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Mar 18, 2026
Lee Anderson filmed paid-for Cameo videos at parliament in possible rules breach
A series of significant global events unfolded in the
Mar 18, 2026
Global Developments Amid Conflict and Innovation
Updates on energy, law, and technology from around the world
Mar 18, 2026
Isolated and exposed: can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock?
Updates on the Middle East conflict, New Zealand's economic recovery, and a breakthrough in India's obesity fight
Mar 18, 2026
Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
From Trump's Iran Decision to Labour's Reforms and Entertainment News
Mar 4, 2026
Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking gas tanker that exploded and sank off Libya
Russia, US, and Iran Engage in Verbal Sparring as Violence Continues in Multiple Regions
Mar 4, 2026
US and Iran Escalate Conflict Amid Civilian Casualties
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims Iranian regime is 'toast' as UK announces study visa ban for four countries
Mar 4, 2026
Trump's War with Iran Casts Shadow Over World Cup 2026
The escalating conflict between the US and Iran has raised concerns about the upcoming World Cup 2026, with FIFA facing a dilemma over Iran's participation and the US's role as a host country.
Mar 4, 2026
Global Leaders Push Back Against US Aggression in Iran
Diplomatic fallout grows as Trump's Iran policy sparks international criticism
Mar 4, 2026
Global Tensions Rise Amid US Military Actions and Diplomatic Fallout
US launches operation in Ecuador, faces criticism from Spain and controversy over Epstein ties
Mar 4, 2026
Global News Roundup: Terror, Politics, and Tech
This week's global news highlights include Cuba charging six exiles with terrorism, Nepal's Gen Z-led election, China's AI ambitions, Australia's police accountability issues, and a joint US-Ecuador operation against drug trafficking.
Mar 4, 2026
Global News Roundup: Conflict, Crime, and Conservation
Developments from the Middle East, Australia, South Korea, and the UK
Jun 24, 2026
Farm workers at high risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west
Global Developments: Health Risks, Fashion, and Tech France Battles Ebola, US Faces Screwworm Outbreak, and Meta Addresses Privacy Concerns Global health concerns are on the rise as France identifies
Jun 24, 2026
Ockenden report live: largest maternity review in NHS history to be published
From a major NHS review to a breakthrough in sickle cell disease treatment, here are the top stories making headlines today
Jun 24, 2026
World Cup 2026 Key takeaways from the second after 5 fresh reports
- A heatwave in Great Britain has prompted the National Energy System Operator (Neso) to issue a rare summer power supply warning, asking power plant owners to provide extra electricity.
Jun 24, 2026
Could Brazil’s Next Big Soccer Star Be Scouted By AI?
A heatwave grips Europe, Iran's loyalists promote nationalism, and a Brazilian soccer star may be scouted by AI.
Jun 17, 2026
Atlantic hurricane season opens with Tropical Storm Arthur inundating Gulf coast
A roundup of major news stories from the past 24 hours, including a tropical storm, AI job market predictions, and a serial killer's sentencing.
Jun 17, 2026
Trump's Versailles Visit Amid G7 Unity on Ukraine
French president hails US alignment on Ukraine as death toll in Gaza surpasses 1,000
Jun 17, 2026
Live Updates: G7 Leaders Praise Trump for U.S.-Iran Deal
World leaders praise US-Iran deal, Vietnam rescues stolen cats, and UK inflation data surprises
Jun 17, 2026
Global Hotspots: Conflict, Politics, and Human Rights
Ukraine's military has launched a series of targeted attacks against Russian supply routes in Crimea, causing gasoline shortages and disrupting the peninsula's economy.
Jun 17, 2026
News Recap: Union Backlash, Tasmanian Devil on the Loose, and More
Catch up on the latest news from Australia, the UK, and the US
Jun 17, 2026
News in Brief: World Cup, Politics, and Tragedy
Updates from around the world, from the World Cup to US politics and a tragic incident in Los Angeles
Jun 17, 2026
Kyle Sandilands settles with former radio station for $12m and a helping hand with new media venture
Global News Roundup: Settlements, Investigations, and Elections A mixed bag of developments has marked the past few days, with a high-profile settlement in Australia, a deadly bomber crash in
Jun 3, 2026
Fired 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley says CBS ordered ‘falsehoods and bias’
A snapshot of global news, from the Ukraine-Russia conflict to US politics, and shocking crimes