IEA announces release of 400 million barrels of oil. But is it enough?
Global energy watchdog pledges largest release from oil reserves amid war on Iran. But is 'one-shot' tactic sufficient? [Continue Reading]
Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq
Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq [Continue Reading]
Watch: Stars on green carpet for Oscar Wilde Awards in LA
Actors Domhnall Gleeson and Maura Tierney, along with director Lee Cronin, were honoured at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles. [Continue Reading]
What’s happened in Gaza and the West Bank since the start of the Iran war?
Israel has closed the Rafah border crossing and Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank have continued. [Continue Reading]
Cheltenham Festival: Day 4 updates
All the action, as it happens, on the final afternoon of this year's Cheltenham Festival. The feature on a seven-race card is the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup at 4pm. [Continue Reading]
Quick hits: Arnold heroic, forwards clinical as Matildas withstand dark arts
Mackenzie Arnold turns into a brick wall as Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy's ruthlessness saves Australia. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' quarterfinal clash with North Korea. [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz transiting ships flash ‘China owner’ signals to evade Iran blockade
Ships near the Strait of Hormuz are broadcasting Chinese affiliations in an apparent bid to avoid attack, at a time when Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the strategic waterway closed. The crews of at least 11 vessels sitting in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf had their transponders set to announce Chinese links on Friday afternoon, according to Kpler’s MarineTraffic data platform. The broadcasts were a defensive measure, said Cui Shoujun, director of the Institute of International... [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on Qatar and Gulf States
The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution condemning Iranian attacks on the territory of Qatar and other GCC states, including Jordan. This resolution unequivocally branded the attacks as acts of aggression that breach the UN Charter and international law. The Security Council underscored the necessity of respecting national sovereignty and protecting civilian lives and infrastructure. Qatar's National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), led by Chairperson Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, welcomed the resolution. The NHRC highlighted the importance of this international stance as a deterrent against further hostilities and as a reinforcement of the need for peace and stability in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 12:45
What mums really want on Mother’s Day — it’s not flowers or ‘time with the kids’
'If men were to do half of what we do, they’d get praised for it.' [Continue Reading]
Cuba confirms talks with US as island gasps under Trump’s energy blockade
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Friday that his government has held recent talks with the US, marking the first time the Caribbean country confirms such speculation. He said the talks “were aimed at finding solutions through dialogue to the bilateral differences between our two nations. International factors facilitated these exchanges”. He did not elaborate on those factors. Diaz-Canel said no petroleum shipments have arrived on the island in the past three months, which he blamed on... [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz: Iran leverages control of a critical chokepoint in the global oil trade
Amid the current crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Guy Laron, Author of "Oil Wars", Historian and Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. According to Dr Laron, what we are witnessing is not merely a regional confrontation but a textbook demonstration of how energy chokepoints shape global power. Iran’s strategy relies on exploiting one of the world's most critical bottlenecks in the oil trade, a tactic that has repeatedly proven effective throughout modern history. [Continue Reading]
Four crew confirmed dead after US military plane crash in Iraq | First Thing
Rescue efforts continue for the remaining crew members, while the US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil at sea. Plus, how China and the US see each other onlineGood morning.Four of the six crew members onboard a US military refuelling plane that crashed in western Iraq on Thursday were killed, the US military has said. Rescue efforts continued for the remaining two.What are people reporting from Tehran? A former political prisoner has told the Guardian about the terror of daily life under US and Israeli bombardment.What do we know about the war’s economic cost? The Pentagon told lawmakers that... [Continue Reading]
Dozens injured after missile attack hits northern Israel
A missile attack that hit a Palestinian community in northern Israel has injured dozens of people. [Continue Reading]
War in Ukraine: Zelensky meets Macron for talks on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday for talks aimed at ramping up pressure on Russia to end its four-year invasion. The visit comes as Kyiv's allies worry that a temporary lifting of Russian oil sanctions by the United States will aid Russian President Vladimir Putin, already boosted by rising energy prices due the Middle East war. FRANCE 24's Camille Knight reports from the Elysee Palace in Paris. [Continue Reading]
REPLAY: US Defense Secretary holds press conference on Iran war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran’s new supreme leader “is wounded and likely disfigured.” Hegseth spoke Friday, a day after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei released a written statement vowing to continue the war. It was Khamenei’s first statement since he assumed Iran’s top office after the death of his father in an Israeli strike. [Continue Reading]
€1.9m settlement for injured cash-in-transit driver
The High Court has approved a settlement of €1.9 million in the case of a cash-in-transit van driver injured in a road crash after continuing to work as a driver despite having a history of fainting. [Continue Reading]
Two long-lost Doctor Who episodes rediscovered after going missing for more than 60 years
Whovians rejoice! [Continue Reading]
The small bakery chain with ‘unreal Too Good To Go bags’ taking over Greggs shops
Some claim it also has the 'best' pizza. [Continue Reading]
British Airways relaunches £127 flights to France’s ‘little Chicago’ after 22 years
It has something for every type of tourist. [Continue Reading]
Slay The Spire 2 devs don’t care about piracy but they hate microtransactions
The developers behind indie hit Slay The Spire 2 have a unique take on piracy, as the sequel continues to draw in thousands of players. [Continue Reading]
US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules
The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have profound implications for the global governance order. For America, the world’s mightiest power, to attack another nation without congressional or UN approval condemns the rules-based order to the dustbin of history. Governance is about checks and balance by rules, self-restraint or simply a humble appreciation that waging “forever wars” often ends up in self-destruction. War is such an extreme and costly measure it should only be undertaken after careful... [Continue Reading]
Indian man in 13-year vegetative state allowed to die by Supreme Court
India’s Supreme Court has allowed the parents of a 31-year-old man to withdraw life-sustaining treatment after more than a decade in a vegetative state, a ruling experts say could shape how the country implements its legal framework for passive euthanasia. The decision in the case of Harish Rana is widely seen as one of the clearest real-world applications of the principle that patients have a right to die with dignity under India’s constitution. Rana, an engineering student, had been in a... [Continue Reading]
Cuba says it held recent talks with US aimed at resolving 'differences'
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that officials held recent talks with the US aiming to resolve "differences" between the two countries. The US is currently maintaining an energy blockade on Cuba which has affected communications, education and transportation and seen millions in the Caribbean country hit with blackouts. [Continue Reading]
Giant ‘space laser’ found shining towards Earth from 8,000,000,000 light-years away
The powerful emission, known as a gigamaser, was discovered using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. [Continue Reading]
Shatter in defamation proceedings against PBP's Murphy
Former justice minister Alan Shatter has initiated defamation proceedings against People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy over a post on X claiming he had met Jeffrey Epstein. [Continue Reading]
'Any base could be target': Iranian ambassador to UN does not rule out attacks on Europe
Iran's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva denied that Tehran attacked its neighbouring countries in a Euronews interview, while simultaneously stating that military forces have been instructed to target US military bases. This could include European sites. [Continue Reading]
Almost 1m people on public hospital waiting lists
Public hospital waiting lists rose last month by over 17,200 patients and now stand just short of one million people waiting to be seen, or to have a hospital procedure. [Continue Reading]
Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time
Facing a massive energy crisis and increasing protests on the streets, the Cuban government acknowledged that it had entered into negotiations with the Trump administration. [Continue Reading]
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]
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]
