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Olympic cyclist who ran over wife under fire over Porsche post
The post was criticised for being "deeply offensive" by a victims' rights commissioner.
Independent Hong Kong panel starts hearing into devastating inferno
HONG KONG, March 19 - Human factors rendered ineffective almost all the fire safety measures at the site of a Hong Kong blaze that killed 168 people in November, the lead lawyer for a panel led by a judge that is investigating the inferno said on Thursday.
Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says
DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) - Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory, Iran's U.N. Ambassador told the UN Secretary General in a letter according to a Nournews report published on Thursday. In the
You don’t need to lose weight to reverse prediabetes, study finds
For years, people with prediabetes have been told the same thing: lose weight or risk developing diabetes. But new research flips that idea on its head, showing that blood sugar can return to normal even without shedding pounds. The key isn’t just how much fat you carry—it’s
EU summit: Leaders set to challenge Orbán's veto on €90bn Ukraine loan
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has enraged his fellow leaders by backtracking on the deal they reached in December to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan. The pent-up exasperation will be laid bare on Thursday.
In Seoul square of protest and history, BTS fans welcome grand comeback
The South Korean landmark, built in 1395, has weathered centuries of destruction and restoration.
Commission seeks feedback on revision of criteria for sustainable economic activities
The European Commission is seeking feedback on possible revisions to the criteria of the EU taxonomy, the classification system for sustainable economic activities. The goal of the revision is to make the framework simpler and easier to use. The EU Taxonomy Regulation is a
Africa: Progress in Reducing Child Deaths Slows As 4.9 Million Children Under Five Die in 2024
[Unicef] Geneva/New York -- New UN report on child mortality fully assess leading causes of under five deaths for first time
Mount Fuji viewing train for inbound tourists starts operation
The tour will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Dec 22.
Indonesia detains four soldiers over acid attack on activist
Andrie Yunus, who criticised the army's role in government, suffered burns to 20% of his body.
Hong Kong fire: Panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly blaze
The judge-led committee will investigate whether fire safety standards were inadequate.
Camden pregnancy payment to continue after trial
The scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.
'Our heating oil's doubled in price in two weeks'
Lawrence Salvoni worries not only about the price he has to pay, but the security of his supply.
Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now
How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.
Africa: Africa's Minerals Boon, Cautious Optimism Amid Geopolitical Disruptions
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Africa's eye on minerals as the be-all-and-cure-all for the continent's development agenda is being tested by geopolitical gamesmanship as global superpowers jostle to carve new spheres of influence.
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place' as Iran war upends forecasts
The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.
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Africa: Mining Companies and Land Rights in South Africa - How Environmentalists Have Used the Law to Defend Communities
[The Conversation Africa] Environmental activists in South Africa have been waging legal battles against the state and mining companies for years. This is often on the grounds that communities haven't been consulted before mines were given permission to start digging and
Africa: Climate Change Could Pose a Major Risk to Cassava in Africa - Study Sets Out What Can Be Done Now
[The Conversation Africa] Cassava is a starchy, tuberous root, introduced to sub-Saharan Africa by Portuguese traders centuries ago. It is a nutrition lifeboat for over 800 million people worldwide.
Weight-loss drugs may lower the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-harm, study finds
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs with semaglutide were associated with a lower risk of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and self-harm, according to a new study.
Croatia announces latest protected national park- here’s what travellers can do there
This latest national park in Croatia offers access to stunning historic castles, oak forests, medieval towns and prehistoric caves, as well as extensive hiking and cycling trails.
AI use at work in Europe: Which countries use generative AI tools most, and why?
A third of people in the EU used generative AI tools overall in 2025, and fewer than half of them used them for work purposes, bringing the share to 15%. AI use at work varies widely across Europe, with clear regional patterns.
We need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem | George Monbiot
Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face I realise this is a serious breach of etiquette. But could we perhaps abandon good manners and contextualise Donald Trump’s attack
Stopping gas dictating UK energy price could cut bills by £200, thinktank says
Iran war has increased gas price, with effects on UK energy bills that could be avoided, Common Wealth says Household energy bills could be reduced by up to £203 a year by stopping expensive fossil gas setting the price of energy in the UK, according to a report. Under the
BLUE PORTS: Sustainable Solutions for Greener Ports
The BLUE PORTS project, supported by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) is helping small and medium-sized ports reduce their environmental footprint while remaining competitive. It does so by providing targeted upskilling and reskilling opportunities
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Airport employees were returned the animal to its rightful place in the great outdoors.
Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war, Russia's Izvestia says
MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) - Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine are on pause amid the Iran war, Izvestia reported on Thursday, citing Russian officials. Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards
Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting
By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan’s prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's largest gas field
US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities, which sustained extensive damage Thursday. Crude oil prices surged five percent as the latest strikes fed fears that the nearly
Wildfires in carbon-rich tropical peatlands hit 2000-year high
Tropical peatlands, some of the planet’s largest underground carbon stores, are now burning at levels never seen in at least 2,000 years. By analyzing charcoal preserved in peat across multiple continents, scientists discovered that fires had actually been declining for more
Voters rocked by war and tariffs could add to market angst in upcoming elections
LONDON, March 19 - Voters grappling with unprecedented turmoil head to the polls in more than 50 countries this year, with the opportunity to make clear their views on their governments' strategies for wars, tariffs and economic strife.
Power prices expected to fall by up to 10% from July, bringing ‘welcome relief’ to Australia’s east coast
Increased output from wind generation and batteries, and falling electricity contract prices, are expected to deliver lower energy bills Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Power prices on
Majority Stake in Tina Turner Catalog Acquired by Pophouse
Pophouse Entertainment, the Sweden-based company co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, has completed a transaction that sees Pophouse becoming an owner alongside BMG in “the music interests of the music catalogue” of the late, legendary R&B singer-songwriter Tina Turner.
Scientists recreated a dinosaur nest to solve a 70-million-year-old mystery
Scientists recreated a life-size oviraptor nest to understand how these dinosaurs hatched their eggs. Their experiments showed the parent likely couldn’t heat all the eggs directly, meaning sunlight played a key role. This uneven heating could cause eggs in the same nest to
Mystery AI model suspected to be DeepSeek-V4 is revealed to be from Xiaomi
The mysterious free model, Hunter Alpha, surfaced on the AI gateway platform OpenRouter on March 11.
Trump threatens to 'entirely blow up' Iran's largest gas field if it attacks Qatar's LNG again
Trump has vowed to “blow up the entirety” of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israeli attack on its gas field, struck Qatar’s largest Ras Laffan facility, sparking global outrage.
New fees for UK passport applications effective next 8 April
The UK government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 8 April 2026. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following:
Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel
Iranian missile attacks have killed three Palestinian women in the occupied West Bank and a foreign worker in central Israel, medics said Thursday. Falling shrapnel struck a hair salon in the West Bank town of Beit Awa near Hebron late Wednesday, killing the three women,
More Hong Kong drivers head north into mainland China for cheaper petrol - but at what cost?
As conflict in the Middle East drives up global fuel prices, Hong Kong drivers are looking north for relief - but will the savings add up?
UK reaffirms longstanding relation with Chile and continued partnership for the future
During the recent inauguration of the newly elected Chilean government headed by President Jose Antonio Kast, (March 11th), the United Kingdom was represented by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chris Elmore MP, who reflects on the
Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it 'violently lashed out'
By Andrew Mills and Timour Azhari DOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless
U.S. and Israel raise the stakes, hoping to push Iran to breaking point
While Trump acts as if he has all the time in the world, it's important to end the war before Israelis and the Gulf states run out of patience - and interceptors
Key Middle East energy sites under fire
Qatar's main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on. Here is a look at some of the key energy facilities that have been targeted in the US-Israel war with Iran. - Ras
Changing shower and toilet habits could help close England's five billion-liter water gap, research finds
Changing how people shower, report leaks and flush toilets could help close England's projected five billion liter daily water shortfall—but only if the water sector builds the evidence base to make it work, according to a new report led by the University of Surrey. The report
Trump enters dangerous waters in the Strait of Hormuz
A crude awakening: Even though the U.S. has reduced its dependence on crude oil imports, Iran's moves have pushed prices up, threatening the president ahead of midterm elections and prompting an attempt to mobilize NATO countries
