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How Tropical Cyclone Narelle turned the sky red in Western Australia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T06:40:14+00:00

Dry ground, iron-rich earth and strong winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that was filmed in DenhamGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe skies of Shark Bay in Western Australia turned an eerie blood red before Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall, a phenomenon an expert said was caused by an iron-infused dust storm.Narelle crossed into WA on Friday, hitting the state roughly 900km north of Perth in the food bowl region. Continue reading...

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World gold prices steady

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T06:35:57+00:00

Sharp jump in energy prices sparks inflation fears

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Silver futures rise nearly 1% to $2.29 lakh/kg

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T06:34:50+00:00

Prices of the white metal have surged amid global uncertainties

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Gold futures increase on spot demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T06:31:32+00:00

Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in gold prices, analysts say

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Labor backs Greens inquiry into gas export tax – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T06:22:03+00:00

This blog is now closedLabor cuts fuel excise for three months, saving Australians 26c a litre on petrol and dieselDezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month manhuntGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTrade minister to speak at National Press Club after signing of EU free trade dealDon Farrell, the trade and tourism minister, will speak to journalists at the National Press Club in Canberra today, talking up the government’s new free trade agreement with the European Union.We haven’t had an honest conversation in this country about issues around taxation for a ver

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Settlers burn vehicles in town near Hebron

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-03-30T06:20:39+00:00

Video shows vehicles set on fire in the town of ad-Dhahiriya, near Hebron, during an attack by Israeli settlers.

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Govt releases 33 FAQs for first phase of Census

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T06:18:35+00:00

Portal opened for people opting for self-enumeration during the Census

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Land Day: What happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-03-30T06:18:21+00:00

Fifty years ago, six unarmed Palestinians were killed and over 100 were injured protesting Israel’s land confiscations.

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Indian national killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T06:13:47+00:00

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy spokesperson says worker of Indian nationality died in attack on one of country’s power and water distillation plants

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Kotak Mahindra Bank shares hit 52-week low amid clarification on FDR case

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T06:07:27+00:00

The clarification comes amid heightened market sensitivity to governance-related developments in the banking sector, with the stock witnessing selling pressure following the emergence of the report

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UK savers told to act now before Easter Sunday cash Isa deadline

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T06:00:20+00:00

Interest rates as high as 4.45% and a steep cut in next year’s allowance fuel forecast of last-minute rush Savers who want to make the most of this year’s cash Isa allowance are being urged not to leave it to the last minute, as the deadline for applications falls on the Easter weekend.The Isa wrapper allows people to save or invest money and benefit from the returns free of tax. Each tax year, people can pay in up to £20,000, which can then be moved around in subsequent years without the tax benefits being lost. Continue reading...

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Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T06:00:19+00:00

Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey showsThe Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK as half of households are already struggling to afford everyday essentials.The escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has driven the price of oil, gas, crop fertiliser and other raw materials sharply higher, threatens to cause another cost of living shock. Continue reading...

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Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions from Italian museum

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T05:49:38+00:00

Four masked men entered Magnani Rocca Foundation villa, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with artworksThieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week ago, police have said.Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks on the night of 22 March, a police spokesperson said, confirming a report on the Rai television network. Continue reading...

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IRB Infrastructure jumps 9% on bonus issue ex-date

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T05:45:21+00:00

A shareholder with 100 shares as on the record date will hold 200 shares post-allotment, with the share price adjusting proportionately downward

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Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse paintings worth millions from Italian museum

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T05:35:59+00:00

Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks Thieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week ago, police have said.Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks on the night of Sunday 22 March, a police spokesperson said, confirming a report on the Rai television network. Continue reading...

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Dezi Freeman shooting live updates: Victorian premier says ‘an evil man is dead and it’s over’ after Australian fugitive killed by police

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T05:34:30+00:00

Porepunkah fugitive, 56, had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers in Australian alpine region in AugustFull story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by policeWho is Dezi Freeman: what to know about the Australian fugitiveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe chief commissioner is asked about the fact that the most recent update from police regarding Dezi Freeman indicated that they believed Freeman was dead. He is asked if that was a genuine belief or a tactic.Bush responds:It’s a very good question because, you know, we have to follow every avenue of inqui

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Легенды отечественного космоса

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-30T05:20:04+00:00

История освоения космоса – это не только сухие цифры отчетов и кадры хроники, но и нагромождение легенд, возникших на стыке секретности, пропаганды и воображения. За десятилетия вокруг космонавтики сформировался пласт мифов, воспринимаемых как факты. Мы верим в «космическое безмолвие», ищем «тайных жертв» и приписываем героям несуществующие фразы. Разбор заблуждений позволяет лучше увидеть историю космонавтики.

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