- Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia The New York Times
- US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit CNN
- Hegseth says US to boost ties with Philippines as deterrence against China: 'Peace through strength' Fox News
- Hegseth Brings DOD's Message to Troops on Guam Department of Defense
- Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence Reuters
Gaza war’s first major anti-Hamas protests may not oust it, but are weakening its hold – The Times of Israel
- Gaza war’s first major anti-Hamas protests may not oust it, but are weakening its hold The Times of Israel
- Voices from Gaza: Protests demand an end to war and suffering Al Jazeera English
- Gazans Demand End to 18 Years of Hamas Rule The New York Times
- Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza The Associated Press
- Why protesters in Gaza want Hamas out after more than a year of war NBC News
Chappell Roan: ‘There’s a new path for girls breaking the rules’
The Giver singer speaks about her fearlessness and being inspired by Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.
Erdoğan’s jailed rival says his lawyer has now been arrested – POLITICO Europe
- Erdoğan’s jailed rival says his lawyer has now been arrested POLITICO Europe
- Opinion | I am Erdogan’s Main Challenger in Turkey. I Was Arrested. The New York Times
- Protests are the last thing keeping Turkey’s democracy alive The Economist
- Turkey detains lawyer of jailed Istanbul mayor, main opposition party says Reuters
- Turkish economy takes a battering after Imamoglu arrest DW (English)
Moment Bangkok high-rise under construction collapses
Workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building in Thailand's capital.
Moment Bangkok high-rise under construction collapses
Workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building in Thailand's capital.
Greenlanders prepare for uncomfortable visit from US vice-president
Greenland is giving the cold shoulder to JD Vance and his wife, amid Trump's pledge to take control of the island.
Avalon Airshow crash: aerobatic pilot critically injured after plane plummets to ground in front of shocked crowd
Pilot lost control during an aerobatics display and crashed into tarmac at Avalon airport in Victoria
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A pilot is in a critical condition after losing control of their plane during an aerobatics display at the Avalon Airshow and crashing into the tarmac.
Victoria police said the incident occurred on Friday at about 5.15pm on the first day of the airshow which is the largest in the southern hemisphere.
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Continue reading...Russia’s Putin says it would be a ‘profound mistake’ to dismiss Trump’s push for Greenland – CNBC
- Russia's Putin says it would be a 'profound mistake' to dismiss Trump's push for Greenland CNBC
- Putin says Greenland 'nothing to do with Russia' in nod to US BBC.com
- As Vance heads for Greenland, Trump's land-grab hopes get Putin thumbs-up NBC News
- Putin Sends a Clear Warning as Trump Tries to Take Over Greenland Yahoo
- Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic The Associated Press
The weekend weather forecast is in – and it’s wet and wild for much of Australia, including Sydney and Brisbane
Heavy rainfall expected to stretch from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to the Victorian border, with the potential for isolated falls of up to 100mm
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A wet and wild weekend is on the way for much of Australia, as heavy rain in Queensland moves east and a tropical low off the coast of Western Australia threatens to develop into a cyclone.
Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra can all expect a washout on Saturday, with heavy rainfall expected to stretch from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast down to the Victorian border, including the potential for isolated falls of up to 100mm.
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Continue reading...WH Smith name to disappear from high street in agreed £76m sale to Modella
Under terms of deal with Hobbycraft owner, 233-year-old brand will become TGJones
WH Smith is to sell its 480 retail stores to the Hobbycraft owner, Modella Capital, in a deal worth £76m, and has confirmed that the 233-year-old brand will disappear from the high street after a “short transitional period”.
Under the terms of the deal, the high street business, which employs 5,000 staff, will be rebranded as TGJones. WH Smith is retaining its brand for its travel shops.
Continue reading...Superfans and spiderman: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Weather tracker: Heavy rain alerts in Queensland as floods cut off towns
Wettest March day for 15 years in some parts of northern Australian state, while storms and hail hit Mediterranean
More heavy rain has hit Queensland, Australia, just weeks after the devastation of Cyclone Alfred. Much of north and central Queensland was put under severe weather alert for heavy rainfall earlier this week, as six-hourly rainfall totals of 30-60mm were anticipated, with the risk of seeing up to 120mm locally in this period.
In the north-west of the state, this rain caused the Haughton River to rise rapidly, with water levels reaching 2.68 metres on Wednesday night, exceeding the 2.5-metre major flood level.
Continue reading...Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar, with tremors felt in neighbouring Thailand
Witnesses in Bangkok more than 1,000km away said people ran out onto the streets in panic
An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 has struck Myanmar, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, causing hundreds of people to pour out of swaying buildings in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand 1,400km away.
USGS said the quake on Friday was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of Mandalay, about 50km (30 miles) east of the city of Monywa.
Continue reading...The many ways Israeli settlers steal Palestinian homes
Israeli settlers are coordinating with the Israeli state to annex Palestinian land.
Bangladesh up against time to find stolen billions: Central bank governor
Central bank Governor Ahsan Mansur talks about the hunt for wealth transferred out of the country by political elites.
Trump orders removal of ‘improper ideology’ from top US museums
Trump's new executive order targets what he describes as the spread of a "divisive, race-centered ideology" at museums.
Two powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar
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Friday briefing: How Gaza is becoming the deadliest conflict zone for journalists
In today’s newsletter: Media workers in Gaza and the West Bank have faced relentless danger, and attacks on press freedom on the rise across the world
Good morning.
More than 170 journalists have been killed in Gaza since 2023, with some estimates putting the toll as high as 206. It is the deadliest conflict for media workers in recent history. In a sobering report, Thaslima Begum gathered some of their stories. And attacks on journalists worldwide are on the rise, with deaths occurring everywhere from the Middle East to Europe.
UK economy | Lower-income households are on track to become £500 a year poorer by the end of the decade as a result of the UK chancellor’s spring statement, according to analysis by the Resolution Foundation.
Monarchy | King Charles required hospital observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side-effects” as part of his medical treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said.
Canada | Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, has said the era of deep ties with the US “is over” as governments from Tokyo to Berlin and Paris sharply criticised Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on car imports, with some threatening retaliatory action.
Asia-Pacific | Japan has for the first time released plans to evacuate more than 100,000 civilians from some of its remote islands near Taiwan in the event of conflict amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
Environment | Supporters of the climate group Just Stop Oil have announced that after three years of disruptive protests they are ending their campaign of civil resistance. Hannah Hunt, whose speech on Valentine’s Day 2022 marked the beginning of the campaign, made the announcement outside Downing Street in London on Thursday.
Continue reading...Six killed in Red Sea tourist submarine sinking off Egypt: What we know
Investigations continue after at least six Russian nationals die, dozens wounded, following sinking of a tourist vessel.