At least 31 killed as Israel launches strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah rocket fire
Israeli strikes hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones toward Israel, with Lebanon’s Health Ministry reporting at least 31 deaths. [Continue Reading]
The rise in war bets
Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains the rise in betting on war. [Continue Reading]
US-Israel war on Iran: everything you need to know from China’s reaction to what’s next
We have put together stories from our coverage of US and Israel’s war on Iran. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 5 takeaways from the first 2 days of US-Israel war against Iran Amid escalating US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, casualties emerge, oil spikes and global geopolitics face major shocks. 2. Why China’s ties with Iran will endure despite death of Khamenei China has strongly condemned the killing of the Iranian supreme leader,... [Continue Reading]
Emmerdale’s Bradley Riches blasts vile homophobia after trolls respond to Lewis kissing scene
He has spoken out. [Continue Reading]
Dozens dead in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon and around 150 people have been injured. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading tit for tat strikes, began by the militant group in response to the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. [Continue Reading]
West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying
How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups? [Continue Reading]
Arne Slot stunned by decision in Manchester United win over Crystal Palace
The Reds boss was left confused [Continue Reading]
I’m a mortgage expert — this is what buyers should financially plan for when they move
'Rent overlap, stamp duty, removals, council tax, furnishings and set-up costs can all land at once.' [Continue Reading]
'Trump seeks Nobel War Prize': Papers react to new conflict in the Middle East
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 2: We look at reactions from across the Middle East to the killing of Iran's supreme leader and ahead to what might be next for the region. Meanwhile in the Western press, US President Donald Trump is slammed as seeking a "Nobel War Prize". [Continue Reading]
Windows rattled as missiles flew - Irish woman in Doha
An Irish woman who watched Iranian missiles streak past her Doha home said the uncertainty of the conflict in the Middle East has left her petrified and anxious. [Continue Reading]
Czech Republic initiates evacuation flights for nationals amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
The recent military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have escalated tensions in the Middle East, prompting rapid evacuation plans for nationals from several countries. The Czech Republic is leading the charge among European Union members in mobilizing evacuations, with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš confirming the initiation of flights for citizens trapped in the region as the situation unfolds. This marks a significant step in what appears to be a response to intensifying military engagement and rising geopolitical instability. The Czech government has announced three planned evacuation flights, with two scheduled to depart from Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt,... [Continue Reading]
Yet more bad news for soap fans as ITV pulls Coronation Street and Emmerdale again
Another disruption. [Continue Reading]
Middle East geopolitical landscape shifts after reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has dramatically shifted following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The incident ignited a series of military operations led by the United States and Israel against Iranian assets, aiming not only to destabilize Iran's government but also to prevent its missile and nuclear capabilities. US President Donald Trump, in a public address, called on Iranians to reclaim their nation, underscoring ambitious objectives accompanying military efforts. The killing of Khamenei has left Iranian officials scrambling to manage repercussions. Reports indicate that many US intelligence officials harbor doubts regarding the likelihood... [Continue Reading]
Replay: French Foreign Affairs Minister addresses escalating conflict in the Middle East
Rewatch as French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot addresses the escalating conflict in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
How to Think About Trump’s War With Iran
Ending the Islamic Republic’s regime will be long and arduous, but perhaps a softer version will emerge. [Continue Reading]
Trump Wants You to Get Used to This. Don’t.
The old U.S.-led order is dead; the new one feels unstable and ominous, as if a storm could descend at any moment. [Continue Reading]
UK house prices rise in February as chancellor avoids ‘negative speculation’
Rachel Reeves’ upcoming spring forecast has not led to slowdown, as property tax rumours did in NovemberBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesHouse prices in the UK increased in February as Rachel Reeves avoided a repeat of the pre-budget “negative speculation” that depressed the market, as she prepares to present the spring forecast on Tuesday.The average price of a home rose to £273,176 last month, up 0.3% from the month before, Nationwide said. It matched January’s monthly increase, and was above analysts’ forecasts of a 0.2% gain. The annual growth rate remained steady at 1%, the country’s... [Continue Reading]
Eager China parents use apps to find partners for adult children, turn pairing into transactions
Anxious Chinese parents are increasingly turning to “find a daughter-in-law” or “find a son-in-law” platforms online, turning partner seeking into direct negotiations between parents. During the Chinese New Year, as young people fend off probing questions about marriage and relationships from relatives at the dinner table, sharp-eyed businesses have already shifted their strategies. Instead of trying to persuade single young adults who resist matchmaking, they are now directly targeting a... [Continue Reading]
Missing Florida man found over a week later trapped in shoulder-deep mud
Local crews rescued Andrew Giddens, 36, near a borrow pit after he faced freezing weather without food or waterA Florida man who had been missing since Valentine’s Day was found over a week later trapped in mud up to his shoulders, authorities said.Andrew Giddens, 36, had reportedly gone several days without food or water by then, and officials ultimately rescued him in dramatic fashion to end his nightmarish ordeal. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump pursues Iranian decapitation without a plan for what comes next
The U.S. has a fraught track record of toppling autocratic regimes and securing peaceful democracies , even when it has vision for the day after. [Continue Reading]
France 'ready' to defend Gulf states against Iran as Middle East conflict widens
France is "ready" to defend Gulf nations and Jordan against possible attacks from Iran, foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday, as a conflict which began with Israel and the US launching strikes on Iran on Saturday has rapidly expanded to neighbouring countries in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
UAE to cover hotel and meal costs for those stranded in country during Iran attacks
Around 20,200 passengers are stuck in the country due to the suspension of flights. [Continue Reading]
Asia’s travel sector rattled by Iran attacks, fears ‘domino effect’ slowdown
Airspace closures across the Middle East have left tens of thousands of travellers stranded and forced airlines to divert routes, threatening to derail the fragile recovery in Asia’s tourism and aviation sectors, as the conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran continues to escalate. Major transit hubs, including Dubai and Doha, remain shut or are operating at reduced capacity for a third straight day, upending Europe–Asia connections that depend heavily on Gulf airspace. Airlines are... [Continue Reading]
Martin Short’s co-stars pull out of Actor Awards ‘in solidarity’ after daughter’s death
The trio are very close. [Continue Reading]
More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East
Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios. [Continue Reading]
UK competition watchdog investigates hotel groups over alleged data sharing
Regulator looks into claim Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott could be sharing ‘competitively sensitive’ information via analytics tool Business live – latest updatesThe UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into three of the world’s biggest hotel chains – Hilton, InterContinental Hotels (IHG) and Marriott – amid suspicions they could be sharing “competitively sensitive” information with each other.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating allegations that the businesses, which together operate more than 25,000 hotels worldwide, could be sharing information through the data analytics tool STR. CoStar, the real estate data firm that owns STR, is also under investigation.... [Continue Reading]
People of Iran are ready for freedom and democracy, but the regime has not yet been defeated
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, the fall of the regime appears to be a realistic option for the first time in 47 years. But the regime still has a monopoly on the use of force. These are historic times for the people of Iran, Gilda Sahebi writes in an opinion article for Eurones. [Continue Reading]
Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
Kuwait's ministry of defence confirmed "several American fighter aircraft came down this morning", with crews "unscathed". [Continue Reading]
RAF airbase in Cyprus hit as Cooper defends decision to allow US to use UK bases for Iran strikes – UK politics live
Foreign secretary confirms strike on Akrotiri base but says it ‘simply not true’ the UK is being dragged into an Iraq-style conflict‘Simply not true’ UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretaryMiddle East minister Hamish Falconer made clear on BBC Scotland that while an “unmanned drone” had hit the runway at RAF Akrotiri, “the UK is not at war”, PA reports.“Let me be really clear, the UK took a deliberate decision not to be part of the first wave of strikes conducted by the United States and Israeli governments,” Falconer said. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
England 'given reassurances' over safety in Turkey
Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
Hollywood stars break down in tears as ‘genius’ Catherine O’Hara wins posthumous award
'I was asked to assume the very sad honour of accepting this award.' [Continue Reading]
Novo Nordisk to invest €430m in Athlone plant
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced a €430m expansion of its manufacturing operation in Athlone which will see it produce the tablet form of its weight loss drug Wegovy. [Continue Reading]
Why Taliban’s only hope for peace with Pakistan is renouncing terrorism
The fragile ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan has broken, and there is now open war in South Asia. This week has seen a dangerous escalation between the former allies, starting when Pakistan carried out a series of air strikes on what it says were terror “camps and hideouts” in Afghanistan’s border provinces. Pakistan claims it killed 80 militants, whereas the Taliban says villages were hit and 17 civilians were killed. The two have since engaged in a deadly tit-for-tat of ground and... [Continue Reading]
Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says strikes on Iran could last weeks. [Continue Reading]
Live updates: Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon as Iran conflict spreads across region
Three U.S. service members have been killed, and President Donald Trump said “there will likely be more” with U.S.-Israeli operations set to continue for weeks. [Continue Reading]
US officials sceptical of Iran regime change after Khamenei killing, sources say
Following the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, many senior US officials remain sceptical that the US and Israeli military operation against the Islamic Republic would lead to a regime change in the near term. Before and after the start of the attack, US officials, including US President Donald Trump, had suggested that toppling the nation’s repressive governing system was one of several US goals, in addition to crippling Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear... [Continue Reading]
Which teams are in the T20 World Cup semifinals and what’s the schedule?
From schedule and venues to title favourites and their route to the semifinals – Al Jazeera explains it all. [Continue Reading]
How Middle East conflict has disrupted global airline industry
The Middle East airline hubs are geographically located for global connectivity so the the significant disruption may take weeks to clear [Continue Reading]
Video: US military jet crashes in Kuwait
Video shows the moment a military jet crashed in Kuwait, as the crew ejected from the flaming plane. [Continue Reading]
Death fears for Cain in early Emmerdale ITVX release as mass tragedy could change everything
It's just constant bad news. [Continue Reading]
‘Missile debris’ sparks fire at Saudi’s Aramco oil Refinery
Videos show smoke rising from a refinery operated by Saudi after a fire broke out caused by debris from a missile. [Continue Reading]
Trump says Iran war may last ‘four weeks or less’ as strikes escalate
Trump says the Iran war could last four weeks or less as US–Israeli forces continued their strikes in Iran while Tehran hits Gulf states, Israel and US targets. [Continue Reading]
Breaking News: US F-15 Downed Over Kuwait as Iran Conflict Escalates, Questions Rise Over Chinese Missile Systems
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle crashed over Kuwaiti airspace near Ali Al-Salem Air Base during a period of heightened regional missile and drone activity linked to the expanding Iran conflict. The pilot successfully ejected and was reportedly recovered alive. While the Pentagon has not confirmed the cause, regional defense analysts are examining whether advanced surface-to-air missile systems may have been involved. Particular attention has turned to Chinese-designed systems frequently discussed in defense circles, including the long-range HQ-9C and the medium-range HQ-16FE. Over recent years, international media outlets have repeatedly reported on deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Tehran:... [Continue Reading]
Video appears to show US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
Video appears to show F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait [Continue Reading]
Chinese officials to discuss electric vehicle production regulations at upcoming legislative convention
Chinese officials and industry leaders are poised to address plans for regulating electric vehicle (EV) production during the upcoming "two sessions," a significant annual legislative convention for the country's top political bodies,the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. These discussions aim to mitigate ongoing challenges within the domestic EV sector, characterized by slowed growth and fierce price competition that has adversely impacted profit margins. The anticipated discussions are framed against a backdrop where the Chinese government has intervened previously to prevent extreme internal competition,or "involution",that has impacted nearly all EV manufacturers. In... [Continue Reading]
US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran escalate Middle East hostilities and trigger humanitarian crisis in Gaza
A severe escalation in hostilities has unfolded in the Middle East, primarily triggered by US and Israeli military strikes against Iran during the weekend. Reports indicate that these coordinated airstrikes eliminated key Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to widespread condemnation and an urgent humanitarian crisis in nearby regions, particularly in Gaza. As violence grips the area, fears mount regarding the extensive ramifications for regional stability and global security. On a recent Sunday evening, missile fire directed from Iran impacted Jerusalem, injuring five individuals, including one man in moderate condition suffering from shrapnel wounds. This missile strike is part... [Continue Reading]
Alan Shearer makes Arsenal title claim after win over Chelsea
Is it finally their year? [Continue Reading]
China faces oil squeeze after US-Israel strikes on Iran
Oil prices rose by the most in four years amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global crude supplies. Brent crude, the global benchmark, surged as much as 14 per cent to more than US$82 per barrel, the highest since January 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Shipowners and traders are largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz that links the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, which usually handles about 20 per cent of... [Continue Reading]
