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March 18, 2026 · Economic Times

Brandon Craig to replace Mike Henry as BHP CEO
The incoming boss of BHP says he is committed to Australia but has warned local investment was at risk as other nations
Trent Alexander-Arnold hopeful of England recall – but hasn’t spoken to Thomas Tuchel yet
The right-back has endured a disrupted first season at Real Madrid but has been back to his best of late
Independent Polls are Scarce in the Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
In a rare open race for one of the state’s Senate seats, surveys suggest a wide range of potential outcomes.
Anti-Semitism claims 'amplified' in Jewish lawsuits
Jewish and pro-Palestinian academics will once again go head-to-head in court as two lawsuits over allegedly anti-Semiti
Pakistan denies hospital strike in Afghanistan as death toll hits 400
Pakistani minister 'strongly rejects' Afghan government's accusation, saying his country only targets military sites.