their drones are down 85%, we’re blowing up their factories,” he told an ecstatic audience in Hebron. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Looting Lululemon: Thieves Target Athleisure Stores in New York City
Thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise was stolen in a series of recent thefts at Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the police said. [Continue Reading]
Chinese firms with success in go-global efforts poised to reap profit rewards
Overseas expansion and a commodity boom have put Chinese companies trading on the mainland in a position to beat their offshore-listed peers in earnings, cementing the outperformance of yuan-denominated stocks since the outbreak of Middle East hostility. The 300 largest mainland-traded companies may post average 2025 profit growth of 6.3 per cent during the coming earnings season, while the growth rate for the firms in the Hong Kong exchange’s benchmark Hang Seng Index would be a mere 2 per... [Continue Reading]
US to release 172m barrels of oil from strategic petroleum reserve
Vast release of emergency crude reserves fails to quell mounting fears around energy supply crunch, rattling global marketsBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices again topped $100 a barrel on Thursday as widespread Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities overshadowed a vast release of government reserves.As Donald Trump vowed to “finish the job” and press ahead with the US-Israel war on Iran, the country’s regime stepped up retaliatory strikes on economic targets across the region. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
