Russia Claims to Shoot Down 80 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Attacks
Russian air defense systems reportedly shot down 80 Ukrainian drones during overnight engagements spanning diverse regions such as Crimea, the Black Sea, and several southwestern Russian territories including Krasnodar and Belgorod. This large-scale interception highlights ongoing tactical drone warfare in the conflict zone, with both sides intensifying the use of unmanned systems. In addition to these drone interceptions, Russian forces claimed significant damage to Ukrainian military communications infrastructure in the Kharkiv region over the first week of March, destroying more than 30 communications antennas and around 20 Starlink satellite stations. These actions have disrupted Ukrainian battlefield communications, potentially affecting their... [Continue Reading]
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Barcelona fan mistakenly travels 366 miles to the wrong St James’ Park stadium
When he showed his ticket to staff, he realised his mistake. [Continue Reading]
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill 11 and Wound Dozens in Escalation of Violence
Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes on Thursday targeting areas south of Beirut, including the town of Aramoun in Mount Lebanon Governorate and the Ramlet Al Bayda district in Beirut. These attacks killed at least 11 people and wounded 32, including a child. The strikes come amid a broader campaign of military action that has devastated civilian populations across Lebanon since early March. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health stated that total casualties from Israeli operations since March 2 have reached 634 dead and 1,586 wounded, underscoring the intensity and scale of the current conflict. The deadly assaults have strained local... [Continue Reading]
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Southeast Asia enacts emergency measures amid escalating oil crisis and energy shortages due to conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure
Governments and businesses across Southeast Asia are rapidly enacting emergency measures as an escalating oil crisis caused by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran leads to energy shortages. This crisis is exacerbated by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil shipments. Countries heavily reliant on fuel imports, such as Indonesia and Vietnam, are particularly vulnerable given their limited energy reserves. As a result, various governments are taking significant steps to mitigate the impending energy shortages. The Philippines has notably introduced a four-day work week for government offices to conserve... [Continue Reading]
US-Israel and Iran Conflict Intensifies with Over 1,300 Civilian Casualties Amid Ongoing Military Strikes
The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has intensified, marking the 13th day of strikes that have resulted in significant civilian casualties. Reports indicate that at least 1,348 civilians have lost their lives amid the ongoing military actions, affecting the stability of the region and contributing to global economic volatility, particularly in oil markets. As tensions escalate, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has articulated three primary conditions for a cessation of hostilities: the recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, the provision of reparations, and secured international guarantees to prevent future aggression. These statements... [Continue Reading]
The Democrats Could Still Mess This Up
Will they finally capitalize on Trump’s chaos? [Continue Reading]
‘I’m Flabbergasted by the Relentless Pessimism’: 3 Opinion Writers on Iran
Is Trump triumphing or has he committed a grave error? A debate on the Iran war. [Continue Reading]
Iranian regime-linked handler investigated by Australian police over alleged death threat
Protester alleges that Iranian handler ‘turned around and looked at us and then drew a line on his throat and pointed to us’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian police investigated a complaint involving an Iranian regime-linked handler for the country’s football team after a group of activists alleged he threatened to kill them them at a Women’s Asian Cup match last week.The criminal investigation, confirmed by Queensland police, has led to renewed calls from the Iranian diaspora for tougher immigration screening processes to block people linked to... [Continue Reading]
Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge
Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending. [Continue Reading]
Iconic TV and soap star Wendy Playfair dies months before 100th birthday
The star had an extensive career spanning decades. [Continue Reading]
China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin
The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school. [Continue Reading]
Man, 40s, dies following collision on M3 in Meath
A man in his 40s has died following a collision between a truck and a van in Co Meath in the early hours of this morning. [Continue Reading]
John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years
The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay. [Continue Reading]
Iran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?
Cyberattacks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are deepening the global consequences of the war. [Continue Reading]
Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens
Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam heavily depend on fuel imports and have limited energy reserves. [Continue Reading]
Indonesia, Australia to expand security cooperation with Japan, PNG
Indonesian defence minister says Morotai Island in North Maluku province may be site of future joint training facility. [Continue Reading]
Queensland’s ‘from the river to the sea’ laws likened to Bjelke-Petersen era anti-protest regime
Health Minister Tim Nicholls corrects claim alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram used controversial phrase, as laws roundly criticisedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice arresting pro-Palestinian protesters for using the phrase “from the river to the sea” had “all the hallmarks of an authoritarian police state”, according to a Greens MP, amid widespread backlash against Queensland’s new hate speech laws.The controversial laws went into effect yesterday after passing a vote in parliament last week. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
France walks ‘fine line’ as US-Israel war on Iran escalates
President Macron has criticised the onslaught and questioned the war's legality but ultimately blamed Iran. [Continue Reading]
Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after abuse allegations
René Redzepi, co-founder of a restaurant repeatedly named the world's best, has announced he is stepping down after reports was abusive to staff at the famed Copenhagen restaurant. [Continue Reading]
Russia and US hold first direct talks since tensions escalated over Iran conflict, described as productive by Russian negotiator
Russian officials reported a significant diplomatic engagement between Russia and the United States, marking the first direct talks since the escalation of tensions related to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The discussions took place in Florida and were characterized as "productive" by Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev. This meeting comes on the heels of the United States lifting some sanctions on Russian oil, a decision made to stabilize global prices amid the chaos ensuing in the Middle East. During the meeting, Dmitriev thanked US negotiators, including global envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Senior Advisor Josh Gruenbaum, emphasizing that the teams... [Continue Reading]
Coroner to examine whether 'unusual' death of Elizabeth Struhs was preventable
The Queensland coroner will examine interactions the Struhs family had with government agencies before the eight-year-old's death at the family's Toowoomba home in 2022. [Continue Reading]
Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads
Iran is raising the costs of a continued war, for the US and Gulf nations. But could it , and the US , escalate further? [Continue Reading]
Tesla set to start supplying UK homes with electricity
Britain's energy regulator Ofgem said today it had approved an electricity supply licence for Tesla Energy Ventures Limited, a subsidiary of Tesla, allowing the company to provide power to households and businesses across Britain. [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills at least eight and injures many in Ramlet al-Baida area housing displaced families
In a significant escalation of military tensions in the region, an Israeli airstrike targeting displaced families in Beirut has resulted in at least eight fatalities and numerous injuries. The strike occurred in the Ramlet al-Baida area, where individuals had sought temporary refuge amid ongoing conflicts. Witnesses report that they were roused from sleep by the sound of approaching jets, only to experience the devastating impact of the strike shortly thereafter. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health confirmed that the airstrike injured 31 individuals, with many more affected by the chaos and destruction. The attack is part of a broader initiative... [Continue Reading]
Over 160 complaints filed after Mayday shifts Hong Kong show: Consumer Council
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received more than 160 complaints after Taiwanese rock band Mayday cancelled one of its coming concerts at Kai Tak Sports Park and rescheduled it for later in the week, sparking frustration among fans. Alaina Shum Jiu-fai, chief executive of the Consumer Council, urged the organiser to respond promptly, adding that as of 8am on Thursday, it had received 71 complaints from residents, while the rest were from outside the city, primarily mainland China. She said... [Continue Reading]
Orbán claims Ukrainians ‘threatened’ his family as anti-Kyiv campaign ramps up before election
Hungary’s prime minister made the claim as accusations mount that he is using a dispute with Ukraine for political gain in the run-up to elections next monthHungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, as an increasingly bitter standoff between Kyiv and Budapest continues. Orbán and his allies appear to be using the dispute for maximum political gain, before the election due next month that could bring an end to the 16-year rule of his nationalist government.Orbán released a video on Wednesday night purporting to show him speaking to his daughters on the phone.... [Continue Reading]
The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women'
Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour. [Continue Reading]
New service to assist SMEs with post-Brexit challenges
A new service is being launched to assist Irish small and medium businesses in dealing with post-Brexit red tape and logistical challenges when exporting to Britain. [Continue Reading]
He wanted to run ‘errands’ – I wish I’d run a mile
His first ‘errand’ involved stopping at an enormous house in Kensington and knocking on the door. [Continue Reading]
Pussycat Dolls confirm UK reunion tour with first new song in 6 years
We're so back. [Continue Reading]
Jack Osbourne welcomes baby girl and names her after dad Ozzy in touching tribute
So sweet! [Continue Reading]
How China can win friends and influencers to help tell the country’s story well
Tourists, international students and foreign employees of Chinese companies could serve as grass-roots ambassadors, helping China’s story to resonate with audiences worldwide, according to one of the country’s leading political advisers. Zhang Bo, a professor at Beijing Language and Culture University who is also a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, made the suggestion on the sidelines of the annual “two sessions” meeting. Speaking to the South China Morning Post,... [Continue Reading]
Live: Big first-round losers Brisbane and Parramatta try to restore some pride
The Broncos and Eels are both trying to bounce back from demoralising losses to kick off their 2026 NRL seasons. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
‘A US military victory in Iran without a political one is not a victory’
‘This is not a war about whose military is better, bigger or more powerful.’ [Continue Reading]
Hobart Clinic chief quits amid reported clash with board
The Hobart Clinic's chief executive has resigned as the state government commissions a review of the mental health hospital's corporate governance. [Continue Reading]
Two tankers explode in attack by drone boats after Iran warns world oil could reach $200 a barrel
Around 1.30 am local time, two tankers were hit by an 'unknown projectile' off the coast of Iraq, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operation. [Continue Reading]
Cathay Pacific to nearly double fuel surcharge on Wednesday as costs surge
Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges starting from Wednesday, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East. Cathay Pacific’s move, announced on Thursday and applicable to tickets issued on or after March 18, came on the same day the higher fuel surcharge rate introduced by Hong Kong Airlines took effect. The latter, announced two days earlier, represented an increase of up to 35 per cent. “The price... [Continue Reading]
Chile marks sharp turn to the right as new hardline president vows sweeping reforms
Right wing hardliner Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president Wednesday, marking the nation’s most stark shift to the right since since the brutal dictatorship of general Augusto Pinochet, whom Kast greatly admires. Kast vowed in his inaugural address to follow through on sweeping reforms, including building physical border barriers along the frontier with Bolivia. [Continue Reading]
In South Korea, witnesses describe chain of failures as Itaewon crowd crush inquiry begins
South Korea’s long-awaited public inquiry into the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush opened on Thursday with tearful testimony from survivors and heated exchanges between police officials accused of mishandling emergency calls on the night of the disaster. The hearing came more than three years after the tragedy, following prolonged political gridlock, disputes over accountability and repeated delays in forming an independent investigative body. The National Commission for the Investigation of the... [Continue Reading]
In the US-Israeli war on Iran, who will run out of missiles first?
Are there enough interceptor missiles to defeat Iran’s response to the US and Israel's attacks? [Continue Reading]
Draper fights back for 'huge' win over Djokovic
Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he believes could be "a real big moment" in his season. [Continue Reading]
US-Israeli war on Iran may spark nuclear arms race, Carnegie scholar says
Zhao Tong is a senior fellow with the Nuclear Policy Programme at Washington-based think tank the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and its East Asia-based research centre on contemporary China, Carnegie China. His research focuses on strategic security issues, including nuclear weapons policy, deterrence, arms control, non-proliferation, missile defence, hypersonic weapons, regional security in the Asia-Pacific and China’s security and foreign policy. SCMP Plus readers get early access... [Continue Reading]
Live: Blues and Tigers ignite first full round of AFL season at packed MCG
The traditional Thursday night clash between Carlton and Richmond kicks off round one of the 2026 AFL season, with a massive crowd expected at the MCG. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Noma restaurant co-founder steps down after abuse claims
The co-founder of a fabled restaurant in Denmark - Noma in Copenhagen - has said that he is stepping down after reports of past abuse at his business. [Continue Reading]
'EU needs a bit of a revolution: There is no European strategy or foreign policy'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Sophie in 't Veld, former Dutch MEP and member of Volt Europa. She argues that the EU faces a profound structural crisis in its capacity to act on the global stage. What appears as policy debate is, in practice, an internal academic discussion with little consequence for international affairs. In moments of crisis, the EU is not shaping events but reacting to them, often in response to the initiatives of other powers. Ms. Veld warns that Europe has become largely irrelevant in global geopolitics. [Continue Reading]
