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Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 01:36
The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 01:26
Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.

Trump 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 01:15
The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.

Traitors, Amandaland - and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 01:10
The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:59
Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

The Papers: Iran unleashes 'world energy shock' and 'King of the coast'

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:47
Fears of a global energy crisis after attacks on major gas sites in the Middle East dominates Friday's papers.

Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:42
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.

Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:42
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.

'Workhorse' Land Rover fleet to be retired from Army after 70 years

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:36
A service was held in Dorset to mark the beginning of Land Rover vehicles being phased out by the Army by 2030.

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:09
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:08
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Villa's maybe men edge closer to finishing the job

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:06
Aston Villa were urged not to become a "maybe" team. Yet maybe this is their year to end a 30-year trophy drought.

Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:06
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Natural History Museum takes top spot as UK's most popular attraction

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:05
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

UK's most popular tourist attraction for 2025 takes top spot from British Museum

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:05
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:04
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:04
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:01
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:01
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Tailgating at football matches to become criminal offence

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 00:01
Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

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