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Mar 31, 2026 - World

Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s longstanding opposition to mandatory jail terms has been omitted from the first draft of its new national party platform, after the Albanese government backed minimum sentences on several occasions.An early working draft of the ALP’s updated platform also includes more assertive language on China and seeks to position Australia as an “active middle power” in an increasingly fraught and contested world. Continue reading...

Mar 31, 2026 - World

A Delta Air Lines flight from Sao Paulo to Atlanta had to return after the plane's left engine spat flames. No one was injured.

Mar 31, 2026 - World

Brittlestars, sea anemones and a catshark among new-to-science species collected during expedition off the Queensland coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarine scientists have discovered more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea – a figure they believe could exceed 200 as more are identified.The species were found in waters between 200 metres and 3km deep in the Coral Sea marine park, Australia’s largest marine protected area, which spans nearly 1m sq km to the east of the Great Barrier Reef. Continue reading...

Mar 31, 2026 - World

Spin-off launched with 10 nations, as original event remains mired in protests and boycotts over Israel’s involvementEurovision is seeking to expand into the Asian market by hosting a version of its song contest in Bangkok this year, just as the original annual event is being buffeted by discord and boycotts on the eve of its 70th anniversary edition.The grand final of the inaugural Eurovision song contest Asia will take place in Thailand’s capital on Saturday 14 November, the Switzerland-based organisation announced on Tuesday. Broadcasters from 10 countries have confirmed their participation. Continue reading...

Mar 31, 2026 - World

Extensive flooding in many parts of Afghanistan has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours, authorities said Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths over the past five days to 42 with more heavy rain forecast.