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New online accounts on Polymarket platform betting a total of $70,000 suggest ‘some degree of inside info’Several accounts on the online platform Polymarket laid bets on a US-Iran ceasefire over the weekend that appeared to show signs of insider knowledge, according to experts.Eight accounts, all newly created around 21 March, bet a total of nearly $70,000 (£52,000) on there being a ceasefire. They stand to make nearly $820,000 if a such a deal is reached before 31 March. Continue reading...

Regulators narrow securities definitions – a shift that could benefit Trump family’s crypto projectsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxOn Tuesday, major US financial regulators published rules for the cryptocurrency industry that may reduce regulatory requirements and that insiders believe will benefit the Trump family’s ventures.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry to answer the longstanding question of what does or does not qualify as a security, a classification that entails strict oversight. SEC chair, Paul Atkins, has dubbed the framework a “token taxonomy” for the sector. Published jointly with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the guidelines classify most of crypto-based assets as commodities, collectibles, payment tokens or “digital tools”, exempting them from the SEC’s more stringent oversight and disclosure requirements. Only blockchain-based representations of existing securities, such as stocks and bonds, remain classified as securities under this new framework. Continue reading...

More than a dozen Victorian Labor sources, including minsters and factional powerbrokers, confirm move for leadership changeFor weeks, Labor MPs have been quietly weighing the future of Jacinta Allan.In hushed conversations in the corridors of parliament, MPs have cited her baggage – her time as Daniel Andrews’ deputy, her role in the cancelled Commonwealth Games and as the minister overseeing the Big Build at a time corruption allegedly was allowed to grow unfettered in the construction union. Even more damaging, some argue, has been her hesitation to act once the corruption was made public.Benita Kolovos is Guardian Australia’s Victorian state correspondent Continue reading...

With membership soaring, the Green party is grappling with logistics, culture shifts and a flood of new activistsIt is, as one Green activist put it, a never-ending series of “constantly good problems to have”. But how does a party adapt to the sudden trebling of its membership? And when a majority of people in an organisation are new, is it even the same thing anymore?The basic facts alone are startling. Before Zack Polanski took over as leader last September, the Greens in England and Wales had around 66,000 members. They are now at 215,000, and still rising at speed. Continue reading...

A missile struck a helipad within the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, as reported by two security officials amid heightened attacks by Iran-aligned militias. The sprawling embassy, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities, faces renewed Level 4 security alerts warning of continued threats to US interests. This follows a drone strike in northern Iraq that killed one French soldier and wounded others in the international coalition. Pro-Iranian factions have intensified targeting of bases hosting US and coalition troops.

Donald Trump's policies have created a chilling effect in Hollywood, with executives and talent hesitant to comment publicly ahead of the March 15, 2026 Oscars due to a tense political climate. Reporters note unusual difficulty securing interviews, linking it to broader industry anxieties over government impact on film production. This atmosphere overshadows predictions for frontrunners like 'Sinners,' amplifying pre-awards uncertainty. Analysts foresee potential policy shifts affecting future funding and content post-ceremony.

Secret-keeping evolved to maintain social harmony, but it can weigh heavily on us when we can’t stop thinking about them. So, what is the best way to deal with things that we don't want anyone else to know?

Cables underneath New York City are teeming with entangled quantum particles of light thanks to Qunnect, a company that has spent a decade working on building an unhackable quantum internet

A vehicle crashed into a synagogue housing an Early Childhood Learning Center with 140 students on March 13, 2026, bursting into flames but causing no injuries to those inside. The FBI confirmed it is leading the probe as a targeted act of violence, stating, "I can confirm that we are leading the investigation right now as a targeted act of violence." No group has claimed responsibility, heightening concerns over domestic terror amid rising antisemitic incidents. Authorities are examining security footage and vehicle origins to identify the perpetrator.

An armed driver rammed his vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan—one of the largest US synagogues—where over 140 preschool children were present, killing one person and injuring two others. Officials link the attacker's family members killed days earlier in an Israeli strike on their Lebanon home. The FBI probes the incident amid a wave of threats, with US law enforcement preparing for more attacks. This follows heightened alerts after the Old Dominion shooting and Iran-related escalations.