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Mohamed Bulbul arrested in Mogadishu after covering case of woman allegedly being tortured in prisonA journalist who covered the case of a woman who said she was being tortured in prison was detained and beaten with pistols by Somali authorities, along with two others, for his reporting for the Guardian.Mohamed Bulbul was arrested with the journalists Abdihafid Nor Barre and Abdishakur Mohamed Mohamud on Friday evening while in a restaurant in the centre of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. They said they were assaulted by members of Somalia’s US-trained counter-terrorism police unit and taken to be questioned by police. All three were released in the early hours of Saturday morning. Continue reading...

Victoria Atkins accused him of abandoning friendship and said they had not spoken since he defected to ReformThe rancorous relationship between Robert Jenrick and his former colleagues in the Conservative party was aired on live TV on Friday when an MP who backed his leadership bid accused him of abandoning their friendship.Victoria Atkins, the shadow environment secretary, revealed live on the BBC’s local election programme that she has not spoken to Robert Jenrick since he defected to Reform in January. Continue reading...

• The ILeague3 group stage final points table confirmed four group winners and two best runners-up qualifying for the playoffs due to Group C's four-team format. • Results against the fifth-placed team in Group C were disregarded in standings calculations. • This structure sets up an exciting knockout phase for lower-tier Indian football clubs.

Originally envisioned to run 1,700km from Melbourne to a port near Brisbane, the mega infrastructure project will now only connect Beveridge in Victoria to Parkes in NSWGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government will drastically scale back the beleaguered inland rail project, abandoning plans to connect country NSW and Queensland by rail, as the price tag blows out to more than $45bn.Originally envisioned to run 1,700km from Melbourne to a port near Brisbane, the mega infrastructure project will now only connect Beveridge, on the outskirts of Melbourne, to Parkes in central-west New South Wales – about half the distance – with the government reallocating $1.75bn of the funding to other national rail upgrades. Continue reading...

An Israeli airstrike killed Amal Khalil on Wednesday and injured her colleague in the south of Lebanon. The journalist's colleagues accuse Israel of targeting her deliberately and obstructing first responders from reaching her in time to save her life, which Israel denies.

• Arsenal defeated Newcastle United in a nervy victory to move three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. • The win marks a significant moment in the title race as Arsenal temporarily reclaimed first place following the match. • Analysts including Paul Burmeister, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe highlighted the intensity of the contest and Arsenal's ability to secure points despite pressure from Newcastle's challenge.

Valentine officially retired in February after almost 40 years in radio, for treatment for a recurring cancerFriends and former colleagues of James Valentine say the much-loved musician and ABC radio presenter has died.The ABC confirmed his passing on air on Thursday morning. Continue reading...

• Wolverhampton Wanderers were mathematically relegated from the Premier League to the Championship on Monday, ending their eight-year tenure in England's top flight. • The relegation was confirmed after Wolves' goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with West Ham's result sealing their fate. • The demotion marks a significant setback for the club, which will compete in the second tier starting next season.

Wilson is being sued for defamation by actor Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts alleging a sexual harassment complaintGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebel Wilson was labelled “nuts” by a PR team she allegedly hired to create websites attacking a co-producer of her directorial debut, a court has heard.The Pitch Perfect actor directed, co-produced and acted in The Deb, a musical comedy set in rural NSW that remained unreleased for two years due to legal disputes. Continue reading...

Man working for V2X died in night attack as five sources say they are being placed in harm’s wayA man employed by the US defense contractor V2X has been killed in a drone attack on Erbil airbase, amid concerns from colleagues that they are being placed in harm’s way and pressured to remain in Iraq despite security risks, five sources said.The worker, from Kenya, died in a night attack in his sleeping quarters on the base on 24 March. Another five workers were injured. They are from Kenya and India, and are among a group of about 45 workers employed by V2X who have remained on the base. One of the workers is in a critical condition with severe burns, sources said. Continue reading...

Cornell Big Red narrowly defeated Yale Bulldogs in the Ivy League Tournament semifinal on March 14, aired on ESPNU from Ithaca, N.Y. The close contest advances Cornell toward the championship game and a potential NCAA bid. Yale fought valiantly but fell short in the tight matchup. The winner gains crucial momentum heading into Selection Sunday.

The WNBA and its players' union made significant progress in labor negotiations, scheduling the next session for Friday after productive discussions on key issues. Players are pushing for improved salaries, health benefits, and pension plans amid the league's rapid growth. Union president Nneka Ogwumike stated, 'We're closer than ever to a fair deal that reflects our value.' The outcome could impact the 2026 season structure and free agency rules, with both sides expressing optimism for an agreement soon.

Cornell beat Yale 69-66 in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals on Saturday in Ithaca, New York, with sophomore guard Isaiah Gray hitting the game-winning three-pointer with 4.2 seconds left. The Big Red rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit, forcing 15 Bulldog turnovers. This win sends Cornell to the Ivy final against Princeton or Harvard on Sunday, positioning them for their first NCAA bid since 2010. Coach Brian Earl praised Gray's poise: 'He’s our clutch performer.'