Repatriation of bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US Navy submarine attack to begin today, confirms Sri Lanka's defence ministry
The repatriation of the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a torpedo attack by a US Navy submarine is set to commence today, as confirmed by Sri Lanka's defence ministry. The sailors were part of a crew from the Iranian warship, Iris Dena, which was reportedly sunk on 4 March approximately 40 km (25 miles) off Sri Lanka's southern coast. The attack resulted in the sinking of the Iris Dena when it was thought to be carrying around 130 seafarers. A police escort transported the bodies to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport for their return to Iran. These remains had... [Continue Reading]
UAE, Jordan Leaders Call for Ceasefire Amid Rising Regional Conflict
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Jordan’s King Abdullah II spoke by phone to address the intensifying military conflict destabilizing the Middle East. They expressed grave concern over the recent attack on the UAE Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which King Abdullah condemned as a serious breach of international diplomatic norms. This incident highlights increasing risks faced by diplomatic missions in volatile areas. Both countries emphasized the pressing need to cease all military operations to prevent further deterioration of regional stability. They advocated for prioritizing dialogue and diplomatic efforts to resolve ongoing conflicts, underlining the threat these... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 12:09
Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled. [Continue Reading]
Music show: Tuareg music pioneers Tinariwen return with new album
Winners of a Grammy Award in 2011, Tinariwen are back with their 10th album, "Hoggar", marking a career that spans 45 years. The album is a return to their roots for these passionate defenders of nomadic culture and their people. Sonia Patricelli and Aurore Dupuis report. [Continue Reading]
Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know
The assailant who rammed his vehicle into Detroit's Temple Israel synagogue has been killed. [Continue Reading]
Missile strikes raise safety concerns for foreign nationals in Dubai following explosions in financial district
Recent events in Dubai have escalated concerns regarding the safety and legal implications for foreign nationals in the wake of missile strikes believed to be from Iran. On Friday morning, explosions were reported in Dubai’s financial district, resulting in visible black smoke and damage from debris attributed to an intercepted missile. Local authorities confirmed that a building was affected by this debris, emphasizing the ongoing volatility in the region. In light of these incidents, the British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a warning to British nationals against photographing or sharing images related to the missile strikes.... [Continue Reading]
This is the quickest way to board a plane — but airlines don’t use it
'The way we board planes is horrendous.' [Continue Reading]
Who are the key figures in the sewage crisis, and where are they now?
With anger stoked by Channel 4’s drama Dirty Business, we look at what has happened to some of the main playersWater companies have been in the public eye for the wrong reasons again recently. South West Water was in the dock pleading guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption, while the regulator fined South East Water £22.5m for repeated supply failures that affected more than 280,000 people over three years.As the full scale of the sewage pollution scandal has been revealed to the public over the past six years, key figures working for the regulators and the privatised companies... [Continue Reading]
Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds
Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plansDonald Trump’s policies are likely to drive soaring rates of lung disease and premature death, according to a wide-ranging new study by pulmonary specialists and public health experts.The analysis, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, examines policies adopted during Trump’s second term across 10 areas, including healthcare access, environmental regulation, workplace protections and vaccine uptake. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Huge BBC Casualty spoilers for this week as big discovery is made
Someone is hiding a heartbreaking secret. [Continue Reading]
I had a steamy Mother’s Day tryst with my boyfriend’s mum
A silence and lingering stare brought our faces closer together. [Continue Reading]
Dunelm launches major sale with big savings on bedding rugs furniture and more
Dunelm has slashed prices on homeware, furniture, rugs and décor. [Continue Reading]
Rick O'Shea named as new presenter of RTÉ Radio 1's Arena
Rick O'Shea has been appointed as the new presenter of Arena, RTÉ Radio 1's flagship weeknight arts and culture programme. [Continue Reading]
EU backs ban on AI-generated sexualised deepfakes after Grok backlash
EU states on Friday supported new rules banning AI tools that generate sexualised deepfakes, following a backlash over images made with Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok. [Continue Reading]
Could China’s gallium oxide leap leave US F-22 radar 2 generations behind?
In the high-stakes race for radar supremacy, China could leap two generations ahead of the United States following an advancement in semiconductor technology published last month that is poised to redefine the future of military electronics. While the US Air Force struggles to modernise its fighter fleet with gallium nitride-based radar systems, Chinese engineers are already pioneering the next frontier: gallium oxide semiconductors with built-in data storage capabilities. Today’s Chinese... [Continue Reading]
Air attack strikes Tehran during al-Quds Day rally
An air attack struck near thousands of Iranians marking al-Quds Day in Tehran, reportedly killing at least one person. [Continue Reading]
Qatar Minister Inspects Surge in Local Agricultural Production Amid Food Security Push
Qatar’s Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah conducted an inspection tour of the Mahaseel Agricultural and Marketing Services Company and the Al Sailiya Central Market. The visit showcased a notable abundance and diversity in local agricultural production capable of meeting growing market demands. The minister was briefed on government initiatives aimed at supporting the agricultural sector, boosting local food output, and securing the national food supply chain. This reflects Qatar’s strategic focus on enhancing self-sufficiency amid global supply uncertainties. At Al Sailiya Central Market, the minister observed auction processes for both local and imported fruits and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 11:54
Turkiye says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran
The missiles increasingly pose a test for NATO member Turkiye and the alliance. [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu wants to ‘create conditions’ for Iran regime change
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants his country’s attacks on Iran to help bring about regime change. [Continue Reading]
Ex-Arsenal star to deny rape charges, court hears
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020. [Continue Reading]
UK Urges Continued Focus on Syrian Atrocities at UN Human Rights Council
During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the UK highlighted the ongoing systemic abuses perpetrated by the Assad government in Syria. Acknowledging the work of the Commission of Inquiry, the UK emphasized the importance of documenting these abuses to ensure that victims’ voices are heard and that atrocities are not allowed to fade into obscurity. The UK’s statement underlined that this transparency is a necessary foundation for long-term healing, peace, and stability within Syria. While it recognized that documentation alone is insufficient to achieve these goals, it called for sustained international attention and engagement with the Syrian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 11:48
Cuban president confirms talks with Trump officials amid US blockade
Negotiations aimed to ‘find solutions to the bilateral differences’ between the countries, Miguel Díaz-Canel saidCuban officials have held talks with the US government to seek solutions to the blockade imposed on the Caribbean nation, Miguel Díaz-Canel has said in a video broadcast on national television.“These talks have been aimed at finding solutions through dialogue to the bilateral differences we have between the two nations,” Díaz-Canel, the Cuban president, said in the video, which aired on Friday, shortly before he was scheduled to address Cuban media in a rare appearance that comes amid a severe economic crisis and as the Communist... [Continue Reading]
The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War
Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War. [Continue Reading]
Iran team hit back at Trump over FIFA World Cup exclusion threat
Iran says no one can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico. [Continue Reading]
London mayor considering charges for SUVs in city
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is considering introducing charges on large SUVs driven in the capital, a new document suggests. [Continue Reading]
Planters demoralised as council mows down 30k bulbs
The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted. [Continue Reading]
Beijing warns US over Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong and Taiwan arms sales ahead of Trump visit
Beijing on Friday warned Washington against making moves involving Hong Kong or Taiwan ahead of the expected visit by US President Donald Trump later this month. It condemned US calls for the release of jailed former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and reiterated opposition to American arms sales to Taiwan. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Lai “should be severely punished according to the law”, and accused external forces of... [Continue Reading]
Strictly star demands BBC rest the show so it can ‘go back to basics’
They put themselves in a producer's shoes. [Continue Reading]
Blaming the Green Deal for rising energy prices is simple — but wrong
As European energy ministers meet on Monday (16 March) to discuss Europe’s new Energy Package, the continent faces a strategic choice. At a time of renewed geopolitical instability, with the illegal war in the Middle East that is shaking global energy markets, we must use the Green Deal to strengthen competitiveness, boost energy sovereignty and affordability, and lead in the industries of the future, write the Socialists & Democrats. [Continue Reading]
What's next in best title race in Europe?
Following a fortnight off, what's the state of play in a captivating Scottish title fight as another blockbuster weekend looms? [Continue Reading]
The Traitors winner Stephen Libby lands huge new TV job after launching ITV career
‘I can’t wait to show viewers what I’ve been getting up to here in LA’ [Continue Reading]
French officer killed in drone attack in Iraq
A French officer was killed in a drone attack in Iraq, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Earlier the Iran-backed Iraqi group, Ashab Alkahf, warned that French interests in the region were now targets after the arrival of a French aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean. [Continue Reading]
Rhona and Graham’s affair ‘confirmed’ in Emmerdale after this moment
Graham's made it quite clear how he feels. [Continue Reading]
Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns
It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles. [Continue Reading]
Short-term lets outnumber homes to rent by 4 to 1 - study
Properties advertised for short-term lets outnumber homes advertised for long-term rent in the private market by four to one, according to analysis by the housing charity Threshold. [Continue Reading]
Musician Labrinth says he is 'done with this industry' and hits out at Euphoria
The British star composed the music for the first two seasons of HBO's popular teen TV series. [Continue Reading]
Trump issues fresh Iran warning, calling regime ‘deranged scumbags’ – US politics live
Defense secretary’s comments come as Iran war chokes global oil supplies; military chief says US is targeting Iran’s mine-laying capabilities What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it?Sign up for the Breaking News US emailBoth Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine were asked today about energy secretary Chris Wright’s comments to CNBC on Thursday, where he said that the US Navy cannot escort ships through the strait of Hormuz now but it was “quite likely” that could happen by the end of the month.Gen Caine appeared to agree with Wright’s assessment, calling the waterway... [Continue Reading]
Serbia buys Chinese supersonic missiles
Serbia, a NATO partner and candidate for EU membership, has bought Chinese missiles for its air force. [Continue Reading]
A Dangerous Bottleneck
Iran is turning the Strait of Hormuz into a battlefield, proving that a short and surgical war with Iran could be a fantasy. [Continue Reading]
Slot calm about English struggles in Champions League
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is too early to be "jumping to conclusions" about why Premier League clubs struggled in the Champions League this week. [Continue Reading]
Indianapolis CBP stops unapproved vials of body filler injectables and other fake cosmetic treatment products
INDIANAPOLIS â U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Indianapolisâ express consignment facility recently seized six shipments containing 450 units of Botox, six boxes of Maxy Fill body filler injectables, and five fake additional Onabotulintoxin cosmetic treatment products with an estimated value of more than $30,000. The shipments originated in South Korea (three shipments), Vietnam, and the Philippines and were en route to two residences in New York as well as other residences in Maryland, Tennessee, Illinois, and Kentucky. None of the shipments had necessary licenses, permits, authorizations, or prescriptions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration examined the shipments and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 11:03
Housing crisis at heart of local elections: Residents squeezed in Biarritz
Housing is always a key issue in political campaigns, and it’s no different in these local elections – it may be the top concern on voters’ minds. For this edition, we head to the Basque Country in south-west France, where the picturesque coast has become a tourist hotspot. While tourism brings business opportunities, it has also created housing shortages for local residents. Clovis Casali reports from Biarritz. [Continue Reading]
One family’s harrowing escape to the US – and the Trump government’s relentless efforts to deport them back
Oscar, Ana and their children fled violence for safety in the US. Now Oscar, afraid and alone, is back in Honduras – ‘at the mercy of God and his will’ As soon as Oscar’s deportation flight landed at the La Lima airport in Honduras, he put on his baseball cap. On the airport shuttle toward the terminal, he pulled his cap even lower – trying to obscure his face at various police checkpoints.His parents picked him up in a car, and drove him to a lodging they had arranged for him – miles away from his family home. He has... [Continue Reading]
Seven in 10 Americans say Trump’s tariffs caused higher prices
Exclusive survey finds negative economic impacts felt across party lines as White House doubles down on tariffsSeven in 10 Americans say Donald Trump’s tariffs have led to them paying higher prices, according to an exclusive new poll for the Guardian.The Harris Poll survey presents Republicans with a major problem in the battle for the upcoming midterm elections. The majority of all voters (72%) believe Trump’s tariffs have had a negative rather than a positive impact and 67% said tariffs aren’t the right solution for improving the economy.64% of Republicans agreed that Trump’s tariffs had led to higher prices compared with... [Continue Reading]
Has the pro-Maga media turned on the Pentagon over Iran?
New pro-Trump press corps has surprised some skeptics with tough questions, though sycophancy fears remainThe question, asked during a 4 March press briefing with Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, and Gen Dan Caine, was a good one: if the US had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities during an operation last June, “what was the intelligence that suggested that somehow they became a threat once again that required us to get involved with Operation Epic Fury?”It was asked by Heather Mullins, who works for LindellTV, the television network founded by Mike Lindell, the pillow entrepreneur, Trump cheerleader and 2020 election denier.... [Continue Reading]
Anthropic-Pentagon battle shows how big tech has reversed course on AI and war
Less than a decade ago, Google employees scuttled any military use of its AI. Now Anthropic is fighting Trump officials not over if, but howThe standoff between Anthropic and the Pentagon has forced the tech industry to once again grapple with the question of how its products are used for war – and what lines it will not cross. Amid Silicon Valley’s rightward shift under Donald Trump and the signing of lucrative defense contracts, big tech’s answer is looking very different than it did even less than a decade ago.Anthropic’s feud with the Trump administration escalated three days ago as... [Continue Reading]
Former second world war soldier, 100, becomes oldest-known US organ donor
Dale Steele, who died in February, ‘is a powerful reminder that generosity has no age limit’, says CEOAfter spending some of his prime years aiding German concentration camp survivors and guarding Nazi leaders tried for crimes against humanity at Nuremberg, a US second world war veteran is now believed to have become his country’s oldest known organ donor.The story of 100-year-old Dale Steele, who died in February after a head injury led to his being placed on life support, demonstrates how donors’ health is a more important consideration than how old they are, according to Live On Nebraska, an organ-procurement... [Continue Reading]
