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]
Before the ceremony of the 98th Oscars is the spectacle that is the red carpet. See all the most striking looks here. [Continue Reading]
In a significant development regarding the Iranian women's football team, a fifth player has departed Australia after retracting her application for asylum. This was confirmed by Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, who stated that the player left late on Sunday night. This choice comes after a series of events where several team members, initially seeking refuge, opted to return to Iran. The Australian government had previously awarded humanitarian visas to seven members of the Iranian team, who were in Australia for the Asian Cup tournament. Minister Burke’s confirmation of the latest departure adds to the ongoing narrative of how... [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]
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]
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 Jessie Buckley, Odessa A’zion and Renate Reinsve , 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 podcastA fifth member of the Iranian women’s football squad has left Australia after withdrawing her claim of asylum.The office of the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, confirmed on Monday that the woman had left late on Sunday night. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
In a tragic incident in the occupied West Bank, two Palestinian brothers emerged as the only survivors after Israeli troops opened fire on their family car in Tammun. The attack resulted in the deaths of their parents and two siblings, according to reports from Palestinian health authorities. The boys, who have yet to be named, recounted that soldiers shot at the vehicle and subsequently assaulted them after the gunfire. This latest episode of violence underscores the ongoing tensions in the region, particularly in areas such as Tammun, located in the northern West Bank. This part of the occupied territory has... [Continue Reading]
When craft enthusiast Maxine Narelle Smith died, she left behind a collection of knitted squares. Her daughter and a team of volunteers are continuing her work, knitting them into blankets for those in need. [Continue Reading]
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke on March 15 to address the consequences of ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East. They focused on the war's destabilizing effects on the region and called for greater coordination of Arab states to present a unified front. The leaders urged the international community to act decisively to stop military operations that escalate violence and threaten regional and global security. Their dialogue highlights growing concern among key Arab powers about the widening impact of the conflict on political stability and resources. This joint call underscores the need... [Continue Reading]
Patients experiencing raised bedside rails, doors and pathways blocked by furniture and physical interventionsPeople with dementia are being subjected to restraints and non-consensual sedation while in hospitals in England, according to the first study of its kind.These restrictive practices were found to be an “embedded aspect of routine ward care”, according to the analysis, with such examples including dementia patients having their bedside rails raised, doors and pathways blocked by furniture, experiencing verbal commands to sit down or go back to bed, and physical interventions such as non-consensual sedation. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
The Rafah border crossing, the main gateway between Gaza and Egypt, will reopen next Wednesday after nearly three weeks of closure by Israeli forces. The crossing will allow limited passenger travel in both directions, under strict security oversight by Israeli authorities, the European Union mission, and coordination with Egypt. Prior security approvals will be required for travelers. This announcement follows the shutdown of Gaza crossings, including Rafah and the Kerem Abu Salem commercial terminal, imposed on February 28 under heightened Israeli security measures. The closure had complicated the movement of people and halted the flow of humanitarian and medical aid... [Continue Reading]
Police make 12 arrests as demonstrators defy government restrictions to gather on Thames embankment. [Continue Reading]
Gun law reform is always fraught, especially in Tasmania. An impassioned plea from the state's top cop hasn't been enough to sway the government on gun ownership caps, but opposition and crossbench MPs may be able to pass the limits into law. [Continue Reading]
Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire was in the lead ahead of former culture minister Rachida Dati after the first round of voting for Paris mayor, pollsters indicated Sunday as the French left bids to extend its 25 years at the capital's helm. [Continue Reading]
National Rally leader urges voters to back party’s ‘common sense’ campaign in final round as it eyes taking another cityJordan Bardella, the head of France’s far-right the National Rally (RN) and a potential candidate in next year’s presidential race, has called on voters to back what he called his party’s “common sense and order” campaign in the final round of municipal elections next week.As the first-round municipal election results trickled in on Sunday night, the anti-immigration RN held on to the biggest city it runs: Perpignan. Louis Aliot was re-elected in the first round as mayor of the city, which... [Continue Reading]
Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London. [Continue Reading]
Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony. [Continue Reading]
Displaced families in Sidon are turning their vehicles into makeshift shelters, covering them with tarp. [Continue Reading]
New AAA data shows petrol vehicles fell to a record quarterly low of 66.3% of sales. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDiscovery of fire ant nest at New Farm park reflects growing need to deal with threat, group saysLast week, the Invasive Species Council said fire ant nests had been detected and destroyed in World Heritage rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland. The ants have also been detected on sporting fields across Brisbane and surrounds, including at Mount Gravatt, Rocklea, Coorparoo and the Redlands.That’s an iconic location in Brisbane. If we don’t... [Continue Reading]
Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham. [Continue Reading]
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Katelyn Cummins has been crowned the winner of Dancing with the Stars 2026 after an emotional grand finale filled with big performances, happy tears and plenty of joy. [Continue Reading]
An Afghan immigrant who previously worked with the US military in Afghanistan and later sought asylum in the United States died this weekend in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody less than 24 hours after being detained in Texas, a US veteran-led advocacy group said on Sunday. Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, who was living in a Dallas suburb with his wife and six children while his asylum case remained pending, was arrested by federal agents outside his flat on Friday morning while... [Continue Reading]
A meeting of men's football's South American and European champions , the Finalissima , featuring superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, has been called off due to security concerns amid the war in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
Author says he doesn’t ‘feel symbolic’ and hopes to steer narrative to his books after surviving assassination attemptSalman Rushdie said he’s tired of being everyone’s “free speech Barbie” four years after the author survived an assassination attempt that left him blinded in his right eye.“It’s a subject I’m anxious to change,” Rushdie said Friday during a talk with the Atlantic’s George Packer at Tulane University’s New Orleans book festival. “I don’t feel symbolic. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Spurs interim coach Igor Tudor told his players they could "cry or fight". BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty saw a display of defiance to draw at Liverpool. [Continue Reading]
Conan O’Brien is back for a second year as the host of the annual awards, which will again be available to stream on Hulu. [Continue Reading]
Australia will not be sending a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz to protect oil-carrying vessels from Iranian attacks, the transport minister says. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
SA Police say the alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon, when the three men did not return to shore at Beachport in the state's south-east. [Continue Reading]
Global investors continue to rotate out of shares as the Iranian conflict continues and rising oil prices stoke inflation fears. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. [Continue Reading]
The political tension surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran has escalated following comments made by Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr issued a warning that broadcasters running what the agency considers "fake news" about the Iran situation could face the revocation of their licenses. This statement, made on a Saturday, has sparked significant backlash, particularly from Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who has openly denounced the FCC's approach as government overreach. In a recent interview on the Sunday Briefing on Fox News, Senator Johnson expressed strong opposition to any form of government control over private sector... [Continue Reading]
A further 11 students from the Canterbury area are currently seriously ill in hospital, it has been reported. [Continue Reading]
Ukraine leader previously said advisers were sent to Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to help thwart Iranian drone attacks. [Continue Reading]