Around 500 people sheltering in Darwin school gym as Tropical Cyclone Narelle barrels towards NT coast
Nightcliff High School has become an evacuation centre for Numbulwar residents as the Northern Territory prepares for Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall late Saturday. Photograph: (A)manda Parkinson/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Nightcliff High School has become an evacuation...
Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis
Trump slammed Japan, Australia and South Korea for saying they would not be sending warships to the Gulf. Photograph: Mehmet Eser/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Trump slammed Japan, Australia and South Korea for saying they would not be...
UK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran war
Photograph: Reuters UK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran war Anger grows within cabinet over impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’ Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has branded...
US stock markets dip for fourth straight week over US-Israel war on Iran
Photograph: Seth Wenig/AP View image in fullscreen Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. Photograph: Seth Wenig/AP US stock markets dip for fourth straight week over US-Israel war on...
(2nd LD) Trump says S. Korea, China, Japan have to get involved to secure Strait of Hormuz | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Friday that South Korea, China, Japan and other countries have to get involved in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, stressing their reliance on the strategic waterway for energy imports. Korea, Japan, China, (and) a...
Over 4,000 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail
Weather Over 4,000 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail March 20, 2026 5:35 PM ET By The Associated Press Streets are flooded from severe rains Friday in Haleiwa, Hawaii. Mengshin Lin/AP hide caption...
Pinterest CEO calls for ban on social media for youth under 16
Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP via Getty Images View image in fullscreen Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest, in Beverly Hills, California, on 5 May 2025. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Pinterest CEO calls for ban on social media for...
How the Iran war threatens global food supply
Now, shipping traffic has been reduced to a trickle because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, and the prices of goods like oil, natural gas, and fertilizer have been rising . "Fertilizer prices are way up. The almost-total closure of...
The second death of Cesar Chavez and his legacy
Perspective LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Perspective The second death of Cesar Chavez and his legacy March 20, 2026 3:21 PM ET By Adriana Gallardo Cesar Chavez attends a...
Why is the 'Bachelorette' canceled? A guide to the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy
The decision to shelve the show's 22nd season came on Thursday, after TMZ published a video it says shows would-be bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul physically attacking her then-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, in 2023. "In light of the newly released video just...
Palestinians celebrate Eid in Gaza, making the most of a fragile ceasefire
Anas Baba/NPR hide caption toggle caption Anas Baba/NPR GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Many Muslims are celebrating the start of Eid al-Fitr on Friday to mark the end of Ramadan, a month of daylong fasts. Anas Baba/NPR hide caption toggle...
FCC approves the merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna
Media FCC approves the merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna March 20, 2026 4:42 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition David Folkenflik FCC approves the merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna Listen · 1:47 1:47 Toggle...
He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted
Global Health He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted March 20, 2026 8:10 AM ET By Gabrielle Emanuel Harerimana Ismail is a community health care worker in Kabale District, Uganda, who supports...
Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise
Governments should consider reducing highway speeds and limiting cars to designated zones to ease potential fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict, the IEA says. Photograph: 3dan3/Getty Images/iStockphoto Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy...
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
Government borrowing higher than expected in February 7 minutes ago Share Save Share Save Getty Images UK government borrowing rose unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February to the second highest level for that month since records began, official figures show. The...
US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says
Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question Middle East crisis – live updates...
Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China 49 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images A trio linked with a US technology supplier have been charged over a ploy...
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
Media FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it March 20, 2026 1:48 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James attends a news conference...
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps 41 minutes ago Share Save Malcolm Prior , Rural affairs producer and Jenny Kumah , Rural affairs correspondent Share Save Christopher Furlong/Getty Images A notorious tip in Wigan has been earmarked...
(4th LD) Trump calls on Japan to 'step up' as U.S. seeks to keep Strait of Hormuz open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States, as the U.S. military strives to keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing war against...
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
In a report published by KPMG last year , the accountancy multinational counted 2,100 start-ups in Colombia, up 24% from the year before. "The country is in second position among the best start-up ecosystems in Latin America after Brazil," says...
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels 16 minutes ago Share Save Navin Singh Khadka Environment correspondent Share Save Getty Images Reports suggest a spike in firewood sales in parts of India Shipping disruptions...
Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war
In the days before the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, Iranians would usually be excitedly preparing. "We'd be busy getting ready … cleaning the house, shopping for new clothes, sweets and snacks," says Mina, a woman in her 50s...
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say 2 hours ago Share Save Jaroslav Lukiv Share Save Reuters Danish military aircraft were sent to Greenland in January for what was described as Danish-led joint military exercises...
Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations
Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations 2 hours ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images Taylor Frankie Paul had recently been promoting the new series The new season of dating show The...
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board 31 minutes ago Share Save Jessica Rawnsley Share Save Reuters The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to leave the...
Anthropic and OpenAI are hiring weapons specialists to prevent ‘catastrophic misuse’ | Euronews
By  Anna Desmarais Published on 18/03/2026 - 13:32 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Anthropic and OpenAI are recruiting experts on chemicals and explosions to build safety guardrails for their...
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...
How this country is emerging as a medical tourism hub | Euronews
By  Botagoz Marabai Published on 18/03/2026 - 15:00 GMT+1 Share Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia’s medical tourism...
Red states move to protect crisis pregnancy centers using model legislation
Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption toggle caption Meg Kinnard/AP Conservative lawmakers in multiple states are pushing legislation drafted by an advocacy group that opposes abortion to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers, organizations that provide some health-related services but also work...