Time Out names Melbourne the best city in the world – but is it more ‘vibes’ than hard data?

About 24,000 people surveyed about food, nightlife, affordability, culture and happinessAn annual global ranking has named Melbourne the best city in the world for the first time. But it may be more to do with “vibes” than thorough analysis.Time Out’s 50 Best Cities list for 2026, released on Wednesday, crowned an Australian city as No 1 for the first time in its 10-year history, showering Melbourne with acclaim for its food, culture and arts scenes. Continue reading...

Ultrasound repellers could keep hedgehogs off roads, scientists hope

Study shows animals hear very high frequencies, making it possible to design a deterrent to cut deathsHedgehogs have been discovered to hear high-frequency ultrasound, raising hopes that they could be deterred from dangerous roads with ultrasound repellers.Vehicles are estimated to kill up to one in three hedgehogs, a big factor in the much-loved mammal’s drastic decline across Europe over recent decades. Continue reading...

Iran’s regional proxies hold back from all-out war with US and Israel

Observers wait to see if Yemen-based Houthis will reopen hostilities as US warships approach Red Sea chokepointIranian-backed militias around the Middle East are continuing attacks against Israel, the US and their allies in retaliation for the US-Israeli offensive against Tehran, but have so far held back from all-out confrontation, analysts and regional officials say.The relative restraint suggests that Tehran sees such forces as a strategic reserve to be deployed if the 12-day war continues to intensify – though it may also be a sign that Iranian command and control systems are breaking down

Сьогодні на киян чекає 15-градусне тепло

У столиці буде сухо і сонячно.

Sreekanth PV appointed as group head of operations and customer experience at Manappuram Finance

Sreekanth brings over 22 years of experience in operations management, digital platforms, product innovation, and customer experience within the financial services sector

Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife

Regulator recommends rodenticides be removed from Bunnings and supermarkets shelves and sold only to licensed professionalsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWidely available rat poisons could be removed from shelves at Australian supermarkets and other retailers after a federal regulator recommended they be declared a restricted product.It is a win for conservationists and scientists who for years have called for rodenticides to be banned or highly restricted due to their impact on wildlife. Native animals including

Global banks push back on India’s offshore rupee reporting plan

Banks say reporting requirements could breach client confidentiality and clash with overseas data rules

Банки Украины меняют маршруты ввоза наличной валюты из-за ситуации с Ощадбанком

Arrests, accusations and arguments - the Mugabe family after losing power

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe's ex-first family.

Tornare bambini ai mondiali

Non sappiamo ancora se ci saremo, ma un primo raggio di luce lo porta il Quaderno Mondiale: un oggetto d’altri tempi nell’era dei clic.

India urea producers shut plants as Iran war cuts LNG flows

LNG is the primary feedstock for urea production, serving as an energy source and a key input in making the world’s most widely used fertilizer

Чому не можна смажити разом цибулю і моркву: що буде, якщо посмажити

Розбираємося, чи можна смажити цибулю з морквою насправді, та чому багато господинь роблять це неправильно.

Чому не можна смажити разом цибулю і моркву: що буде, якщо приготувати

Розбираємося, чи можна смажити цибулю з морквою насправді, та чому багато господинь роблять це неправильно.

ONGC slips on board reshuffle as crude oil headwinds and global tensions weigh

A fresh Axis Securities research note flagged that rising crude oil prices — driven partly by geopolitical tensions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and wider West Asian instability — create a complex trade-off for ONGC

Section of TN hotels declare holiday citing shortage of LPG cylinders

“Due to lack of LPG supply, March 11, 2026 has been declared a holiday,” a notice displayed in a popular hotel in the city said on Wednesday

Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex falls 600 pts; Nifty down 160 pts; West Asia tensions, oil jitters spook markets

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Shares of Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Wipro and Sun Pharma gained, with Reliance rising after Donald Trump said it would back a new Texas refinery. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Apollo Hospitals declined

В Иране назвали условия для переговоров с США

FPI holdings in FAR G-Secs fall ₹4,634 crore as West Asia conflict rattles markets

The selling pressure has emerged as global markets reacted sharply to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have triggered a spike in crude oil prices and volatility in emerging market assets

Силы ПВО сбили 185 украинских беспилотников над регионами России

IEA proposes largest ever oil stockpile release

The 32 countries that belong to the IEA collectively hold at least 1.2 billion barrels of oil in emergency public stores, according to the group, which oversees coordinated stockpile releases

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

В США построят первый за последние 50 лет НПЗ

Shakti Pumps, Va Tech, Jain Irrigation, Astral, NCC shares jump up to 19% on Jal Jeevan Mission extension

Brokerage firm SBI Securities said the move is positive for several companies in the pipes, pumps and EPC segments, citing strong business potential and improved revenue visibility

CUSAT develop UV technology to reduce electrical conductivity in coir pith

The team demonstrated that by using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the salinity in coir pith can be effectively reduced, resulting in a decrease in electrical conductivity by up to 27.4 per cent

Зеленський про допомогу на Близькому Сході: Україна має карти, і тепер усі це зрозуміли

Президент зазначив, що це "гарне відчуття".

‘The other side’ of IITs: Student suicides haunt India’s top tech schools

Nearly 160 deaths recorded across the premier engineering colleges in past two decades - 69 of them in last five years.

The ‘orphan pearl’: Inside Kharg, the beating heart of Iran’s oil empire

On Iran's 'Forbidden Island' of Kharg, ancient ruins sit beside the nerve centre of the nation's oil empire.

У 2026 році для пенсії потрібно більше стажу: хто може залишитися без виплат

Розбираємося, який страховий стаж для пенсії потрібен у 2026 році, та в якому віці можна йти оформлятися в Пенсійний.

Яйця буде нікуди подіти: фахівець розповів, чим потрібно годувати курей-несучок

Науковець пояснив, які продукти шкодять домашній птиці.

Asia’s fuel crunch triggers four-day weeks, school closures

Governments slash working hours and curb energy use as Middle East supply disruptions ripple across the region

Nifty Prediction Today – March 11, 2026: Nifty 50 futures: Can fall back again. Go short

Nifty 50 March futures contract has failed to breach its resistance at 24,450

Here’s the latest.

Nifty Bank Prediction Today – March 11, 2026: Nifty Bank futures: Strong downward momentum

Nifty Bank futures (March) can slip to 55,600 over the next few sessions

12 stocks to watch today: Reliance, IndiGo, Adani Enterprises, Waaree Energies, HG Infra

Pieter Elbers steps down as IndiGo CEO amid operational challenges; several Indian firms announce key deals and leadership changes

США послаблюють частину санкцій на нафту РФ, але "сильний рубль" з'їдає доходи Путіна, - NYT

Економіка РФ опинилася в несподіваній макроекономічній пастці.

Centre proposes changes in Drug Rules to align blood product testing with global standards

Amendments also aim to remove testing requirements not warranted under global best practices

India hosts 55% of global GCCs but faces over 2,000 annual compliance filings

GCCs now play a strategic role for multinational corporations, handling functions such as product engineering, artificial intelligence research, digital transformation and global compliance management

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant facing LPG shortage

AP Government is in touch with Petroleum Ministry to ensure adequate supply

МЭА предложило высвободить рекордный объем нефти

11 березня магнітних бур не буде, але є нюанс

Вчені попереджають, що можливі один-два коротких активних періоди.

Trump’s pick for state department role withdraws after backlash over past ‘anti-Israel’ and race remarks

Failure to appoint Jeremy Carl is a rare setback for Trump, with Republican-controlled Senate mostly approving his appointmentsDonald Trump’s nominee for a top diplomatic post has been withdrawn from consideration after a growing backlash over his past remarks on race and Jewish people left him without crucial Republican support.Jeremy Carl, who had been tapped to serve as the assistant secretary of state for international organisations – a role overseeing US policy towards bodies such as the UN – announced on Tuesday that he was stepping aside after failing to secure unanimous backing from Re

Gold rises after report of oil-stockpile release to ease shock

The IEA proposal envisages a release in excess of the 182 million barrels that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022

NSW government apologises for leaving foster children in home with triple killer

Convicted murderer Regina Arthurell was removed from a home with two children on Monday despite a December report warning of the situationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has apologised after admitting it left two foster children in a home with a convicted triple killer until this week, despite a report warning them of the situation in December.The NSW minister for families and communities, Kate Washington, told 2GB radio on Wednesday morning that Regina Arthurell had been removed fro

Australia politics live: embassies and consulate in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Tel Aviv closed; two Queensland protesters arrested under ‘from the river to the sea’ ban

Follow updates liveMember of Iranian football squad changes mind on asylum claim in Australia, minister confirmsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘There are developments this morning’: Chalmers on Iranian football teamWe’re getting a slightly bigger forward sizzle from the treasurer on how many people from the Iranian women’s football team have sought asylum in Australia.There are developments this morning that I’m reluctant to go into because Tony Burke, the minister, will be up later this morning to give people a proper sense of that … It is a tribute to their braver

Happiest Minds shares jump over 12% after raising FY27 growth forecast on AI push

Happiest Minds currently reports annualised revenue exceeding $260 million and serves more than 290 customers globally.

Surge in India swap rates muddies rate signals amid global turmoil

India's one-year and two-year OIS rates jumped ​more than 45 basis points each since the Israeli-U.S. war with ⁠Iran broke out on February 28, while the benchmark 10-year bond yield has risen by a more modest 11 basis points through Monday, before paring some of the increase.

‘Could skew the entire dataset’: Julian Leeser complains to Jason Clare after some schools postpone Naplan amid tech issue

One expert warns it may be perceived as ‘unfair’ that some students undertook test on Wednesday while others didn’tFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe authority that runs Naplan has apologised “unreservedly” for a disruption to a “significant number” of schools on its first day, as some students had the standardised test postponed while others did not.The chief executive of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara) Stephen Gniel said the technical issue, identified at 9.20am, stopped so

Naplan authority CEO apologises for technical glitch that delayed test on first day

One expert warns it may be perceived as ‘unfair’ that some students undertook test on Wednesday while others didn’tFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe authority that runs Naplan has apologised “unreservedly” for a disruption to a “significant number” of schools on its first day, as some students had the standardised test postponed while others did not.The chief executive of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara) Stephen Gniel said the technical issue, identified at 9.20am, stopped so

Au Liban, Israël cible les gardiens de la révolution, qui ont repris en main l’aile militaire du Hezbollah

L’armée israélienne affirme avoir tué à Beyrouth plusieurs commandants de la Force Al-Qods, la branche des opérations extérieures des pasdarans, chargés de la restructuration et du réarmement du parti-milice.

Cologne Cathedral’s plans to charge for tickets spark outcry

Limiting access to German church to well-off visitors would be ‘socially unjust’, critics sayPlans at Cologne Cathedral to start charging visitor fees have sparked an outcry, with critics warning against limiting access to the majestic gothic building to the well-off.Officials said this month that the cathedral, the tallest twin-spired church in the world and a tourist magnet in Germany’s fourth largest city, could only be maintained with a new revenue stream. Continue reading...

OpenAI plans to launch its Sora video tool in ChatGPT, The Information reports

Sora, which expanded OpenAI's ‌foray into multimodal AI technologies, competes with ‌text-to-video tools from ‌Meta and ⁠Alphabet's Google

Askona выпустит дебютные ЦФА на 1 млрд рублей

Крупнейший производитель товаров для сна в России Askona 11 марта откроет сбор заявок на дебютный выпуск цифровых финансовых активов (ЦФА), сообщил «Ведомостям» представитель компании. Размещение пройдет на платформе «А-Токен» (входит в периметр Альфа-банка) и станет первым на мебельном рынке страны, отмечает он. 

Оборот сервиса аренды электросамокатов «Юрент» вырос на 23,7% в 2025 году

Sedemac Mechatronics stock jumps 19% from ₹1,352-IPO price on listing day

The ₹1,087-crore initial public offering of Sedemac Mechatronics Ltd received an overall subscription of 2.68 times

Global LNG hunt intensifies as West Asia conflict cuts supply

At least eight cargoes initially headed to Europe have been changed course to Asia since the start of the fighting, sources said