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In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:59:56+00:00

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.

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NSW wellness guru charged over man’s death during ayahuasca and frog toxin ceremony

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:50:34+00:00

Soulore Solaris was charged with manslaughter of Jarrad Antonovich, who died of a perforated oesophagus after taking psychedelicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged with manslaughter more than four years after his spiritual retreat client died following consuming psychedelics and a frog toxin.Soulore Solaris, 52, was arrested and charged on Tuesday morning over the 2021 death of a man at the Arcoora retreat he ran in Collins Creek, about 60 kilometres from Byron Bay in northern NSW. Continue read

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Australia politics live: Labor turns up heat on Tim Wilson over share holdings during question time; date of Farrer byelection confirmed

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:49:14+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatriate Australians if that’s necessary.We have used military planes to evacuate Australians from conflict zones. An

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Who is choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader?

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:48:18+00:00

Iran’s Assembly of Experts is now tasked with choosing the next Supreme Leader. It elected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 198

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‘Massive underfunding’ blamed as students enrolled in Australian public schools falls to new low

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:43:10+00:00

As thousands more students head to private schools, advocates hope new government funding deals might draw families back to public sectorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn Sharryn Brownlee’s experience, it’s when their kids reach the final years of primary school that a lot of parents start to ask one another the same question.“Where are you going to send your kids to high school? Public or private?” she said. Continue reading...

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Gold gains on safe-haven demand as West Asia conflict widens

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:28:13+00:00

The US dollar eased from a more than three-month high hit earlier this week, making greenback-priced gold ‌less expensive for holders of other currencies

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Stock Market Live Updates: Markets set to open higher, tracking recovery in Asia

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:27:49+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: Indian shares are set to open higher on Thursday, tracking a recovery in Asia, driven ​by a modest improvement in risk sentiment that has been ‌battered by an escalating Middle East war.

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Australia politics live: byelection for Sussan Ley’s Farrer seat to be held 9 May, speaker confirms as question time begins

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:25:31+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatriate Australians if that’s necessary.We have used military planes to evacuate Australians from conflict zones. An

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China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:18:30+00:00

‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroadWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the first time since 1991 that the figure has dropped below 5%, reflecting an economic strategy that is shifting away from export-led growth to a model that leaders hope will be more resilient to external shocks.Li Qiang, China’s premier, announced the target for 2026 in the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s annual par

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La Chine augmente ses dépenses militaires de 7 % pour 2026

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:11:58+00:00

Pékin prévoit de dépenser 238,7 milliards d’euros pour sa défense cette année, ce qui reste trois fois moins que les Etats-Unis, alors que les tensions s’accroissent en mer de Chine.

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La Chine augmente son budget militaire de 7 % pour 2026

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:11:55+00:00

Pékin prévoit de dépenser 238,7 milliards d’euros pour sa défense cette année, ce qui reste trois fois moins que les Etats-Unis, alors que les tensions s’accroissent en mer de Chine.

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Iranian rockets intercepted over central Israel

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:11:02+00:00

Interceptors were seen lighting up the sky over central Israel as sirens blared in response to Iranian rockets.

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Police told Kelly Wilkinson to ‘cool off’ and give estranged husband ‘a break’ days before he burned her to death, inquest hears

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:02:43+00:00

Wilkinson was turned away by police while seeking help four days before she was murdered, Queensland coroner’s court toldKelly Wilkinson was turned away from Southport police station and told to “cool off, give Brian a break” while seeking help just four days before her estranged husband, Brian Earl Johnston, burned her to death in 2021, an inquest has heard.The allegation was made in an extraordinary 11th hour submission by the lawyer acting for her family as they applied to adjourn the coronial inquiry to hear additional evidence about the allegation. Continue reading...

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White House pushes back against mounting questions over any US involvement in Iran school strike – as it happened

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:00:43+00:00

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: Pentagon ‘taking a look’ at deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran as UN office demands answersSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGen Caine said today that the US will “now begin to expand inland, striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory”, after forces were able to establish air superiority.“The throttle is coming up,” Caine said, “as opposed to ramping down”. Continue reading...

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Six mois après la révolte de la « gen Z », le Népal assoiffé de changement

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T03:00:02+00:00

Les législatives du 5 mars verront l’ex-maire de Katmandou, Balendra Shah, 35 ans, affronter dans les urnes Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, premier ministre déchu de 74 ans. Si le premier incarne l’espoir de la jeunesse, le second est honni par cette dernière, cruellement réprimée lors des émeutes de septembre.

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Pentagon releases names of final two soldiers of six killed in Kuwait

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:51:05+00:00

Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, and Maj Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, were from California and IowaThe Pentagon has released the names of the final two of the six soldiers who were killed during a recent drone strike in Kuwait. They were killed on Sunday, the day after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Their names were released by the US Department of Defense on Wednesday.The two soldiers were identified as Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, and Maj Jeffrey O’Brien, 45. They were from Sacramento, California, and Indianola, Iowa, respectively. Continue reading...

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims LNG tanker in Mediterranean hit by drones

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:46:31+00:00

The Arctic Metagaz had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas when it exploded; Ukrainian drones reported to have hit southern Russia. What we know on day 1,471Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has accused Ukraine of carrying out a attack on one of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, which exploded and sank into the Mediterranean Sea off Libya. Explosions were reported on the Arctic Metagaz, which had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of LNG, on Tuesday night when the ship was about 150 miles (240km) off the coast of Libya. Ukraine has not commented on the sinking on the shi

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China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:40:09+00:00

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

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Demonstrators across Iran condemn US-Israeli war

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:37:09+00:00

Iranian media shared footage from several cities showing demonstrators condemning the US-Israeli war.

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Pauline Hanson charged taxpayers almost $9,000 for private plane to event honouring Gina Rinehart donation

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:32:47+00:00

Details of flight come as One Nation leader faces scrutiny over her use of taxpayer-funded entitlementsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson charged taxpayers almost $9,000 for a chartered plane to attend an event honouring the mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s donation to a private agricultural college, parliamentary expenses data shows.The One Nation leader flew from Tamworth to Avalon in October 2025 to attend the opening of new student accommodation at the private Marcus Oldham College in Geelong, wi

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Senate Republicans block war powers resolution on Iran

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:32:27+00:00

Senate Republicans, joined by a Democrat, voted down a war powers resolution on President Donald Trump's war with Iran.

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Live updates: Pentagon identifies 5th U.S. soldier killed in drone attack

Fonte: Washington Post - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:07:11+00:00

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. and Israeli forces will obtain “complete control of Iranian skies” within days, and will soon begin a second massive air assault.

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Pentagon identifies 5th U.S. soldier killed in drone attack

Fonte: Washington Post - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:07:11+00:00

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. and Israeli forces will obtain “complete control of Iranian skies” within days, and will soon begin a second massive air assault.

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Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:05:09+00:00

The general election is the first since gen-Z protests forced Nepal’s then-prime minister to quitNearly six months after a wave of unprecedented youth-led protests forced Nepal’s then prime minister to quit, people have began voting in a general election that is shaping up as a high-stakes showdown between the entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement.Key figures contesting the election include the Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party. Continue read

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How a clump of moss helped convict grave robbers in Illinois

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T02:00:47+00:00

Four cemetery workers dug up and moved more than 100 bodies to resell the burial plots nearly 20 years agoIt was a particularly heinous crime. Four workers at a cemetery near Chicago dug up more than 100 bodies and dumped the remains elsewhere in the grounds, in order to resell the burial plots for profit.Now, nearly two decades after the scandal broke at Burr Oak cemetery in Alsip, Illinois, scientists have released details of how a tiny clump of moss became crucial forensic evidence that helped convict the grave robbers. Continue reading...

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Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China’s Two Sessions meetings?

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T01:56:19+00:00

Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s CongressWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?More generals purged as gather in BeijingAmong the generally drab lineup of mostly middle-aged men in suits who make up the nearly 3,000 delegates to the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s parliament, a few stand out.There are delegates from China’s 55 official ethnic minority groups, who often arrive dressed in traditional outfits rather than western-style suits. There are military members, identifiable by their uniforms. And then

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Man Accused of Plotting to Kill Trump Blames Iran for Scheme

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T01:47:55+00:00

Asif Merchant testified in his own defense, saying he participated in the plot to protect his family in Iran. Prosecutors reject his account of his motives.

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese gave Donald Trump model nuclear submarine on golden plate at White House

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T01:45:08+00:00

Exclusive: Prime minister also presented Melania Trump with a $3,000 Paspaley pearl pendantAnthony Albanese gave Donald Trump a gift of a model nuclear submarine with gold plates and finishes, internal documents reveal, during his visit to the White House last year which sealed the president’s support for the Aukus pact.The prime minister also presented Trump’s wife Melania with a $3,000 Paspaley pearl pendant. Continue reading...

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Australia politics live: Albanese and Carney agree action against Iran must end its nuclear weapons program ‘once and for all’

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T01:38:58+00:00

Australian PM also announces new annual emergency ministers meeting to boost cooperation on natural disasters. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatria

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