Fact check: Has Ukraine just legalised same-sex marriage?
A Supreme Court ruling in Ukraine recognising a same-sex couple as a "de facto" family unit has sparked confusion online.
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Nvidia will announce an x86 CPU in collaboration with Intel at its GTC event, according to one report, though Intel itself shoots down the whole idea
It would be an extraordinarily quick turnaround, given that their joint venture only started last year.
Pope laments death of children in Iran war, pledges closeness to Lebanon
VATICAN CITY, March 11 - Pope Leo on Wednesday lamented the death of numerous civilians in the Iran war and also expressed closeness to people in Lebanon, saying the country, targeted by Israeli strikes, was going through a \"great trial.\"
Highguard Dev Who Deleted His Socials Following Toxic Abuse Is Back, Expressing Regrets
The artist stands by his intent, but says he phrased it poorly
Iran conflict ‘costs Middle East travel and tourism industry €515 million a day’
The estimate from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is based on the 2026 pre-conflict forecast for the Middle East.
Oscars 2026: What’s in this year’s ‘Everyone Wins’ six-figure goodie bag?
Luxury vacations, pricey skincare products, goodies from the “Hermès of Marijuana”, and a custom prenuptial agreement created by a celebrity divorce attorney... The Oscar nominees won’t go home empty handed on Sunday... Here’s what’s inside the ‘Everyone Wins’ 2026 swag bag.
Italy’s Meloni criticises US war on Iran as part of dangerous trend
ROME, March 11 - Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday delivered her strongest criticism yet of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, describing it as part of a growing and dangerous trend of interventions \"outside the scope of international law\".
US navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump's planned China visit
TAIPEI, March 11 - A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Wednesday, in a move the U.S. 7th Fleet said \"demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.\"
Caloundra lose round 2 game in Australian soccer's Football Queensland Premier League 2 competition
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 March 7, 2026 Moreton City 3 B. O'Regan (7th minute, 60th minute) own goal (24th minute) Caloundra 1 M. Demerutis (90th minute) Wolton Park Albany Creek, Queensland Football Related football news 10 March 2026:
Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said. Photos shared by the Royal Thai Navy showed heavy black smoke billowing from the hull and superstructure of the Thai-registered
G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise
The Group of Seven advanced economies inched closer Wednesday to tapping strategic oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude oil prices due to the Middle East war as energy ministers said they stood ready to take "all necessary measures". The announcement came before G7 leaders
Meta disables more than 150,000 accounts in global scam centre crackdown involving Singapore
About 4,900 of the accounts were taken down with the help of the Singapore Police Force.
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Toronto’s snow mountains: towering peaks that refuse to melt and leave a toxic trail
Reaching up to 100ft, these massive piles contain tonnes of salt that keep roads clear – but pose environmental risks Most mountains take tens of millions of years to form. Toronto ’s newest mountain took just days. Towering atop the crowns of evergreens, it has no skeleton of
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Emma D’Arcy to Lead Cancer Drama ‘Last Train Home’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Emma D’Arcy, known for playing Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” has been cast in “Last Train Home,” a U.K. short film from director Jessi Gutch, rooted in Gutch’s own experience of living with incurable cancer. D’Arcy will play Eve, a woman who reconnects with
Airlines in Asia hike fares as Middle East war raises fuel costs
The war choked trade in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20 per cent of global oil production.
Africa: Morocco Becomes Africa's Top Arms Importer Amid Strains With Algeria - Report
[RFI] Morocco has become the largest importer of major weapons in Africa, with purchases rising over the past five years as the country continues to modernise its military, a report has found. The increase comes amid strains with neighbouring Algeria.
From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026
Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes.
Misty Copeland Says Timothée Chalamet ‘Wouldn’t Be an Actor’ if Not for Ballet and Opera and It’s ‘Very Interesting That He Invited Me’ to Promote ‘Marty Supreme’
The ongoing reverberations from Timothée Chalamet’s remarks about ballet and opera don’t appear to be dying down anytime soon, with fresh backlash this time coming from someone who helped market his last film. Ballet dancer Misty Copeland — who was used in the promotion for
Canadian PM Mark Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals
Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.
China 'does not agree' with attacks on Gulf countries, says foreign ministry
BEIJING, March 11 (Reuters) - China "does not agree" with attacks on Gulf states and condemns all indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets, said Guo Jiakun, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, at a regular press conference on Wednesday. (Reporting
As Iran war rages, Trump pivots to cost of living in Kentucky trip
By Bo Erickson HEBRON, Kentucky, March 11 (Reuters) - Twelve days into the Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump is refocusing on domestic issues, traveling to Kentucky on Wednesday to promote his economic plans as Republicans urge him to address rising concern over the cost of
Airlines in Asia hike fares as Mideast war raises fuel costs
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares -- or will soon -- to factor in surging jet fuel prices spurred by war in the Mideast. The average world price of aviation fuel reached $173.91 a barrel on Monday, according to
Spectral Birds Endemic to New Zealand Find New Life in Fiona Pardington’s Portraits
For the Māori and Scottish artist, natural history specimens provide a unique and striking look at nature. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Spectral
Trump unveils $300 billion US oil refinery deal with India's Reliance
United States President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that America First Refining will build the new facility at the Port of Brownsville, Texas.
India’s top court allows withdrawal of life support for man in vegetative state
It was the first such ruling in the country’s history.