Mystery 'whippet' space explosion is the brightest of its kind 10. March 2026 (15:00) A rapidly brightening burst of light called AT 2024wpp, or "the Whippet", is baffling astronomers. One explanation is that it is the result of an exotic star falling into a black hole(New Scientist)
Labor MPs quietly alarmed by Albanese government’s response to US-Israel strikes on Iran 10. March 2026 (15:00) Several MPs question why the party rushed to endorse strikes that were likely in breach of international lawGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MPs were privately alarmed about the Albanese government’s immediate response to the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, including a statement that offered unreserved support for the legally questionable attack that sparked the war.Guardian Australia can reveal the concerns were aired during a meeting of Labor’s left faction after the first strikes on Iran in February, which triggered the conflict that has since spread across the region. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Georgia votes for successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene after Trump spat – US politics live 10. March 2026 (14:55) Trump’s pick of former prosecutor Clay Fuller likely to face Democrat and retired general Shawn Harris in runoff for House seatSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHegseth says the aftermath of the conflict is “going to be in America’s interests” and says it “will not live under a nuclear blackmail” from Iran.It comes shortly after the defence secretary reiterated president Donald Trump’s threat that if Iran does anything to prevent the flow of oil in the strait of Hormuz, it will be hit “twenty times harder”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sainsbury's manager wins £11,853 payout after boss left him off International Men's Day post while signed off sick with anxiety
US ambassador, 60, who is married to former House Speaker mocked for her hilarious filtered selfies while leaving husband looking old and wrinkly
Iranian women's soccer team flies out of Australia - but more choose to stay as claim emerges of players' families taken hostage in their home country
Girl, 15, found dead alongside her boyfriend, 14, at a holiday park texted her mother 'goodnight, I love you' before the pair died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, inquest hears