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Families' nightmare fight for justice in Austria child sex cases
Back to black: facing energy shock, Asia turns to coal
Back to black: facing energy shock, Asia turns to coal

Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining.

March 24, 2026

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Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks
Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks

Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place.

March 24, 2026

Manila's jeepney drivers struggle as Mideast war sends diesel cost soaring
Manila's jeepney drivers struggle as Mideast war sends diesel cost soaring

The sun was not quite up as Eric Helera unlocked the doors of his jeepney, wiped down its two long passenger benches, and checked his brake fluid before another day ferrying Manila commuters.

March 24, 2026

The contenders vying to be next Danish leader
The contenders vying to be next Danish leader

Denmark's Social Democrat Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is tipped to hold onto power after Tuesday's general election. But the leaders of the two other parties in her coalition government are hoping to stop her from a third term.

March 24, 2026

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Malinin and Sakamoto seek solace at figure skating worlds as Olympic champions absent
Malinin and Sakamoto seek solace at figure skating worlds as Olympic champions absent

US star Ilia Malinin returns to the ice seeking the solace of a third straight world figure skating title after his shocking collapse at the Winter Olympics, while Japan's Kaori Sakamoto targets a fourth women's gold starting Wednesday.

March 24, 2026

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Rennie shakes up All Blacks backroom team as 2027 World Cup looms
Rennie shakes up All Blacks backroom team as 2027 World Cup looms

New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie on Tuesday named his backroom team to take New Zealand through to next year's Rugby World Cup, retaining one old face but turning mostly to former assistants from his successful club coaching career.

March 24, 2026