Israeli air strike kills journalist in Beirut
An Israeli air strike in central Beirut has killed Mohammad Shari, the political programmes director at Al-Manar television channel.
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· Jairo Bolledo
The Perth drivers taking their fight against AI camera fines to court
Perth motorists among the hundreds who have copped fines after being snapped by AI traffic cameras are taking their fight to court.
· Jenny Schon
Rwanda claims Britain owes 100 million pounds in scrapped refugee deal
A view of the peace Palace housing the International Court of Justice, the UN’s top court, is seen, Feb. 2, 2024, in The Hague, Netherlands. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
· Mike Corder
Shooting at US Air Force base leaves one dead
One person was killed and another injured in a shooting on Tuesday evening at a US Air Force Base in New Mexico, according to military officials cited by AP.
· RT
Israel says it killed Iran intel minister in third assassination in 2 days
Defence Minister Israel Katz has claimed Israel has killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib. Tehran has not commented on, nor confirmed the attack.
· Al Jazeera
When an off-duty police officer was murdered in Chicago, Alex Villa was arrested and sent to prison for 10 years. The problem? He almost certainly didn’t do it
The evidence against him and two fellow gang members didn’t stack up. But the police and prosecutors pressed on. How did the US justice system get it so wrong?
· Melissa Segura
Israel says strike killed Iran’s intelligence minister
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that an overnight Israeli attack killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib.
· Middleeasteye
Iran: Rescuers search Tehran rubble after US-Israeli strikes kill senior figures
Emergency teams were seen evacuating wounded people and recovering personal belongings, including photos and toys, from the debris. Iran's Red Crescent said the site was hit during US-Israeli strikes, part of a broader campaign across Tehran. The footage emerged as Iran prepared funerals for senior figures killed on…
· AfricaNews
'Abandoned by the world': Congolese rights activist calls for justice, peace and equal respect
The conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is ongoing despite recent US-backed efforts to ease tensions. At the heart of the crisis lie deep geopolitical, historical, and economic tensions, especially over Congo’s rich mineral resources.
· AfricaNews
Deadloch was already the most ambitious show on Australian TV. Its new season is even wilder
When Deadloch’s first season dropped in 2023, it was already the most ambitious show on Australian television. A wild odd-couple comedy, incisive social satire and genuinely compelling whodunit thriller that also ruthlessly mocked the genre itself. It was a feminist satire of self-serious prestige crime shows and Sc…
· Meg Watson
Ancient Chinese sentenced to flogging could hire others to take punishment for fee
Brutal centuries-old penal system saw lawbreakers beaten to death with iron-wrapped hammer fitted with barbs
· Yating Yang
Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on
An Ohio Ford employee is dead after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
· Fox News
Here’s who’s really leading Iran with supreme leader MIA and top commanders killed in strikes
Seventeen days — that’s how long the latest leader of Iran lasted.
· Ronny Reyes, Isabel Vincent
Porn star Bonnie Blue charged after mimicking sex act outside Indonesian embassy in UK
Controversial porn star Bonnie Blue has been charged over her fake sex act stunt outside the Indonesian embassy in London.
· Chris Bradford
Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo
A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure of Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation, zoo officials said.
· Associated Press
Israeli raids on Beirut kill 12 and wound 41
Israeli strikes on central Beirut have killed at least 12 people and wounded 41 others, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health says.
· Middleeasteye
Australian police officer’s ‘perverts’ remark against Indian driver sparks outrage
An official from the community says no police department in Australia has implemented a set of anti-racism recommendations
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Bill drafted to attract more skilled foreign workers
A South Korean lawmaker drafted a bill Wednesday aimed at attracting more young immigrants to South Korea and placing South Korea's youth immigration-related functions under the jurisdiction of the Justice Ministry.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Man who allegedly killed partner, daughter suffers mental disorder, lawyer says
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Grandson of tennis legend Bobby Riggs sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing teen girls he coached
The grandson of tennis legend Bobby Riggs was sentenced to 20 years behind bars for sexually abusing two girls he was teaching while he worked as a coach in Florida.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Israeli strikes on western Bekaa valley in Lebanon kill two and wound six
Israeli air raids on the Lebanese town of Sahmar in the Western Bekaa have killed two people and wounded six others, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health.
· Middleeasteye
Monitoring regime voided with killer's High Court win
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Adelaide Lang
US-Israeli strikes in Iran's Lorestan kill seven, dozens wounded
A US-Israeli strike on the city of Dorud in Iran’s Lorestan province killed seven people and wounded 56, according to a provincial official cited by Tasnim news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Yarra mayor faces court accused of assaulting election party gatecrasher
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Monitoring regime voided with killer's High Court win
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Teens accused of bullying girl, 13, in school bathroom face court
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Joseph Sahyoun
Knicks’ latest update on injured Miles McBride: ‘progressing well’
The Knicks announced encouraging news Tuesday about the recovery of Miles McBride, who is taking contact on the court and “progressing well,” the team said.
· Stefan Bondy
Tourists arrested in Bali after being accused of filming porn on the island
Three tourists have been arrested in Bali after local police accused them of filming pornographic content on the holiday island.
· News.com.au
Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan
The victims, a couple in their 70s, were hit by shrapnel as they headed to a shelter. The attack caused widespread damage and disrupted rail services near Tel Aviv. Police said the impact appeared to involve a cluster munition. Emergency teams found heavy damage to homes and cars, while smoke rose over the area as s…
· AfricaNews
Anthony Mason, who helped put top Hong Kong court on the map, dies at age 100
City leader, current and former top judges pay tribute to former Australian chief justice and praise ‘his profound wisdom and illustrious experience’
· Connor Mycroft
Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?
Iran has pledged “revenge” after Israeli strikes killed security chief Ali Larijani and commander of Basij paramilitary forces Gholamreza Soleimani, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran’s political system remains strong as the war entered its 19th day.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Man faces court charged with rape and murder of 62yo woman in brothel
Michael James Chalmers was charged with murdering a 62-year-old woman at an adult entertainment venue in Footscray, in November 2024. (Supplied: Facebook)
· Alexandra Alvaro
FEU frustrates UE for bounce back win
MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws charged back to the win column after fending off an inspired third set performance by the UE Lady Warriors, 25-11, 25-15, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Israel reports 192 injured; Iran says four killed
Israel’s health ministry on Wednesday said 192 people were injured over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of wounded since the start of the war to 3,727.
· Middleeasteye
Junior tennis boom fuels 230-strong field in Olivarez Cup
MANILA, Philippines — Junior tennis continues to surge in popularity as a strong field of 230 players sets out for the Rep. Eric Olivarez Cup Juniors Age-Group Championships, which begin on March 19 at the Olivarez Sports Center and Parañaque tennis courts.
· The Manila Times
Hate flyers target Perth LGBTQIA+ community as police issue warning
A letter left in mailboxes in Dianella in December 2025. (ABC News)
· Kate Leaver
Australian man accused of assaulting TSA officer at Los Angeles airport
An Australian man from Melbourne could face prison in the United States after allegedly assaulting a federal officer at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The 35-year-old was travelling on a domestic flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, when he allegedly approached a uniformed Transport Security Administration…
· Patrick Brischetto
Ex-Shire of Coorow executive charged with fraud and corruption
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· Andrew Williams
Venezuela stuns USA to win politically charged World Baseball crown
MIAMI — Venezuela scored a stunning 3-2 upset over the United States to capture the World Baseball Classic for the first time on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) in a tense final played out against a backdrop of political tensions.
· The Manila Times
Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuter’s throat in unprovoked train attack
A London man is behind bars after authorities say he attempted to slash a commuter’s throat while claiming he was a CIA agent.
· Fox News
Video: Two killed near Tel Aviv following Iranian missile strike
Two people were killed by shrapnel in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, following a missile strike, Israeli authorities said on Wednesday.
· Middleeasteye
WA Police brace for fuel theft boom as Cook takes ACCC to task
Western Australia’s top cop says the force is bracing for a spike in fuel theft and drive-offs as prices surge and anxiety grows about supply shortages.
· Hamish Hastie, Heather McNeill
Australia’s high court orders ankle bracelets be removed and curfews end for 43 former immigration detainees
Labor’s preventative detention regime suffers blow as court finds tough laws for NZYQ group are unconstitutional
· Sarah Basford Canales
Man arrested after climbing into Moo Deng's enclosure
Hippo Moo Deng, which turned one year old, yawns at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand, on July 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)
Ali Larijani was ruthless – and clear-eyed about west’s implacable hostility to Iran
A 2006 Guardian interview with Iran’s slain security chief now reads as a grim warning of the conflict that killed him
· Roberttait
Man faces court after ute filmed screaming down Melbourne street on rims
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Afroman clashes with cops in court — as one officer left in tears over music video about failed 2022 police raid
Because he got raided.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Perth man found guilty of attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
A Perth man who stalked and harassed an ex-girlfriend for months before trying to kill her has been found guilty of attempted murder by a Supreme Court of WA jury.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
WA’s youngest deputy CEO of a council accused of fraud, stealing
An ex-council deputy chief executive – touted as the youngest person in WA to ever hold the position – has been arrested in a public car park after allegedly stealing from the Shire of Coorow for his own personal benefit.
· Rebecca Peppiatt, Amber Wilkinson