Spike in Attacks on Synagogues Sweeps North America and Europe
In the first half of March, there has been a notable rise in violent attacks against synagogues and Jewish community centers across several Western countries. A powerful explosion in Liege, Belgium damaged a historic synagogue, while three synagogues in Canada were hit by separate shootings. In Michigan, a man drove a truck into a synagogue and preschool before being killed by police; he reportedly sought revenge related to casualties from Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The Netherlands is investigating a synagogue arson in Rotterdam. These attacks have heightened fear among Jewish communities and broadened fears of escalating antisemitic violence. The wave... [Continue Reading]
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to unveil support package for households facing rising heating oil costs next week
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a forthcoming package of support aimed at households facing increased heating oil costs, which have been exacerbated by the ongoing effects of the US-Israel war in Iran. In a recent interview with the Times, Reeves confirmed that she has "found the money" to assist families struggling with soaring energy bills, particularly in rural areas not connected to the main gas grid. The announcement of this financial aid is expected early next week. The price of heating oil, commonly used by approximately 1.7 million households in England and Wales for heating and hot water, has surged... [Continue Reading]
Projectile explodes in Negev desert, escalating tensions linked to Iran conflict amid intensified US-Israel military operations
In a significant escalation of tensions in the region, a projectile fell and exploded in the Negev desert area of southern Israel late Friday. This incident is attributed to ongoing activities linked to the conflict involving Iran, coming just days after the United States and Israel intensified their military operations against Iranian targets. Video footage capturing the moment the projectile impacted has since circulated widely on social media, further heightening concerns over the deteriorating situation. Footage of the explosion revealed dramatic scenes, underscoring the volatility in the region as military engagements between Iran and Israeli forces continue to unfold. The... [Continue Reading]
What are Hong Kong’s next best steps after ‘two sessions’ in Beijing?
Hong Kong should move beyond a “city-centred” approach that merely seeks Beijing’s policy support and instead take steps to align with national priorities by advancing the internationalisation of the yuan and supporting mainland Chinese enterprises’ global expansion, observers have said as this year’s “two sessions” came to a close. With the annual political gathering ending amid the widening war in the Middle East, observers also said Beijing would expect local companies to pursue investments... [Continue Reading]
Myanmar’s junta staged an election. It couldn’t stage legitimacy
Myanmar’s new parliament will convene next week, following an election tightly stage-managed by the junta. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) will enjoy a commanding majority and the party of former generals can be expected to preserve the interests of the military and its associates. It’s unclear just how closely these broader interests align with the political ambitions of junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. He does not formally lead the USDP, whose majority means it can... [Continue Reading]
Top Chinese entrepreneurs commit to Middle East expansion despite Iran war
Two prominent Chinese business leaders have pledged to double down on outbound investment – including in the Middle East and Latin America – even as geopolitical risks intensify following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran and Washington’s increasing interventions in the western hemisphere. Li Dongsheng, founder and chairman of Chinese electronics giant TCL, said the recent crisis in the Middle East had only a temporary impact on the company’s operations there and that the overall... [Continue Reading]
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills. [Continue Reading]
Live: Tigers kick off 2026 season against Cowboys
The Wests Tigers start their 2026 season against the Cowboys before the Storm take on the Dragons and the Panthers face the Sharks in Bathurst. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members
Explosions rocked Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Saturday after two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, killing two members including a “key figure”, security sources said. The strikes are the first in the heart of Baghdad to kill Iran-backed fighters since the start of the Middle East war on February 28, which has not spared Iraq, long a proxy battleground between the US and Iran. “At 2.15am, a missile struck a house that was being used by Kataeb Hezbollah,” said a... [Continue Reading]
What will Australia's relaxed fuel standards mean for consumers at the pump?
The federal government's temporary easing of fuel standards will see 200 million litres of "dirty" fuel injected into the domestic market. Should drivers be worried? [Continue Reading]
UK resident unable to get home as flight prices rise above $10K
John McGuigan was due to go back to work weeks ago in Manchester. He's still stuck in Australia using up all his work leave entitlements due to the war in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
What's in the free daytime power plan as global tensions rattle energy markets
Australia's energy watchdog prepares to unveil new power price caps, which will include a tariff offering three hours of free electricity during the day. [Continue Reading]
Trump claims US ‘way ahead of schedule’ in Iran war
US President Donald Trump said the United States is “way ahead of schedule” in its war with Iran. [Continue Reading]
U.S. military launches strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, escalating tensions and impacting global oil supply chains
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran escalated significantly with a recent military operation targeting critical locations in Iran. The U.S. military has reportedly launched strikes against military targets on Kharg Island, a vital hub for Iran's oil exports, intensifying geopolitical tensions in the region and threatening global oil supply chains. On a social media platform, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the military "totally obliterated every military target" on Kharg Island, while taking steps to ensure that the oil export infrastructure remains intact. His comments come as Iran has been accused of conducting missile and drone attacks... [Continue Reading]
Los Angeles City Council urges investigation into LA 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The Los Angeles City Council has taken a significant step in urging the international Olympics committee to investigate Casey Wasserman, the chief organizer for the LA 2028 Olympics, over his connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a unanimous vote of 12-0, council members expressed their growing concerns regarding Wasserman's past associations, including a flight on Epstein's jet and flirtatious emails exchanged with Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, dating back to 2003. This resolution, while symbolic and not enforceable, reflects the intensifying discomfort in Los Angeles about Wasserman's position, particularly given the values of the Olympic movement. Council members emphasized... [Continue Reading]
Charges dropped against US teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal. [Continue Reading]
Projectile falls, explodes in Israel’s Negev
Video from the Negev in southern Israel captured the moment a projectile following an Iranian missile attack. [Continue Reading]
'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers. [Continue Reading]
Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties. [Continue Reading]
Experts doubt Hegseth claim no need to ‘worry about’ Hormuz
Experts doubt Pete Hegseth’s claims that the US is working effectively to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
Graft and gridlock: in Anwar’s Malaysia, reformist cracks widen
Two votes. That was the margin by which Malaysia’s prime minister, a man with a supermajority in the 222-seat lower house, failed to pass a bill his own coalition had spent weeks publicly championing. After the numbers were read out, the cameras cut to Anwar Ibrahim. He was mid-laugh, chatting with his deputy. The bill, defeated on March 2, was supposed to be a quick win – a term-limit proposal capping any prime minister at two terms or 10 years in office, chosen precisely because it was... [Continue Reading]
With Endorsement, Trump Clears Oklahoma Senate Path
The move, as other Republicans confirmed they would not run, all but assured Representative Kevin Hern would succeed Senator Markwayne Mullin. [Continue Reading]
They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1
F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at motorsport’s top level [Continue Reading]
Acid attack on Indonesian activist raises fears for democracy under Prabowo
Two men on a motorbike threw acid in the face of an Indonesian rights activist, leaving him badly hurt and prompting calls on Friday for a thorough investigation amid concerns of democratic backsliding in the country. Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained serious injuries to his face, an eye, hands and chest in the attack in Jakarta late on Thursday. Andrie was riding a motorbike when he was approached by two men on a scooter, one of whom threw acid at him,... [Continue Reading]
Taoiseach begins US visit for St Patrick's Day events
Taoiseach Micheál Martin begins his official visit to the United States today, as part of St Patrick's Day celebrations. [Continue Reading]
Gulf migrants say they are 'safe and happy' amid missile and drone attacks
For many South Asian migrants across the Gulf, keeping quiet about Iran's attacks ensures they're able to pay the bills and feed their families. But is leaving even an option? [Continue Reading]
Will a national weed listing help control buffel grass?
Traditional owners and scientists want buffel grass recognised as a Weed of National Significance, but the cattle industry opposes the move because it relies on the species for fodder. [Continue Reading]
The solution to staleness in modern gaming is cross-pollination – Reader’s Feature
Worried that many long running franchises are running out of new ideas, a reader suggests that pastiche is the best way to keep them interesting. [Continue Reading]
US struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island - Trump
The United States destroyed military targets on Iran's main oil hub of Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump said, threatening to strike its oil infrastructure if Iran continues attacks that have halted most ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
TikTok Investors Set to Pay $10 Billion Fee to Trump Administration
The large fee is the latest example of the White House’s inserting itself into corporate deal making in unusual and aggressive ways. [Continue Reading]
Which Chinese stocks can help investors withstand Middle East war shocks?
Chinese companies in several sectors – including energy, petrochemicals and agriculture – stand to benefit from surging oil prices and the yuan’s easing deflation, which analysts said could help investors find gains amid the negative effects of the Middle East war. Petrochemical companies on mainland China’s exchanges, including Satellite Chemical and Guangdong Redwall New Materials, raised product prices to reflect the surge in oil costs, a move that sent their stock prices soaring. Fertiliser... [Continue Reading]
Up to 16,000 Meta jobs at stake as Zuckerberg focuses on AI
Meta is planning sweeping lay-offs that could affect 20 per cent or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter said, as it seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers. No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been finalised, the people said. Top executives have recently signalled the plans to other senior leaders at Meta and told them to begin planning how to pare... [Continue Reading]
Live: Bulldogs and Giants renew rivalry to kick off Saturday AFL action
The Bulldogs and Giants famously do not get along, and it is the home side on top at Docklands as a bumper day of AFL action makes a start. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
New archbishop to walk 87 mile route from London to Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral. [Continue Reading]
Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords
The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal. [Continue Reading]
The Papers: Epstein files photo 'bombshell' and 'Iran war spirals'
The Middle East war and a photo Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson dominate Saturday's front pages. [Continue Reading]
‘Cannot wait until December’: Dennis Richardson calls for urgency over Bondi attack failures after quitting inquiry
Former spy chief says recommendations regarding intelligence agencies shouldn’t wait for royal commission’s final reportGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastImprovements to public safety and intelligence in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack “cannot wait until December”, former spy chief Dennis Richardson has said just days after he sensationally quit the antisemitism royal commission.“You cannot leave matters that go to public safety till the end of the year, particularly when you have a small section of the community living in such fear,” Richardson told an ABC podcast. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Boosting China-India ties should be pillar of Hong Kong’s five-year plan
By the second half of the 21st century, the Sino-Indian relationship will become the world’s most geopolitical, dislodging even the complex China-US cooperative rivalry. By 2050, the world’s three largest economies are likely to comprise some combination of China, India and the United States. PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts this exact order – with the US having the highest per capita income but the smallest population. Both Asian powerhouses enjoy significant theoretical complementarity. China... [Continue Reading]
More than 156kg of drugs seized in interstate operation
A months-long interstate police operation targeting alleged methamphetamine supply in Darwin has ended with a bust netting more than 156 kilograms of illicit drugs. [Continue Reading]
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran. [Continue Reading]
Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran’s oil economy
About 90 percent of the country’s oil exports move through facilities on Kharg Island, located some 15 miles from the mainland in the Persian Gulf. [Continue Reading]
Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and US President Donald Trump discussed the possible reopening of talks between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a meeting in Washington, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday. Kim told Trump he was the only Western leader to have had dialogue with North Korea’s Kim and was currently the only person who could resolve issues on the Korean peninsula, Yonhap quoted Kim as telling reporters in Washington. “President Trump said he was curious if... [Continue Reading]
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]
Could fish and chip oil solve Australia's petrol problems?
Australia once produced 80 per cent of its own fuel. Now it imports the same amount, and an unlikely answer may be sitting in your local takeaway shop. [Continue Reading]
China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles
A game centre in China has come under fire after it used real hamsters as prizes in its claw machines to attract customers. The venue, in a shopping centre in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province, was reported to have filled a machine with hamsters, instead of the normal plush toys. Its actions triggered an online backlash, with many people accusing the outlet of animal abuse. According to online footage, the hamsters cowered in the corner of the machine. Clips also reportedly showed... [Continue Reading]
If all video games were free what would people really play? – Reader’s Feature
Most free to play video games are online shooters but a reader asks what would happen if every game was free and anyone could play anything they wanted. [Continue Reading]
Meta reportedly plans sweeping layoffs as AI costs increase
Sources tell Reuters layoffs could affect 20% or more of company as plans reflect broader tensions within big techMeta is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been finalized, the people said. Continue reading... [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]
New York Academy of Art Gives Away Money Donated by Jeffrey Epstein
The school also said that it would review policies about philanthropy and donor engagement after new revelations about the disgraced financier were made public. [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]
