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March 20, 2026

Possum hides among stuffed animals at Australian airport

A live brushtail possum was seen this week curled up in a store cubby at Australia's Hobart Airport alongside stuffed toys. (Melissa Oddie)

March 20, 2026

Australian prime minister heckled at mosque, called 'putrid dog' by protestors

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a hostile reception at Sydney’s Lakemba Mosque as protesters label him a "genocide supporter" over the Gaza conflict.

March 20, 2026

Australian PM Albanese heckled during visit to mosque

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a hostile reception during a visit to the country's largest mosque. (AuBC via APTN)

March 19, 2026

Iranian women’s soccer team returns home after declining asylum in Australia: report

Iran’s women’s soccer team reportedly returned home after several players sought asylum in Australia. Two players accepted asylum offers and have remained in the country.

March 17, 2026

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

The final for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is set. Here's how the bracket shaped up.

March 17, 2026

Iran wrestling champion speaks out against country's treatment of female athletes amid soccer player concerns

Iranian women soccer players returned home after Australia's asylum offer, allegedly facing threats to their families for not standing during the national anthem.

March 17, 2026

Multiple allies decline US calls for Strait of Hormuz support amid rising Middle East tensions

Several U.S. allies are refusing military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomacy, legal limits or strategic caution.

March 17, 2026

Iranian women's soccer players practice with Australian club after being granted asylum

Two Iranian women's soccer players granted asylum in Australia were seen practicing with the Brisbane Roar of the country's A-League on Monday.

March 12, 2026

Transgender triple killer removed from home with 2 foster children months after authorities were notified

Australian authorities apologize after two foster children lived with a transgender convicted triple killer for months, calling the situation "entirely unacceptable" and "terrible."

March 11, 2026

WBC Daily: Canada Hands Cuba a Historic Loss; Italy and USA Advance, Mexico Out

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.