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Mar 10, 2026 - World

Anti-corruption watchdog makes adverse findings against two former public servants but clears four other individuals Two former public servants referred to the anti-corruption watchdog by the royal commission into robodebt have been found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct while former prime minister, Scott Morrison, has been cleared.The long-awaited report into potential corruption related to the unlawful income averaging scheme, released on Wednesday, covered the six referrals made by royal commissioner Catherine Holmes in 2023, which were restricted from the public view in a sealed chapter. Continue reading...

Mar 10, 2026 - World

The Queensland senator replaces David Littleproud, who announced his shock resignation from the National party on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMatt Canavan has declared “we need more Australian everything” during his first press conference after being elected the new leader of the Nationals in a party room vote on Wednesday.The Queensland right-winger defeated Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzie in a three-cornered contest to replace David Littleproud, who blindsided colleagues on Tuesday by announcing he was stepping down as leader. Continue reading...

Mar 10, 2026 - World

Matt Gaetz, a former MAGA lawmaker and ally of President Donald Trump, was stunned on Tuesday after learning who had been selected as the new Supreme Leader in Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was selected by Iran's Assembly of Experts as the country's next leader. Khamenei has been described by experts as "his father on steroids," and the New York Times described the new Khamenei's reign as a "show of open defiance to Iran’s attackers." Khamenei's father was killed earlier this month after the U.S. and Israel coordinated more than 100 bombing strikes across the country. The U.S. is believed to be responsible for one bomb that hit an Iranian girls' school, killing 175 civilians. Seven U.S. soldiers have died, and more than 150 have been injured in retaliatory strikes conducted by Iran. Gaetz reacted to the news that Mojtaba Khamenei was taking over for his father on "The Matt Gaetz Show.""So, we killed the Ayatollah and things may have gotten worse," Gaetz said. In the moments leading up to the bombing campaign, Trump said he had authorized the strikes to create the conditions necessary for the Iranian people to rise up and form their own government. "For many years, you have asked for America's help. But you never got it," Trump said. "No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight. Now you have a president who is giving you what you want. So let's see how you respond. America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force. Now is the time to seize control of your destiny, and to unleash the prosperous and glorious future that is close within your reach. This is the moment for action. Do not let it pass."However, Trump's decision to coordinate strikes may have backfired, as Gaetz noted that the new Khamenei's power base lies in "the most hardline military faction in the country."

Mar 10, 2026 - World

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Florida, 35, allegedly fired 10 shots with a semiautomatic firearm into Beverly Hills homeA 35-year-old Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder after she allegedly fired shots into the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna on Sunday.Ivanna Lisette Ortiz was charged on Tuesday with one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault on a person with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling, all felonies, court records show. Officials have said no one was injured during the shooting. Continue reading...

Mar 10, 2026 - World

The Russian president was recording a tribute to women on March 8 when he began coughing and spluttering, forcing him to halt the speech.