Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes start to have benefits cut in UK after accepting compensation 08. March 2026 (07:00) Exclusive: Campaigners urge Keir Starmer to back ‘Philomena’s Law’ to protect payments for up to 13,000 survivors living in BritainSurvivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes have started to have benefits cut in Britain because they accepted compensation from the Irish government.The cuts to the means-tested benefits of survivors in Britain come as campaigners including the actors Siobhán McSweeney and Steve Coogan called on Keir Starmer to back a bill known as Philomena’s Law, which would ringfence survivors’ benefits. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
German grandmaster’s vast collection of chess memorabilia to be sold in London 08. March 2026 (07:00) Artefacts include souvenirs from 1972 ‘Match of the Century’ between Boris Spassky and Bobby FischerA vast collection of chess memorabilia, including souvenirs from the 1972 “Match of the Century” and considered to be the largest and most important of its kind in private hands, is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in London next month.The collection belonged to the German grandmaster Lothar Schmid, whose passion for the sport extended way beyond the board. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Middle East crisis live: China warns world cannot return to ‘law of the jungle’; Trump says Iran being ‘decimated’ 08. March 2026 (05:48) Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says US-Israel war on Iran ‘should never have happened’ as strikes continue to hit Tehran and BeirutFull report: Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s road to warAccording to reporting by Axios, the United States and Israel have discussed sending special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium at a later stage of the war. They cited four sources with knowledge of the discussions.The Guardian could not immediately verify the report. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘There are crocs absolutely everywhere’: NT residents warned to stay out of flood waters as hundreds evacuated 08. March 2026 (05:16) Entire Daly River town evacuated as Bureau of Meteorology warns river levels expected to rise in coming weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFlood-affected residents in the Northern Territory have been warned not to swim in crocodile-filled waters, as tropical lows continue to bring major flood warnings and heavy rains to the Top End and Queensland.Hundreds of people were evacuated over the weekend, with the entire town of Nauiyu/Daly River in the NT evacuated as of Sunday afternoon, the NT chief minister, Lia Finocchiaro, said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
One Nation candidate contesting Sussan Ley’s seat likened Julia Gillard to ‘non-productive old cow’ 08. March 2026 (04:54) Pauline Hanson says ‘get over it’ and fully backs David Farley, her party’s candidate in Farrer byelectionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson’s candidate in the byelection for Sussan Ley’s seat likened former prime minister Julia Gillard to a “non-productive old cow” that should be destroyed before suggesting the comments were tongue-in-cheek.Agriculture businessman David Farley was picked on Saturday as the One Nation candidate for the 9 May byelection for Farrer, which Ley held for 25 years. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK faces growing calls from locals to remove Cyprus military bases 08. March 2026 (01:04) Foreign minister, Constantinos Kombos, tells Guardian Iranian-made drone that hit airbase was launched from Lebanon Britain is facing growing calls to withdraw its military bases from Cyprus as locals step up protests against facilities seen as a threat to their security after an unprecedented drone attack on RAF Akrotiri.Anger over the installations spilled on to the streets of Nicosia, the capital, as protesters chanting “out with the bases of death” marched to the colonial-era presidential palace on Saturday amid fears of the Mediterranean nation being dragged into the wider Iran conflict. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong says 08. March 2026 (00:29) Foreign minister says Australia ‘not participating in offensive action against Iran’ but may help protect other countries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government is considering offering military support to assist Gulf nations facing strikes from Iran, but will not participate in any ground troop deployment into Iran, the foreign minister has said.The government confirmed nine flights had arrived in Australia from the Middle East since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran one week ago, with another three flights scheduled to arrive on Sunday. Dozens of Australians have also been bussed out of Qatar, which has limited airspace, to Saudi Arabia to fly out of the region. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Three teenagers charged with murder after man stabbed while trying to intervene in Melbourne train station fight 07. March 2026 (23:46) Police arrest 16-year-old, 17-year-old and 18-year-old over ‘savage’ attack on 22-year-old manFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree teenagers have been charged with murder after a man who tried to intervene and help a 14-year-old schoolboy was killed in a “savage” stabbing attack.Emergency crews were called to the Mernda train station in Melbourne’s northeast on Friday evening following reports of a fight among teenagers. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump joins families of six slain US service members at Dover air force base 07. March 2026 (22:45) US president attends ‘dignified transfer’ of remains of soldiers killed in Kuwait drone strike wearing ‘USA’ golf capDonald Trump on Saturday joined the families of six US soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East during a dignified transfer ritual at Dover air force base.A “dignified transfer” is when the remains of US service members killed in action are returned to the US. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Thousands march on US embassy in London calling for end of strikes in Iran 07. March 2026 (21:38) Speaking outside the embassy, Your Party MP Zarah Sultana told protesters: ‘we will not be ignored again’Thousands of protesters calling for the end of US and Israeli strikes on Iran have marched to the US embassy in central London.Groups including the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), Stop The War, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Muslim Association of Britain, the Palestinian Forum in Britain and Friends Of Al-Aqsa led the march to the embassy on Saturday afternoon, after gathering on Millbank, near Westminster. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
