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· Chynna Grace Ong
A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals
NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’
· Penry Buckley, Jack Larkin
‘I don’t give a shit about Iran. I don’t want to pay higher gas’: Motor City motorists feel pinch as gas prices surge
Drivers in Detroit are unhappy with the spike in gas prices, even if reactions are mixed to the US-Israel war on Iran
· Tom Perkins
21 hurt in 4-vehicle crash on Hong Kong’s Yuen Long Highway
Some sections of Tuen Mun-bound lanes closed following the accident involving two buses, a truck and a car
· Fiona Sun
Thai news presenters ditch jackets to promote energy efficiency amid fuel crisis | South China Morning Post
The Thai government has imposed measures to conserve power amid a fuel shortage sparked by the war in the Middle East.
Bolick lifts NLEX past Blackwater
Robert Bolick led NLEX with his solid playmaking and timely scoring as the Road Warriors outplayed Blackwater Bossing, 84-81, to get off to a winning start in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal.
· Richard Dy
Milwaukee bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel, killing him on Christmas Day
A Milwaukee bus driver fell asleep at the wheel and ran over into an elderly pedestrian, dragging him for a block before he died in front of his grandson on Christmas Day.
· Patrick Reilly
Underneath a rail corridor, a mother shares the last words her son heard
In fading light beneath a suburban rail corridor, the usual clanging of trains was replaced by an almost perfect silence.
· Cassandra Morgan
Russia profits from Iran crisis as oil prices surge
Russia is earning nearly $588 million daily from fossil fuel exports in March—a 17 percent increase since February—as the Iran conflict disrupts Gulf oil supplies and drives prices higher, new analysis shows.
· AfricaNews
Hong Kong drivers head north to fill up amid rising fuel prices sparked by Middle East war | South China Morning Post
Price hikes have caused long queues across Asia, prompting some governments to take drastic measures.
WATCH: Motorcycle taxi riders line up for fuel subsidy in Las Pinas
Riders from motorcycle taxi company line up outside the Las Pinas City Hall to claim their fuel subsidy on March 13 2026. Due to the impact of US-Iran war the Philippine government is rolling out P5,000 for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators starting mid-March 2026.
· The Manila Times
FBI raids Michigan home of wannabe car bomber who plowed car full of explosives into Temple Israel synagogue, preschool
Federal agents stormed the home of the antisemitic maniac behind Thursday’s fiery synagogue and preschool attack in Michigan as investigators scramble to uncover what drove the rampage, according to photos obtained by The Post.
· Adam Silverstein
Turkish-owned ship allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz, minister says
A Turkish-owned ship that had been waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after authorities received permission from Tehran, said Turkish transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu.
· Middleeasteye
Alpine F1 team boss says Mercedes is interested in buying a stake in his team
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly of France steers his car during the sprint qualifying ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, in Shanghai, China, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
· James Ellingworth
Scooter driver killed on pothole-ridden NYC street that faced hundreds of complaints
A scooter driver was tragically killed this week on a busy Queens street lined with dangerous potholes — that locals have been complaining about for years, The Post has learned.
· Nicole Rosenthal
Israeli defence minister threatens to raze Lebanese national infrastructure
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has threatened to destroy Lebanese national infrastructure used by Hezbollah until the group is disarmed.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli defence minister threatens Lebanon with territorial loss, infrastructure damage
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday threatened Lebanon with increasing territorial losses and damage to its national infrastructure until Hezbollah is disarmed, Haaretz reported on Friday.
· Middleeasteye
Miliband unveils plans to speed up nuclear power generation for UK
Ministers face accusations of carrying out ‘irresponsible deregulation’ as they push through ‘clean energy’ proposals
· Marksweney, Helena Horton
In a first for China, Neuracle’s implantable brain-computer interface wins approval
China’s BCI start-ups, seen as potential rivals to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, gain momentum as regulatory support and new capital fuel growth
· Julie Zhang
Foreign Minister holds immediate talks with Russia to secure fuel supply - DailyNews
“Sri Lanka is taking immediate steps to secure fuel supplies from Russia,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said on Friday (13), as Minister Vijitha Herath held discussions with the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, to expedite fuel procurement.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Who is really footing the AI energy bill? Inside the debate about data center electricity costs
The companies racing to build the massive infrastructure needed for the artificial intelligence boom are facing growing backlash over electricity costs, as households and policymakers question whether data centers are driving up power bills.
· Matthew Chin, Dylan Butts
Maple Leafs visit the Sabres, aim to stop road losing streak
Toronto Maple Leafs (28-27-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (40-20-6, in the Atlantic Division)
· The Associated Press
Avalanche take road winning streak into game against the Jets
Colorado Avalanche (44-11-9, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (26-28-10, in the Central Division)
· The Associated Press
Bruins try to stop road losing streak, take on the Capitals
Boston Bruins (36-23-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (33-27-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
· The Associated Press
WATCH: Palace summons oil firms to secure fuel supply, prevent excessive price hikes
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· The Manila Times
Egyptian authorities impose caps on prices of bread
Egypt's trade ministry on Thursday introduced caps on bread prices as people braced for an increase in the cost of living following a revision of fuel prices.
· AfricaNews
Government taps into emergency fuel amid nationwide shortage
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Essendon vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: Bombers, Hawks set for epic Merrett match; Craig McRae’s car involved in smash
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· Roy Ward
Major roads in central Seoul to be closed Sunday for 2026 Seoul Marathon
Major roads across central Seoul will be closed on Sunday for the 2026 Seoul Marathon, with authorities warning of significant traffic congestion throughout the morning and early afternoon.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Tesla's China sales climb in the first two months of 2026 while BYD numbers drop
Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose over the first two months of 2026 from the year before, regaining some lost ground to China's BYD.
· Matthew Chin
Perth man to be extradited to SA over alleged murder
Caleb Leriano died after being allegedly assaulted and crashing his car at Morphett Vale on Wednesday. (Supplied)
· Josephine Lim
Retiree, 78, forced to work as DoorDash driver to make ends meet goes viral as kind strangers raise $500K
A cup of coffee came with some extra dough.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Infamous Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss’ parrots — named Gin and Juice — spark noise dispute with Vegas neighbor
Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss’s rowdy exotic birds are reportedly driving her Las Vegas neighbor crazy with their wild early-morning screeching outside her window.
· Richard Pollina
Small town's only petrol station runs out of fuel
Batlow's only service station has run out of fuel.. (ABC Riverina: Jostina Basta)
· Jostina Basta
Korea's Araon brings emissions-cutting tech to India in CSR push
Araon, a South Korean startup specializing in vehicle emissions reduction technology, said Friday it is promoting a project in India that combines Korean environmental technology with corporate social responsibility initiatives by Korean firms operating in the country.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Hyundai Motor Group to unveil robotics, autonomy roadmap at Kia Investor Day on April 9
Hyundai Motor Group plans to unveil key strategies for autonomous driving and humanoid robotics at an upcoming investor event hosted by Kia next month, highlighting the group’s push to commercialize physical AI-based technologies.
· Byun Hye-jin
Modern cement solutions shaping Philippine construction
CONSTRUCTION activity across the Philippines continues to gain ground, from residential projects to major infrastructure projects. As construction requirements evolve, builders and engineers are looking for materials that offer reliable performance, consistent quality, and flexibility across different applications.
· The Manila Times
Washington faces Boston on 8-game road skid
Washington Wizards (16-49, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (43-23, second in the Eastern Conference)
· The Associated Press
Memphis visits Detroit on 3-game road skid
Memphis Grizzlies (23-42, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (47-18, first in the Eastern Conference)
· The Associated Press
UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why | George Monbiot
The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvation
· Georgemonbiot
Police raid Transport Ministry over Jeju Air plane crash disaster
The special police unit investigating the deadly 2024 Jeju Air plane crash conducted a search-and-seizure operation at the related government ministry to look into the causes of the accident, officials said Friday.
· Shin Ji-hye
'A hole in many hearts': Family mourns mother and daughter killed in highway crash
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· Lois Maskiell
President Lee asks public to tell him of fuel price cap violators
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday asked the public to tell him directly of any gas stations that violate the fuel price cap that took effect Friday.
· Choi He-suk
Energy minister unleashes over 'un-Australian' petrol act
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· April Glover
‘Bike boy’ campaign accused of giving cash gifts to potential witnesses in case against Daniel Andrews
The advisers driving the “bike boy scandal” campaign against former premier Daniel Andrews gave tens of thousands of dollars in “gifts” to potential witnesses in lawsuits they lodged on behalf of the young cyclist at the centre of the case, court documents reveal.
· Sherryn Groch
Why the Albanese government is struggling to calm a precarious fuel crisis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can’t stop Australians filling up jerrycans with petrol and selling it on Facebook Marketplace at a premium.
· Paul Sakkal
Airlines in Hong Kong raise fuel surcharges amid Iran war | South China Morning Post
Passengers say higher fees will not deter essential travel, though some worry rising costs could curb spontaneous trips.
Will tapping into emergency petrol supplies cut prices?
Emergency fuel supplies are expected to flow to areas facing shortages and high need. (ABC News: John Gunn)
· Nicole Asher
US Postal Service unveils new stamps celebrating lowrider car culture
The U.S. Postal Service is unveiling a new series of stamps that feature five special cars. For the lowrider community, it’s a historic day. (AP Video: Eugene Garcia and Damian Dovarganes)
· Susan Montoya Bryan