Spurs sub keeper Kinsky after 17 minutes in nightmare start
Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid. [Continue Reading]
The Apprentice star Luisa Zissman claims she’s in her ‘refugee era’ after leaving Dubai
She has come back to the UK from Dubai. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street abuser Theo breaks up with Todd – but sinister scenes follow
There's more to come... [Continue Reading]
Mainland Chinese see Taiwan positively, won’t retreat from US trade war: survey
Mainland Chinese citizens feel more favourable towards Taiwan than they did six months ago, support a hardline stance towards the US if another trade war erupts and view Russia and North Korea most positively and Japan least positively among their neighbours, according to a new survey by the Carter Centre and Emory University. One finding that comes through loud and clear, its authors said, is that mainlanders believe they have arrived and their country now belongs in a grouping limited to China... [Continue Reading]
‘Heartbroken’ Joe Hart blasts Igor Tudor over Antonin Kinsky decision against Atletico Madrid
A horrible evening for the rookie goalkeeper. [Continue Reading]
Hundreds of homes in Bundaberg at flood risk as river forecast to peak at 7.6 metres
Thousands of residents in Queensland regional hub could be isolated for days after Burnett River burst its banksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of residents of the coastal Queensland city of Bundaberg could be isolated for days amid major flooding in the wake of a tropical low.Hundreds of homes in the regional hub are set to be affected after the Burnett River burst its banks, triggering memories of a 2010 disaster. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump's war: What's the endgame in Iran?
Why this war of Donald Trump's choosing? As the death and destruction widen in Iran and around the region, as oil and gas markets take fright, the US president’s reasons for launching what his administration dubs Operation Epic Fury continue to vary as do the stated scale and duration. [Continue Reading]
South Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
After more than a year of sailing and thousands of nautical miles covered, Dan Turner completes a race around the globe in the boat he built in his driveway. [Continue Reading]
Oil shortage, not removal of sanctions, will boost Russia's energy exports, expert says
US President Donald Trump says he's weighing lifting oil sanctions in an effort to keep energy prices down, in a move that is seen benefiting Russia and its financing of the war in Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Sergey Vakulenko, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre, explains that sanctions have done little so far to stem oil exports, but a crude shortage is much more likely to boost Russian energy sales abroad. [Continue Reading]
Talks on direct flights between Ireland and Brazil
Talks are under way on paving the way for direct flights between Ireland and Brazil. [Continue Reading]
Steve McManaman singles out Liverpool star for criticism after Galatasaray defeat
A night to forget for the Reds... [Continue Reading]
Emmerdale’s Kim throws a curveball over her surprise reaction to ‘force of nature’ Cain
She has a heart. [Continue Reading]
Will Trump ‘Taco’ on Iran? Analysts say he’s looking for a way out
US President Donald Trump has built a potential off-ramp by suggesting the Iran war could end soon, but the world is still guessing about whether he will take it – and whether Tehran will let him. With surging oil prices threatening the global economy and his political fortunes at home, Trump’s tone appeared to shift abruptly on Monday as he called the war “very complete” and a “short-term excursion”. But the 79-year-old commander-in-chief continued to send mixed messages about when the war... [Continue Reading]
Hospital staff 'angry' and 'distressed' after shock suspension of top Albury doctor
The Australian Medical Association is reviewing why several top doctors and nurses have left Albury Wodonga hospital. [Continue Reading]
Pentagon Says 140 Service Members Have Been Injured in Iran War
Eight Americans have been seriously wounded, military officials said, but the bulk of the injured have already returned to duty. Seven Americans have been killed. [Continue Reading]
‘Don’t Worry About It’: NASA Satellite to Burn Up in Fall to Earth
Most of the Van Allen Probe A, in orbit since 2012, will incinerate in Earth’s atmosphere, NASA said. But some pieces are expected to survive, posing a small risk to people on the ground. [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic
The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February. [Continue Reading]
Live: Roads cut off, homes without power as Bundaberg flood peak approaches
Bundaberg is facing its worst flood in more than a decade, with the Burnett River projected to peak at 7.6 metres this morning. [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: two more Iranian reportedly seek asylum; NSW hospitals see record emergency attendances
More patients present with urgent conditions. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘There are developments this morning’: Chalmers on Iranian football teamWe’re getting a slightly bigger forward sizzle from the treasurer on how many women of the Iranian football team have sought asylum in Australia.There are developments this morning that I’m reluctant to go into because Tony Burke, the minister, will be up later this morning to give people a proper sense of that … It is a tribute to their bravery and to the work of the officials and the ministers that we’ve... [Continue Reading]
Townsend's dilemmas before 'most significant' Scotland selection
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his long reign before Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin, writes BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English. [Continue Reading]
This outdated medical practice 'reflects very low respect for women'
Outdated medical devices are being used to perform a common obstetrics procedure on Australian women which can cause a condition known as Asherman's Syndrome. [Continue Reading]
Pentagon reports 140 U.S. troops injured amid escalating tensions with Iran
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated, with the Pentagon reporting approximately 140 troops injured as tensions mount in the region. While most injuries are said to be minor, eight individuals sustained severe wounds. This update comes as discussions intensify regarding potential military action involving U.S. forces in Iran, particularly in light of the country's nuclear capabilities. According to a Pentagon spokesman, the count of wounded personnel is higher than previously acknowledged. The injuries have emerged amid a backdrop of heightened military engagement and strategic operations aimed at countering Iran's activities. The current troop injury numbers... [Continue Reading]
Unexploded missile extracted from house in western Iran
Rescue workers carefully extracted an unexploded missile from a house in Kuhdasht City, following US-Israeli airstrikes. [Continue Reading]
Trial begins for four men accused of conspiring to assassinate former Haitian president Jovenel Moïse in Miami federal court
The opening statements in the trial of four men accused of conspiring to assassinate Haiti's former president Jovenel Moïse commenced in a Miami federal court earlier today. Arcangel Pretel Ortíz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages face charges of conspiring to kidnap or kill the president, an act that has led to chaotic repercussions in Haiti since his assassination in 2021. Federal prosecutors argue that the motives for this heinous act were grounded in a desire for greed and power. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean McLaughlin, the evidence presented will illustrate how the defendants sought to capitalize on... [Continue Reading]
Live: More than 3,000 Australians return home from Middle East, five more flights due today
More than 3,000 Australians have now returned home since the war began in the Middle East. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Lebanese priest killed by Israeli tank fire
A Maronite Catholic priest has been killed by Israeli tank fire after it targeted a home in southern Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
Docked boats, idle tractors — the Iran war fuel crisis is hurting Australia
Dozens of fishing trawlers have been stranded as a result of Australia's worsening fuel shortages, which some have described as the worst they have ever seen. [Continue Reading]
Iranian regime is not weakening in face of US-Israel onslaught but becoming more defiant
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff has been spurned by leaders in Tehran who are standing firm on needing guarantees of no more future attacksIran has spurned two messages from Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, seeking a ceasefire as its leaders sense it is not losing the war and the US president is at the minimum feeling the political pressure.The foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has further said a unilateral declaration from Trump that the US had won the war would not bring an end to the conflict. The implication is that even if the US announced a willingness to end its... [Continue Reading]
Bea’s true intentions exposed in EastEnders and it’s terrible news for Honey
Oh, Bea... [Continue Reading]
The 86yo who spent his working life protecting world leaders
The family of a former NSW Police detective says while his job was to ensure the safety of foreign leaders, at home he was just Dad. [Continue Reading]
Russia and Ukraine both claim front line progress with US-brokered peace talks on hold
US-brokered ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine were put on hold due to the growing escalation in the Middle East, which has drawn attention away from Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. [Continue Reading]
Bill Kurtis to Leave NPR’s ‘Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’
As the irreverent quiz show’s judge and scorekeeper, Kurtis, a former news anchor known for his rich voice, has helped find comedy in current events since 2014. [Continue Reading]
Aviation will feel effect for the rest of the year ‘even if conflict ends t
Finlay Asher says the Iran war’s disruption to Middle East airspace could impact the aviation industry for months. [Continue Reading]
Glasgow Central station’s upper level to remain closed for rest of week after fire next door
Safety checks needed after neighbouring building gutted by huge blaze on Sunday night, with only facade remainingGlasgow Central station’s high level will remain closed for the rest of the week, after a fire devastated a neighbouring building on Sunday.Network Rail said it would not be possible to reopen the upper concourse of the station, where trains depart to destinations across the UK, because of the instability of the mid-Victorian block on the corner of Union Street and Gordon Street, much of which collapsed during the ferocious blaze. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Alabama governor spares death row inmate set for nitrogen gas execution
Kay Ivey commutes sentence of Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton, saying death penalty would be unfair as he did not fire the fatal shotSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe governor of Alabama commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week, even though he was not in the building when the victim of the murder he was sentenced for was killed. Kay Ivey, the Republican governor of the state, reduced Charles “Sonny” Burton’s sentence to life in prison without possibility of parole this week. The move... [Continue Reading]
Pentagon says about 140 troops injured in war with Iran, 8 severely
The vast majority of the wounded had minor injuries, a Pentagon spokesman said. The toll is higher than previously disclosed. [Continue Reading]
Former Don Dale inmates appeal compensation for tear gas incident
A challenge to a ruling curbing access to compensation for four former inmates of Don Dale Youth Detention Centre who were sprayed with CS gas in 2014 will be heard at the High Court in Canberra today. [Continue Reading]
Foreign Facebook pages have been promoting One Nation. It wants them to stop
An ABC NEWS Verify investigation uncovers a raft of foreign Facebook accounts targeting Australian users. And they're just the tip of the iceberg. [Continue Reading]
Woman had 'catastrophic injuries', murder trial hears
A man charged with the murder of his partner told a paramedic who arrived at the scene that he loved her and planned to propose marriage, a trial has heard. [Continue Reading]
Bundaberg residents brace as floodwater from Burnett River expected to peak this morning
The Bureau of Meteorology says rain will ease for most of Queensland today but major flooding could last for days. [Continue Reading]
Wide field of candidates emerges to replace David Littleproud
Four Nationals are emerging as contenders to lead the party, with Bridget McKenzie, Matt Canavan and Kevin Hogan declaring their candidacy. [Continue Reading]
What is behind the Greek yoghurt shortage hitting supermarkets?
Greek yoghurt has been flying off the shelves as viral social media trends spruik its high-protein benefits. [Continue Reading]
Quiz: Can you find your way around the world?
Where would you find the Frank Lloyd Wright marvel, Fallingwater? And what's the capital of Fiji? [Continue Reading]
Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts. [Continue Reading]
Haiti president’s assassination driven by greed and power, US prosecutors say
Opening statements begin in Miami trial of four men accused in the 2021 killing of Jovenel MoïseSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGreed, arrogance and power were the driving forces behind four men charged in the US for the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s last elected president, Jovenel Moïse , prosecutors told a court on Tuesday during opening statements.Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys began presenting opening statements in the trial in Miami for Arcangel Pretel Ortíz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages. They are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap... [Continue Reading]
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor. [Continue Reading]
Kyiv says it hit 'key' Russian military factory in Bryansk strike, Russia says six dead
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that a "key" military factory in Russia's western city of Bryansk had been targetted and hit in a missile strike. Russia earlier accused Kyiv of a "terrorist" attack in Bryansk that it said killed six civilians and wounded at least 37 people, without specifying what the target was. [Continue Reading]
'There's going to be a complete reset of the region at the end of this war'
Reporting from Doha in Qatar for FRANCE 24, journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid explains that the Gulf region will undergo "a complete reset at the end of this war" as a result of the relentless strikes from Iranian drones and missiles, "whether it is on the military side, rethinking the need or use of the US assets around the region, or people thinking about moving or not" to the area. [Continue Reading]
Is control of Iran’s natural resources a factor in US strategy?
Iran has vast oil as well as gas reserves and is a key supplier to China. [Continue Reading]
