Japan PM’s pledge to ‘work, work, work, work, and work’ wins catchphrase of year
Sanae Takaichi’s not-so-catchy remarks about everyone working like a horse did not go down well in a country notorious for
Read More Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Latest:
- Trump says ‘framework of a future deal’ discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat
- Sheinbaum defends transfer of Mexican cartel members amid efforts to appease Trump
- Trump’s jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe’s leaders
- Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
- Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?
Global News
Russia says it captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine
Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.
Read MoreTrump discusses Venezuela with advisers as Hegseth distances himself from second strike on suspected drug boat –as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Trump news at a glance: tensions with Venezuela rise following president’s reported ultimatum to
Read MoreTrump pardons ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
President Trump has pardoned the former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted on drug trafficking and weapons
Read MoreThousands of young people greet Pope Leo in Lebanon
Large crowds welcomed Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon, where he delivered a message of unity as he attempts to engage
Read More
El Chapo’s son pleads guilty in US drug case, cuts deal with prosecutors
Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking and to kidnapping an individual believed to be ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.
Read MoreWatch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president
This year’s theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is” and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington,
Read MoreWatch: Melania Trump reveals White House Christmas decorations
This year’s theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is” and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington,
Read MoreWestern Australian farmer dies trying to protect property from fast-moving bushfire
Man in his 60s was fighting large blaze near Ravensthorpe, about 500km south-east of Perth Follow our Australia news live
Read More