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The White House press secretary earlier said Spain had agreed to 'cooperate with the US military' after Donald Trump threatened to cut trade to SpainSpain has emphatically dismissed US suggestions that it changed its view on the Iran war and is now prepared to let the US use its bases to support the mission.The White House press secretary, Karoline...
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The economic ripples from the US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to food suppliesIn retaliation for the US-Israeli missile attacks, Iran has launched what amounts to all-out economic warfare. Should the conflict continue even for another week, its impacts will start to be felt around the world as the...
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Regulator says failures that hit nearly 300,000 customers made worse by utility's failure to maintain efficient supply systemBusiness live – latest updatesSouth East Water has been fined £22.5m by Ofwat for repeated supply failures in Kent and Sussex between 2020 and 2023 that affected more than 280,000 people.While the root cause of the water...
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Escalating Middle East conflict sees Israel strike Lebanon and intercept Iranian missiles. A US submarine sank an Iranian warship, while Iran retaliated with strikes across the region. The US Senate backed President Trump's military actions against Iran. Energy supplies are threatened as oil prices soar and global markets react.
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John Healey meets Cypriot counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit RAF base on islandUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesJohn Healey flew into Cyprus on Wednesday night to calm the diplomatic fallout over a drone that evaded detection and hit an RAF base, prompting fury from local ministers.UK officials believe a drone that...
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At least eight councils receive legal threats alleging flyers criticising wood burners are in breach of advertising codesLobbyists for the UK wood-burning stove industry have threatened councils with legal action over public information campaigns warning of the harms of air pollution.At least eight councils have received legal threats, according to...
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Donald Trump has also criticised Keir Starmer's initial decision not to allow the US to use UK military bases in the warThe US did not share exact operational details or timings with the UK before the joint strikes with Israel on Iran, sources have told the Guardian.The US decision to cut the UK out of the official loop on the airstrikes came...
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Tim Wilson's take on a Billy Joel classic has triggered cheers and jeers in parliament. We look back at some unforgettable 'performances'One hopes for a calm and dignified demeanour from our leaders but it seems Australia's politicians just can't resist the opportunity to break into song.The shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, on Wednesday offered up his...
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Japanese baby macaque, who appeared to find comfort in the djungelskog toy after being rejected by his mother, seems to be mixing more with his peersPunch, a baby macaque that stole the hearts of animal lovers around the world, is outgrowing his Ikea djungelskog plushie that comforted him after he was initially rejected by his mother and other...
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New South Wales premier faces questions over what he told MPs who attended demonstration opposing Israeli president Isaac Herzog's visitFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has labelled pro-Palestine protest organisers "a pack of...
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At one store trialling the gates, a customer said 'if you wanted to enter without hitting your child, you'd have to go in backwards'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe trial of a security gate in a Woolworths in Sydney has left customers concerned for their safety, with some saying the series of low-height bars have...
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UAE schools and universities will observe an early spring break from March 9 to March 22, 2026. This extended holiday, confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education, applies to all public and private institutions, including students, teaching, and administrative staff. Classes and official duties will resume on Monday,...
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Tehran says it hit groups 'opposed to the revolution', amid reports the US is looking to arm Kurdish militiasIran says it has targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned "separatist groups” against action in the widening war.Tehran said on Thursday it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups "opposed to the revolution”, as reports said the US was...
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Soulore Solaris charged with manslaughter of Jarrad Antonovich, who died of a perforated oesophagus after taking psychedelicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged with manslaughter more than four years after his spiritual retreat client died after...
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As thousands more students head to private schools, advocates hope new government funding deals might draw families back to public sectorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn Sharryn Brownlee's experience, it's when their kids reach the final years of primary school that...
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As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country's old guard.
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Wilkinson was turned away by police while seeking help four days before she was murdered, Queensland coroner's court toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKelly Wilkinson was turned away from Southport police station and told to "cool off, give Brian a break” while...
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'High-quality growth' target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroadWhat are China's Two Sessions and why do they matter?China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the first time since 1991 that the figure has dropped below 5%, reflecting an economic strategy that...
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Some Americans stranded in the Middle East are facing challenges leaving the region as the war with Iran escalates. Many are turning to private companies for assistance. NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke with Dale Buckner, CEO of Global Guardian, about how his organization has helped people escape the conflict.
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The Arctic Metagaz had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas when it exploded; Ukrainian drones reported to have hit southern Russia. What we know on day 1,471Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has accused Ukraine of carrying out a attack on one of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, which exploded and sank into the...
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Details of flight come as One Nation leader faces scrutiny over her use of taxpayer-funded entitlementsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson charged taxpayers almost $9,000 for a chartered plane to attend an event honouring the mining billionaire Gina...
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A Sharjah-based expatriate, Vibeesh Palliyali, has won the Dh15 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw. Palliyali purchased his winning ticket just days before the Series 284 live draw. This win highlights the life-altering potential of the popular monthly lottery, resonating with expatriate communities across the UAE.
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Four cemetery workers dug up and moved more than 100 bodies to resell the burial plots nearly 20 years agoIt was a particularly heinous crime. Four workers at a cemetery near Chicago dug up more than 100 bodies and dumped the remains elsewhere in the grounds, in order to resell the burial plots for profit.Now, nearly two decades after the scandal...
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The general election is the first since gen-Z protests forced Nepal's then-prime minister to quitNearly six months after a wave of unprecedented youth-led protests forced Nepal's then prime minister to quit, people have begun voting in a general election that is shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown between the entrenched old guard and a powerful...
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Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People's CongressWhat are China's Two Sessions and why do they matter?More generals purged as gather in BeijingAmong the generally drab lineup of mostly middle-aged men in suits who make up the nearly 3,000 delegates to the National People's Congress (NPC),...
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The UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has waived overstay fines for tourists and residents stranded by flight cancellations and airspace closures due to regional conflict. This humanitarian measure eases financial and bureaucratic burdens for thousands of travellers unable to depart the country, reflecting a flexible approach to...
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Exclusive: Prime minister also presented Melania Trump with a $3,000 Paspaley pearl pendantThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, gave Donald Trump a gift of a model nuclear submarine with golden plates and finishes, internal documents reveal, during his visit to the White House last year which sealed the president's support for the Aukus...
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UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has penned and recited a poem celebrating President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's leadership. The verses highlight strength, wisdom, and national pride, linking current governance to the legacy of the UAE's founder. This cultural gesture reinforces unity and stability amidst global uncertainties,...
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The UAE has strongly refuted a Bloomberg report questioning its air defence capabilities, calling the claims false and misleading. Asserting its possession of diverse, multi-layered systems and robust munitions, the ministry stressed its unwavering operational readiness. This strong rebuttal highlights the nation's commitment to controlling its...
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A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office's 'woke' culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of national security. Ameer Kotecha criticized the handling of issues like the Chagos Islands and Iran, arguing for a more Britain-first approach. He described the civil service as inefficient...
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Katy Gallagher says Albanese government still committed to reform and flags new fixes to system 'stuck in the 1980s' Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Labor government has dumped its controversial changes to the freedom of information request system, which would have...
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Weapons amnesty and buyback scheme will run until August as PM James Marape says illegal guns 'destroying families and villages' Papua New Guinea has asked residents to surrender illegal firearms in a bid to remove tens of thousands of weapons from the country, as it grapples with escalating violence and tribal fighting in the Highlands region.The...
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Candace Owens' comments about Charlie Kirk's relationship with Erika Kirk have sparked online backlash after journalist Natalie Jean Beisner criticized her remarks. Owens argued that intelligence does not prevent people from making mistakes in relationships. Critics say the discussion is insensitive given Kirk's death, while supporters believe...
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Financial abuse is a factor in more than half of deaths related to domestic abuse but is often misunderstoodEconomic abuse from a partner contributes to one death from homicide or suicide every 19 days, a charity has found.Surviving Economic Abuse (Sea) said economic abuse from an intimate partner was a factor in more than half of deaths related to...
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Research challenges idea of 'generation sensible' as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage yearsBinge drinking rates among gen Z have risen sharply since their teenage years, according to research that challenges their reputation as "generation sensible”.Almost seven in 10 (68%) 23-year-olds reported binge drinking in the past year, while...
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