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An Israeli self-propelled howitzer artillery gun fires rounds toward southern Lebanon

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Twenty Thai crew members of a cargo ship that was attacked in the crucial Strait of Hormuz arrived in Thailand, with three of their colleagues still stranded on the vessel in the Gulf

Three colleagues still stranded

20 Thai sailors return home after vessel attacked in Gulf

US President Donald Trump has called for reinforcements from countries including Japan after earlier vowing that the US Navy would "very soon" begin escorting tankers through the vital shipping lane for oil in the Middle East

According to Defence Minister

Japan not currently mulling maritime ops despite Trump pressure over Hormuz

A visitor snowboards on the slopes at Lianhuashan Ski Resort on the outskirts of Beijing

Chinese firms seek to loosen West's grip on lucrative snow business

Tehran residents enjoyed one of the most normal days in the Iranian capital since the war began, but many were clearing up debris from homes damaged in 16 days of US and Israeli strikes

Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway

This photo taken on December 3, 2025, shows a woman during an interview with AFP in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Abortions are strictly outlawed in the mainly Catholic Philippines, forcing women to turn to a patchwork of providers operating in the online shadows

Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' won six awards, including best picture and director for one of Hollywood's most talented auteurs

'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars

US actress Teyana Taylor wore black and white Chanel to the Oscars

Dressed to impress

Stars bring glamour to Oscars red carpet

Co-director Chris Appelhans co-director Maggie Kang and producer Michelle Wong accept the Oscar for best animated feature for 'KPop Demon Hunters'

'KPop Demon Hunters' wins two Oscars

Ryan Coogler has won his first Oscar for best original screenplay for 'Sinners'

Creator of Black Panther

Ryan Coogler: from indie to blockbuster to Oscar

Manchester City trail Real Madrid 3-0 after the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie

Five teams still in

English sides seek redemption from Champions League reality check

'Sinners' leads the Oscar nominations with 16

Film's biggest prize

Oscar winners in main categories

Paul Thomas Anderson accepts the Oscar for best director for 'One Battle After Another'

Won best director

Paul Thomas Anderson: eclectic filmmaker, critical darling

Michael B. Jordan accepts the Oscar for Best Actor for 'Sinners'

Michael B. Jordan battles his way to Oscar for 'Sinners'

Director Joachim Trier accepts the Oscar for best international film for 'Sentimental Value'

Norwegian family drama

Norway's Oscar winner 'Sentimental Value': a failing father seeks redemption

Tens of thousands of wounded Ukrainian veterans are readjusting to civilian life

Way of dealing with trauma

'It's adrenaline': Ukraine amputee veterans climb for recovery

Sean Penn is now one of a small group of performers to have won three Academy Awards

Stellar performance

Sean Penn: Hollywood's rebel with a cause wins third Oscar

This aerial photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows the wreck of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier Arctic Metagaz, which is adrift near Malta

Attacked by Ukraine

Blackened, wrecked Russian tanker nears Malta

Italy manager Francisco Cervelli celebrates with his players after reaching the World Baseball Classic semi-finals for the first time with a defeat of Puerto Rico

Espressos and red wine: Italy's baseball team captivates Classic

The Milan-Cortina Paralympics came to a close with a glitzy ceremony Sunday

Despite Russian participation

Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'

Socialist candidate Emmanuel Gregoire was ahead in the Paris mayoral race

Early indicator

Left leads in Paris, far right eyes gains in France local polls: projections

US actress Amy Madigan accepts her Oscar for best supporting actress for 'Weapons'

First nominated 40 years ago

Amy Madigan wins Oscar as 'Weapons' villain Aunt Gladys

An Israeli airstrike damaged the third storey on an apartment building in the Lebanese city of Sidon, reportedly killing one person

Striking Hezbollah infrastructure

Israel launches fresh strike on south Beirut

Kazakhstan is Central Asia's richest country

Liberalising the political system?

Kazakhstan votes on constitution overhaul

Police made a number of arrests including for not removing a face covering during the pro-Palestinian static protest

Al-Quds Day event

Hundreds join banned UK pro-Palestinian march

Orban has sought to portray opposition leader Magyar as a 'puppet' of Brussels and Kyiv

Hungary pre-election showdown draws crowds amid foreign interference claims

The members of Iran's women's football team who did not claim asylum in Australia arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on March 11, 2026

'Returning to the embrace of the homeland'

Iran says women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid

Handout photo from the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from a Thai bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack

Blockaded waterway

Strait of Hormuz forms part of front line in Mideast war

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