‘Entire families’ killed in Syria fighting: UN
Entire families including women and children have been killed in Syria’s coastal region as part of recent sectarian killings by rival groups, the UN human rights office has announced.
Day: March 12, 2025
Climate 200 denies any link to publisher accused of ‘disinformation’ and promoting teals
Simon Holmes à Court says he has met founder of Gazette News but insists his organisation has ‘no connection’ to the digital newspapersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSimon Holmes à Court has denied any ties between Climate 2…
Balochistan Freedom Fighters Threatens To Execute Pakistani Hostages After Military Strikes, Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum
The hostage crisis in Balochistan’s Bolan district has escalated as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the release of forcibly disappeared activists and detained resistance fighters. The group has threatened to execute ten Pakistani hostages in retaliation for drone strikes and artillery shelling by Pakistani forces.The crisis began on Tuesday when BLA fighters
Russian economy meltdown as average pension ‘hits lowest level in 8 years’
Some have urged against comparing today’s salaries with the pensions of Russians who have been long retired
Peter Dutton forced to clarify policy on breaking up big insurance companies after weeks of confusion
Dutton, his deputy Sussan Ley and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor have made differing statements on the Coalition policy, before and after Cyclone AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition has once again been forced t…
Greenland’s voters choose slow approach to independence in closely-watched election
Greenland’s voters have chosen a slow approach to independence from Denmark after the opposition Demokraatit party won Tuesday’s parliamentary election.
Chicago O’Hare shooting: Gunman fire at major airport
Reports on social media suggested at least one people were injured after a gunman opened fire with a rifle at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Global trade war escalates as US tariffs on steel, aluminum imports launch
US duties on steel and aluminium draw swift retaliation from major trading partners.
LNP denies using ‘cover’ of Tropical Cyclone Alfred to scrap independent review of mining lease objections
Queensland Law Reform Commission will no longer deliver recommendations to government despite two-year inquiryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s government has d…
Boeing grounded in Shiraz, southern Iran, due to eagle collision
It was not a day for flying high at Shiraz Airport in southern Iran as a Boeing 737 operated by Fly Persia was grounded by an unexpected feathered foe.