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Australia politics live: Bowen confirms dozens of east coast petrol stations experiencing shortages; agreement with Singapore that ‘flow of essential goods’ will continue
Labor under pressure over fuel crisis as federal parliament sits in Canberra. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The pollies have been asked this morni…
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Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Is Defiant After Trump Threatens Power Plants
Iran dismissed President Trump’s ultimatum to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would consider electric plants and water facilities “legitimate targets” if its electrical grid were struck.
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Iran Responds to Trump’s Energy Threat With Defiance and Warnings of Its Own
Tehran “will not hesitate in defending its people and its land,” a senior official said, after President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants.
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Israel’s Missile Defense Under Scrutiny After Iranian Attack
Two missiles landed hours apart, wreaking havoc in two towns near a heavily guarded nuclear site in the Negev Desert.
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Middle East crisis live: IEA chief says Iran war energy crunch worse than 1970s oil crises and Ukraine war combined
Fatih Birol says world is losing 11m barrels of oil per day, more than the 1973 and 1979 energy shocks combined; IRGC threatens to completely close strait of Hormuz if Trump acts on infrastructure …
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How Hong Kong can prepare to bring its transport blueprint to life
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New Zealand PM’s ratings dip as fragile economy fails to impress before November election, poll shows
National leader Christopher Luxon drops in preferred PM stakes with rise in people saying country heading in wrong direction The personal ratings of New Zealand’s prime minister, Christopher Luxon,…
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ICE to Help TSA at Airports Amid Partial Shutdown, Trump’s Border Czar Says
Tom Homan, President Trump’s chief border official, cast the operation largely as one to help ease long security lines. The Homeland Security Department said 14 airports across the country would be…
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US warns Americans worldwide to show ‘increased caution’ – as it happened
This blog is closed. Follow our new liveblog here. Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants Several blasts could be heard from Jerusalem on Sunday, AF…
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Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump…
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Apology for poor care over boy's bleed death
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.
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Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to intensify war
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
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Scotland begins testing newborn babies for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.
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Remains of Hiroshima atomic bombing victim returned to family
The city, which suffered a U.S. atomic bombing in the closing days of World War II, identified the victim as Hatsue Kajiyama, who died at the age of 13.
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Trump says ICE agents will help at airports ‘for as long as it takes’
President Trump on Sunday said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will help with airport security for “as long as it takes” as passengers complain of longer wait times amid the partia…
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Stocks slide in Japan as Strait of Hormuz fears amplify risk-off mood
The Nikkei 225 fell as much as 5% on Monday while the broader Topix slumped as much as 4.5%, heading for a technical correction.
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Jin Sato, former mayor of tsunami-hit Minamisanriku, shares lessons across Japan
Sato served as mayor of the town in Miyagi Prefecture for 20 years, but since stepping down in November has been delivering lectures on disaster preparedness and mitigation.
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Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events
More than 60 new brands, mostly luxury labels, will move into K11 Musea as part of a revamp to boost the shopping centre’s offerings, but an analyst has warned of a complicated external environment…
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Man City cuts Arsenal down to size as O'Reilly double seals League Cup
Mikel Arteta's side simply failed to show up and will now have to dust itself down as it tries to clinch a first Premier League title since 2004.
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Iranians Fear Trump’s Threat to Strike Power Plants
With President Trump threatening to strike Iranian power plants, some war-weary civilians are panicking over a possible new debacle.
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Activists and journalists set for court fight over Modi's privacy law
Concerns have been raised over a possible chilling effect on newsgathering and the hindering of accountability journalism.
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Slovenia election too close to call as PM claims victory in neck-and-neck race
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory on Sunday after a tight parliamentary election, with near-final results showing his liberal party at 28.54% ahead of Janez Jansa’s conservative…
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Activists target Japan’s shipping stocks on rising vessel prices
Quality, Japanese-built used vessels command high prices, and transport disruptions due to the Iran war have further boosted valuations of large tankers.
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Live: Iran faces Trump ultimatum as IEA warns of worst global energy crisis in decades
Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. The Internationa…
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Another blackout hits Cuba as challenges mount for Caribbean nation
The outage comes as Cuba's government has faced growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed a de facto oil blockade and mused about "taking" the island.
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Middle East war to dominate Houston's 'Davos of Energy'
The attacks on critical energy facilities in Gulf countries have exacerbated a global oil and gas supply picture already upended by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Verstappen runs foul of Nurburgring stewards on F1 break
The Dutch four-time Formula One champion has said he plans to race in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring in May.
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How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack
Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles
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North Korea's Kim reappointed as president of state affairs
Critics say North Korea's elections are predetermined and designed to give the country's leadership a veneer of democratic legitimacy.
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Luna slams Graham for comments about US troops
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) on Sunday said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) was acting as if U.S. soldiers were “expendable cattle” following his comments about the possibility of losing service…
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To realise Hong Kong’s cultural potential, a global vision is essential
The power of arts and culture should not be underestimated. They educate, inform, inspire and bring joy. They open doors to discovery, unite communities and break down barriers between cultures and…
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The Papers: 'Trump raises stakes' and 'Tend it like Beckham'
The 'new escalatory phase' of the war in the Middle East is a focus of several papers today.
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Trump and Iran hurl war threats with Hormuz crisis building
The tit-for-tat strikes could further rattle markets and threaten the livelihoods of millions who rely on desalination plants for water.
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Hong Kong bracing for a hot, damp spell with humidity reaching 95% by midweek
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is set for a hot and damp week ahead, with the c…
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How the G.O.P. and Democrats Are Talking About the Surge in Gas Prices
Republicans have largely been on defense against Democratic criticism. Here are five arguments advanced by figures in both parties.
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Hong Kong developer banks on arts and finance synergy in West Kowloon cultural hub
Hong Kong developer Sun Hung Kai Properties is betting big on arts and commercial projects at the West Kowloon Cultural District, banking on the city’s designated role as a cross-border asset and w…
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JPMorgan to expand Asia-Pacific team 10% this year, undeterred by Middle East conflict
JPMorgan Chase plans to expand its corporate banking team by about 10 per cent across Asia-Pacific this year, as its plans in the region will not be slowed down by uncertainties arising from the US…
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How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate
Quebec's law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump claims outcome to ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz ‘will be very good’ despite Tehran’s counter-threats
Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran
The Independent World -
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely U.S.-operated, analysis finds
Both Bahrain and Washington have blamed an Iranian drone attack for the March 9 blast, which the Gulf kingdom said injured 32 people including children.
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
The Israeli military said its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon would intensify, while Iran threatened to attack civilian infrastructure if President Trump followed through with an ultimatum.
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Grisly or just country life? The mole photos dividing social media
A hill walker shares a snap of moles hanging on barbed wire and is surprised by the huge response.
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Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect
The government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons.
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Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?
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Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children found dead in house fire, NHL says
Cause of the fire that killed Pierce, who had covered the Minnesota hockey team for a decade, is under investigation NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed on Saturday in a we…
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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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Starmer adviser urges ministers to look at profits cap for energy and petrol firms
PM’s ‘cost of living champion’ calls for consideration of temporary measure to prevent profiteering from Iran war The government’s top cost of living adviser has called on ministers to explore a te…
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Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.
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The Magic Faraway Tree's Andrew Garfield: Our attention is abused by tech companies
Garfield stars alongside Claire Foy and Nicola Coughlan in an adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.
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Study links children’s social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years
Researchers say lack of sleep could be a factor among young people interacting online for more than three hours a day Children who are on social media for more than three hours a day are more likel…
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