Pauline Hanson’s party is ‘here to stay’ after stunning South Australia election showing
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Scores hurt after Iranian missiles hit Israeli desert towns
By Alexander Cornwell and Dedi Hayun TEL AVIV/ARAD March 22 (Reuters) - Southern Israeli towns woke to widespread damage on Sunday after air defences failed to intercept two Iranian missiles overnight that injured scores of civilians in one of the worst attacks of the war so
Pope Leo calls war in Middle East a 'scandal' to humanity
VATICAN CITY, March 22 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Sunday said death and suffering caused by the war in the Middle East are a "scandal to the whole human family", renewing his plea for an immediate ceasefire. As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week, the first U.S.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Sunday: - Netanyahu vow - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to pursue senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards "personally", during a visit to an Israeli town struck by an Iranian missile the
Belgium remembers Brussels jihadist attacks 10 years on
Belgium on Sunday marked 10 years since 2016 jihadist bombings in Brussels, a trauma that still scars the country and that authorities say sharpened focus on intelligence and counterterrorism. The March 22, 2016 attacks claimed by the Islamic State group left 32 people dead and
Fez 2 was never meant to be, but we didn't need it anyway
Indie sensation Fez was supposed to get a sequel, but it was abruptly canned. Other developers have since stepped in to carry on its legacy.
New metabolic atlas maps how plants take up and process selenium
An estimated 500 million to 1 billion people worldwide are affected by selenium deficiency, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), working with the University of Turin in Italy, have developed a metabolic map
Altered colony chemistry reveals a process that destroys termite societies
Several insect species, including ants, honeybees and termites, live in highly organized societies, also known as social insect colonies. Insects living in these colonies can take on different roles, such as reproducing, maintaining the nest, gathering food or caring for other
Sudan army denies carrying out hospital attack that killed 64 during Eid
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
Weight loss drug Ozempic cuts depression, anxiety, and addiction risk
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study found major drops in depression, anxiety, and psychiatric-related hospital visits among users. Even substance use disorders were significantly lower
12 killed in Bangladesh as train hits bus at unmanned crossing
Five people died on the spot, according to a police official.
SNL UK roasts Trump, Starmer relationship in first episode
The debut episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a dig at the relationship between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump. Starmer, played by George Fouracres, is visibly nervous at calling Trump. In recent days, the president has criticized his
‘She gave her life to protect the richness of Congo’: inside the deadly assault on Upemba wildlife park
Survivors describe how rangers and staff were targeted by an armed group during a raid on DRC’s national park earlier this month Nearby Congolese soldiers had received warnings of the attack in the morning. But the soldiers did not arrive until late in the evening, long after
Weather extremes gripping US bear climate crisis ‘fingerprint’, experts say
There are flooding rains in Hawaii, rare snow in Alabama and a severe heatwave in the west coast Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US is experiencing a striking mix of weather extremes this March. Flooding rains in Hawaii , rare
Iran missile hit rocks sense of security in Israel nuclear town
Galit Amir said she thought the presence of a key Israeli nuclear facility on the edge of her hometown Dimona meant it would be well-protected by air defences during the war with Iran. But that sense of security was torn apart Saturday evening when a direct strike by an Iranian
D&D challenge ratings don’t make sense in 5e, and this brutal adventure proved it
After running Faster, Purple Worm! Everybody Dies, one DM learned D&D 5e’s challenge ratings fall apart — even against a Duke of Hell.
Red-state speech laws pose an existential threat to academic freedom
If courts accept the views advanced by Florida and Indiana, legislators could dictate what faculty may say in public university classrooms.
How stress causes an eczema flare up
Scientists have identified the neurons that worsen the condition during stress
Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if prices stay high, says British Gas boss
The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
Why mosquitoes always find you and how they decide to attack
Scientists have finally cracked how mosquitoes decide where to fly—and it’s not by following each other. Instead, each insect independently reacts to visual cues and carbon dioxide, zeroing in on humans when both signals align. Dark colors and CO2 together create the strongest
‘SNL U.K.’ Premieres With Solid Overnight Ratings for Sky
The first-ever edition of “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” which aired from 10 p.m. on pay TV channel Sky One, drew a solid 226,000 viewers. The show, which starred Tina Fey, and also featured Graham Norton, and was overseen by executive producer Lorne Michaels, had a 3.2% share of
Italy votes on high-stakes justice referendum, a key test for Meloni's government
Polling stations opened Sunday in Italy for a two-day referendum on judicial reform.The vote is seen as a key test for Giorgia Meloni's government.
Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction, Qatari and Turkish authorities say
CAIRO, March 22 - Seven people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters, Qatar and Turkey said on Sunday.
Vietnam, Russia to sign energy deal: Hanoi
Vietnam has recently asked for fuel support from several countries.
The AI race between China and the U.S. heats up. These stocks could be winners, Bernstein says
Whether China or the U.S. wins the race for artificial intelligence ultimately relies on the ability to power the new technology, according to Bernstein.
Beavers are turning rivers into powerful carbon sinks
Beavers may be unlikely climate heroes, but new research suggests they could play a powerful role in fighting climate change. By building dams and transforming streams into wetlands, these industrious animals dramatically reshape how carbon moves and is stored in landscapes.
Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis
Only vehicles from model year 2015 and earlier, traditional jeepneys, power plants and generators, and the marine and shipping sectors would be allowed to use Euro-II compliant petroleum products.
Trump and Iran trade threats over energy targets as war escalates
By Maayan Lubell, Alexander Cornwell and Idrees Ali TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war by attacking energy facilities in the Gulf, a potential widening of hostilities which could deepen a
Push packs a rich superhero universe into a single film
The 2009 film starring Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning as psychics is well worth a watch for Stranger Things and X-Men fans
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Obama-era DHS chief says ‘we’ve got to stop with these funding fights’
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Sunday urged lawmakers to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and pay its employees, which has been in a shutdown for over a month. Johnson, who served under former President Obama, said in an appearance on the “Cats
France local elections: a key test one year before the country's presidential election
One year before Emmanuel Macron’s term ends, parties will be able to gauge their strength in the second round of the local elections, with tight races in major cities, such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon.
Trump and Iran step up threats over energy targets as war escalates
TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, March 22 - U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war by attacking energy facilities in the Gulf, a potential widening of hostilities that could deepen a regional crisis and add to concerns in global markets.
Iran says Hormuz open to all but 'enemy-linked' ships amid U.S. threat
The threat of Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ships from passing through the strait, the conduit for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants if the strait wasn't opened
TEPCO nuclear plant in central Japan resumes generation, part replaced
Resumption of commercial operation has been postponed until April.
Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum
Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens. Iran's defiant response came after its missiles
‘SNL U.K.’ Is Strongest When Leaning Into What Makes British Comedy Great — but Its Replicated Format Risks Feeling Too American: TV Review
It is rare to see British sketch comedy on television. In fact, British comedy on television is so rare that the genre has been deemed “at risk” in recent years. So, naturally, you would have thought that the launch of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” — overseen by legendary
Fuel shortage cuts hours of electricity in the Philippines’ Quezon island town
The local power plant will operate for 16 hours daily, from 4pm to 8am, for an estimated five days.
The Lost Cause Gets a Tinseltown Makeover
Cauleen Smith recently encountered a terrifying specter. A spirit appeared to her portending a divine promise, like a biblical angel to Mary or the prophets. The spirit was of a white woman in billowing robes, her hair tied in a chignon. And she said that God—God Almighty
Student misbehavior is still up — and teachers want parents to do more about it
Student behavior in the classroom is not improving, and teachers want parents to do more. An Education Week survey released this month found 64 percent of teachers reporting classroom behavior has gotten worse in the past year. Their No. 1 solution, coming from more than 60
Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential attendance problems as major bills loom
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is grappling with an attendance issue as lawmakers begin to prioritize the 2026 midterms, potentially complicating the passage of key measures in the months ahead. The predicament was on full display this week: 22 Republicans did not vote for any
Can future astronauts be put into comas for space travel like in Project Hail Mary?
The science-fiction film Project Hail Mary sees Ryan Gosling go to space in a state of suspended animation. But does the science suggest that’s possible?
Stranded juvenile whale found dead along Sabah beach
The whale was first stranded on March 19 and had been successfully herded back to deeper waters then.
This 67,800-year-old handprint is the oldest art ever found
Researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest known cave art—a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia. The unusual, claw-like design hints at early symbolic thinking and possibly spiritual beliefs. This discovery also strengthens the case that humans reached Australia at
UK minister says Trump speaks for himself on his deadline for Iran
LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - British cabinet minister Steve Reed said on Sunday that U.S. President Trump spoke for himself when he threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Asked what Britain's position
How a medieval English abbey became a Chinese wedding destination
Today's brides say they are inspired by wedding of Taiwanese popstar Jay Chou at the abbey in 2015.
“Cheaper not to care”
This is the slogan of so many industrial behemoths and existing bureaucracies. It’s in quotation marks for a reason: it’s not true. Not in the long run, not even in the medium run. One way to highlight the hollowness of this edict is to say it out loud. For a while, it might