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by Tom Crowley (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 2:35 am

WA will get an extra $6.6 billion from taxpayers in the coming financial year under its special GST deal, despite being the only state with a budget surplus.�

by Liam Walsh (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 2:22 am

The Emerald District Court ruled the initial fine – far beyond what prosecutors had even sought – was excessive and errors occurred in sentencing.

by Theodora Yu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 13, 2026 at 2:00 am

Hong Kong’s fresh graduates are facing increasingly challenging career prospects, with 69 per cent of job sectors recording their fewest vacancies in six years, a trend experts attribute to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and a sluggish economy. Figures from the Joint Institution Job Information System, a centralised online job information platform shared by the city’s eight publicly funded universities, also showed that the number of job vacancies fell to a five-year low of 30,798 last...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 13, 2026 at 1:55 am

Video from northern Israel captured the moment an Iranian missile impacted in a residential area early Friday morning.

by Elsie Lange (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:55 am

An "incredible" organisation delivering pregnancy and postnatal support in Alice Springs is calling for funding from both Northern Territory and federal governments to keep their doors open.�

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 13, 2026 at 1:51 am

Protesters in Athens have marched to the US Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

by Sophie Johnson (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:46 am

Researchers have mapped the northern gateways where the cattle disease, lumpy skin disease, could first enter Australia, identifying Cape York Peninsula and Port Hedland as the highest-risk locations.

by Stephen Dziedzic and Kai Feng (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:43 am

The Women's Asian Cup has been embroiled in another diplomatic controversy, with Taiwanese officials lodging a complaint after a former national coach was ejected from a stadium for leading a chant which included the word "Taiwan."

by Bruce MacKenzie and Cath Adams (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:40 am

Thousands of music fans will be left scrambling to rearrange their Easter plans after Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest was called off at short notice.

by Sara Garcia and Daniel Keane (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:35 am

As South Australians get ready to vote in a week's time, in an election that will be closely watched across the nation, Premier Peter Malinauskas and Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn are going head-to-head in a campaign debate. Follow live.

by Nicole Chan (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 13, 2026 at 1:30 am

Across Asia’s densest cities, the milestones of adulthood are quietly shifting. Couples share kitchens with parents. Some wait years on public housing lists. Others secure a flat before thinking about a ring. In some cases, keys come before vows. Increasingly, love moves in step with property. Square footage, mortgage approvals and ballot results shape decisions that once felt spontaneous. At first glance, falling fertility rates might look like a purely economic or demographic...

by David Taylor (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:16 am

Qantas agrees to settle a class action ​related to flight credits issued during the COVID-19 ‌pandemic.�

by Chris De Silva (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:15 am

India releases a video of its celebrations following the T20 World Cup, and it features an unhealthy amount of a man who should not be there.

by Amanda Shalala and Jon Healy (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 1:15 am

Pressure is growing on FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to help the members of the Iranian women's football team returning home, and their families, and to learn lessons ahead of the men's World Cup.�

by Just In on March 13, 2026 at 1:14 am

Jason Day is the leading Australian after the first round of The Players Championship in Florida, finishing his round at two under par.

by Jake Evans (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 12:58 am

Australia will make available about six days' worth of petrol from its emergency stockpile and five days of diesel, the first use of its fuel reserves since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

by Just In on March 13, 2026 at 12:47 am

Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis breaks the world record for the 15th time.

by Harvey Kong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 13, 2026 at 12:40 am

Conglomerate Swire Pacific has sold part of its stake in Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways for HK$1.8 billion to raise working capital. In a rare move, the group revealed on Friday that it sold 153.05 million shares at HK$11.74 each the previous day. This marks a 9.6 per cent discount to the last traded price of HK$12.99 on Thursday. It marked the latest shareholder to reduce its stake in Cathay, following Air China’s sale in January for HK$1.32 billion. Doha-based carrier Qatar...

by Just In on March 13, 2026 at 12:39 am

Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet destroyed the team he will play for next year — but in a sign of his appetite for excellence, he was far from satisfied.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 13, 2026 at 12:25 am

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes.

by Maryanne Taouk and Kaveh Akbari (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 12:12 am

Drones and missiles have landed on key refineries and depots, destroying millions of barrels of oil production. ABC NEWS Verify maps key locations destroyed or targeted during the war.�

by Evelyn Leckie (Just In) on March 13, 2026 at 12:07 am

A father who "prolonged his child's suffering" by failing to get him medical attention for 16 hours before his death, has been sentenced to 19 months in prison.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 13, 2026 at 12:06 am

The FBI says it is treating a vehicle ramming at a Michigan synagogue as an attack on the Jewish community.

by Harvey Kong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 13, 2026 at 12:01 am

Trina Lau spent nearly three months looking for work after she was laid off from an e-commerce firm in Hong Kong in December. It was the 23-year-old’s first job after graduating with a communications degree last year. The position only lasted for six months. She sent out more than 50 job applications but only received calls for interviews for six of them. Lau conceded that it was slow going because the economy was not picking up as quickly as she would have liked. But now, she said, she had the...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 13, 2026 at 12:00 am

Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 11:51 pm

In an address to the UN Human Rights Council, experts warned that the 'machinery' of repression was 'mutating'.

by Xanthe Gregory and Lani Oataway (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 11:44 pm

Extra rail and bus services will be rolled out after cracking on a convict-era bridge closes one of the main roads between Sydney and western NSW.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 11:39 pm

Across civilizations, ethics converge: Power without restraint is tyranny. The war on Iran is the latest proof. Read Full Article at RT.com

by Just In on March 12, 2026 at 11:35 pm

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.

by Alice Walker (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 11:33 pm

They have no dedicated training facility, but the Australian women's curling team is preparing to take on the world's best.

by Belinda Smith (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 11:30 pm

With millions of feral rabbits currently hopping around the continent, you might wonder if the viruses that kept their numbers down in the past still work.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 11:18 pm

Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz and remains committed to freedom.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 11:17 pm

Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes.

by Just In on March 12, 2026 at 11:15 pm

MAFS expert Mel Schilling says she does not know how long she has left to live after revealing cancer has spread to her brain.

by Peter Barr and Rosemary Murphy (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 11:13 pm

Researchers warn eating, drinking and sudden loud noises are some of the most risky distractions for drivers, calling for more safety education.

by Kellie Scott (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 11:01 pm

Ever plan to wear your favourite jacket, only to pull it out of the wardrobe to discover it has a weird smell and is covered in mould? We explain how to remove it, and stop it from happening again.�

by Enoch Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Arrests in a HK$315 million (US$40 million) insider dealing case underscore Hong Kong’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its stock market amid a surge in new listings and share placements, according to industry players. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Thursday said it had arrested eight people after joining forces with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) earlier this week to raid premises connected to a hedge fund and two securities firms. The joint...

by Ian Verrender (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 10:57 pm

Australia is one of the biggest energy exporters on the planet, as the world's third-largest exporter of LNG and the biggest seaborne supplier of thermal and metallurgical coal. But when it comes to oil the country is horribly exposed.

by Adam Langenberg (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 10:20 pm

Don't panic, don't erupt, remain open and ask questions: Here are some of the tips from experts on how to reclaim a loved one from the manosphere.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 10:12 pm

Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 10:10 pm

No deaths have been reported so far, but the military said the crash involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 10:01 pm

Air attacks have targeted military bases across Iraq belonging to Iran-backed forces.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 9:32 pm

Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 9:30 pm

Rising fuel prices have caused long queues and protests around the world as the US-Israeli war on Iran rages.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 9:21 pm

Video evidence and early investigative findings strongly suggest that the US struck a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 9:04 pm

The Israeli military has dropped charges against reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee during the Gaza war in 2024 Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 9:02 pm

Vladimir Zelensky has reportedly ordered advisors to plot out a scheme to suspend elections and commit to years of war Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 9:02 pm

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is set to hold first hearing on US's alleged extrajudicial killings.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 8:46 pm

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by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 8:30 pm

We examine concerns about AI’s role in military operations and the broader ethical challenges facing tech companies.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 7:57 pm

Taiwan face China in a tense Women's Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 7:50 pm

Outcomes depend on how quickly oil tankers can return to the Strait of Hormuz, experts said.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 7:50 pm

United States officials are issuing contradictory statements on the war's timeline and objectives.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 7:41 pm

There is no evidence to support claims that Russia has been behind damage to Baltic Sea undersea cables, Finland’s spy chief has admitted Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 7:31 pm

Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran's power infrastructure, saying the 'whole region will go dark'.

by Editor (OffGuardian) on March 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm

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by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 6:56 pm

The prosecutor's office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 6:51 pm

Somali minister tells Al Jazeera Israeli base plans in Somaliland risk dragging Somalia into 'external confrontations'.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 6:47 pm

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by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 6:36 pm

As oil prices rise, the US, Israel and Iran seem ready to keep fighting no matter the costs.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 6:13 pm

Less than a tenth of Ukrainian recruits enlist voluntarily, Kiev lawmaker Vadim Ivchenko has said, stressing the need to double that share Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 6:11 pm

Spain’s deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz has accused EU leaders of failing to stand up to Washington over the US-Israeli war on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 6:02 pm

Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan; Attacker found dead.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 6:01 pm

Police officers have responded to a vehicle ramming and shooting at Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 5:51 pm

An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new "wave of attacks" on Hezbollah.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 5:50 pm

Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 4:27 pm

AI chatbots routinely helped users plan violent attacks, including school shootings and assassinations, an investigation has found Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 4:26 pm

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by Advertising partner (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm

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by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 3:39 pm

Ukrainian drones hit a hospital in Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic, killing eight medics and injuring ten, the MOD has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 12, 2026 at 3:07 pm

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two men in a crackdown on a syndicate accused of laundering HK$4.7 billion (US$600.54 million) in criminal proceeds over four years and running a drug business. Investigators from customs’ financial investigation bureau said on Thursday the group operated through two companies, receiving large sums of unexplained funds and channelling them through more than 2,100 transactions. The money‑laundering tactics involved shell companies, frequent transfers and...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 2:45 pm

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni has criticized the US and Israel for their war on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 2:32 pm

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned about escalating risks that the US-Israeli war on Iran poses Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 2:11 pm

The Russian government plans to cover treatment with new cancer vaccines under the national health insurance system Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 12, 2026 at 2:07 pm

The Shenlong reportedly cross the Tehran-controlled Strait of Hormuz after the Middle East conflict began Read Full Article at RT.com