Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank
‘We won’t let hostile foreign states use dirty money to buy our elections,’ said Steve Reed, the secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, who introduced the bill last month. Photograph: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing/Getty Images View image in...
Australia’s major fuel suppliers being investigated over alleged price-gouging amid Iran war
Anthony Albanese named former Australian Energy Regulator chief executive Anthea Harris as a new national fuel supply taskforce coordinator. Anthony Albanese named former Australian Energy Regulator chief executive Anthea Harris as a new national fuel supply taskforce coordinator. Photograph: Lukas...
Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall in far north Queensland on Friday as category four storm, bringing 200km/h winds
A tracking map, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday morning, shows the expected path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle as it makes landfall in far north Qld on Friday, with the town of Coen at its epicentre. Illustration: Bureau...
Hong Kong apartment fires: hearings to begin into Wang Fuk blaze that killed 168 people
A view of the fire-ravaged residential towers of the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex, in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, in February 2026. Photograph: Chan Long Hei/AP View image in fullscreen A view of the fire-ravaged residential towers...
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover 14 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images Labubu dolls are coveted by collectors and celebrities around the world The hugely popular Labubu dolls...
Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested
Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested 2 hours ago Share Save Jaroslav Lukiv and Kathryn Armstrong Share Save X/Omar H Garcia Harfuch Aguilar was wanted in connection with the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio The...
Seoul raises terror alert as it prepares to host BTS comeback concert
People walk past a billboard promoting a comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Tuesday. Photograph: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen People walk past a billboard promoting a comeback concert of K-pop...
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? 44 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images China has long braced for a Gulf oil supply shock - but the...
Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates
Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates Just now Share Save Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Share Save Getty Images Economic impacts of the war in Iran are expected to lead the Bank of England...
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports 10 minutes ago Share Save Jemma Crew Business reporter Share Save PA Media The government has set a target for the UK make half of the steel it uses and...
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
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Banks' earnings up 8.2 pct in 2025 on non-interest income | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' combined net profit jumped by more than 8 percent last year from a year earlier due mainly to a rise in non-interest income, data showed Thursday. Their interest income came to...
Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social...
N. Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S. Korea, Japan: U.S. report | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea remains committed to expanding its nuclear, ballistic missile and other strategic weapons programs, posing "significant" threats to South Korea, the United States and Japan, a U.S. threat assessment report...
(LEAD) Fed holds key rate steady, projects 1 rate cut this year amid Iran war uncertainty | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time and maintained its forecast of one rate cut this year, as concerns grew over the economic impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. According...
Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe? | Euronews
Ahead of International Dark Sky Week, these are some of the best places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe. In 2025, the Bavarian Forest Nature Park and Bavarian Forest National Park were recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve after...
Europe’s far-right unites around Orbán, while Trump’s Hungary visit remains uncertain | Euronews
By  Sandor Zsiros Published on 18/03/2026 - 13:36 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The event dubbed "the first Patriotic Grand Assembly" will include speeches from far-right leaders Marine Pen...
A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden
Art & Design A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden March 18, 2026 10:00 AM ET By Jennifer Vanasco The floral designer known as Mr. New York Botanical Garden hide caption toggle caption New York...
(LEAD) Gov't holds meeting on potential evacuation of S. Korean vessels in Hormuz Strait | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS remarks, details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Wednesday it held an interagency meeting to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and discuss ways to ensure the safety...
(URGENT) U.S. Fed holds key rate steady amid concerns over Iran war impact on oil prices, inflation | Yonhap News Agency
OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) (END) Keywords #FOMC Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Four decades of Damien...
福井県 知事など特別職対象に含めたハラスメント防止条例成立
福井県 知事など特別職対象に含めたハラスメント防止条例成立 2026年3月18日 午後7時07分 シェアする 福井県 福井県の杉本達治 前知事のセクハラ問題を受けて、知事などの特別職を対象に含めたハラスメント防止の条例案が18日、県議会で全会一致で可決・成立しました。 福井県ではことし1月、杉本前知事のセクハラに… 注目ワード 福井県 仕事・働き方 あわせて読みたい 「国民会議」めぐり 中道 立民 公明が党首会談 参加方針で一致 3月18日午後3時36分 ガソリン小売価格 1リットル190.8円 現在の調査方法で過去最高 3月18日午後4時26分 首相 事態早期沈静化へ トランプ氏と意見交わす考え 参予算委 3月18日午後5時32分 株価 1500円超値上がり 買い戻す動き強まる 3月18日午後4時03分 春闘 集中回答日 自動車や電機など大手 満額含む回答相次ぐ 3月18日午後9時37分 トランプ大統領 “NATOや日本など同盟国の支援は必要ない” 3月18日午後10時33分...
‘They were comparing me to Bonnie Blue’: the disturbing rise of nightlife content
Composite: Guardian Design; Posed by models; RyanJLane/Getty Images ‘They were comparing me to Bonnie Blue’: the disturbing rise of nightlife content Footage of women walking between bars and clubs in UK city centres, often filmed covertly, is proliferating online –...
数学者の広中平祐さん死去 94歳 フィールズ賞を受賞
数学者の広中平祐さん死去 94歳 フィールズ賞を受賞 2026年3月18日 午後9時18分 シェアする 訃報 「数学のノーベル賞」とも言われるフィールズ賞を受賞した数学者で、文化勲章受章者の広中平祐さんが亡くなりました。94歳でした。 広中さんは山口県出身で、京都大学で数学を学んだあと、アメリカのハーバー… 注目ワード 訃報 教育 山口県 京都府 あわせて読みたい ガソリン小売価格 1リットル190.8円 現在の調査方法で過去最高 3月18日午後4時26分 ガソリン補助金 あすから1週間は1リットル当たり30円支給へ 3月18日午後7時38分 「国民会議」めぐり 中道 立民 公明が党首会談 参加方針で一致 3月18日午後3時36分 首相 事態早期沈静化へ トランプ氏と意見交わす考え 参予算委 3月18日午後5時32分 春闘 集中回答日 自動車や電機など大手 満額含む回答相次ぐ 3月18日午後9時37分 トランプ大統領 “NATOや日本など同盟国の支援は必要ない”...
‘It’s not panic-buying’: farmers defend stockpiling as regional Australia bears brunt of fuel crisis
‘If you don’t have the fuel, you’re immediately in trouble’ … distributors say farmers started bringing their diesel orders forward when the US and Israel bombed Iran. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP View image in fullscreen ‘If you don’t have the fuel,...
Dire straits: The handful of marine choke points holding Europe's economy hostage | Euronews
Global shipping chokepoints Euronews Europe’s maritime choke points The European Union operates the world’s largest fleet, accounting for more than one-third of global shipping tonnage. A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in...
(2nd LD) Fed holds key rate steady, projects 1 rate cut this year amid Iran war uncertainty | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady for the second consecutive time and maintained its projection of one rate cut this year, as concerns grew over the economic impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. According...
NSW police overusing ‘highly intrusive’ legal powers to monitor phones and computers, national watchdog finds
The commonwealth ombudsman has found NSW police are monitoring the phones and computers of people suspected of less serious crimes. Photograph: David Moir/AAP View image in fullscreen The commonwealth ombudsman has found NSW police are monitoring the phones and computers...
Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing instead
Zack Polanski said governments should build policy around broader missions, such as tackling the climate crisis. Photograph: James Manning/PA View image in fullscreen Zack Polanski said governments should build policy around broader missions, such as tackling the climate crisis. In...
These roaches form exclusive long-term relationships after eating each other's wings
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science These roaches form exclusive long-term relationships after eating each other's wings March 18, 2026 9:21 AM ET Ari Daniel A new...
South Australian premier told gun lobby he wouldn’t tighten firearm laws despite agreeing to federal crackdown
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas assured gun lobbyists that he had no plans to amend firearm laws in the state despite agreeing to federal reforms. Photograph: Matt Turner/AAP View image in fullscreen South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas assured gun lobbyists...