Jillian Segal’s office hand-picked candidate to assess controversial university antisemitism report card 06. March 2026 (15:00) Greg Craven, a former vice-chancellor of Australian Catholic University, chosen after no other bids made for the tenderGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s antisemitism envoy hand-picked Greg Craven to lead her controversial university report card process after receiving no response from five firms approached during an open tender process.Documents released under freedom of information laws showed Jillian Segal’s office initially approached three independent consulting firms and two law firms to potentially conduct the assessment of Australian universities and how well they were dealing with antisemitism on campus, but all of them declined to bid on the tender. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Iran is not Venezuela, despite Trump’s hopes of repeating ‘regime capture’ strategy 06. March 2026 (15:00) Experts say US influence over South American neighbour will be hard to replicate in country with deep and long-standing antipathy to the westFirst, the CIA tracks the head of an oil-rich, US-baiting nation to a heavily guarded compound at the heart of his country’s mountain-flanked capital.Then, that leader is removed from power with a deadly and irresistible show of US military force. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Democrats celebrate Kristi Noem’s ouster but warn of battle to come for future of DHS – live 06. March 2026 (14:44) Democrats say ‘Noem deserved to be fired’ but warn that pressure must be kept up against ICE and her replacement nominee, ‘Maga warrior’ Markwayne MullinAnalysis: Noem confronts grim truth that everyone is expendable in Trump worldThe US lost 92,000 jobs in February, a major slackening in the labor market that came just before Donald Trump threw the global economy into upheaval with his conflict in Iran.The unemployment rate edged up to 4.4% in February. In comparison, the US added 130,000 jobs in January, far surpassing expectations of 70,000 jobs but still 13,000 less than January 2025. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US lost 92,000 jobs in February just before Trump joined Iran conflict 06. March 2026 (14:38) The unemployment rate was 4.4% in February, with 130,000 jobs added in JanuaryBusiness live – latest updatesThe US lost 92,000 jobs in February, a major slackening in the labor market that came just before Donald Trump threw the global economy into upheaval with his conflict in Iran.The unemployment rate edged up to 4.4% in February. In comparison, the US added 130,000 jobs in January, far surpassing expectations of 70,000 jobs but still 13,000 less than January 2025. Economists predicted an increase of 60,000 jobs added in February and a steady unemployment rate of 4.3%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Illegitimacy tax’: new UK border rules for dual nationals throwing lives into chaos 06. March 2026 (14:36) Two women who have lived almost all their lives in UK, but whose British fathers were not married, tell how they are having to battle for British citizenshipTwo women who have lived almost all their lives in the UK have had their lives thrown into chaos due to the new border control rules for British dual nationals because their French mothers were not married to their British fathers.Both women have been forced to prove their right to British passports as a result of archaic laws, which did not accord automatic citizenship to the children of unmarried British fathers in dual national relationships until the law was changed in 2005. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
BP’s new boss will take home at least £11.7m this year, more than double her predecessor 06. March 2026 (14:27) Meg O’Neill will be first woman to serve as CEO of 117-year-oil firm when joining from Woodside Energy in AprilThe incoming chief executive of BP will take home at least £11.7m this year after joining the embattled oil company from a rival, more than double the pay packet earned by her predecessor.Meg O’Neill will join BP from the Australian oil company Woodside Energy in April as the company’s first external hire to its top job, and the first woman to serve as chief executive at the 117-year-old oil major. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Royal Mail criticised for raising stamp prices again despite ‘failing service’ 06. March 2026 (14:22) Company says first-class deliveries will rise to £1.80 and second-class stamps will increase to 91p from 7 AprilBusiness live – latest updatesRoyal Mail has been criticised for announcing another hike in the cost of first- and second-class stamps while providing what Citizens Advice described as a “failing service”.From 7 April, the price of a first-class stamp will increase by 10p, or 6%, to £1.80. The cost of the second-class service is going up by 4p, or 5%, to 91p. Royal Mail blamed the need for price increases on the “continued rise in the cost of delivery for every letter”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US officials increase security over fear of attack by Iran amid US-Israel bombing 06. March 2026 (14:20) Federal and local officials have announced more patrols, counterterrorism measures and heightened monitoringGovernment officials across the US have taken new security measures because of fears that Iran, or its supporters, may launch attacks on targets in America to retaliate for the US and Israel’s bombing of the country.Federal and local public officials have announced that they have taken steps such as increasing law enforcement patrols to prevent any attack, which could come directly from the Iranian regime or a lone actor, security experts said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Texas lawmaker ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with ex-staffer 06. March 2026 (14:18) Republican congressman Tony Gonzales had repeatedly denied affair with former aide who later died by suicideUS politics live – latest updatesTexas Republican congressman Tony Gonzales is ending his bid for re-election but said he will serve out his term, following his admitting, after repeated denials, that he had an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide.Gonzales announced his plan late on Thursday after facing calls from party leadership to withdraw from the race for re-election this November. Others in Congress had called on him to resign his seat. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US investigators believe strike on Iranian girls’ school probably carried out by US forces 06. March 2026 (14:05) US military officials briefed on investigation make disclosure, while Pentagon has confirmed only that inquiry is under wayMinab school bombing: how the worst mass casualty event of the Iran war unfolded – a visual guideMilitary investigators believe it is likely that US forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed scores of children on Saturday but have not yet reached a final conclusion, according to two US officials.Reuters was unable to determine further details about the investigation, including what evidence contributed to the tentative assessment, what type of munition was used, who was responsible or why the US might have struck the school. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
