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    War in the Middle East: Israel strikes oil infrastructure in Tehran, Iran reaches consensus on new leader — as it happened
     9 March 2026
    A majority consensus on who will be the successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been reached, according to members of the Assembly of Experts.
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    Are couples happier sleeping separately?
    8 Mar: Despite many people like Hannah finding a "sleep divorce" improves their sleep — and their relationship — a "pervasive stigma" about not sharing a bed persists.... more
    The K-pop concert that sparked an online war across Asia
    8 Mar: Criticism of Korean fans bringing professional cameras into a Korean boy band concert in Malaysia, against local rules, spiralled into an online war from Vietnam to Indonesia.... more
    Iran strikes are Donald Trump's ninth foreign military action in 14 months
    8 Mar: The Australian government has avoided stating whether it supports or opposes many of Trump's operations.... more
    Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' as Tehran clerics vow to pick new leader
    8 Mar: It came as Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed Mr Trump's demand for the country's surrender as a "dream" and apologised to Gulf states for missile and drone attacks.... more
    Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah defeats former prime minister in historic Nepal election
    8 Mar: Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is set to win a commanding share of parliamentary seats, defeating Nepal’s traditional political heavyweights.... more
    Evacuations in Australia's Northern Territories for a second time within weeks as water levels rise
    7 Mar: Evacuations in Australia's Northern Territories for a second time within weeks as water levels rise... more
    'Mini supreme leader' Mojtaba Khamenei could soon rise, but he's already the 'power behind the robes'
    7 Mar: As senior clerics responsible for selecting Iran's next supreme leader met this week to discuss their pick, a familiar name emerged as the frontrunner: Mojtaba Khamenei.... more
    How Japan is addressing overtourism — and what it means for Australians
    7 Mar: Travel operators say overtourism is concentrated in Japan's high-profile destinations including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and areas around Mount Fuji.... more
    Former 'hot priest' Alberto Ravagnani on why he couldn't live with Catholic celibacy rules
    7 Mar: Alberto Ravagnani quit the Catholic priesthood last month saying it was too difficult to remain celibate.... more

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