Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran’s energy infrastructure. Source link
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Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally’s departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation. Source link
Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100. Source link
Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens
Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade. Source link
Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women’s football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to
German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life. Source link
Australia’s PlasmaLeap Technologies secures A$30m Series A funding
PlasmaLeap Technologies, an Australian firm making zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, has secured A$30 million ($20 million)
Barrenjoey Capital Partners to merge with Magellan Financial Group
Australian investment banking firm Barrenjoey Capital Partners is intending to merge with ASX-listed Magellan Financial Group to create a
Market turmoil continues in Asia amid more Middle East strikes
Energy prices are rising, stock markets are falling and flights remain cancelled as Iran continues attacks on countries across the