California sues Trump energy department over revival of controversial oil pipeline 24. March 2026 (00:53) Attorney general decries ‘outrageous federal overreach’ after government restarted pipeline closed over 2015 spillCalifornia attorney general Rob Bonta said he has sued the US energy department to stop it from using a cold-war era law to restart the long-disputed Sable Offshore pipeline system linking the Santa Ynez offshore platform to California refineries.US energy secretary Chris Wright earlier this month restarted the pipelines using powers granted to him by Donald Trump through an executive order that invoked the Defense Production Act to supersede state laws. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia politics live: NSW opposition calls for fuel price limits and free Easter public transport; AI firms face fines over explicit chatbots 24. March 2026 (00:04) Kellie Sloane wants retailers to be forced to set an upper limit on fuel prices every 24 hours. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStriking teachers take pay fight to state parliamentTens of thousands of Victorian teachers will down tools after a last-ditch call to avoid school strike chaos fell on deaf ears, AAP reports.Whilst all schools are expected to be open ... many schools will only be able to provide supervision for a limited number of students.Schools will communicate any changes to school programs directly to parents and carers.I will be announcing some measures to support truckies, in particular, to make sure that they get a fair go and that some of the costs we’re seeing are fairly shared across the supply chain. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years 23. March 2026 (23:04) People evacuated on Oahu and Maui as rains lifted houses and cars, swept through stores and left streets mud-cloggedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHawaii is assessing the extensive damage left by the worst flooding the islands have seen in more than 20 years.Heavy rains and floodwater forced thousands on the North Shore of Oahu to evacuate over the weekend and triggered evacuation orders for parts of Maui. Floodwater from rains lifted houses and cars, inundated farms and swept through grocery stores on the islands, leaving behind a thick layer of mud. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Maryland park closed after string of explosive devices found 23. March 2026 (21:56) Officials say bomb squad called to Fort Washington Park, which has been closed by National Park ServiceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAuthorities found several explosive devices across a Maryland park over the weekend, prompting the park’s closure.In a statement on Monday, the Prince George’s county fire department said that its bomb squad responded to Fort Washington Park after “several explosive devices were located”, prompting the US Park Police to close the approximately 341-acre site. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump tells Republicans to not make any deals with Democrats until strict voter ID law is passed – US politics live 23. March 2026 (20:53) President tells Republican senators that Easter is not a reason to leave Washington until Save America Act is passedSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has said ICE agents did not need to wear masks when deployed at airports.ICE has repeatedly faced criticism for its agents hiding their faces during immigration raids. State officials across the US have said the face coverings add to a climate of fear in local communities and a lack of accountability.I am a BIG proponent of ICE wearing masks as they search for, and are forced to deal with, hardened criminals, many of whom were let into our Country by Sleepy Joe Biden and his wonderful “Border Czar,” Kamala (she never even went to the Border!), through their absolutely INSANE Open Border Policy.I would greatly appreciate, however, NO MASKS, when helping our Country out of the Democrat caused MESS at the airports, etc. Thank you! President DJT Continue reading...(The Guardian)
No new meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak found, health agency says 23. March 2026 (20:51) UKHSA reports 29 cases, the same figure as on Sunday, raising hopes the outbreak has been well contained No new cases of meningitis linked to the outbreak in Kent have been detected, raising hopes that it has been well contained and has not led to people elsewhere catching the disease.The number of people affected remains at 29, of which 20 are are confirmed and nine probable cases in what health officials say is an “explosive” outbreak – the biggest to occur in the UK in a generation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US to pay almost $1bn to French energy company to kill wind project plan 23. March 2026 (20:26) Trump administration announces deal with TotalEnergies to redirect investment in wind to oil and gas insteadAs a fuel crisis triggered by the war in Iran drives up global fossil fuel prices, the Trump administration has announced it will pay French energy major TotalEnergies $1bn to kill plans to construct wind farms off the US east coast.The deal is the latest blow to the US offshore wind industry, which has faced repeated disruptions to multi-billion-dollar projects under Donald Trump. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
TSA lines stretch for hours as Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports 23. March 2026 (20:03) President claims immigration agents could help manage long lines as TSA agents go unpaid during partial shutdown Pilot and co-pilot killed after jet collision at LaGuardiaUS politics live – latest updatesSecurity lines stretched for hours on Monday at US airports where unpaid Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) screening agents refused to report for duty and ICE agents deployed by Donald Trump were reportedly seen in a dozen cities.The president claimed over the weekend that immigration agents could help manage long lines, but in Atlanta, little immediate impact of their presence could be observed. Meanwhile, airport staff were getting creative trying to herd thousands of discontent passengers. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘A miracle’: Canadian flight attendant ejected from plane survives New York crash 23. March 2026 (19:58) Solange Tremblay was ejected over 100 metres from the plane after collision at LaGuardia airport, her daughter saysTwo pilots killed after Air Canada jet collision at LaGuardia in New YorkSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA flight attendant on the Air Canada Jazz flight that collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport on Sunday survived in what her daughter called a “complete miracle”, when she was ejected more than 100 metres from the plane while still strapped to her seat.The CRJ-900 jet, operated by Jazz Aviation, collided with a fire truck as it landed, killing both the pilot and co-pilot. Nine people were sent to the hospital with injuries, including Solange Tremblay, a flight attendant. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Keir Starmer signals winter support for household bills amid energy price shock 23. March 2026 (19:29) Any taxpayer-funded financial help will be likely to go to poorest households, rather than to everyone, PM indicatesMinisters are looking at providing support for household bills next winter, Keir Starmer said, as he suggested the energy price shock unleashed by the Iran conflict could continue for months to come.The prime minister indicated he would prefer to focus any taxpayer-funded help on the poorest households, rather than an expensive universal bailout, ahead of an emergency meeting on the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
