NCT Wish to return in April: report
NCT Wish is set to release its first full-length album on April 20, according to a local media report Tuesday.
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Gen Z Christian influencer says young Americans are ‘tired of fake stuff,’ turning to Jesus
A 22-year-old Christian influencer says more young Americans are rediscovering faith as frustration with “fake stuff” and social media culture drives a search for deeper meaning.
· Fox News
Operations suspended at UAE’s Shah gas field after drone attack
Authorities in Abu Dhabi suspended operations at the Shah gas field after a drone attack ignited a fire at the major energy facility, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.
· Middleeasteye
Police address the media after woman threatened with a gun in car park
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N. Korea's Kim inspects memorial museum for troops sent to Russia in war with Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a memorial museum under construction to commemorate North Korean troops dispatched to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said Tuesday, with the museum expected to open as early as next month.
· Yonhap
The new reality TV show that makes MAFS look like MasterChef Australia
For the past week, Flex: The Series has flooded the social media stream, turning up in paid airspace on TikTok and Instagram, and during a commercial break in last week’s episode of Married at First Sight.
· Michael Idato
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Plastic Detox’ on Netflix, a Scary, Sometimes Funny Documentary About the Effects of Microplastics on Fertility
In my daily-newspaper days we called it “news you can use” – the type of documentaries Netflix occasionally turns out, tackling health, consumerism and other practical realities, e.g., The Plastic Detox. This one is about the dreaded microplastics, which are the subject of much scrutiny by this film’s for-lack-of-a-…
· John Serba
Varias explosiones sacuden Nigeria; hay decenas de muertos y heridos, dicen autoridades
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Decenas de personas murieron o resultaron heridas la noche del lunes debido a presuntos ataques suicidas con explosivos en al menos tres lugares en el estado de Borno, en el noreste de Nigeria, informaron a The Associated Press los servicios de emergencia.
Explosions kill and injure unknown number of victims in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Scores of people were killed and injured Monday night as suicide bombers hit at least three locations in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state, the emergency services told The Associated Press, citing possible suicide bombings.
Young teen girls immediately hit with ‘explosion’ of sexually explicit messages and photos when they sign up for social media
After seeing how truly terrible social media is for young teen girls — and the level of abuse they endure from strangers who want to groom them and worse — Raul Torrez felt there was only one way to fix things: by dragging executives from Meta into court to hold them accountable.
· Rikki Schlott
Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed first three guest hosts of UK Saturday Night Live
British version of the topical US comedy show will air live on Sky One and will be written in the week before broadcast
· Matty Edwards
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Jeremy Story Carter is a two-time Walkley Award winning journalist with the ABC’s National Regional Team, based in Melbourne.
Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley will call their first NCAA Tournament game together
Charles Barkley, left, and Dick Vitale prepare for their broadcast before an NCAA college basketball game between Kentucky and Indiana in Lexington, Ky., Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/James Crisp, file)
· Joe Reedy
CERT warns public of fake websites that steal personal information - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) yesterday said it has reliably learnt that fraudulent websites are circulating on social media and messaging platforms claiming to provide access to the National Fuel Pass System.
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The UN has failed to prevent war - DailyNews
With the death toll of World War II at 85 million killed, making it the deadliest conflict in human history, the victors founded the United Nations in 1945 to prevent future wars. The United Nations has often been called upon to prevent disputes from escalating into war or to help restore peace following the outbrea…
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Rooster Fighter’ On Hulu, In Which A Plucky Rooster Roams Japan To Destroy Demons And Avenge His Sister
Hulu is here to help add some refreshing range to your streaming queue with the release of the new anime, Rooster Fighter. Adapted from Shū Sakuratani’s ongoing web manga of the same name, this Viz Media Hero’s and Sanzigen-produced title is an action comedy featuring a truly original protagonist in the form of a fi…
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Coconut Products – Prices on 16/03/2026 - DailyNews
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Trump backs FCC chair’s threat to pull licenses of news outlets over Iran war coverage
US president on social media ‘thrilled’ that Brendan Carr reportedly looking into broadcasters’ licenses
· George Chidi
Fake farms get tax breaks, but Hawaii can't stop them yet
State Sen. Herbert “Tim” Richards III, speaks during a press conference at the state Capitol, April 30, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin, file)
· Thomas Heaton Honolulu Civil Beat
Inside the beloved NYC Irish neighborhood that’s had its cover blown on social media — but locals say the more the merrier
There’s something in the Éire up there.
· Marissa Matozzo
BBC asks US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit and avoid ‘chilling effect’
Corporation’s lawyers argue expensive but ‘groundless’ litigation restricts ability to cover public figures
· Michael Savage
Pope Leo to accept Liberty Medal in Rome broadcast
PHILADELPHIA — Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on the eve of July 4 in a remote broadcast from Rome but won’t travel to the US during its 250th birthday celebrations this year.
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Edmonton, Calgary and Prague named 2028 World Cup of Hockey host cities
People stand outside Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey club, after it was damaged following flooding from a storm in Edmonton, Alberta, July 17, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, file)
· Stephen Whyno
BBC asks a court to dismiss Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
LONDON (AP) — The BBC filed a motion Monday asking a U.S. court to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against it.
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The Top Twenty Five
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 22-28
Keri Russell poses in the press room with the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series for “The Diplomat” during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
· The Associated Press
Strikes have killed over Iranian 200 children, says Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the US-Israeli strikes for the deaths of "hundreds" of Iranian civilians, including "over 200 children" in a social media post.
· Middleeasteye
China warns about Trump's tariff strategy after high-level talks end
Chinese lead trade negotiator Li Chenggang gives a press conference at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development headquarters, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Oleg Cetinic)
Night prayers and a satirical sculpture: photos of the day – Monday
View image in fullscreenMecca, Saudi Arabia Muslims perform late-night prayers on Laylat al-Qadr (night of power) on the 27th night of the holy month of Ramadan, in the Grand Mosque in MeccaPhotograph: Saudi Press Agency/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenAbu Dhabi, UAE Women pray at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque o…
Donald Trump attacks supreme court over tariffs again in late-night social media post – US politics live
President accuses court of having ‘unnecessarily RANSACKED’ the US and claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffs
· Shrai Popat
EU weighs action to secure shipping in the Persian Gulf
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
· Sam Mcneil
British teens resist Australian-style social media ban
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Explosions hit Iranian capital, report says
Explosions hit the Iranian capital on Monday, an AFP journalist reported, hours after Israel said it conducted large-scale overnight strikes.
· Middleeasteye
Trump ‘thrilled’ by FCC chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage
President Trump said he was “so thrilled” by Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who peddle “hoaxes and distortions” related to the Iran war.
· Chris Bradford
One person killed by missile attack on civilian car in Abu Dhabi
One person was killed by a missile attack on a civilian car in the Al Bahyah area in Abu Dhabi, the UAE media office says.
· Middleeasteye
The Infinity Machine by Sebastian Mallaby review – the story of the man who changed the world
A journalist charts the progress of AI pioneer Demis Hassabis from child chess prodigy to Nobel prize winner
· Tim Clare
US-Israeli air strike hits school in Iran, local media reports
A US-Israeli air strike hit the Shahid Khomeini Boys’ School in the city of Khomein early Monday, Fars news reported, publishing photos showing heavy damage to part of the building.
· Middleeasteye
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A man stands atop the rubble as smoke rises from a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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Trump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage
US President Donald Trump has threatened media organizations with treason charges, accusing them of knowingly colluding with Iran to cast doubt on Washington’s decisive “victory.”
· RT
Trump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage
US President Donald Trump has threatened media organizations with treason charges, accusing them of knowingly colluding with Iran to cast doubt on Washington’s decisive “victory.”
· RT
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Jessica Haynes is the ABC's SA Digital Editor. She joined the ABC in 2016 as an online journalist and producer after working in print media in Adelaide and Brisbane.
Iran hits Gulf neighbors and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis
The strike hit a police station in the area of Javadieh and some surrounding buildings were damaged. In a media tour organised by the government, journalists were shown some of the buildings damaged by the strikes.
· David Rising
Kyle and Jackie O network slapped with new broadcasting rules after breaches
The media regulator has slapped additional licence conditions on ARN Media over breaches by The Kyle and Jackie O Show. (Facebook: Kyle and Jackie O)
· Shannon Corvo
France increases military presence in Mideast
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to members of the media as he visits the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, during his visit to Cyprus, Monday March 9, 2026. (Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool Photo via AP)
· Sylvie Corbet
Republicans resist calls for public hearings on the Iran war
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks during a press briefing on the Iran war powers resolution at the Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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