How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?
Hong Kong should step up education on Chinese history and culture while highlighting security threats to cultivate public awareness about the need to defend the country, experts have said, as the nation’s legislature is set to pass a law promoting ethnic unity. The expert’s comments came ahead of the closing session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on Thursday, which is due to pass the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. The law aims to forge a strong “sense of community for... [Continue Reading]
'Premier League elite suffer rude awakening in Europe'
Chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after a disappointing week in Europe for all six of its clubs. [Continue Reading]
International firms evacuate staff and close offices in Gulf amid rising Iran-related threats to US and Israel-linked businesses
In response to escalating threats from Iran targeting US- and Israel-linked economic establishments in the Gulf, several major international banking, finance, and consultancy firms have initiated evacuations of their staff and closures of offices across the region. This move highlights the geopolitical tensions brewing in the Middle East and their impact on global business operations. Reports indicate that groups such as Citi, a prominent American financial institution, and Deloitte, a leading British consultancy, closed their offices in Dubai's financial centre. This follows Iran's warning against threats to its sovereignty and security interests, particularly those associated with US and Israeli interests... [Continue Reading]
King penguins on Crozet Islands are breeding earlier and achieving higher success rates due to changing environmental conditions
Recent reports indicate that King penguins on the Crozet Islands are now breeding earlier and achieving higher success rates compared to two decades ago. This phenomenon, noted by researchers studying these unique birds, appears to be a direct response to changing environmental conditions and food availability in their habitat. Over the last 24 years, observations of the breeding patterns of King penguins have illustrated a notable shift. In earlier breeding seasons, the challenges faced by these animals were more pronounced. However, today's data suggests that not only are these penguins breeding earlier, but they are also experiencing better reproductive success.... [Continue Reading]
Israel bombards Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
Hezbollah and Iran had launched joint attack on more than 50 targets including Israeli military basesMiddle East live – latest updatesIsraeli warplanes bombarded Beirut’s southern suburbs and southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Wednesday night in a sharp escalation of the 10-day conflict.Hezbollah let off successive volleys of rockets and drone swarms at Israel on Wednesday night, injuring two people, with most of the projectiles either being intercepted or falling into open areas. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve to address rising prices amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East
The United States has announced that it will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve. This decision, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, is part of a larger strategy to combat soaring oil prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Wright indicated that this release is part of a coordinated move involving the 32-member International Energy Agency, which has agreed to release a total of 400 million barrels. The oil release is expected to begin next week and will take an estimated 120 days to complete. Wright stated that... [Continue Reading]
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC. [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Iran stop attacks on Gulf nations
In a significant development, the UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding that Iran cease its attacks on Gulf nations. The resolution, which garnered 13 votes in favor and saw two abstentions, specifically calls for an immediate halt to all assaults by the Islamic Republic on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. This directive comes amid escalating tensions in the region, particularly as Iran has been retaliating against perceived threats from US and Israeli military actions. The resolution has been framed as a response to Iran's increasing aggressiveness, which includes using military tactics... [Continue Reading]
Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair". [Continue Reading]
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. [Continue Reading]
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products. [Continue Reading]
‘Convincing’ AI scams drove UK fraud cases to record 444,000 last year
Criminals using artificial intelligence tools to take over mobile, bank and online shopping accounts, says CifasCriminals are increasingly exploiting AI technology to take over people’s mobile, banking and online shopping accounts, the UK’s leading anti-fraud body has warned.Last year, a record number of scams were reported to the national fraud database, fuelled by AI, which allows for large-scale deception on “industrialised” levels, according to Cifas, the fraud prevention organisation. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope March 12, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
The Moon in Capricorn is aligned with Neptune in Aries, making for a complex blend of rationality and excitement. [Continue Reading]
How one couple built a racetrack so disabled dogs could live their best lives
In the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, there is a learner driver centre unlike any you have ever seen. [Continue Reading]
Status Yellow wind warning in effect nationwide
A Status Yellow wind warning has come into effect for the entire country. [Continue Reading]
Why Iran and North Korea are ‘highly likely’ to revive missile and nuclear cooperation
As war with the United States and Israel batters Iran’s missile and nuclear infrastructure, analysts say Tehran is likely to turn to North Korea once again after the fighting stops, reviving a long-suspected partnership built on shared hostility towards Washington and years of military cooperation. North Korea has long been suspected of supplying missile technology to Iran and providing technical help on uranium enrichment, and analysts say it is likely to do so again after the war. “North Korea... [Continue Reading]
China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law
New legislation will require schools to use Mandarin by default, taking priority over minority ethnic languages such as Tibetan, Uyghur and MongolianChina’s National People’s Congress (NPC), the state legislature, will vote on Thursday on a suite of new laws agreed at this year’s annual two sessions gathering, including a piece of legislation that will diminish the role of minority ethnic languages in the education system.NPC delegates are expected to approve a new ethnic unity law, along with a new environmental code and the 15th five-year plan, the economic planning document for 2026-2030. Delegates have spent the last week debating Beijing’s... [Continue Reading]
Off-grid Dublin data centre fuelled by own power plant
Work has been completed on a data centre in Dublin that is not connected to the national electricity grid and instead runs off its own on-site power plant. [Continue Reading]
Starmer to visit NI ahead of UK-Ireland summit in Cork
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to visit Northern Ireland this morning before he travels to Cork for the UK-Ireland summit with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace
Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations, and guarantees against future aggression to end war. [Continue Reading]
Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Chef
At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued. [Continue Reading]
Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real
Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie. [Continue Reading]
‘Proud as a Qatari’: Country’s PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks
The country's prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people's lives are not disrupted. [Continue Reading]
Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive. [Continue Reading]
Trump officials kick off process to try to replace tariffs struck down by supreme court
Administration opens new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countriesThe Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries – an effort that comes after the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.The US president and his team have made clear that they’re seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the supreme court’s February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs . Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Stowaway fox travels on cargo ship from England to US
The fox is said to be ‘settling in well’ after mischievous 3,400 mile journey from Southampton to New YorkA sly fox slipped on to a cargo ship and travelled from Southampton to New York, according to officials at Bronx Zoo.The zoo, which is looking after the animal, said it appears healthy after early examinations. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US launches trade probe into China and EU in bid to revive Trump tariffs
The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries – an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down US President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency. Trump and his team have made clear that they’re seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court’s February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs. In this case, the... [Continue Reading]
Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded
While offering no details to hundreds of supporters, US president seemed to suggest conflict would not end soonSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump told hundreds of supporters assembled inside a packaging plant in northern Kentucky on Wednesday that Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities had been significantly degraded.“Their drones are down 85%, we’re blowing up their factories,” he told an ecstatic audience in Hebron. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Looting Lululemon: Thieves Target Athleisure Stores in New York City
Thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise was stolen in a series of recent thefts at Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the police said. [Continue Reading]
Chinese firms with success in go-global efforts poised to reap profit rewards
Overseas expansion and a commodity boom have put Chinese companies trading on the mainland in a position to beat their offshore-listed peers in earnings, cementing the outperformance of yuan-denominated stocks since the outbreak of Middle East hostility. The 300 largest mainland-traded companies may post average 2025 profit growth of 6.3 per cent during the coming earnings season, while the growth rate for the firms in the Hong Kong exchange’s benchmark Hang Seng Index would be a mere 2 per... [Continue Reading]
US to release 172m barrels of oil from strategic petroleum reserve
Energy secretary says move is part of broader release as oil prices soar due to supply shocks from US-Israel war on IranThe United States will release 172m barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to reduce oil prices that have soared due to supply shocks from the US-Israeli war with Iran, US energy secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.Wright said the release is part of a broader release of 400m barrels of oil agreed to by the 32-country International Energy Agency earlier in the day. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australian sports presenter Mel McLaughlin reveals cancer diagnosis
Australian sports presenter Mel McLaughlin says she has had treatment for lung cancer, after being absent from TV screens since January. [Continue Reading]
Massive fires on two oil tankers after attack in Iraqi waters
Two foreign tankers were seen ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters after a strike near the al-Faw port. [Continue Reading]
New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson
More than 100 pages of documents were published which covered the process of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US envoy. [Continue Reading]
Olyslagers spearheads Australia's 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championship team
Reigning world high-jump champion Nicola Olyslagers will headline a star-studded Australian athletics team at the world indoor championships. [Continue Reading]
Two People Die After Paid Plasma Donation at Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium. [Continue Reading]
Latinos Reshaped Sleepy Hollow. Now They May Reshape the Town Board.
The Town of Mount Pleasant has settled a lawsuit under New York’s new Voting Rights Act, agreeing to change how its town board is elected. [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on Gulf States and Jordan in Unanimous Vote
The United Nations Security Council has overwhelmingly condemned recent attacks by Iran targeting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan. Resolution 2817 passed with 13 votes in favor, while China and Russia abstained, signaling widespread international repudiation of Iran’s use of force. The resolution was tabled by Bahrain on behalf of GCC countries and Jordan, reflecting a concerted diplomatic push at the UN. Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, praised the resolution as a reflection of global consensus rejecting Iran’s unprovoked aggression. The move followed intense lobbying efforts by Gulf states amidst escalating regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 23:12
Teenage boy killed and two others injured as car hits Ipswich underpass
Emergency services were called to the scene at Bertha Street and Brisbane Road in the Ipswich suburb Goodna about 9pm last night. [Continue Reading]
Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison
Senegal’s parliament on Wednesday passed a law doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying a crackdown on the LGBTQ community. The bill, which also criminalizes promoting or financing such relationships, now awaits President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s signature amid reports of dozens of arrests since February. [Continue Reading]
Former Missouri police officer sentenced to two years for unlawfully seizing nude images from victims' smartphones during traffic stops
Julian Alcala, a former police officer from Missouri, has been sentenced to two years in prison following a case involving the unlawful seizure of nude images from victims' smartphones during traffic stops. This sentencing marks a crucial step in addressing misconduct within law enforcement that exploits individuals in vulnerable situations. The case against Alcala has garnered significant attention, as authorities have identified at least 20 victims whose privacy was violated by his actions. Following the sentence, Alcala is expected to face civil lawsuits from these victims in addition to the criminal charges that led to his incarceration. This ongoing scandal... [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran’s ambassador to decry a “blatant misuse” of the international body. The resolution, passed by 13 votes with two abstentions, “demands the immediate cessation of all attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan”. It also “condemns any actions... [Continue Reading]
China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress. [Continue Reading]
Prince George RCMP Issues Warning Over Dangerous Wanted Man James Andrew Wessel
The Prince George RCMP has named 26-year-old James Andrew Wessel as wanted in connection with an outstanding warrant. Law enforcement officials have described Wessel as dangerous, cautioning the public to avoid any attempts to approach him. The RCMP is actively seeking information regarding his whereabouts to prevent any potential threat to the community. Residents of Prince George and the wider British Columbia area are directly affected as the police prioritize locating and apprehending Wessel to maintain public safety. The RCMP has provided contact numbers for reporting sightings or information, highlighting both local police and Crime Stoppers as reporting options. This... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 23:03
Police believe bodies of missing backpackpackers found in Queensland floods
Two international tourists travelling to flood-ravaged North Burnett region from Brisbane thought to be first flood-related deathsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo bodies have been discovered in the search for backpackers missing in Queensland flood waters, marking the first flood-related fatalities in the region.Police on Thursday said they believed the bodies were of two international tourists who had been travelling to Queensland’s flood-ravaged North Burnett region from Brisbane but failed to arrive at their destination. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
King penguins surfing on the 'good edge' of climate change — for now
King penguins on islands in the Southern Ocean are breeding earlier and with a higher level of success than they did 24 years ago, a new study shows. [Continue Reading]
Qatar Red Crescent Distributes Thousands of Meals and Dates in Ramadan Aid Drive
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its 'Keep Your Balance Of Good Deeds Alive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH,' providing food and support to vulnerable communities during Ramadan. Volunteers have distributed 350 snack meals daily at Doha’s Katara Cultural Village, targeting visitors and drivers during the Maghreb iftar period. This effort marks the third consecutive year of the initiative with the help of Lulu Hypermarket. In addition to meal distributions, QRCS extended its aid by delivering 21 tons of dates to expatriate workers and others in need across multiple locations. These efforts aim to promote social cohesion and solidarity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 22:57
Banking, finance and consultancy firms evacuate staff in Gulf States
Several major international businesses closed or evacuated offices in Gulf countries after Iran threatened US- and Israel-linked economic targets and centres in the Middle East. US finance group Citi and British consultancy Deloitte evacuated offices in Dubai's financial centre, while PwC, another British consultancy, closed offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Kuwait. HSBC has closed all branches in Qatar until further notice. [Continue Reading]
