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Videos capture moment hot air balloon knocks kayakers into lake
"When the balloon came at us, it was really fast - faster than anticipated."
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Trump demands other nations help secure Strait of Hormuz
less than a minute agoAustralia and Japan said they were not planning to send navy vessels to the Middle East.
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One Battle After Another the Oscars' big winner
4:25 pm todayNominated for 13 awards, the film won six awards. Other top prizes went to Sinners star Michael B Jordan and Irish actress Jessie Buckley.
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'Utter disregard for Palestinian lives': Israeli soldiers kill parents, two young boys
2:53 pm todayTwo boys aged 5 and 7 were killed with their parents when Israeli soldiers opened fire on their car in the West Bank.
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Statement from Iran's new leader fuels rumours
8:46 am todayThe mysterious 56-year-old cleric has not been seen since the start of the war. Audio
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Fifth member of Iranian women's football team leaves Australia
10:43 am todayA fifth member of the Iranian women's football team has withdrawn her asylum claim and left the country.
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Punch the monkey is finally making friends and fitting in
8:46 am todayThe pint-sized primate is relying less on the orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, his zookeeper says.
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Mass resignations rock Solomon Islands government
12:38 pm todayTen Cabinet ministers have tendered their resignation in an apparent coalition breakdown.
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Emergency stockpile oil coming soon to Iran-wracked markets, IEA says
6:36 am todayStocks from Asia and Oceania countries will be available immediately and stocks from Europe and the Americas will be available at the end of March.
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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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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
15 Mar 2026Tasked 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
15 Mar 2026Taking 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
15 Mar 2026The FBI have called it a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".
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The Hormuz buffer: Asian oil security amid prolonged Middle East conflict
Governments are now tapping into strategic reserves, as the Middle East conflict restricts oil imports.
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island 'just for fun'
15 Mar 2026The US president is also pressuring allies to commit more resources to preserving the Strait of Hormuz.
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'Deranged conspiracy': Prince Harry's spokesperson slams new book
15 Mar 2026The 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
15 Mar 2026The 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
15 Mar 2026A 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
15 Mar 2026Mayor 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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