Four dead and at least a dozen injured as severe tornado hits Michigan
Homes were destroyed and hundreds of residents were left without power after whirlwinds tore through areas including Three Rivers and Union City. [Continue Reading]
NASA successfully kicks asteroid off course in Earth defence test
NASA knocked an asteroid off course in 2022 in a pioneering test of humanity's ability to defend Earth. Its spacecraft's impact pushed the space rock into a slightly different orbit around the Sun, according to new research published Friday. [Continue Reading]
Israeli Air Force Launches Extensive Airstrikes Across Iran Amid Ongoing Military Operations
The military confrontations between Iran and Israel have escalated sharply as a significant joint US-Israeli military operation enters its second week. Over 80 Israeli warplanes conducted extensive airstrikes across Iran, targeting key strategic infrastructure such as a military academy, an underground command center, and missile storage facilities. This latest campaign is reported to be the largest since the conflict intensified, which began with attacks from both nations on February 28. Iran's government has claimed that over 1,200 people have been killed and more than 2,000 injured due to the bombardments, prompting international concerns over potential violations of international law. On... [Continue Reading]
He was in his 90s – I never imagined he would sexually assault me
He caressed his lips with his tongue like a lizard, as if relishing every second of my discomfort. [Continue Reading]
Will the US attack on Iran push North Korea even closer to Russia and China?
Washington’s decapitation operation in Iran would push Pyongyang to feel “vindicated” in developing nuclear weapons for its own security and move closer to China and Russia to bolster its deterrence capabilities, according to analysts. On Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected the test firing of what the country’s state media called a “strategic cruise missile” from the new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer Choe Hyon before the vessel’s official commissioning. Kim hailed the warship as a... [Continue Reading]
Gladiators legend had to ‘sign on the dole’ after finishing filming
The iconic Gladiator fell on hard times. [Continue Reading]
Princess and Junior reveal shocking way they were told about Katie Price’s ‘weird’ engagement
They 'don't know anything' about Lee Andrews. [Continue Reading]
Disney launches largest ever £1,342,582,200 cruise ship with 250 metre roller coaster
It's one of the biggest ships in the world, too. [Continue Reading]
Amina Bokhary found dead at Hong Kong home: source
A Hong Kong woman who made tabloid headlines for her repeated brushes with the law and prominent family name has been found dead in her home, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source told SCMP on Saturday that a 90-year-old woman surnamed Bokhary had reported to police the day before that her daughter had lost consciousness at home. The younger woman, believed to be in her forties, was certified dead at the scene. The insider identified her as Amina Mariam Bokhary. “Police checks on... [Continue Reading]
UK aircraft carrier given five days to be ready to deploy
The crew of HMS Prince of Wales must be ready to set sail in five days, defence sources say. [Continue Reading]
Russian strikes kill nine people across Ukraine
Zelensky called on foreign partners to respond to the brutal strikes on Ukraine, from which the international community's attention has been diverted by the war in Iran. [Continue Reading]
Iranian civilians seek shelter abroad
As strikes against Iran appear to intensify, increasing numbers of Iranians are seeking safety abroad, raising fears that the conflict could trigger a refugee crisis. The United Nations has warned of a “moment of grave peril” for civilians caught up in the fighting, urging de‑escalation and protection for vulnerable populations. Nicholas Rushworth tells us more. [Continue Reading]
4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues
More United States bombers have landed in Britain after a week of strikes on Iran by the US and Israel. A first 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening and three more followed on Saturday morning. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. The huge plane, capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, weighs 86 metric tons and is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force, according... [Continue Reading]
Israel's North residents asked to leave
This Saturday, Iranian Army said it launched a new wave of drone attacks on Israel, specifically targeting what it called a “strategic facility.” Explosions were heard in the skies above Jerusalem shortly after the military said its air defenses were working to intercept projectiles from Iran. No injuries were reported. An army spokesman added that there had been a “real decrease” in the number of launches from Iran after nearly a week of barrages. FRANCE24 Reporter Olivia Bizot tells us the latest from Jerusalem. [Continue Reading]
French citizens scramble to flee Gulf: Flight prices surge as thousands seek repatriation
As the conflict rages on, efforts to repatriate EU citizens stranded in the Middle East are ongoing. Among French nationals alone, around 5,000 are seeking to leave. Commercial flights across the region have been postponed, and the few tickets that remain available are extremely expensive. France 2’s Mathieu Rio and France 24’s Peter O’Brien have the story. [Continue Reading]
Concerns over international law violations mount
On the eighth day of the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran, questions are emerging about the legality of the Middle East war, though those directing the campaign do not seem overly concerned. For more on the legal issues surrounding the conflict, Professor Marc Weller University, a law professor at Cambridge University, shares further insights. [Continue Reading]
The top secret sites where Donald Trump could shelter in the event of a nuclear war
Under regularly revised contingency plans, the US president would be evacuated to one of several sites in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Virginia if a global conflict broke out. [Continue Reading]
'What a start!' Graham gives Scotland early lead against France
Darcy Graham scores an early try to give Scotland the lead over France in the Six Nations at Murrayfield. [Continue Reading]
Russia returns to the Venice Biennale amid fierce criticism
Even if Moscow was never formally banned from the Mecca of contemporary art after its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and was simply absent, this return - which coincides with a certain 'rehabilitation' of Russian sportsmen and women - is raising quite a few eyebrows. [Continue Reading]
Russia wins first Winter Paralympics medals since Sochi Games
The Russian flag made its first appearance at a Paralympics medal ceremony in 12 years on Saturday as Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev took bronze in the women's and men's downhill standing events, earning a polite smattering of applause from the crowd in Cortina. [Continue Reading]
Hollywood legend exposes 5 ‘appalling’ lies about her in Ryan Murphy’s ‘tragedy-exploiting’ show
She described its version of events as 'not even remotely accurate.' [Continue Reading]
Iran being sold 'dictatorship or bombardment' - academic
An Iranian academic living in Belfast has said her people "don't want to have a dictatorship" and would like to have their "own choices" regarding new leadership of their country. [Continue Reading]
Breaking: Former rapper's political party wins Nepal election in landslide
Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is set to win a commanding share of parliamentary seats, defeating Nepal’s traditional political heavyweights. [Continue Reading]
Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary projects 2.5% to 3.5% economic growth amid Middle East tensions
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, has expressed confidence that the city's economy will continue to grow despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, specifically the recent US-Israeli military actions against Iran. Speaking at a budget forum organized by the Hong Kong News-Expo, Chan affirmed that Hong Kong's economy is on track to achieve a growth rate between 2.5% and 3.5%, a statement he made in light of heightened geopolitical tensions following the outbreak of conflict in the region last week. Chan's remarks underscore the complexity of the economic landscape shaped by the consequences of war, which he... [Continue Reading]
Clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in Nabi Chit, Lebanon result in at least 16 deaths and multiple injuries
In a significant escalation of hostilities, intense clashes erupted between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in the town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon, leading to at least 16 fatalities and numerous injuries. The confrontation took place during a raid conducted by Israeli troops in the predominantly Shiite region on Friday night. The violence has drawn international attention, highlighting the volatile relationship between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the Israeli military, amid increasing tensions across the Middle East. The Israeli incursion into Nabi Chit marks a worrying development. Both Hezbollah and Israeli forces engaged in heavy exchanges of fire, resulting in extensive material damage and... [Continue Reading]
UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
One of Britain’s most notorious child killers, Ian Huntley, has died following an attack in prison where he was serving a life sentence, police said. Huntley murdered 10-year-old girls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in eastern England in 2002, in a case that horrified the country. Fifty-two-year-old Huntley suffered serious injuries when he was assaulted at Frankland maximum security prison in the north-eastern city of Durham on February 26. He “died in hospital this morning”, a spokesperson... [Continue Reading]
ICE deports family, including deaf boy who wasn’t given his assistive devices
California state superintendent says mother and sons arrested during ICE check-in and deported to ColombiaCalifornia’s superintendent is calling for the return of a hearing-impaired six-year-old after he, his mother and his five-year-old sibling were detained on Tuesday while reporting for their check-in at an ICE office in San Francisco and deported to Colombia.Lesly Rodriguez Gutierrez and her sons were arrested during their visit to ICE’s Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (Isap), said Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP). A relative who was waiting outside for Gutierrez and her sons was unable to hand off the assistive devices necessary for... [Continue Reading]
Israel kills father, daughter in Gaza as genocide continues amid wider war
Suffering in Gaza and occupied West Bank remains acute as the world focuses on the US-Israeli war on Iran. [Continue Reading]
Xi Jinping’s zero-fail mission for China’s military: total loyalty, no corruption
Chinese President Xi Jinping has again sought to shore up the military’s ideological defences, demanding absolute loyalty to the Communist Party from all ranks, just weeks after the country’s top general came under investigation for corruption. “There must be no room within the military for those harbouring disloyalty towards the party, nor any shelter for corrupt individuals,” Xi told a meeting of military and armed police lawmakers on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC) on... [Continue Reading]
Israel carries out rare airbone raid in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Israeli airstrikes during a commando operation in eastern Lebanon left at least 41 dead and 40 wounded. "The series of raids launched by the Israeli enemy on the town of Nabi Sheet and surrounding towns in the Baalbek district resulted in a total of 41 citizens killed and 40 others wounded," the ministry said in a statement. FRANCE24 Senior Reporter Catherine Norris Trent has the latest from Beirut, Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
From pub to piste, the ‘Mile High City’ is ideal for wheelchair-friendly travel
'Erm, it doesn’t sound very accessible, mate...' [Continue Reading]
Israel says began new strikes on Iran's Tehran, Isfahan
Over 80 Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes across Iran overnight in the largest bombing campaign since the fighting began last Saturday. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted strategic infrastructure, including a military academy, an underground command center and a missile storage facility. However, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations accused both the United States and Israel of striking densely populated civilian areas, calling the actions war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to the Iranian government, more than 1,200 people have been killed and 2,000 injured since the attacks began on February 28. Caroline Baum. [Continue Reading]
‘Wuthering Heights,’ MAGA Style
Kristi and Corey cavorted in the swamp as D.H.S. got bogged down. [Continue Reading]
Displaced in Lebanon: 500,000 told to flee Dahiyeh in Beirut
Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before carrying out heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Adéa Guillot, spokesperson for CARE France, says there are no precise figures for the total number of displaced people. Estimates range from 300,000 to 700,000, with women and girls among the most vulnerable. “The priority is to deliver humanitarian aid on the ground and provide financial support through trusted donations,” Guillot adds. [Continue Reading]
Lebanon: Israeli army tells residents Tyre to evacuate, more and more people displaced
Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. The IDF estimates that more than 300,000 Lebanese civilians have so far evacuated their villages in southern Lebanon. UN Human Rights spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan provides further details on human rights violations since the start of the conflict. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong growth on track to hit target despite Middle East war: finance chief
Hong Kong’s economic growth forecast of between 2.5 per cent and 3.5 per cent for the year will not be affected by the Middle East war, which will hurt the trading sector but benefit the financial market, according to the city’s financial chief. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Saturday that the city would remain vigilant over the impacts of Sino-US relations, while consolidating its traditional American and European markets and developing new ones in Asia. His remarks came ahead... [Continue Reading]
Labour accuse Badenoch of scoring ‘cheap political points’ over Iran strikes
Defence minister urges ‘serious politics’ after Tory leader criticises prime minister’s stance at spring conferenceMiddle East crisis live: latest news updatesLabour has accused Kemi Badenoch of scoring “cheap political points” after the Conservative party leader said Keir Starmer was “too scared” to join strikes on Iran.Al Carns, the defence minister, said “serious politics” was required in response to Badenoch’s speech at the party’s spring conference where she criticised the prime minister’s stance on the US-Israel strikes on Iran a week ago. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Family carers 'insufficiently recognised' - Connolly
President Catherine Connolly has said that the contribution of family carers, including young carers "too often goes simply ignored or certainly is insufficiently recognised". [Continue Reading]
Euronews journalist seeks shelter at Dubai airport during Iranian drone attack
Euronews’ journalist Lilly Douse was scheduled to travel from Dubai airport when the Iranian drone attacked the vicinity of the airport. [Continue Reading]
Dozens killed as Israel ramps up strikes and clashes with Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon
Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon, where Israeli forces carried out a commando operation, killed 41 people, the Lebanese health ministry said on Saturday. The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight after an Israeli force landed there and clashed with local gunmen. [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]
Ferguson ruled out of Czech playoff as he awaits surgery
Evan Ferguson is set to undergo surgery on an ankle injury ruling him out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup playoff against Czech Republic in Prague later this month. [Continue Reading]
Model who starred in TV drama Dallas dies aged 62
Annabel Schofield found success as a model in the 1980s before moving to LA to work as an actress. [Continue Reading]
LIV Golf Hong Kong starts to tick boxes, with bumper crowd set for 3-way fight on last day
A large crowd spent much of Saturday following Jon Rahm around Fanling as he made his way up the leaderboard at LIV Golf Hong Kong – further evidence, if any were needed, that the tournament is quickly establishing itself as an important part of the city’s social and sporting calendar. And while attendance figures will not be announced until the tournament has finished, officials said a large number had made the trip from mainland China and overseas, with many paying thousands of dollars for... [Continue Reading]
CK Hutchison subsidiary seeks US$2 billion for Panama’s takeover of canal ports
A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings is seeking US$2 billion in damages from the Panamanian government over what it described as the “illegal takeover” of the operations of two ports at either end of the strategic canal. In a statement issued on Friday, the Panama Ports Company (PPC) said it had submitted the claim for arbitration against the country under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, vowing it would not “relent” or seek “token relief” for the... [Continue Reading]
