Friday, March 6, 2026

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

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Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security

Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve

Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".

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Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue

Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

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How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

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US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

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Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran

A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.

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Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping

Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

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How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter

A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia

Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site.

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Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

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These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas

The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.

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Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

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