Why China’s economic reset is a credibility test for Hong Kong
China’s annual parliamentary “two sessions” have been framed as a show of resilience in a turbulent world. That framing is not wrong but it is incomplete. Beijing’s deliberately lower 2026 economic growth target is less an admission of weakness than a signal that the growth playbook is being rewritten. For Hong Kong, this is not background noise. It is a test of whether policy alignment can be converted into institutional credibility. When Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report... [Continue Reading]
Son charged with manslaughter after allegedly neglecting elderly mother
A Canberra man is facing a manslaughter charge after allegedly neglecting his elderly mother who was found living in extremely poor conditions before her death. [Continue Reading]
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy reconnaissance plane, but no troops
Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab Emirates but will not put troops on the ground in Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. Australia’s military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Albanese said, stressing Australia was “not a protagonist”. “Our involvement is purely defensive,” Albanese told reporters. “And it’s in defence of Australians who... [Continue Reading]
Games Inbox: When will the next big Super Mario game be announced?
The Tuesday letters page is shocked at how expensive amiibo have got, as one reader laments the recent job losses amongst Battlefield 6 developers. [Continue Reading]
US and Arab states turn to Ukraine for help against Iranian drone attacks
Ukraine is being called upon to provide drone defence expertise to the US and Gulf states as the region struggles to counter swarms of Iranian attack drones. [Continue Reading]
Hungarian Tax Authority seizes $115 million and gold from Ukrainian state savings bank funds amid tensions with Ukraine
The Hungarian Tax Authority has confirmed the seizure of approximately $115 million and a quantity of gold from Ukrainian funds associated with the state savings bank of Ukraine. This controversial action follows the detention of seven bank employees, all of whom were later returned to Ukraine. However, the seized assets remain in Hungarian custody, leading to significant international tensions, particularly between Hungary and Ukraine. The ruling Fidesz party in Hungary has proposed that the seized cash and gold be retained for an investigation lasting two months. This decision has been interpreted by Ukrainian officials as an act of theft, exacerbating... [Continue Reading]
Mamdani Chooses His Words Carefully After Alleged Terror Attack
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been spare in his remarks following the attempted bombing at Gracie Mansion and arrests of two men who said they were motivated by ISIS. [Continue Reading]
Increase in construction activity last month - AIB report
The construction sector recorded an increase in activity levels last month for the first time in almost a year, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from AIB. [Continue Reading]
China ‘996’ work culture dates back 2,200 years, shows work-life balance struggles through the ages
In modern China, the so-called 996 work culture, working six days a week from 9am to 9pm, has become a major point of contention. While some advocate for the gruelling schedule as a fast track to success, others decry it as “modern slavery”, pointing to cases where excessive work hours have led to severe health problems or even death. The debate was first ignited in 2019, when an anonymous protest on GitHub, a global developer platform owned by Microsoft, drew attention to how the 996 culture... [Continue Reading]
The 11 Super Mario side characters who deserve their own game
It's MAR10 Day today but while there are plenty of games starring Mario himself, which of his allies and enemies also deserve a spin-off game? [Continue Reading]
Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week
The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker explains. [Continue Reading]
Trapped teenagers recount dramatic waterfall rescue
Three teenagers say they were well-prepared for a hike through a Far North Queensland waterfall gorge, but one thing they had not been ready for was the rate at which fast-moving water would rise. [Continue Reading]
Trump suggests war could end ‘very soon’ but issues threat to Iran over oil
President says US has taken ‘a little excursion … to get rid of some evil’ and warns Iran will be hit ‘so hard’ if it cuts supplyAs oil prices surged amid the widening war with Iran, Donald Trump said on Monday that the conflict could be over “very soon” while threatening even more aggressive action if Tehran moved to cut off global energy supplies.During back-to-back appearances in Florida, Trump said the US had taken a “little excursion” to the Middle East “to get rid of some evil” but suggested the war, now in its second week, was ahead of schedule... [Continue Reading]
‘No middle ground’: Israelis back Iran war, despite taking mounting hits
Most Israelis back war, a poll suggests, as genocidal rhetoric returns, and opponents face threats and violence. [Continue Reading]
Millions seized by Hungary from Ukrainian state bank employees
Hungary has seized around $115 million and gold from a Ukrainian bank transfer and temporarily detained seven Ukrainians, as Budapest pressures Kyiv to restart oil shipments from Russia. [Continue Reading]
Changes to WA's e-rideable laws put on backburner despite landmark review
A landmark review of Western Australia's e-rideable laws will not result in any immediate change, with the state government instead urging the Commonwealth to act. [Continue Reading]
Iranians rally to welcome Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader
Some Iranians took to the streets of downtown Tehran to show their support for Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader. [Continue Reading]
Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials. [Continue Reading]
Three Australians jailed for more than a decade over Melbourne man’s shooting death in Bali
Sentences of 16 and 12 years handed down over 2025 death of 32-year-old Zivan RadmanovicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA court on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali has sentenced three Australian citizens over the fatal shooting of a fellow Australian national, after they claimed to have been paid by a man they will not identify.Mevlut Coskun, Paea I Middlemore Tupou and Darcy Jenson were convicted of the shooting death of Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old from Melbourne. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Molineux returns to skipper women's Windies tour as Sutherland takes a break
Australia's women's cricket team receives a boost for the West Indies series, with Sophie Molineux expected to return from her back injury. [Continue Reading]
'The fighting feels like we're going to finish it - once and for all'
Metula in northern Israel is like a ghost town. Shops are shut, hotels closed and there's very little sign of life. [Continue Reading]
First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong tipped to be world’s top financial centre amid global yuan expansion plan
Hong Kong could emerge as the world’s leading financial centre as the central government pushes to internationalise the yuan – a move that will advance the nation’s development under the 15th five-year plan while also driving the city’s own growth, a National People’s Congress (NPC) deputy has said. Li Yinquan said the city stood to benefit from increased capital as the yuan became more internationalised, since most global renminbi reserves and transaction volumes would naturally be held in Hong... [Continue Reading]
Singapore property clan puts rare Hong Kong estate up for US$38.4 million tender
A Singapore-rooted property family has put a rare residential estate in Hong Kong’s Southern district up for tender at about HK$300 million (US$38.4 million), testing demand for trophy homes as the city’s luxury housing market shows early signs of recovery despite soft prices. The tender for Belvedere, a low-density compound in Chung Hom Kok, would close at noon on April 28, according to marketing agent JLL. The property had been held by Remadour Estate since 1993, Land Registry records... [Continue Reading]
NBA cancels team's plans to celebrate local Magic City strip club
The Atlanta Hawks will no longer go ahead with its plans to promote Magic City, a strip club that is famous for adult entertainment and chicken wings. [Continue Reading]
Two men charged with ISIS-inspired terror after nail bomb thrown at NY protest
Two men were charged on Monday with terrorism offences after allegedly throwing a nail bomb near an anti-Islam protest in New York over the weekend. Both US citizens are in custody and told police they were aligned with Islamic State, according to charging documents, in what authorities described as ISIS-inspired terrorism. [Continue Reading]
More whales are stranding. Now more people are needed to help them
Calls for more people to train as marine mammal medics so they can help rescue stranded animals. [Continue Reading]
Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera? [Continue Reading]
Live: Water creeps up in Bundaberg amid major flood warning
A major flood is threatening Bundaberg after days of rain spilled dams and set rivers on the rise across Queensland. [Continue Reading]
Kelce to play on while Chiefs move for Super Bowl MVP
Travis Kelce will return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, who have also agreed a deal to sign Kenneth Walker, according to reports. [Continue Reading]
US State Department Orders Evacuation of Diplomats from Turkey and Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict
The US-Iran conflict escalates further as the US State Department has ordered additional diplomats to evacuate from Turkey and Saudi Arabia. This decision follows heightened tensions due to Iranian counterattacks, raising concerns over the safety of American personnel in the region. The evacuation underscores the precarious situation as hostilities continue since the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, which has escalated military operations involving US and Israeli forces against Iranian assets. In a recent overview, it has been reported that since the onset of the conflict, the US and Israel have conducted airstrikes on 5,000... [Continue Reading]
How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked [Continue Reading]
Black people up to 48 times more likely to be stopped and searched in richest areas of London
Research found extreme disproportion in use of police power in districts such as Richmond-upon-Thames Black people are up to 48 times more likely than white people to be stopped and searched by police in some of London’s best-off areas, a new report has found.The study found that the reasons given by officers for subjecting black people to the controversial power were more likely to be vague, with examples including that a black person gave a “furtive glance”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Home heating retrofit targets unlikely to be met - ESRI
A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that Ireland is significantly behind, and unlikely to meet, the targets set out in the Climate Action Plan for decarbonising residential heat. [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope March 10, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
Venus comes into alignment with Pluto, bringing self-worth to center stage. [Continue Reading]
Taoiseach to discuss Middle East conflict with Spanish PM
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to discuss the conflict in the Middle East with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid today. [Continue Reading]
Surge of 6.5% in CAO applications this year
There has been a surge in CAO applications this year with numbers applying up by 6.5% compared to last year. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: Trump says conflict will be over soon; 40 killed in Tehran
US-Israeli strikes on Tehran continue as Iranian counterattacks target Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. [Continue Reading]
Ig Nobels to move awards to Europe due to concern over US travel visas
Scientific awards – which honor research that makes people laugh and then think – to move away from ‘unsafe’ USThe annual Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, are shifting for the first time from the US to Europe due to concerns about attendees getting visas, organizers announced on Monday.Organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, a digital magazine that highlights research that makes people laugh and then think, the 36th annual ceremony will be held in Zurich. It’s usually held in the US in September, a few weeks before the actual Nobel prizes are announced. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hollyoaks confirms double exit shock for Lucas and Dillon amid unexpected prison break
Goodbye for HayRay. [Continue Reading]
Hollyoaks recasts key character as major new storyline is confirmed
A new era begins. [Continue Reading]
Zoe’s son Josh arrives in EastEnders on a sour note – but passion follows
Josh soon makes eyes at a local lothario. [Continue Reading]
EastEnders’ Suki discovers Vinny and Penny’s baby news – and it doesn’t end well
Suki's less than pleased. [Continue Reading]
Mark and Lauren affair ‘confirmed’ in EastEnders but there’s a dangerous secret
Lauren is playing with fire. [Continue Reading]
Theo takes horrifying revenge in Coronation Street as he spots Todd on a date
His jealousy explodes. [Continue Reading]
Vulnerable Kim makes a surprise confession to Lydia in Emmerdale but betrayal looms
It's not often we see this side to her. [Continue Reading]
Dangerous Coronation Street outcome confirmed as Megan’s abuse blows up Will’s family
Time's up for evil Megan. [Continue Reading]
Labor to pass super tax changes with support of Greens
The legislation comes as speculation builds that the federal government will pursue more ambitious tax changes in the May budget. [Continue Reading]
South Korea enacts historic fuel price cap to fight Iran oil shock
For the first time in over three decades, South Korea is doing something it hoped it would never do again: telling the market what it can charge for fuel. President Lee Jae Myung’s order is more than a mere policy reversal, however. For a country that imports nearly every barrel it consumes, it is an act of pre-emptive self-defence – the reflex of an economy watching the Middle East burn and knowing exactly what that means. Fuel prices have already surpassed 1,900 won (US$1.28) per litre at some... [Continue Reading]
