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]
The winning actors, directors, pictures and more at the 98th annual Academy Awards. [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]
It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. [Continue Reading]
Here's the updated winners list as the ceremony takes place. [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. [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 and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Sunday about the “importance” of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, currently blocked by Iran, the UK leader’s office said. “The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States Donald Trump this evening,” a Downing Street spokeswoman said in a statement. “The leaders discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to end the disruption to global shipping,... [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]
Government reluctant to dispatch ships amid concerns complying with Trump’s demands could escalate Iran crisisMinisters are drawing up plans to send minesweeping drones to the strait of Hormuz amid concerns in Whitehall that complying with Donald Trump’s demand to send ships could escalate the crisis.The government is considering dispatching aerial minesweepers to help clear the vital waterway of mines in an attempt to allow the flow of oil exports to resume. However, officials said that sending ships, as requested over the weekend by the US president, could worsen the situation given the volatile nature of the war. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Before the ceremony of the 98th Oscars is the spectacle that is the red carpet. See all the most striking looks here. [Continue Reading]
From Ben Tudhope's two snowboard medals to Michael Milton's 20-year comeback, here's a look at how Australia went at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics. [Continue Reading]
Will this season be his last at Old Trafford? [Continue Reading]
The Wongatha man from WA's Goldfields died in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, about 600km east of Perth, on February 6 after battling emphysema and lung cancer. [Continue Reading]
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. This interview first appeared in... [Continue Reading]
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Malta Prime Minister Robert Abela discussed the surge in Iranian attacks against the UAE and surrounding countries in a phone call. They strongly condemned these actions as breaches of international law that threaten regional stability. The attacks have heightened security concerns among Gulf states and their allies. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need to stop ongoing military operations that escalate tensions across the region. They urged a return to serious diplomatic engagement to resolve the crises peacefully. These developments come amid growing fears that continued Iranian aggression could destabilize critical trade... [Continue Reading]
A protest in the city of Morón in central Cuba culminated in fiery vandalism at the local Communist Party headquarters. [Continue Reading]
Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life". [Continue Reading]
Documents released under right to information show Queensland's arts minister was "set" on the name in January, months before the community was invited to have their say. [Continue Reading]
Six members of a Palestinian family went out for a ride in the car. Only two made it back home. [Continue Reading]
Australians Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi will be hoping to cap off their awards season success with the ultimate prizes as the 98th Academy Awards get underway. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
See what nominees and guests for the 98th Academy Awards , including Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet and Emma Stone , wore to arrive to the ceremony. [Continue Reading]
Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSATwo people have died and 11 are reportedly seriously ill in hospital after an outbreak of a rare form of invasive meningitis at the University of Kent.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had provided antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area after it detected 13 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a combination of meningitis and septicaemia. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Zahira Byjaouane, 43, arrested on Saturday after reports baby fell from property on Horseferry Road in WestminsterA mother has been charged with murdering her 18-day-old baby girl, who fell from a height at a property in central London.Zahira Byjaouane, 43, was arrested on Saturday morning after reports that a baby had fallen from a property on Horseferry Road in Westminster. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Follow all the action from the moment the Oscars red carpet begins through to the final envelope of the night, as Hollywood gathers at the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Academy Awards. [Continue Reading]
The 2020 Abraham Accords were heralded as a transformative diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. The US-brokered agreements normalised relations between Israel and Arab states including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. They established full diplomatic relations, opening embassies, initiating direct commercial flights, expanding trade ties and encouraging people-to-people exchanges. The accords were notable because the participating Arab states agreed to normalise relations with... [Continue Reading]
Alireza Enayati says relations with Saudi Arabia are 'progressing naturally' and he's in contact with Saudi officials. [Continue Reading]
In recent developments regarding the Iranian women’s football team, members have been acknowledged to have faced particularly challenging decisions as they sought asylum in Australia. Catherine King, Australia’s Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, emphasized the difficulties these women encountered during their transition, as reported recently. This situation comes against the backdrop of increasing awareness and advocacy for athletes who have been deprived of opportunities due to the political climate in their home countries. Minister King noted that the Australian government had made efforts to inform the Iranian players of available options upon their arrival, hinting at... [Continue Reading]
As Israel's military operations in Lebanon intensify, displaced families in Sidon are increasingly resorting to turning their vehicles into makeshift shelters. Many have failed to find refuge in local schools due to overcrowding, leading them to cover their cars with tarpaulins in an attempt to shield themselves from the relentless rain. This dire situation has forced hundreds of thousands to leave their homes, seeking safety amid escalating violence. The humanitarian crisis in the region has reached alarming levels, raising concerns regarding the capacity of aid systems to respond effectively. Jan Egeland, secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has emphasized... [Continue Reading]
The Metropolitan Police have charged a mother with murder following the tragic death of her 18-day-old infant in Westminster, London. Zahira Byjaouane, 43, was taken into custody after being charged on Sunday, mere hours after the incident was reported. According to police, officers were called to Horseferry Road at approximately 07:30 GMT on Saturday when they received reports of a baby who had fallen from height at a residential property. Byjaouane is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday. Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell stated that, at this time, the police believe the incident occurred within a domestic... [Continue Reading]
Minister Tony Burke confirms another member of Iran’s women’s football team left Australia late Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe captain of the Iranian women’s football squad has left Australia after withdrawing her claim of asylum.Zahra Ghanbari became the fifth member of the football cohort to change her mind after initially taking up an offer to stay in the country following the Asian Cup. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
A woman scrambles down the steep embankment cradling a baby in her arms. [Continue Reading]