Iranian Kurdish Forces Signal Potential Cross-Border Military Operation Against Iranian Government
The ongoing tensions between Iranian Kurdish forces and the Iranian government have escalated, with Babasheikh Hosseini, the secretary-general of the Khabat Organisation of Iranian Kurdistan, indicating a significant likelihood of a cross-border ground operation into Iran. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Hosseini emphasized that although no immediate action has been taken, the group's considerations are increasingly leaning towards a military campaign against Iranian positions, particularly in light of perceived favorable conditions. Hosseini conveyed that the Kurdish forces have been preparing for a potential incursion for an extended period. His statements come amid reports that the United States has established contact with... [Continue Reading]
Israeli ground forces conduct operation in southern Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah following missile attacks
Israeli ground forces have launched a significant operation deep into southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions with the militant group Hezbollah. The confrontation comes in response to Hezbollah's recent missile attacks on Israel, which were launched after the reported death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This retaliatory action by Israel follows a pattern of escalating violence that has left many civilians in the region displaced and exposed to the ongoing conflict. In the most recent developments, areas close to the Israeli-Lebanese border have witnessed heavy clashes as Israeli troops engage in combat operations targeting Hezbollah fighters. Reports indicate that Israeli... [Continue Reading]
US B-1 Lancer Bomber Lands at RAF Fairford Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
A US B-1 Lancer bomber has landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, marking a significant escalation in US military operations in response to increasing tensions with Iran. The B-1 Lancer arrived on the evening of Friday, with sources indicating a dramatic increase in potential strikes against Iranian missile sites. This follows a directive from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorizing "defensive" US action from British bases. The B-1 Lancer, measuring 146 feet in length and capable of carrying up to 24 cruise missiles, is strategically positioned to respond to recent US warnings regarding Iran. On Thursday, US Defense Secretary Pete... [Continue Reading]
Health authorities probe possible food poisoning cluster at police college
Authorities have launched an investigation into a potential food poisoning cluster that has affected 53 trainees understood to be from the Hong Kong Police College. The Department of Health said on Saturday that 48 male and five female trainees, aged 20 to 40, had developed symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever since Thursday evening. It did not name the police college in its statement, only referring to the location as a training institute. A source confirmed to the South... [Continue Reading]
8 dead in Kenya floods, with motorists stranded, flights disrupted
Eight people died, flights were disrupted and the military was deployed as motorists in the Kenyan capital were stranded for hours on Saturday after roads were flooded following heavy rains overnight. George Seda, the police boss in Nairobi, said on Saturday that six people drowned and two others were electrocuted, warning that the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue. Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in... [Continue Reading]
Top envoy urges China-Russia border infrastructure as sanctions stymie transport
China’s top envoy to Russia has urged more transport infrastructure along the countries’ shared border to cut logistics costs and address challenges. Zhang Hanhui, Beijing’s ambassador to Moscow, said on Thursday that the two countries could explore cross-border transport corridors as major maritime logistics had been affected by sanctions. “I have suggested to the Russian side that more convenient crossings should be built along the China-Russia border, such as cross-river bridges,” Zhang said... [Continue Reading]
Israel continues to strike Lebanon: At least 16 killed in raids on Nabi Chit
Local media report that at least 26 people were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on the eastern town of Nabi Chit, a small mountain community in the Bekaa Valley with strong ties to Hezbollah’s leadership. Over the past week, Israel issued evacuation orders before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled the area. Morgan Aire reports. [Continue Reading]
Russia Attacks Kharkiv and Kyiv in Ukraine
At least eight people were killed when a Russian missile hit a five-story apartment building in the city of Kharkiv, and Kyiv and several other regions also came under attack. [Continue Reading]
Iran: Intense Israeli strikes overnight
The wave of Israeli raids carried out before dawn was one of the largest since February 28. [Continue Reading]
French nuclear umbrella gives cover amid global upheaval
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron declared France would not just increase its number of nuclear weapons, but also allow the deployment of nuclear-armed fighter jets to other parts of the continent in a significant move - that went largely unnoticed. [Continue Reading]
US bomber lands in UK after warning of surge in strikes on Iran
B-1 Lancer, which can carry 24 cruise missiles, arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday eveningMiddle East crisis – live updatesA US bomber has landed at an RAF base in Britain after Washington warned that strikes on Iran would “surge dramatically”.The 146ft B-1 Lancer, which is capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening after Keir Starmer had granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
This £1.50 Tesco own-brand Easter chocolate was just crowned even ‘better than Cadbury’
A new study has analysed 102 Easter treats to identify the very best. [Continue Reading]
Hanging Up
If decreasing dependence on our phones feels impossible, we might benefit from considering what we’d want to fill the space that they occupy. [Continue Reading]
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]
Trump-Netanyahu’s ‘war in search of a strategy’
An illegal war, two leaders in cahoots and media outlets struggling to meet the moment. [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]
India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Kiwis ready to ‘break hearts’
New Zealand are targeting a first T20 World Cup title, which would deny India their third - and in front of home crowd. [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]
Latest news bulletin | March 7th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. [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]
'Perfect storm' for Russell but Norris unhappy with 'worst cars'
George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick. Lando Norris was not so happy after Australian Grand Prix qualifying. [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]
