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]
The actor has a history with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and had been skipping awards ceremonies. [Continue Reading]
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way. [Continue Reading]
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. [Continue Reading]
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]
A Great Southern farmer joins growing calls for stronger powers and greater accountability to address wandering livestock on rural properties and roads. [Continue Reading]
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus? [Continue Reading]
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]
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]
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over. [Continue Reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Moon in Aquarius angles towards the Moon in Uranus, setting the tone for offbeat and quirky energy. [Continue Reading]
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]
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]
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's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war. [Continue Reading]
The winning actors, directors, pictures and more at the 98th annual Academy Awards. [Continue Reading]
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]
He's clearly unbothered by the scandal. [Continue Reading]
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]
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 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]
It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. [Continue Reading]
Pressure grows on the US president's administration as war costs spiral and the mission's endgame remains unclear. [Continue Reading]
Here's the updated winners list as the ceremony takes place. [Continue Reading]
The US president's call for allied naval forces comes as Iran's Revolutionary Guard says, 'Let him send his ships'. [Continue Reading]
Meanwhile, more than 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen on Wednesday. [Continue Reading]
Having been nominated in 1986, the actor sets a new record for the longest gap between nominations before a winOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveAmy Madigan has won the best supporting actress Oscar for Weapons at the 98th Academy Awards,.Madigan defeated a strong field to take the prize, including Elle Fanning for Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners and Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another. In doing so she set a new record for the longest gap between nominations before a win; she was previously nominated in the same category 40... [Continue Reading]
As Jessie Buckley competes for Oscar glory in Los Angeles, family and friends have gathered at the Arbutus Hotel in Killarney to celebrate her remarkable journey. [Continue Reading]
The US-Israel war on Iran rages on and China says it should never have happened. [Continue Reading]
The UK Foreign Secretary has pledged over £5 million in emergency funding to support Lebanon’s humanitarian efforts as violence in the country intensifies. The conflict, driven by ongoing Hezbollah attacks on Israel, has resulted in significant civilian casualties and widespread displacement. The UK condemned Hezbollah’s actions, labeling them as terrorist activities orchestrated by Iran, which risk dragging Lebanon deeper into a conflict unwanted by its people. This fresh funding boost highlights the urgent need for humanitarian assistance amid the escalating crisis. The aid will go directly to support Lebanese government efforts to manage the growing number of displaced civilians and... [Continue Reading]
In a tragic development, Kenya is reeling from severe flooding that has resulted in at least 62 confirmed fatalities, including eight children. The capital city, Nairobi, was the worst affected area, reporting 33 deaths as of Saturday. The situation has escalated since last week's reports, which indicated a death toll of 42, highlighting the devastating impact of ongoing heavy rains across the country. The heavy rainfall that has persisted for days contributed to the catastrophic flooding, displacing more than 2,000 families in various regions. The persistent adverse weather has prompted local authorities to put emergency measures in place to manage... [Continue Reading]
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. [Continue Reading]
In a significant escalation of public dissent in Cuba, protesters in the central city of Morón have taken bold steps that culminated in the vandalism of the local Communist Party headquarters. This act of defiance reflects the growing frustrations among citizens over economic hardship and political repression. Eyewitnesses reported that the protest turned violent as demonstrators expressed their dissatisfaction with the government, leading to a dramatic confrontation at the party's facility. The incident in Morón is indicative of a broader wave of unrest sweeping through the nation. Citizens have been calling for greater freedoms and a response to worsening economic... [Continue Reading]
The situation regarding the Iranian women's soccer team continues to evolve as a fifth member has officially withdrawn her asylum claim and left Australia overnight. This decision, confirmed by the federal government, follows a series of developments that highlight the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Iran. The Iranian foreign minister has declared that the nation is prepared to defend itself "as long as it takes." This declaration comes in the context of increasing hostilities, as Iran faces pressure from both domestic dissent and international concerns regarding its regional military engagements. The rhetoric from Iranian officials indicates a steadfast commitment to maintaining... [Continue Reading]
The ABC has spoken to six fishmongers who have had to raise prices after the WA government's demersal fishing ban, with consumers set to pay 10 to 40 per cent more for most species this Easter. [Continue Reading]
Farmers in WA's north typically rely on real-time radar data for planting purposes during the wet season. [Continue Reading]
US President Donald Trump has warned that Nato faces a “very bad” future if US allies fail to help in opening up the Strait of Hormuz, in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday. Trump told the newspaper he could also delay his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping later this month as he presses Beijing to help unblock the crucial waterway. “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the Strait will help to make sure that nothing bad... [Continue Reading]
A federal work group says Covid vaccine injuries deserve urgent attention, even as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifts away from talking about vaccine policy. [Continue Reading]
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced new tools designed to help law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) more effectively investigate and disrupt serious threats and organized crime. The announcement was made in Montreal alongside parliamentary secretaries and local law enforcement officials, emphasizing the government’s commitment to public safety. These new resources aim to enhance investigative capabilities at federal and local levels, allowing for quicker identification and neutralization of security risks. The focus is on protecting communities by strengthening cooperation and providing technological and operational support to agencies dealing with criminal networks and threatening activities. The initiative... [Continue Reading]
Powerful storm chain to affect 200 million in US as it carries blizzard conditions, damaging winds and thunderstormsWinter’s grip has yet to release as an erratic patchwork of severe weather moved across much of the US, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the upper midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains.As portions of the mid-south readied for thunderstorms, forecasters said the storms will spread eastward and by Monday threaten a large swath of the eastern US, with mid-Atlantic states and Washington DC at greatest risk for high winds and tornadoes. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament. [Continue Reading]
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, a 41-year-old Afghan man classified by authorities as an illegal immigrant with multiple prior criminal arrests, died on March 14 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Paktiawal had been taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody just one day earlier during a targeted enforcement operation. Medical staff declared him deceased at 9:10 a.m. local time after he experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath while held at an ICE field office. Paktiawal’s criminal record includes arrests for SNAP (food stamp) fraud and theft in late 2025. Authorities noted he did not disclose any previous... [Continue Reading]
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Prime minister expected to set out tens of millions of pounds in help for heating oil users as conflict with Iran drives up costsKeir Starmer will on Monday announce tens of millions of pounds’ worth of support for Britons hit by a spike in energy prices as a result of the Iran war.The prime minister will lay out the plans during a press conference in Downing Street on Monday, during which he will also take aim at some suppliers of heating oil for price gouging. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Share of 16- to 24-year-old Neets who report a work-limiting condition up 70% in a decade, says thinktankThere has been a sharp rise in the number of jobless young people in the UK citing health problems as the reason they are not working, according to analysis.The share of 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training – known as Neets – who reported a work-limiting condition has surged by 70% in a decade, a charity thinktank found. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]