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Source: theguardian.com

US orders government employees to leave Saudi Arabia – as it happened

This liveblog is closed. Follow the latest coverage on our new liveblog here.The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes “across Iran” on Sunday, targeting military sites.A military statement said it had “initiated a wave of strikes targeting the Iranian terror regime military infrastructure across Iran”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 04:58 MSK
March 9, 2026
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ASX plunges with $130bn wiped from sharemarket amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisis

Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falls by 4%, marking the single biggest one-day drop since Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs announcementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian shares plunged on Monday, wiping about $13obn from the value of the ASX midway through the trading session, after a sharp rise in oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict sparked concerns of a breakout in global inflation.The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 was down 4% in lunchtime trading to dive below the 8,500 point mark, marking the single biggest one-day drop since the announcement of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs last year. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 05:14 MSK
March 9, 2026
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VPN apps rocket up download charts in Australia as porn websites begin blocking users

Proton VPN moves from 174th to 19th place as NordVPN goes from 189th to 13th, as porn websites in Australia start requiring age verification for usersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVirtual private network apps have skyrocketed up the app charts in Australia after a number of adult sites began blocking Australian users in compliance with new online safety codes in effect from Monday.VPN Super Unlimited Proxy moved from 40th in free iPhone apps in Australia on 2 March to 7th place as of Sunday, according to the most recent data from Sensor Tower. Proton VPN moved from 174th to 19th, and NordVPN went from 189th to 13th. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 05:20 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Australia news live: Coalition puts pressure on Labor over fuel supplies; Tasmania to scrap ‘good character’ references for serious crimes

Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMan charged with murder after alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner westA man was charged with murder after an alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner west on Sunday.I think it’s important to work through this calmly, to understand the intelligence and the briefings that the government has to get to this juncture … If you’re going to send Australian personnel to a conflict, that is one of the most important decisions any government would make. And I think it’s better that there’s bipartisan support, and that’s why you want to be constructive with the government …The reality is, we believe in regime change. This was a tyrant that was oppressing the people of Iran. And I think what’s important here is that the people of Iran are empowered and given back their country through whatever mechanism that they should determine Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 05:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
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U.S. stock futures sink, oil surges above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict rages

U.S. stock-market futures fell on Sunday as crude futures surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 amid growing fears about the economic effects of the conflict with Iran.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-09 04:26 MSK
March 9, 2026
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South Korea's Kospi sinks over 8%, triggering circuit breaker amid broader Asia market rout as oil tops $100

Brent futures spiked 16.1% to last trade at $107.61, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose almost 17.7% to $107.02

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-09 04:43 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

The half-abandoned Japanese island at the heart of tensions with China

Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and BeijingHis island home is shrouded in mist, but his union jack woolly hat makes Hideya Yagi easy to spot as he greets the approaching boat. The 80-year-old, a former president of a construction company, is pleased to see the small group of passengers disembark, mainly because he is one of only seven registered residents at their destination, Kasasa island.Kasasa is known as the “Hawaii” of Japan’s inland sea because of its warm climate and beautiful coastline. Yagi and his wife, Mihoko, eke out a quiet life alongside just one other couple and an elderly woman. The other two residents are almost always absent. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 03:54 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Paddington musical dominates WhatsOnStage awards

Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 04:04 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 04:15 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 04:15 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

US orders government employees to leave Saudi Arabia – as it happened

This liveblog is closed. Follow the latest coverage on our new liveblog here.The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes “across Iran” on Sunday, targeting military sites.A military statement said it had “initiated a wave of strikes targeting the Iranian terror regime military infrastructure across Iran”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 04:58 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

ASX plunges with $130bn wiped from sharemarket amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisis

Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falls by 4%, marking the single biggest one-day drop since Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs announcementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian shares plunged on Monday, wiping about $13obn from the value of the ASX midway through the trading session, after a sharp rise in oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict sparked concerns of a breakout in global inflation.The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 was down 4% in lunchtime trading to dive below the 8,500 point mark, marking the single biggest one-day drop since the announcement of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs last year. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 05:14 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

VPN apps rocket up download charts in Australia as porn websites begin blocking users

Proton VPN moves from 174th to 19th place as NordVPN goes from 189th to 13th, as porn websites in Australia start requiring age verification for usersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVirtual private network apps have skyrocketed up the app charts in Australia after a number of adult sites began blocking Australian users in compliance with new online safety codes in effect from Monday.VPN Super Unlimited Proxy moved from 40th in free iPhone apps in Australia on 2 March to 7th place as of Sunday, according to the most recent data from Sensor Tower. Proton VPN moved from 174th to 19th, and NordVPN went from 189th to 13th. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 05:20 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Australia news live: Coalition puts pressure on Labor over fuel supplies; Tasmania to scrap ‘good character’ references for serious crimes

Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMan charged with murder after alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner westA man was charged with murder after an alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner west on Sunday.I think it’s important to work through this calmly, to understand the intelligence and the briefings that the government has to get to this juncture … If you’re going to send Australian personnel to a conflict, that is one of the most important decisions any government would make. And I think it’s better that there’s bipartisan support, and that’s why you want to be constructive with the government …The reality is, we believe in regime change. This was a tyrant that was oppressing the people of Iran. And I think what’s important here is that the people of Iran are empowered and given back their country through whatever mechanism that they should determine Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 05:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: marketwatch.com

U.S. stock futures sink, oil surges above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict rages

U.S. stock-market futures fell on Sunday as crude futures surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 amid growing fears about the economic effects of the conflict with Iran.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-09 04:26 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

South Korea's Kospi sinks over 8%, triggering circuit breaker amid broader Asia market rout as oil tops $100

Brent futures spiked 16.1% to last trade at $107.61, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose almost 17.7% to $107.02

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-09 04:43 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

The half-abandoned Japanese island at the heart of tensions with China

Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and BeijingHis island home is shrouded in mist, but his union jack woolly hat makes Hideya Yagi easy to spot as he greets the approaching boat. The 80-year-old, a former president of a construction company, is pleased to see the small group of passengers disembark, mainly because he is one of only seven registered residents at their destination, Kasasa island.Kasasa is known as the “Hawaii” of Japan’s inland sea because of its warm climate and beautiful coastline. Yagi and his wife, Mihoko, eke out a quiet life alongside just one other couple and an elderly woman. The other two residents are almost always absent. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 03:54 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Paddington musical dominates WhatsOnStage awards

Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 04:04 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 04:15 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 04:15 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source