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One Nation candidate contesting Sussan Ley’s seat likened Julia Gillard to ‘non-productive old cow’

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…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-08 06:54 MSK
March 8, 2026
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‘There are crocs absolutely everywhere’: NT residents warned to stay out of flood waters as hundreds evacuated

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…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-08 07:16 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Leeser urges Labor to offer asylum to Iranian women’s football team – as it happened

This blog is now closedAustralia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW begins search for private partner to help build Sydney’s second major film studioThe NSW government has opened expressions of interest for the location and management of a prospective new major film studio in Sydney, offering public land for private companies’ development as part of the scheme.Sydney is already a popular destination for international film production … Beyond Hollywood, there is large demand for Bollywood films in Australia, with Indian filmmakers continuing to use the visually striking look of Australia in their films.We know the demand is there, and there’s a critical need [for] more studio space.This second film studio will create new job opportunities for the sector, support local stories, provide huge economic benefit and attract international blockbusters to the state. NSW is, after all, the place for every story.The best option at the moment – because the airspace is only open on an ad-hoc basis, the safety authorities in those countries have to make an assessment of when it’s safe to fly – the best option is for Australians to take commercial flights. Now, we’ve seen that some of those flights haven’t been full. We’ve seen the cost of tickets. We’re pretty disappointed by that, to be honest. And we’ve made that disappointment known to the airlines. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-08 07:32 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Source: investors.com

Stock Market Today: Dow Loses 450 Points As Oil Prices Surge; Palantir Rises, Nvidia Falls (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: Dow Loses 450 Points As Oil Prices Surge; Palantir Rises, Nvidia Falls (Live Coverage)

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-07 00:28 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Source: barrons.com

Marvell Stock Pops 20%. Semiconductor Earnings Show AI Demand Is Strong.

Marvell Stock Pops 20%. Semiconductor Earnings Show AI Demand Is Strong.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-06 23:50 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 02:11 MSK
March 8, 2026
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How I've learned that certainty is the thing to really fear

After five decades hosting radio phone-ins and debates, Nicky Campbell reflects on the state of public debate

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 02:42 MSK
March 8, 2026
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'Death of a monster' and 'Blair rebukes Starmer'

Soham murderer Ian Huntley's death following a prison attack dominates today's papers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 03:18 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 05:57 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

One Nation candidate contesting Sussan Ley’s seat likened Julia Gillard to ‘non-productive old cow’

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…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-08 06:54 MSK
March 8, 2026
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‘There are crocs absolutely everywhere’: NT residents warned to stay out of flood waters as hundreds evacuated

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…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-08 07:16 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Leeser urges Labor to offer asylum to Iranian women’s football team – as it happened

This blog is now closedAustralia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW begins search for private partner to help build Sydney’s second major film studioThe NSW government has opened expressions of interest for the location and management of a prospective new major film studio in Sydney, offering public land for private companies’ development as part of the scheme.Sydney is already a popular destination for international film production … Beyond Hollywood, there is large demand for Bollywood films in Australia, with Indian filmmakers continuing to use the visually striking look of Australia in their films.We know the demand is there, and there’s a critical need [for] more studio space.This second film studio will create new job opportunities for the sector, support local stories, provide huge economic benefit and attract international blockbusters to the state. NSW is, after all, the place for every story.The best option at the moment – because the airspace is only open on an ad-hoc basis, the safety authorities in those countries have to make an assessment of when it’s safe to fly – the best option is for Australians to take commercial flights. Now, we’ve seen that some of those flights haven’t been full. We’ve seen the cost of tickets. We’re pretty disappointed by that, to be honest. And we’ve made that disappointment known to the airlines. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-08 07:32 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Source: investors.com

Stock Market Today: Dow Loses 450 Points As Oil Prices Surge; Palantir Rises, Nvidia Falls (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: Dow Loses 450 Points As Oil Prices Surge; Palantir Rises, Nvidia Falls (Live Coverage)

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-07 00:28 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Source: barrons.com

Marvell Stock Pops 20%. Semiconductor Earnings Show AI Demand Is Strong.

Marvell Stock Pops 20%. Semiconductor Earnings Show AI Demand Is Strong.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-06 23:50 MSK
March 8, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 02:11 MSK
March 8, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

How I've learned that certainty is the thing to really fear

After five decades hosting radio phone-ins and debates, Nicky Campbell reflects on the state of public debate

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 02:42 MSK
March 8, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

'Death of a monster' and 'Blair rebukes Starmer'

Soham murderer Ian Huntley's death following a prison attack dominates today's papers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 03:18 MSK
March 8, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-08 05:57 MSK
March 8, 2026
Global News Continue in source