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Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture

March 25, 2026 - 4:17am
The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.
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Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict

March 25, 2026 - 3:32am
The war has caused "imminent danger" to the country's energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.
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How is the Philippines reacting to its energy emergency?

March 25, 2026 - 2:47am
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari reports from a petrol station in Manila.
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Indian man whose life support was removed after court go-ahead dies

March 25, 2026 - 2:45am
Harish Rana, 31, had been in a comatose state since 2013 after he fell from a fourth-floor balcony.
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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years

March 25, 2026 - 2:28am
Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
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'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged

March 25, 2026 - 1:47am
The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
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Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up

March 24, 2026 - 11:17pm
The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
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BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

March 24, 2026 - 10:55pm
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

March 24, 2026 - 10:55pm
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood

March 24, 2026 - 8:42pm
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.
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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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