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Comments in books, speeches and videos shed new light on defense secretary's personal commitment to war on IranThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has expressed a violent antipathy towards Iran for years in books, Fox News broadcasts, educational videos and a 2018 speech to an Israeli media conference in Jerusalem, a Guardian review has...
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TV star announces birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne on social media, alongside image of cuddly batJack Osbourne, the only son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has honoured his late father by naming his baby daughter after him.Jack, 40, announced the birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne on social media alongside his wife, Aree, who he married in 2023. The...
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Proposed package comes after regulator finds 'serious and unacceptable breaches' in how company operatesWelsh Water is to pay a proposed £44.7m after the industry regulator found "serious and unacceptable” breaches in the supplier's sewage and network services.Ofwat said Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water failed to properly operate, maintain and upgrade its...
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Under new Taliban laws, a husband is allowed to beat his wife as long as it is not done with 'obscene force', which the woman must prove in courtThe shocking level of physical violence against women permitted under the Taliban's new laws has been revealed this week by the case of a woman in northern Afghanistan, who said she was beaten with a cable...
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Golestan palace in Tehran, a world heritage site, and buildings in historic city of Isfahan harmed, despite Unesco sending coordinatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe governor of the historic Iranian city of Isfahan has accused the US and Israel of a "declaration of war on a civilization” as heritage sites across the country suffer damage...
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If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders sayMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael did not have a realistic plan for regime change when it attacked Iran, multiple Israeli security sources have said, with expectations that airstrikes could drive a popular uprising driven by "wishful...
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Protester alleges that Iranian handler 'turned around and looked at us and then drew a line on his throat and pointed to us'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian police investigated a complaint involving an Iranian regime-linked handler for the country's football...
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Prime minister makes claim as accusations mount that he is using row with Ukraine for political gain in run-up to electionsHungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, as an increasingly bitter standoff between Kyiv and Budapest continues.Orbán and his allies appear to be using the dispute for...
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Health minister Tim Nicholls corrects claim alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram used controversial phrase, as laws roundly criticisedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice arresting pro-Palestinian protesters for using the phrase "from the river to the sea” had "all the hallmarks of an authoritarian police...
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The Kremlin wants to exert its influence in the Middle East and has publicly said its support for Iran, a strategic ally, is unwavering. But experts say there are limits to how far Moscow will go: It does not want to antagonize Washington, and it also stands to gain economically from a global energy crisis.
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Dubai has announced a four-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees from March 19 to March 22, 2026. Private sector workers will also enjoy a holiday, potentially extending to March 22. March salaries will be paid early on March 17 to aid preparations. Residents can plan staycations, explore local festivities, or take short...
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Health minister Zubir Ahmed says new definition of anti-Muslim hostility could be a turning point as he tells of Islamophobic abuseZubir Ahmed, a health minister, tries not to read the comments under his social media feeds, but sometimes curiosity gets the better of him.After performing a transplant on Christmas Day, the vascular surgeon scanned a...
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Payment of 2% at employee-owned partnership follows sales increase to £13.4bnThe owner of John Lewis and Waitrose has paid an annual bonus to workers for the first time in four years after underlying profits rose by 6%.The retail group's 69,000 employees – which it calls partners – will share £35m, the equivalent of 2% of salary, after it...
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In today's newsletter: Robert Malley, who led talks for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, helps make sense of the warGood morning, and apologies for the interruption to your usual programming. Stepping out from behind the editing desk to write today's newsletter feels somewhat like a player-manager throwing himself on to the pitch, but I'll try not to...
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Party leader Ashton Hurn confirms Carston Woodhouse will not run for Liberals in SA's state election, but says 'people are entitled to have their views'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Liberal candidate in South Australia's upcoming state election has been dumped...
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Hail Creek is responsible for about 20% of Australia's coalmine methane, while only producing 1% of the country's coalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEnvironmental groups have called on the federal government to intervene after Australia's most methane-polluting...
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The final report into the Centrelink debt recovery process that wreaked havoc on the vulnerable is not the full-stop many wanted. It has not restored the trust that was so fundamentally brokenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe whistleblower's message landed just...
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UAE residents can enjoy free entry to the Dubai Miracle Garden from March 15 to March 31. This initiative aims to provide a relaxing escape amidst regional tensions and ahead of Eid festivities. Visitors can walk in without reservations, with the garden open daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
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Former PM says schools 'deserve same moral status as hospitals' after 168 schoolgirls killed in US-Israel war on IranGordon Brown: 'Children killed, a school turned into a graveyard: even in wartime, we can't accept this'A school turned into a graveyardMinab school bombing: a visual guideGordon Brown has called for the creation of an international...
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Police discovered the bodies of the mother and daughter after reports of an injured man, covered in blood, in Logan, in Brisbane's southFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA mother and her baby daughter have been found dead in their Queensland home, while a man covered in...
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Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don't have Middle East stopoversCathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways are among a growing number of airlines hiking air fares as conflict in the Middle East boosts oil prices and sends travellers flocking to alternative stopover...
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Exclusive: Oil at $100 a barrel means higher prices in the EU and UK, making savings for those with electric vehicles even greater, analysts sayEuropean drivers face paying an extra €220 (£190) a year at the pumps because of the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, analysts have warned. In the UK, a separate estimate puts the cost at...
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Viral video of girl being shoved by fellow pedestrian has reignited debate over butsukari – with experts blaming stress and gender dynamicsIt starts out as a heartwarming clip. A young girl, clearly delighted to be in Tokyo, beams as she makes a peace sign to the camera. Seconds later, she is shoved to the ground from behind by a woman wearing a...
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Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle EastIran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the GulfHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?An Iranian source is denying the country will allow India-flagged tankers to pass through the...
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From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world's top crude oil importing region desperate to shore up suppliesDonald Trump has scrambled in recent days to reassure the world that the economic impact of his war on Iran can be contained.Sure, one of the most important waterways in global trade has, in effect, been...
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A deadly explosion rocked two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf off Iraq's Basra coast, with officials suspecting an attack by Iranian boats. The blasts ignited massive fires, forcing the evacuation of 38 foreign crew members. This incident escalates regional tensions and threatens vital global oil supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
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Global heating linked to rising risk of extreme rain that causes devastating landslides and rising coffee pricesThe record floods that have brought death and destruction to the heartland of Brazil's coffee industry are expected to intensify if people continue to burn fossil fuels, analysis has shown.Dozens of residents in the state of Minas Gerais...
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In the backdrop of escalating military action against Iran, President Trump disclosed the existence of Iranian sleeper cells operating on US soil. He placed the blame for potential breaches in border security squarely on the policies of former President Biden. Recent interceptions of encrypted communications from Iran have led to a surge in...
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Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighb...
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René Redzepi also steps down from non-profit board after accusations of both physical and psychological abuseRené Redzepi, the head chef and co-founder of Noma, announced Wednesday he was resigning from his internationally acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant following allegations that he had physically abused his staff.Redzepi had been facing...
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Kick streamer Braden Clavicular announced his upcoming "Mog World Order” subathon, a nonstop 30 day livestream starting March 12, 2026. The event will take place in a rented Miami penthouse and will stream on Kick. During the broadcast, he plans to share workouts, routines, and daily life while interacting with viewers throughout the month long...
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Celestium, a VTuber known for gaming streams mixed with Christian discussions, was suspended from Twitch on March 11, 2026 for "Hateful Conduct.” The streamer says she still does not know the exact reason. While appealing the decision, she moved her streams to Kick and YouTube. Lawyer Andrew Esquire also criticized Twitch, questioning the...
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A social media clash erupted after Candace Owens criticized Erika Kirk being appointed to the United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino replied, "Stop. Just stop,” while Laura Loomer added she was "shocked” Owens had not been banned. The debate quickly spread across social media.
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Looksmaxxing influencer Braden Peters revealed the daily drug cocktail he uses to pursue his ideal physique, including testosterone, retatrutide, and other supplements. During an interview with The New York Times, he described the regimen as part of his "biohacking” lifestyle. However, doctor Suzanne Wylie warned such combinations could pose...
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Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel tensions disrupting air travel, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is coordinating with Jazeera Airways and Kuwaiti authorities to facilitate emergency travel for Indian nationals. This initiative addresses flight suspensions and airspace closures, ensuring that the stranded expatriates, a significant community in...
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Some river levels are still increasing after parts of Queensland recorded their highest three-day rainfall totalsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of sites across northern Australia have been subjected to major flooding over the past couple of days, with some...
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Blake Miguez, 44, not criminally charged over allegation reported to local police but never disclosed to publicA Louisiana Republican congressional candidate endorsed by Donald Trump was the subject of a 2007 rape accusation that was reported to local law enforcement the same day of the alleged assault – but never disclosed to the public or,...
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Drones struck Oman's Port of Salalah on March 11, 2026, igniting fuel tanks and disrupting vital shipping routes. This attack, part of a wider regional escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, highlights the growing threat to Gulf energy infrastructure and global trade. The incident underscores the conflict's expansion beyond military targets.
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