Washington Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing Operation
Nicholas Adams, 37, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for operating an illegal pill press in his basement in Spokane, Washington. Adams and a co-conspirator imported a pill press from China and mixed powdered fentanyl with cutting agents to produce counterfeit pills intended for bulk distribution. Authorities also found large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, MDMA, and marijuana at the premises. The investigation, led by Homeland Security Investigations Seattle, the DEA, Spokane Police, and the RAVEN Task Force, uncovered multiple loaded firearms, including a fully automatic machine gun, and body armor across the suspects’ residences. Adams has a... [Continue Reading]
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US and Israel conduct airstrike in Iranian city of Hamadan amid ongoing conflict with Iran
Recent events have escalated in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran, highlighted by a substantial strike in the Iranian city of Hamadan. Video footage reveals significant plumes of smoke rising from the area, illustrating the impact of the attack as military actions continue into their third week. The nature of the airstrike, which targeted Hamadan, raises concerns regarding the regional dynamics in the Middle East. As tensions escalate, the military actions are reportedly part of a broader campaign against Iranian activities that the US and its allies perceive as threatening. Each strike further intensifies the... [Continue Reading]
Nicolas Sarkozy back in court over alleged Libyan funding for 2007 presidential campaign
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returns to court on Monday to challenge his conviction over allegations he sought campaign funding from Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya for his 2007 election. Sarkozy, who denies wrongdoing, briefly served time last year. The Paris appeals court retrial will run until June 3. [Continue Reading]
We didn't view Dad's body after being told it had changed so much
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector. [Continue Reading]
US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran
Footage shows huge plumes of smoke from a US-Israeli strike on Hamadan, Iran. [Continue Reading]
Mainland-style oversight system could help Legco to deliver
After the annual “two sessions” in Beijing, it’s clear that Hong Kong policymakers have their work cut out for them. It has been made abundantly clear what is expected of Hong Kong: stop messing around and get on with the national programme. Hong Kong is part of the nation’s plans to move forward. The country knows exactly where the city fits into the big picture, how it can catapult growth in key areas and play the role of superconnector between China and the rest of the world. The 15th... [Continue Reading]
Barbra Streisand Honors Robert Redford at Oscars
Streisand and Redford built a lengthy friendship after acting together in 1973’s “The Way We Were.” [Continue Reading]
Mr Nobody Against Putin wins the best documentary Oscar
Primary school teacher Pavel Talankin’s record of the indoctrination of his pupils to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine beats contendersOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveMr Nobody Against Putin, a primary school teacher’s record of the indoctrination of his pupils to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has won the Oscar for best documentary.Pavel Talankin, who is now in exile in Europe, picked up the award alongside the film’s US co-director, David Borenstein. It beat favourite The Perfect Neighbor to take the prize, along with other contenders The Alabama Solution, Come See Me in... [Continue Reading]
NT chief minister visiting Canberra to discuss flood recovery funding
The Northern Territory chief minister is flying to Canberra today to meet with federal MPs to discuss funding for flood recovery efforts, having flagged the damage bill across the territory could stretch into the tens of millions of dollars. [Continue Reading]
One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say. [Continue Reading]
Jonathan Ross slammed for mispronouncing stars’ names in ’embarrassing’ Oscars ITV coverage
Viewers want ITV to 'do better'. [Continue Reading]
Hawaii faces severe flooding, blizzard conditions, and landslides following powerful storm across multiple islands
Hawaii is currently grappling with the aftermath of a powerful storm that has unleashed significant flash flooding, blizzard conditions, and landslides across several islands. The islands of Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island have reported extraordinary rainfall, with measurements indicating a rate of 1 to 2 inches (approximately 2.5 to 5 centimeters) of rain per hour. This extreme weather has resulted in road collapses and significant property damage, including at least one home that has been swept away by rising waters. According to the National Weather Service, despite forecasts indicating that the most intense part of the storm has passed,... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong regulator sets ‘comprehensive’ review of medical insurance costs
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority aims to increase transparency and the available range of medical insurance products to address rising costs, while also reviewing regulations with an eye towards attracting more international life-insurance buyers. “We would like to see the insurance companies introduce more medical insurance products that are more accessible and affordable for the general public, with sales practices that are fair to consumers,” said Clement Lau Chung-kin, the authority’s... [Continue Reading]
China Liaoning warship’s sole female senior officer urges fellow women to prioritise professional skills
The sole female senior officer aboard China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has urged women to put aside their gender and focus on professionalism and responsibility. On March 7, during the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, a poised and confident female military deputy in uniform captured nationwide attention. Zhu Yuemeng, 36, from a modest family in Jilin province, northeastern China, is a naval lieutenant colonel and serves as a political instructor on board the Liaoning aircraft... [Continue Reading]
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake review – the best ghost story in gaming
The video game previously known as Project Zero 2 gets a full remake and is brave enough to make some major changes to the story and gameplay. [Continue Reading]
Destructive, invasive birds wreaking havoc in WA's largest regional city
Little corellas are stripping trees, chewing on infrastructure and generally being a noisy nuisance in Bunbury. [Continue Reading]
Barbra Streisand pays tribute to Robert Redford at the Oscars
The actor and singer remembered her co-star in 1973’s The Way We Were, who died in SeptemberOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveBarbra Streisand has paid tribute to her friend and former co-star Robert Redford at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.The actor and singer, 83, sang a portion of the title song from their 1973 romantic drama The Way We Were, directed by Sydney Pollack, after remembering the pair’s respect and affection for one another. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
The Papers: 'Help' for energy bills and PM 'resists' Trump warships call
The impact in the UK of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East features on Monday's front pages. [Continue Reading]
Rachel McAdams pays tribute to late Diane Keaton at the Oscars: ‘A legend with no end’
Much-loved actor, who died in October aged 79, remembered in emotional segment at the 98th Academy AwardsOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveThe 98th Oscars in Los Angeles have paid tribute to one of Hollywood’s best-loved and most singular stars, Diane Keaton, who died in October 2025, aged 79.Rachel McAdams, who played Keaton’s daughter in 2005’s The Family Stone, took to stage to remember to a woman who “wore so many hats, literally and figuratively”, calling her “a legend with no end”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Sean Penn Wins Best Supporting Actor for ‘One Battle After Another’ but Skips Oscars
The actor has a history with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and had been skipping awards ceremonies. [Continue Reading]
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way. [Continue Reading]
People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. [Continue Reading]
Video captures moment hot air balloon knocks kayakers into Canberra lake
Two kayakers were busy snapping selfies when they noticed one of the hot air balloons coming towards them on Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin. [Continue Reading]
Untagged livestock roaming free continues to raise alarm across WA shires
A Great Southern farmer joins growing calls for stronger powers and greater accountability to address wandering livestock on rural properties and roads. [Continue Reading]
Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally. [Continue Reading]
How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus? [Continue Reading]
30% jump in demand for regional holidays among Hongkongers amid Middle East war
Demand for some regional holiday destinations among Hong Kong travellers has jumped by as much as 30 per cent ahead of Easter, as locals seek to avoid long-haul trips amid rising airfares and disrupted routes caused by the ongoing war in Iran, according to industry players. Travel agencies said the number of inquiries for trips to Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Australia had risen by between 10 and 30 per cent since the war escalated, while demand for destinations linked to the Middle... [Continue Reading]
First face of Al Jazeera Jamal Rayyan dies at 73
Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at 73. [Continue Reading]
'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over. [Continue Reading]
Indigenous elder in Western Australia dies after nearly three years of waiting for public housing amid ongoing housing crisis
An Indigenous elder in Western Australia has tragically died while waiting nearly three years for public housing, highlighting the ongoing crisis within the state’s housing system. According to reports, the 74-year-old man, who was undergoing cancer treatment, spent significant time living in precarious conditions, often couch surfing among relatives or sleeping in his car. His family has emphasized that the stress of inadequate housing significantly affected his health and well-being. The elder's situation has drawn attention to the conditions faced by many on the state's public housing waitlist, particularly within Indigenous communities. Family members noted that he had been on... [Continue Reading]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to announce support package for households reliant on heating oil amid rising energy prices
In response to surging energy prices exacerbated by ongoing tensions related to the conflict with Iran, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a comprehensive support package aimed at assisting households reliant on heating oil. This announcement will come during a press conference scheduled for Monday at Downing Street, where he intends to outline tens of millions of pounds in targeted relief for affected families, particularly those in rural areas of Northern Ireland. Sources indicate that the support will primarily focus on users of heating oil, who are experiencing significant financial strain due to escalating costs. Starmer is... [Continue Reading]
How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines. [Continue Reading]
What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran. [Continue Reading]
UK housing costs rise 41% over five years for renters and owners, study shows
Borrowers coming off fixed deals hit hard as Savills says big spike in interest payments made up half the overall rise UK households spent a record £226bn to keep a roof over their heads last year, figures showed on Monday, with mortgage borrowers finishing fixed-rate deals particularly hard hit by rising payments.Overall housing costs have gone up by £66bn over the past five years, a rise of 41%, the property group Savills said. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Taxpayer bill for saving Scunthorpe steel furnaces could top £1.5bn by 2028, auditor says
National Audit Office highlights benefits of state rescue for jobs and orders but warns of continuing high cost The cost of keeping the UK’s last remaining blast furnaces going at British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant could exceed £1.5bn by 2028 if it continues at its current rate, according to the government’s spending watchdog.Ministers took the plant into public control in April last year, after its Chinese owner – industrial firm Jingye – threatened to shut down the loss-making site. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests
Pretending not to hear parents or hiding toys are among children’s early ploys, while by age of three they may be telling lies such as ‘a ghost ate the chocolate’, research finds They may be yet to take their first step or say their first word, but some babies have already grasped the basics of deception before their first birthday, according to research.The study, based on interviews with 750 parents, suggested that by 10 months about a quarter of children were practising some rudimentary form of deceit such as pretending not to hear their parents, hiding toys or eating forbidden... [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope March 16, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
The Moon in Aquarius angles towards the Moon in Uranus, setting the tone for offbeat and quirky energy. [Continue Reading]
President Connolly warns against 'normalisation of war'
President Catherine Connolly has used her first St Patrick's Day message to warn against the "normalisation of war" ahead of Taoiseach Micheál Martin's meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. [Continue Reading]
Trump wants Japanese warships in Hormuz. Can Takaichi ‘dodge the bullet’?
The rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to overshadow this week’s meeting between Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump, where the two leaders are expected to deepen economic cooperation and collaboration in shipbuilding. Thursday’s summit at the White House puts Takaichi in a bind, caught between Trump’s call for Tokyo and others to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and her country’s constitutional limits on taking part in... [Continue Reading]
Precision strike: China targets US, Japan stranglehold on photoresist supply
China’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency is shifting from broad aspiration to a precision strike on chokepoint materials, with photoresist – the light-sensitive chemical essential for etching microscopic circuits onto silicon wafers – emerging as a new battlefield. The sector, which provides the key material for lithography, was expected to enter a critical stage of “accelerated breakthroughs and large-scale application” over the coming years, according to Fu Zhiwei, chairman of Xuzhou... [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; fire near Dubai airport
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war. [Continue Reading]
Oscars 2026 Winners: Updating List
The winning actors, directors, pictures and more at the 98th annual Academy Awards. [Continue Reading]
Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides with more rain to come
Rain fell between 1 and 2in hourly in Maui, Molokai and the Big Island while tens of thousands are without powerRain continued falling in Hawaii on Sunday where a strong storm brought flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides to the islands as residents reported collapsed roads and one home washing away in rising waters.Flash flooding has been a major problem in recent days in places such as Maui, Molokai and the Big Island, where rain had been falling between 1 and 2in (2.5 and 5cm) an hour overnight, according to the Hawaii emergency management agency. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Timothée Chalamet laughs off ballet and opera scandal after Conan O’Brien’s Oscars swipe
He's clearly unbothered by the scandal. [Continue Reading]
Family of 6yo who fell from lookout on a mission to establish sensory-safe parks
The family of a six-year-old girl with autism who fell from the cliffs at a popular NSW South Coast lookout a year ago want to see more inclusive public spaces. [Continue Reading]
Cameron Young wins Players Championship as Ludvig Åberg splashes out
Sweden's Ludvig Åberg loses a three-shot lead after hitting in the water on consecutive holes at The Players Championship, as American Cameron Young takes out the "fifth major". [Continue Reading]
In Illinois, Clashes Over AIPAC Erupt As House Campaign Closes
In a Democratic primary, accusations are flying that allies of a hard-line pro-Israel group are trying to divide progressives, exploiting a broader rift in the party. [Continue Reading]
Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice
It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. [Continue Reading]
Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far
Pressure grows on the US president's administration as war costs spiral and the mission's endgame remains unclear. [Continue Reading]
Oscars 2026 winners list: Amy Madigan takes homes first award of the night
Here's the updated winners list as the ceremony takes place. [Continue Reading]
