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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island 'just for fun'
The US president is also pressuring allies to commit more resources to preserving the Strait of Hormuz.
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Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher over sex talk
14 Mar 2026Jason Morgan asked students inappropriate questions, including, "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?"
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How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds
7:50 am todayTasked by his brother Joe, Bluey's creator, with avoiding animation stereotypes, Dan Brumm created a "natural" sound for the hit show.
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Can we design sports shoes that don’t squeak? Here’s what the science says
6:32 am todayTaking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's studies of friction, the 'sneaker squeak' question cuts to a deep problem in physics.
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What we know about Michigan synagogue rammed by truck
12:54 pm todayThe FBI have called it a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".
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'Deranged conspiracy': Prince Harry's spokesperson slams new book
10:57 am todayThe new book about Prince Harry is written by Tom Bower, who has written a number of biographies about the royals.
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War in the Middle East: Casualty figures from across the region
The figures are based on numbers released by governments, militaries, health authorities and rescue organisations in the affected countries.
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F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
11:45 am todayThe announcement has been widely expected, with the statement saying the races will not be replaced on the calendar next month.
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Three members of Iranian women's football team return home after seeking asylum
Last week, seven players and support staff sought asylum following the Women's Asian Cup tournament in Australia.
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UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon
Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.
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Cuba protesters attack Communist Party office in riot over blackouts
12:15 pm todayA rally against power cuts and food shortages began peacefully in the city of Moron late on Friday then turned violent.
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'Many countries' will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open, Trump says
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether any countries had agreed to send ships.
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Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'deliberate attack', mayor says
8:16 am todayMayor Femke Halsema said the incident was being taken very seriously and would lead to increased security at Jewish institutions.
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Kharg Island: The tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran's oil industry
14 Mar 2026The island handles roughly 90 percent of the country's crude exports - meaning any assault on it risks major escalation.
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North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills
14 Mar 2026The missiles were launched from an area near the capital Pyongyang towards the sea off the country's east coast.
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Former prince Andrew pictured in bathrobe with Jeffrey Epstein
14 Mar 2026The image is believed to be the first known photograph of Andrew and veteran politician Peter Mandelson with Epstein.
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US to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz, 'obliterated' targets on Kharg Island - Trump
14 Mar 2026Donald Trump says the US military has "totally obliterated" targets on Iran's Kharg Island which serves as the export terminal for 90 percent of the country's oil shipments.
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US prosecutors defend block on Venezuelan state funds for Maduro's defence
14 Mar 2026Maduro's lawyer argued that the revocation interfered with Maduro's right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution.
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Venezuela leader urges US to lift all trade sanctions
14 Mar 2026US President Donald Trump has eased a seven-year oil embargo and allowed imports of fertiliser from Venezuela this year.
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Pakistani airstrikes cause civilian casualties in Kabul, Taliban and UN say
14 Mar 2026Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, the ruling Taliban said.
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Dinosaur fossils in Brazil reveal new giant species
14 Mar 2026Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur with ties to a similar animal found in Spain.
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Qantas to pay $127m over cancelled Covid flights
13 Mar 2026The airline was accused of misleading its own customers by not refunding cancelled flights during the Covid-19 era.
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US sending additional Marines, ships to Mideast: reports
14 Mar 2026The New York Times reported that some 2500 Marines aboard as many as three ships were headed for the Middle East.
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Attacks on US soil rattle American sense of safety
Two attacks on US soil have left Americans shocked, with an uneasy sense of security.
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Ship involved in cocaine bust now moored in Sydney after distress call
14 Mar 2026French authorities intercepted the MV Raider in international waters near French Polynesia in January.
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Sydney businessman found guilty of reckless foreign interference
14 Mar 2026The 59-year-old pleaded not guilty to the single charge and has been facing a trial in the NSW District Court since mid-February.
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Oscars 2026: How to watch all the nominees
14 Mar 2026You can catch most nominated films on streaming services, some are available to rent and a few are still showing in New Zealand cinemas.
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UAE charges people for filming and sharing missile strike footage
14 Mar 2026Twenty-one people, including a 60-year-old British tourist, have been charged under the United Arab Emirates' cybercrime laws for filming and sharing videos of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
