Deadliest Catch star shares ‘shocking’ final moments before Todd Meadows’ death
Todd Meadows died earlier this week. [Continue Reading]
First Govt chartered flight from Oman to Dublin tonight
The first Government chartered flight to bring people stranded in the Middle East home to Ireland is expected to arrive at Dublin Airport from Oman at some stage tonight. [Continue Reading]
Protests Erupt in Cuba Following Widespread Blackouts Affecting Thousands
Protests have emerged across Cuba following a significant blackout that left thousands without electricity, particularly affecting the western regions of the island. These developments unfolded after a power outage occurred on Wednesday, with many communities still grappling with the lack of service on Saturday morning. Demonstrators have taken to the streets, expressing their frustrations amid ongoing hardships exacerbated by energy failures and fuel shortages. Reports indicate that the blackout impacted the provinces of Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and Havana, forcing residents to voice their grievances against the government in what can be described as a manifestation of public unrest in... [Continue Reading]
Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’
Masoud Pezeshkian issues rare apology to neighbouring Gulf states for Iranian strikes as war enters eighth dayMiddle East crisis live: latest news updatesThe president of Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s call for the country’s “unconditional surrender” as a “dream”, while issuing a rare apology for Iranian strikes that had targeted sites in neighbouring Gulf states.In a prerecorded address broadcast on state television on Saturday, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said the country would never capitulate, responding to remarks by the US president, who said on Friday that only Iran’s total submission could bring the war to an end. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Russian missile and drone strike in Kharkiv results in at least seven deaths and multiple injuries, including children
In a major overnight assault, Russian forces targeted Ukraine, deploying 29 missiles and 480 drones, resulting in substantial civilian casualties and damage across multiple locations. Tragically, at least seven individuals were reported dead and ten others, including three children, were injured following a missile strike on a five-storey residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. This incident highlights the ongoing violence in the region and the severe impact on civilian life. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, calling for a robust international response to Russia’s continued aggression. The missile strike in Kharkiv is part of a broader military campaign that... [Continue Reading]
White House releases video montages gamifying Iran war on social media
The White House sparked criticism after it released video montages Friday that combined images of real US air strikes on Iran combined with clips from action movies and features from video games. [Continue Reading]
Peaky Blinders star speaks out after being snubbed from Immortal Man movie
'I thought I'd just leave them to it,' the star said. [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrikes in Nabi Chit, Lebanon, result in at least 26 fatalities amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated dramatically, with reports indicating that Israeli airstrikes on the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Chit have resulted in at least 26 fatalities. This small mountain community, located in the Bekaa Valley and known for its strong ties to Hezbollah, has become a focal point in the regional hostilities. The airstrikes are said to have occurred overnight, intensifying fears of a broader humanitarian crisis as fighting between the Iran-backed militant group and Israeli forces continues. As the situation deteriorates, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have implemented a series of evacuation warnings across... [Continue Reading]
Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins after Israeli attack
Israeli strikes have left parts of Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins. [Continue Reading]
‘Operation Epstein Distraction’: Trump’s bloody Iran ‘hype videos’ seem to target niche audience
White House wages online propaganda campaign with aggressive and tasteless videos seemingly designed for young rightwing American men Rap and EDM. Clips from action movies. Heads-up displays from video games.As the war with Iran approaches its second week, the White House has leaned into an online propaganda campaign that seems less about intimidating Iran or projecting US strength abroad than it is about reaching a rather niche domestic audience: young rightwing American men who spend a lot of time online. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Texas fracker turned escort says repression allowed business to flourish
Mickey says his stint as a handyman transformed into a lucrative sex business due to the region’s ‘self-denial’A western Texas fracker starring in a podcast about how his attempted moonlighting as a handyman turned into lucrative sex work largely solicited by distracted oil industry professionals’ housewives says he believes his region’s repressive sexual attitudes gave his side gig an opening to flourish.“There’s an inherent kind of self-denial,” the subject of The Handyman of West Texas, identified only as Mickey, said in a recent interview. “We all have these thoughts. But we lie to ourselves and try to conform to …... [Continue Reading]
‘It means missile defence on data centres’: drone strikes raises doubts over Gulf as AI superpower
Iran’s targeting of commercial datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain signals a new frontier in asymmetric warfareIt is believed to be a first: the deliberate targeting of a commercial datacentre by the armed forces of a country at war.At 4.30am on Sunday morning, an Iranian Shahed 136 drone struck an Amazon Web Services datacentre in the United Arab Emirates, setting off a devastating fire and forcing a shutdown of the power supply. Further damage was inflicted as attempts were made to suppress the flames with water. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Singapore’s ban on caged lorries revives debate over migrant worker transport
Singapore is moving to ban caged lorries used to transport migrant workers in a bid to reduce safety risks in emergencies, but activists say the change does not address the wider dangers of ferrying workers in such vehicles. Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said that caged lorry decks posed “additional safety risks” to passengers sitting in the rear. “For example, if a lorry with a caged door that is locked or latched from the outside is involved in an accident or a fire,... [Continue Reading]
Who is baby Connie on Coronation Street and who are her parents?
Carla and Lisa get an unexpected visitor... [Continue Reading]
I’ve travelled solo for 21 years, here are my are my favourite places to visit alone
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Hong Kong police step up security at consulates of nations in Middle East conflict
Hong Kong police have stepped up security around the consulates and officials of countries involved in the Middle East conflict, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said officers had increased patrols at the consulates as a precaution since the outbreak of the conflict. The United States and Israel launched a massive attack on Tehran last Saturday, killing its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with his wife and senior Iranian officials. The move prompted Iranian... [Continue Reading]
Air raid sirens sound, blasts heard in Jerusalem
Air raid sirens have sounded in Jerusalem. At least three explosions were heard, and over the past 24 hours at least six air raid alerts have been issued across Israel. FRANCE24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports the latest from Jerusalem. [Continue Reading]
Humanitarian crisis looming: 300,000 displaced as Israeli army pounds Lebanon
The war has also expanded into Lebanon, where fighting between Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, and Israel is continuing. Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) estimate that more than 300,000 Lebanese civilians have so far evacuated their villages in southern Lebanon. The Secretary General of the Lebanese Red Cross, Georges Kettaneh, explains why the real number of displaced civilians could be thousands higher. [Continue Reading]
Israel strikes eastern Lebanese town: At least 16 killed in raids on Nabi Chit
The war has also expanded into Lebanon, where fighting between Hezbollah, a military Iran-backed group, and Israel is continuing. At least 26 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight on the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Chit, a small mountain community in the Bekaa Valley that has strong ties to Hezbollah’s leadership. Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the area. Caitlin Brown reports. [Continue Reading]
Canada's PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month. [Continue Reading]
Protests in Cuba after thousands without power following blackout
There have been protests in darkness in Cuba, as thousands of people still remain without electricity after a blackout. [Continue Reading]
Iran defies US demands for surrender but apologises for strikes on neighbours
Iran’s president said on Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a “dream that they should take to their grave”. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the statement in a pre-recorded address aired by state television. He also apologised for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, saying that Tehran would halt them and suggesting they were caused by miscommunication in the ranks. He blamed the killing of the country’s supreme leader and other top officials for what... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong authorities propose ferry fare adjustments to keep operators afloat
Hong Kong transport authorities have proposed adjusting single-journey fares for six ferry routes from April 1, the first revision in nearly three years, with some journeys to rise by 12.5 per cent, while certain high-speed trips will become cheaper. In a document submitted to the Islands District Council, the Transport Department said its fare adjustment proposal struck a balance between residents’ travel needs and the ferries’ financial viability. Under the proposal, fares for one-way trips... [Continue Reading]
Millions of workers facing uncertainty as tensions escalate in the Middle East
Across Asia, millions of migrant workers are facing increasing uncertainty as tensions escalate in the Middle East. In the Philippines alone, millions of overseas workers send home crucial remittances, even as governments consider possible repatriation plans amid the growing conflict. From construction sites across the Gulf to households in Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh, the stakes are high, not only for the safety of the workers, but also for the economies that rely heavily on their income. Camille Knight takes a closer look. [Continue Reading]
Russia sharing intelligence information to help Tehran, officials say
Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, expressed his condolences to Masoud Pezeshkian over the many civilian casualties caused by what he described as “Israeli-American armed aggression” against Iran, and called for an immediate halt to the fighting. Meanwhile, Associated Press reported that Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran target American warships, aircraft and other US assets in the region. France24 International Affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more. [Continue Reading]
‘I can’t sleep’: Iranian in Hong Kong gripped by fear as war intensifies
Behzad Mirzaei, who has lived in Hong Kong for three decades, is losing sleep as tensions involving Iran escalate, worried about his elderly mother in Tehran. The founder of the Persian Club is among Hong Kong’s small Iranian community who are watching the war with mounting anxiety, waiting for daily updates and fearing for loved ones thousands of kilometres away. “Every night before I go to sleep, I have this nightmare – that anxiety – about what will happen,” the 57-year-old said. “On a few... [Continue Reading]
Israel raids deep into Lebanon: Israeli troops engage Hezbollah after helicopter raid
Many people in Lebanon are fleeing their homes after Hezbollah launched missiles into Israel from Lebanon in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and Israel retaliated with strikes on Lebanon. The latest from Beirut with our France24 correspondent Renée Davis. [Continue Reading]
Tornado in Union Lake, Michigan, kills three and injures 12 amid severe storm outbreak
In a devastating turn of events, a tornado believed to have struck the Union Lake area in Michigan recently resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left 12 more injured. This occurrence is part of a broader outbreak of severe storms that swept across southern Michigan, causing significant destruction and triggering tornado warnings throughout the region. Footage captured by onlookers reveals the catastrophic nature of the tornado as it tore through Union City, annihilating homes and uprooting trees. Another tornado struck the city of Three Rivers, where debris was seen swirling violently across a parking lot, highlighting the chaotic... [Continue Reading]
Hollywood turns on Timothee Chalamet after ‘uneducated and disrespectful’ remarks
'I'm taking shots for no reason,' the star admitted. [Continue Reading]
Southern Peru flooded after torrential rain
Southern Peru flooded after torrential rain [Continue Reading]
Soham double murderer Ian Huntley dies days after attack
Soham double murderer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of a British maximum security prison. [Continue Reading]
Kurdish Iraq draws a line: Erbil warns against attacks on Iran from Kurdish territory
In Iraq, Kurdish authorities are warning that their territory must not be used as a launchpad for attacks on Iran. Kurdish Iranian dissident groups say they will not act independently, but could potentially join a US ground invasion. Iran has already carried out several missile and drone strikes on Kurdish bases, escalating tensions in the area. On Friday, Iranian drones were shot down over Erbil in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region. Nicholas Rushworth reports. [Continue Reading]
Xinjiang official reports growth in textile industry amid US sanctions during China's annual political gathering
During China's annual political gathering referred to as the "two sessions," Wang Kuiran, a prominent official from Xinjiang, asserted that the region's textile industry is experiencing substantial growth despite ongoing US sanctions. Wang emphasized the development of a comprehensive medium to long-term plan aimed at bolstering Xinjiang's textile and garment sector, highlighting the government's intent to provide legal support for businesses affected by American trade restrictions. Wang's remarks came during a session of the Xinjiang delegation at this paramount event, where both national legislative and advisory bodies convene to address policy reviews and establish the yearly agenda. The discussion surrounding... [Continue Reading]
The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste their breath' on Huntley
The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village. [Continue Reading]
Death toll mounts in Middle East war: Over 1,400 killed across Iran, Lebanon and Israel
The war in Iran has now entered its second week, with loud explosions reported in Tehran early Saturday morning. State television said blasts were heard in several areas of the Iranian capital but did not provide further details. Israel’s military said around 80 fighter jets dropped 230 munitions across Iran overnight, claiming several military sites were targeted. Meanwhile, US Central Command said American forces have struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran since last weekend. There are also mounting concerns about civilian casualties. Since the strikes began last Saturday, schools, landmarks and a hospital have reportedly been hit. The head... [Continue Reading]
What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz
The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services. [Continue Reading]
Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek. [Continue Reading]
Ahead of Midterms, Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans
With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage. [Continue Reading]
How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran
Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it. [Continue Reading]
How Talarico Won Texas Democrats With Love, Luck and a Little Restraint
A carefully disciplined campaign that capitalized on viral media, months of organizing and strong outreach to Latino voters helped propel James Talarico to the center of Texas politics. [Continue Reading]
Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal at Games
Para-alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze. [Continue Reading]
For OpenAI and Anthropic, the Competition Is Deeply Personal
A fight over Pentagon contracts shows how the leaders of Silicon Valley’s two most important A.I. start-ups are feuding over the future of the tech industry. [Continue Reading]
Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s Dance With the Pentagon: What to Know
Negotiations, threats and amended contracts have left plenty of questions. Here are some answers. [Continue Reading]
At Trump’s Summit in Miami, Bolivia Makes a Political U-turn Toward the U.S.
For the past two decades, Bolivia resisted U.S. influence. A rightward shift is reorienting the country’s president toward Washington. [Continue Reading]
How Alberto Carvalho Became L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Despite Scandals
Alberto Carvalho was seen as a catch for the nation’s second largest school district. Then his home and office were raided by the F.B.I. [Continue Reading]
Campaign seeks 50 objects to ‘take the heat’ out of Englishness debate
Billy Bragg, Sarah Lucas and Kojo Koram among those encouraging people to share cultural artefactsFor some people it’s a Morris Minor, for others, a beach windbreak, chicken tikka masala or Magna Carta.A new campaign is aiming to collect 50 objects that sum up Englishness in an effort to move the conversation away from reductive arguments over whether to hang a St George’s flag or not. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
