Ig Nobel Awards Move to Europe Due to US Visa Issues
The satirical Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is shifting from the United States to Zurich, Switzerland, citing visa difficulties for winners and journalists under current immigration policies.
The satirical Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is shifting from the United States to Zurich, Switzerland, citing visa difficulties for winners and journalists under current immigration policies.
Large crowds gathered in Tehran's Enqelab Square to support Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, while critics online fear his IRGC ties will worsen repression in Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader, sparking immediate reports of assassination plots against him.
President Zelensky warns that US-Iran tensions could divert resources, worsening Ukraine's air defence missile deficit as Russia continues attacks.
Award-winning journalist Pavel Dabravolski has been convicted of treason in a closed-door trial in Minsk, receiving a nine-year maximum-security prison sentence as part of Belarus's escalating crackdown on press freedom.
Scores of people have been killed across the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Gulf states and Lebanon drawn into the conflict.
Reports indicate Mojtaba Khamenei, son of current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is being positioned as the likely successor, sparking debates over dynastic rule in Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, succeeds his father as Iran's Supreme Leader, with state TV reporting he was wounded in the Ramadan war. Israel vows to eliminate successors, and Trump demands US approval.
Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader after a US-Israeli strike killed the former leader, with oil prices surging amid the transition.
China's National People's Congress has opened in Beijing, focusing on economic policies and legislative reforms as the country faces growth pressures and geopolitical tensions.
Iranians living overseas confront emotional turmoil and uncertainty as they monitor events in their homeland, balancing personal grief with the challenges of distance and political instability.
A summary of Monday's major news stories across Australia, covering politics, weather, and current events, with updates on national developments.
The US-Israel war on Iran is destabilising Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, exposing their fragile political order and threatening their economic models reliant on stability and global influence.
Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his father as Iran's supreme leader after fatal airstrikes, while conflict disrupts Middle East oil production, sending prices past $114 a barrel and prompting global economic warnings.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has permanently relocated her family to Australia, enjoying Sydney's Manly Beach while confirming the move brings work opportunities and closer proximity to New Zealand.
Iran's state TV announces Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, selected by the Assembly of Experts. He succeeds his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in recent strikes.
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, succeeds his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli strike. The hardline cleric's appointment sparks controversy over hereditary rule in Iran.
Speculation mounts as Mojtaba Khamenei, son of current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is seen as the likely successor, raising questions about Iran's political future.
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as Iran's new supreme leader, marking the first father-to-son succession since the 1979 revolution. The move risks escalating conflict as Donald Trump deems it unacceptable.
The Australian government has issued a 'do not travel' advisory for the United Arab Emirates, citing airspace closures and retaliatory strikes in the Middle East following military action against Iran.
A comprehensive roundup of the latest news from Australia, covering political shifts, economic trends, and social issues impacting the nation this Monday.
Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers have killed Palestinians in the West Bank, escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing conflict and international scrutiny.
Tehran residents report terror as toxic smoke blankets the city after airstrikes hit oil depots, causing health warnings, shortages, and apocalyptic conditions.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning that the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran could destabilise the entire Middle East, urging prayers for peace and dialogue.
Civilians in Akobo, South Sudan, have fled to Ethiopia after the army issued an evacuation order ahead of a military operation, with fighting reported nearby and UN peacekeepers evacuating.
Professor Xueqin Jiang, who accurately forecast Trump's 2024 victory and Iran conflict, now warns of US military failure and potential constitutional crisis over presidential term limits.
A new investigation reveals Israeli forces shot dead three brothers as they crawled towards Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. Their parents were also attacked, with human rights groups alleging potential war crimes.
International Women's Day 2026 sees worldwide demonstrations demanding equal pay, reproductive rights, and justice, with the UN-recognized day marking its 115th anniversary under the theme 'Give to Gain'.
A visual journey through the weekend's events, from a Buddhist firewalking festival in Tokyo to US-Israeli strikes in Iran, tornado damage in Michigan, and fashion shows in Paris.
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after 37 years as Iran's supreme leader is seen as a profound turning point, with experts comparing it to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The regime faces immense challenges in filling the power vacuum amid ongoing conflic