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Western Australia Hit by Cyclone Narelle, Causing Power Outages and LNG Plant Closure
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Western Australia Hit by Cyclone Narelle, Causing Power Outages and LNG Plant Closure

Western Australia experienced dramatic red skies and dust storms ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which subsequently caused widespread power outages and led to the closure of the Karratha LNG plant, restricting already stretched fuel supplies.

Global Markets Rattled, Supply Chains Threatened by Middle East Tensions and War Risks
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Global Markets Rattled, Supply Chains Threatened by Middle East Tensions and War Risks

Global oil prices are climbing and stock markets are falling, including a €17 billion loss for Greek stocks, as investors perceive no immediate end to the ongoing war, exacerbating Middle East tensions and driving up fuel costs. Markets are particularly rattled by concerns over potential blockages of key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with Wall Street's 'fear gauge' spiking and Asian airlines raising ticket prices. Irish economists warn of escalating global recession risks, while New Zealand's Pharmac monitors medicine supply risks, all contributing to looming energy and supply crises.

GOP Loss in Trump's Mar-a-Lago District Signals Midterm Shift, Sparks Republican Criticism
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GOP Loss in Trump's Mar-a-Lago District Signals Midterm Shift, Sparks Republican Criticism

Democrat Emily Gregory secured an upset victory in a Florida special election for the district encompassing Mar-a-Lago, a win celebrated by Democrats as a sign of voters turning against Trump and Republicans, and prompting strong criticism of Trump from figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene.

French Municipal Elections 2026: Paris Elects Grégoire, Lyon Appeal Filed
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French Municipal Elections 2026: Paris Elects Grégoire, Lyon Appeal Filed

Socialists secured key victories in major French cities, with Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris, while Marine Le Pen’s National Rally saw mixed results. In Lyon, losing candidate Jean-Michel Aulas has filed an appeal, challenging the election results.

Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals
PoliticsThe Guardian12d ago

Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals

Dispute between government and US-based contractor caused 18-month delay to project, report finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Myki cards will still be needed by Victorian public transport users until 2027 due to delays to the full rollout of tap-and-go technology, the state’s auditor general has revealed. A report by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (Vago) found a dispute between the state’s transp...

Glasgow Central main concourse to partly reopen after fire disruption
BusinessThe Guardian12d ago

Glasgow Central main concourse to partly reopen after fire disruption

Scotland’s busiest station to run reduced trains timetable after estimated 953,000 passenger journeys affected so far Scotland’s busiest station, Glasgow Central, will partially reopen its main concourse on Wednesday, including for cross-border services, after a fire gutted the Victorian building next to it. There will be a reduced timetable, including a scaled-down service to London Euston, and passengers are asked to check journeys before travelling. Continue reading...

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Victoria Demands GST Overhaul Amid WA Windfall

Victoria is calling for an overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution system, citing a 'sweetheart deal' that has resulted in a $6.6 billion windfall for Western Australia.

CHATT: Firar du namnsdagen?
Cultureaftonbladet17d ago

CHATT: Firar du namnsdagen?

I dag är det kronprinsessan Victorias namnsdag, vilket firas stort med flaggor på landets bussar och musik på slottets…

Artist, impresario, couturier: V&A to stage Schiaparelli retrospective
CultureThe Guardian23d ago

Artist, impresario, couturier: V&A to stage Schiaparelli retrospective

Exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates Italian designer’s moment-making approach to fashion When Kylie Jenner stood on the marble steps of the Petit Palais in 2023, a fake lion head attached to her off-shoulder dress, even by the standards of the youngest member of the Kardashian clan, the outfit looked a bit much. Hand-painted for lifelike realism, the Schiaparelli head and dress were designed by the Texan, Daniel Roseberry. Although already four years into the role as artistic ...

Trump's Victory
Politicsla-vanguardia24d ago

Trump's Victory

An article discusses a victory attributed to Donald Trump, without specifying the context.

Twenty One Pilots to Headline All Points East 2026
Culturenme5d ago

Twenty One Pilots to Headline All Points East 2026

Twenty One Pilots are set to make their debut at London’s Victoria Park for their only UK concert this year, headlining All Points East 2026 with new names like Gang of Youths and Jessie Murph joining the lineup.

Vienna Hosts 'Birth of the Sun' Light Art Festival
Worldder-standard9d ago

Vienna Hosts 'Birth of the Sun' Light Art Festival

Victoria Coeln is leading the seventh edition of a light art festival in Vienna, featuring DJ sets and light installations across various districts. The event, themed 'Birth of the Sun,' runs nightly until Sunday.

Victoria Furtună Wins Lawsuit Against Moldovan State Institutions
Politicsnewsmaker-md17d ago

Victoria Furtună Wins Lawsuit Against Moldovan State Institutions

Victoria Furtună announced on March 12 that she won a lawsuit against the Ministry of Justice, Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu, former head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office Veronica Dragalin, and the Security and Intelligence Service (SIB), with the state ordered to pay her 50,000 lei in compensation.

The drug paradox of Queen Victoria: New book says she ‘loved’ drugs while empire sold opium worldwide
CultureTimes of India21d ago

The drug paradox of Queen Victoria: New book says she ‘loved’ drugs while empire sold opium worldwide

During the reign of Queen Victoria, the British Empire profited heavily from exporting opium from colonial India to China, fuelling addiction and sparking the First Opium War after Chinese official Lin Zexu destroyed large shipments. The episode reveals a stark contradiction between Victorian moral ideals and an empire deeply reliant on the global narcotics trade.

“Onobiren” premieres with glitz and glamour
Culturevanguard-ng22d ago

“Onobiren” premieres with glitz and glamour

Filmmaker and author Laju Iren on Sunday, March 1, 2026, premiered her latest movie, Onobiren, at EbonyLife Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos, in an event marked by glitz, glamour and a vibrant display…

Resurgent Victoria Beckham channels trouser suits and party dresses at Paris show
CultureThe Guardian22d ago

Resurgent Victoria Beckham channels trouser suits and party dresses at Paris show

There was strictly no mention of estranged son Brooklyn, missing from front row The Beckham empire is a tangled web of family and fortune. After her Paris fashion week show on Friday evening, Victoria Beckham talked backstage about Tamara de Lempicka, the Polish art deco portrait painter from whose palette she took the glowing colours and sinuous lines of this season’s coral and jade party dresses. Strictly no mention of the other story of the night – the absence of her estranged eldest son, ...

Royal Christening Gown Worn by 62 Babies to Be Exhibited
Cultureobservador20h ago

Royal Christening Gown Worn by 62 Babies to Be Exhibited

The historic royal christening gown, initiated by Queen Victoria and worn by 62 royal babies until 2004, will be exhibited at Buckingham Palace for the centenary of the previous monarch, with Queen Elizabeth II having commissioned a replica.

Danish PM Frederiksen Seeks Third Term in Parliamentary Elections
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Danish PM Frederiksen Seeks Third Term in Parliamentary Elections

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is seeking a third term in parliamentary elections, drawing international attention after a dispute with Washington over Greenland's future.

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Three Drown in Lake Victoria

Three individuals have tragically drowned in Lake Victoria, prompting concerns about water safety in the region.

Businesssydney-morning-herald25d ago

Mining Companies Announce Promising Gold and Silver Discoveries

Several mining companies have reported significant findings: Premier1 is advancing its gravity hunt for gold in WA Murchison, Patriot has unlocked promising recoveries at a Peruvian silver project, Aureka's historic Victorian gold pit is sparkling again, Advance is eyeing bulk mining after wide Mexican silver-gold hits, and Aurum has uncovered wide high-grade gold zones at Napié in West Africa.

Peter Gould Drama ‘Disinherited’ Picked Up To Series At FX
Culturedeadline25d ago

Peter Gould Drama ‘Disinherited’ Picked Up To Series At FX

Better Call Saul co-creator Peter Gould has joined the FX and Hulu family. The Gould and T-Street project Disinherited has been ordered to series for the network and the streamer. We announced the pilot was in the works in June, with Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen set to star. Additional cast included Karl Glusman, Alan Ruck, Katja […]