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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay

March 24, 2026 - 8:00pm
Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are striking for the first time in 20 years.
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Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up

March 24, 2026 - 7:03pm
The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
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'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling

March 24, 2026 - 1:59pm
The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.
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'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling

March 24, 2026 - 1:59pm
The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.
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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

March 24, 2026 - 1:12pm
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

March 24, 2026 - 1:12pm
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
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US detainee Dennis Coyle released by Taliban after more than a year

March 24, 2026 - 11:50am
Coyle, who was working as a language researcher, according to his family, was arrested in January 2025.
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Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict

March 24, 2026 - 10:59am
The war has caused "imminent danger" to the country's energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.
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China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

March 24, 2026 - 1:56am
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
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China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

March 24, 2026 - 1:56am
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
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More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal

March 23, 2026 - 11:46pm
Australian producers have also won the right to sell Italian-style sparkling wine as prosecco.
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UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

March 23, 2026 - 8:10pm
Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
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UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

March 23, 2026 - 8:10pm
Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
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Hong Kong government employee denies ordering surveillance of UK dissidents

March 23, 2026 - 5:11pm
Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen says he did not organise a "shadow policing" operation in London.
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Hong Kong government employee denies ordering surveillance of UK dissidents

March 23, 2026 - 5:11pm
Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen says he did not organise a "shadow policing" operation in London.
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Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

March 23, 2026 - 4:21pm
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.
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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

March 23, 2026 - 5:16am
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

March 23, 2026 - 5:16am
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
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HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

March 23, 2026 - 4:06am
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
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HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

March 23, 2026 - 4:06am
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
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