Iran continues to target Gulf States in response to US-Israel strikes
Iran continues to target Gulf states after the US and Israel launched strikes on the Islamic Republic taking out the top leadership, including the Supreme Leader. Iran's retaliation risks the situation in the Middle East expanding into a full-blown regional war. [Continue Reading]
Kuwait downs three US jets in 'friendly fire' incident, crews survived, CENTCOM says
Three US military jets were shot down by Kuwaiti defences in an "apparent friendly fire" incident on Monday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, adding that all crew members were safely recovered. [Continue Reading]
Israeli city hit as airforce announces new strikes in Iran
The Israeli military said it began a new "broad strike" on Tehran on March 2nd, as loud explosions in central and eastern parts of the Iranian capital were heard. This comes as a city in southern Israel was hit by a shard, debris from a countered strike. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more from Jerusalem. [Continue Reading]
India and Canada sign agreements to enhance cooperation in critical minerals and uranium supply for nuclear energy
In a significant diplomatic development, India and Canada have established a series of agreements aimed at rebuilding their strained relationship, particularly focusing on critical mineral cooperation and a noteworthy uranium supply deal for nuclear energy. The announcements were made during a meeting in New Delhi between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking what both leaders termed a "fresh start" between the two nations. The agreements include provisions not just for uranium supply, which is regarded as pivotal for India's expanding nuclear energy capabilities, but also for promoting renewable energy technologies. Modi articulated that these... [Continue Reading]
Democrats to force vote in Congress to limit Trump’s war powers against Iran – US politics live
Lawmakers are seeking the US president to require congressional approval before further military action against IranHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Top Democrats demanded over the weekend for an immediate vote in Congress on whether to restrain president Donald Trump’s military action against Iran.Donald Trump appeared to link the massive attack he ordered against Iran to his persistent claims about his 2020 election loss in a social media post about allegations that Tehran’s government interfered in the US elections. This is the second military operation of the Trump administration where the president alluded to allegations concerning the 2020... [Continue Reading]
Bafta winner left ‘in tears’ over BBC keeping racial slur in show
She said the incident 'tainted' the celebrations. [Continue Reading]
Why wait? China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng founder and CEO says
The head of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng said the country should accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology amid slowing sales growth in the sector. He Xiaopeng, founder and CEO of the Guangzhou-based company, said on Monday that the country should skip an intermediate step and move directly to a more advanced version of autonomous capabilities, adding that Beijing should adjust regulations and policies faster to make this happen. He said he would submit this... [Continue Reading]
Peter Schmeichel names Arsenal star as ‘most improved player’ in the Premier League
'I didn't understand when he first came.' [Continue Reading]
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights. [Continue Reading]
Unlikely Iran will "sign unconditional terms of surrender" Trump wants
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said on March 2nd his agency has "no indication" that any nuclear installations have been damaged or hit in Iran following US and Israeli strikes on the country. These nuclear bases have been a focus point for the past few months now. "If the US wanted to act on the Iranian nuclear programme, it should have acted in 2001", Sina Azodi, Director of the Middle East studies program at George Washington University, tells FRANCE 24. [Continue Reading]
India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi. [Continue Reading]
Police lock down part of Edinburgh after stabbings - PA
Police in Scotland have warned the public to avoid part of Edinburgh following "reports of a man with a bladed weapon". [Continue Reading]
Two injured in Edinburgh, police say not terror-related
Two people have been injured in an incident in Edinburgh where a man was seen with knives. [Continue Reading]
Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks
Civilian deaths are growing as more attacks are reported in the capital and other parts of the country. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street issues update on soap legend missing for 3 months
Fans have been wondering where she's been. [Continue Reading]
World leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Middle East
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent de-escalation to prevent the US-Israeli conflict with Iran from "spreading" across the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
EU chief calls for urgent de-escalation in Middle East
The president of the European Commission has called for an urgent de-escalation to prevent the US-Israeli conflict with Iran from "spreading" across the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
Iran attacking regional US assets in "a war of wills and attrition"
Israel's military said on March 2nd there was no reason to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon "imminently" after an overnight attack from Lebanese armed group Hezbollah prompted Israel to retaliate with air strikes. Meanwhile, Iran has refuted US claims that it wanted to negotiate. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky and Reza Sayah break it down for us from Jerusalem and Tehran. [Continue Reading]
Barry Hawkins rejects ‘too nice’ tag after downing ‘hungover’ Jack Lisowski
The Hawk was ruthless to land the Welsh Open [Continue Reading]
Three US F-15 fighter jets shot down in Kuwait in ‘friendly fire’ incident
The pilot was seen parachuting down. [Continue Reading]
Vicky Pattison ‘mindful of privilege’ after being evacuated in Dubai
'We're sorry that we haven't been more proactive across social media...' [Continue Reading]
Death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Sparks Geopolitical Turmoil and Military Escalation in the Middle East
The recent death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered significant geopolitical turmoil, resulting in a marked escalation of military activities involving the United States and Israel. Reports indicate that this development has compounded existing tensions, leading to a series of missile strikes and international condemnation, particularly from China. As a result, the situation in the Middle East has reached a critical juncture, with casualties mounting and global stock markets reacting negatively to the volatile climate. According to multiple sources, the ongoing violence includes a series of US-Israel military operations focused on Iran. In the immediate aftermath of... [Continue Reading]
Bridgerton boss shuts down Regé-Jean Page ‘recasting’ rumours and reveals possible return
‘We are not interested in recasting the characters.’ [Continue Reading]
Is it safe to travel to Cyprus right now? Foreign Office advice after Iran strike
The Foreign Office has warned there's a 'heightened risk' of regional tension in Cyprus. [Continue Reading]
Mainland Chinese firm to build Northern Metropolis supercomputing centre
A mainland Chinese firm has secured the tender to build a supercomputing centre in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis as the sole bidder, agreeing to pay a premium of HK$581 million (US$74.25 million) and boost the city’s computing power 36-fold. Unveiling details of the plan on Monday, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said the winning bidder was Range Intelligent Computing Technology, whose parent company, Shenzhen-listed Runze Technology Group, specialises in developing... [Continue Reading]
As bombs drop across the Middle East, what will Merz say to Trump?
Friedrich Merz has pledged to transform the German armed forces into the strongest conventional land force among European Nato members. Will that be enough for Donald Trump? [Continue Reading]
Armed police in Edinburgh respond to reports of man with bladed weapon
The two people have been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and police say there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public. [Continue Reading]
London’s ‘jackpot’ Too Good To Go bag is just £4 from Kensington Palace
It's cheaper than Gail's. [Continue Reading]
Iran strikes spark accusations of bad-faith diplomatic negotiations
U.S. officials said they were negotiating with Iran in good faith, even if hours later they joined Israeli military strikes that targeted the Iranian government. [Continue Reading]
Singapore strives to remain equidistant amid US-China rivalry: ‘same-same but different’
Singapore’s long-standing effort to stay equidistant between the United States and China is entering a more volatile phase, with recent comments by officials reflecting their awareness of the mounting strain, analysts have said. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Friday told parliament that Singapore would not act as a proxy for any major power, stressing that the city state must be prepared to “courteously stand up and say no”. Observers say his remarks come at a time when geopolitical... [Continue Reading]
Trump Says More U.S. Casualties Are ‘Likely’ in War With Iran, and Oil Prices Jump After Attack
Plus, what to know about the A.I. videos that kids are watching. [Continue Reading]
New York City Paid $117 Million to Settle Misconduct Lawsuits in 2025
The largest settlements, more than $24 million combined, went to two men wrongfully convicted of killing a French tourist in Midtown in 1987, an analysis by the Legal Aid Society found. [Continue Reading]
Latest news bulletin | March 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. [Continue Reading]
South China Sea expert warns 2026 code of conduct is ‘simply not achievable’
A veteran South China Sea expert has cast doubt on the prospects of finalising a code of conduct for the contested waters this year, even as ties between rival claimants Beijing and Manila show signs of improvement. Wu Shicun, founding president of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said it was “100 per cent not likely” that the document would be signed this year as the Philippines takes over the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). “I believe it... [Continue Reading]
Democrats thrown into disarray as US offensive on Iran creates cracks
Lawmakers from Sanders to Mark Kelly offer mixed feelings on Trump’s action and killing of Iranian supreme leaderAs Republicans celebrated the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with praise for Donald Trump’s decisive action, Democrats faced their own divisions and a reckoning over how to present a united front.Most were quick to condemn the US president for sidelining Congress to launch an illegal and unconstitutional war and demanded a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain his military onslaught. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
As measles spreads in South Carolina, RFK Jr’s allies work to gut vaccine laws
Activists who dispute safety of vaccines are pushing to limit immunization requirements in schoolsAs South Carolina grapples with a measles outbreak that has infected nearly 1,000 people, groups with ties to the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, are pushing to eliminate immunization requirements that protect children.Activists are targeting vaccine mandates in states trying to tamp down measles as communities across the country struggle to stop the worst spread of the illness since the early 1990s. The Guardian found anti-vaccine groups are encouraging their followers to organize opposition to vaccine mandates in more than 20 states, including at least... [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz closure sparks concern over possible global oil shock
The conflict in Iran is leading to fears of a new global oil shock. Crude futures spiked by some 8% on March 2nd as Iranian attacks on tanker ships in the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in the effective closure of the key shipping route. The waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman - it's a crucial choke point for a fifth of the world's total oil consumption. [Continue Reading]
India, Canada forge deals on uranium, renewable energy
India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a “landmark” uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries’ leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney hailed a fresh start in the relationship between their nations. “Our ties have seen a new energy, mutual trust and... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link
Hong Kong and Shanghai have signed an accord deepening their collaboration in promoting digitised cargo trade finance and strengthening mainland China’s connection to the global data ecosystem. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Data Bureau and the National Technology Innovation Centre for Blockchain, according to a statement from Hong Kong’s de facto central bank. “This marks an important milestone in the collaboration... [Continue Reading]
Iran, Israel and US settle into possibility of a long conflict
Following an exchange of airstrikes between Israel and Hezbollah, Tel Aviv said there was no reason for now for a ground invasion of Lebanon. Although this seems like a break in the country, there is little talk for peace or negotiations in the region since the start of the conflict. FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon has more for us. [Continue Reading]
He gave me the ick — then I married him
It's one thing getting grossed out, but once you've got the ick, is the relationship doomed? [Continue Reading]
What is Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard Corps?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now the most powerful organisation in Iran. Created in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, they are the regime's armed wing, charged with defending the Iranian regime. A major economic player, it also plays a central role in repressing demonstrations. But who exactly are they? [Continue Reading]
Lebanon: Dozens dead after Israeli strikes
Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. [Continue Reading]
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination will likely backfire. Here is why
Assassinations provide a short-term political boost but lead to long-term disaster. [Continue Reading]
Donald Trump urges Iranian military forces to surrender
US President Donald Trump says he sees three 'choices' of who could lead Iran in an interview with the New York Times. There are still no concrete plans in place and both sides are continuing strikes and counter strikes against each other, with the US promising retribution for the three US military members killed so far. [Continue Reading]
Who will lead Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei sets in motion a formal succession process that could have significant implications for the country's political stability, its sanctions and already strained economy. State television reported that President Massoud Pezeshkian and two other top officials would lead Iran in the transitional period, including the head of Iran's judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and a lawyer from the Guardian Council of the Constitution. [Continue Reading]
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]
