WTO talks end in stalemate over e-commerce March 30, 2026Talks between trade representatives and high-level officials from some 166 countries ended with no major deals signed early Monday. The World…
China's flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea's capital of Pyongyang on Monday (March 30, 2026)not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the…
A week after Labour’s election victory in July 2024, officials at Labour HQ held their first crisis meeting about the May 2026 local elections. The party had just secured a 174-seat majority and…
Fakhar Zaman charged with ball‑tampering by Pakistan board in PSL Pakistan Super League has been jolted by the ball-tampering accusation against Zaman, which allegedly occurred on Sunday. Lahore…
Australia to halve fuel tax as global energy crisis deepens Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces tax cut as the price of crude oil tops $116 a barrel. Australia’s government will slash petrol…
The number of people helped by RNLI lifeguards on the beaches of the UK and the Channel Islands doubled last year and the charity believes the Middle East crisis may lead to an even busier spring and…
The Wellcome Collection explores how we experience ageing while Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring The Drama - here are this week's particularly eggcellent highlights. If you're feeling sleepy after…
Brent crude has jumped more than 50% since the Iran conflict began, as Asian markets fall and European stocks are set to open lower. European markets are set to open lower on Monday, with futures…
‘We use skateboarding as a tool for social change,” says Charl Jensel, executive director of Skateistan, a skateboarding school in working-class New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, that combines…
Human-caused climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in West Africa, triggering cocoa production to plummet. A “dramatic surge” in the price of chocolate has been attributed to human-caused…
The research, covering 38 countries including those in Europe, finds that realised and planned fertility increases by 0.32 children per woman when both partners work from home at least one day per…
The Daily Telegraph has apologised to a popular Middle Eastern restaurant for “causing distress” after it sent a pro-Israel activist to the Sydney eatery as part of its so-called operation…
Olympic gender test ‘a disrespect for women’, South Africa’s Semenya says Olympic gold medallist lashes out at IOC and its president, Kirsty Coventry, for asking women to prove themselves. South…
Fact check: Fake satellite images distort Iran conflict March 29, 2026Social media users have grown better at spotting obvious signs of AI doctoring in celebrity photos or glitchy cityscapes.
The model Erin O’Connor has spoken out about the need for social media platforms to apply “clearer, more context-sensitive guidelines” after Instagram repeatedly removed two nude photographs she had…
Malaysia jails ex-babysitter for 1 year over toddler’s death Khairunnisa Ahmad Damamhuri, 41, was charged with negligence leading to the death of 15-month-old ‘Baby Syifaa’ at a nursery in 2022 Judge…
Trump’s Iran war: could Republican rift and Maga discontent doom midterms? War exposes chaotic White House decision-making, risks disaster at November midterms, Chinese observers warn Trump has…
UK police question suspect after Derby car incident March 29, 2026Police on Sunday questioned a man arrested for attempted murder after a car plowed into pedestrians on a street in the central…
Iran war: Tehran warns US against ground assault Published March 29, 2026last updated March 30, 2026What you need to know - US plotting ground attack despite diplomatic efforts, said Iran parliament…
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