Martin Short’s co-stars pull out of Actor Awards ‘in solidarity’ after daughter’s death
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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 which owns STR, is also under investigation.... [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 secretaryWhen asked on Sky News if the UK was being dragged into another Iraq-style conflict in the Middle East, foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said: “That’s simply not true.”“We took a very specific decision not to provide support for strikes that were taking place over this weekend. We have been clear that we believe there should be a diplomatic process, negotiations process,” Cooper 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]
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
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‘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
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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]
‘Not again’: Gaza rushes to stockpile amid Iran war, crossing closures
Crossing closures following US-Israel war with Iran spark panic buying in Gaza, where residents fear food shortages. [Continue Reading]
Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant’s cause of death aged 52 confirmed
'We been everywhere...now you everywhere.' [Continue Reading]
China supply chain expo set to welcome more US firms in June, launch AI section
More major US companies are set to join Beijing’s premier supply chain expo this summer, including its first artificial intelligence (AI) section, as business ties between the two superpowers enter a state of fragile stabilisation. A fresh wave of leading United States enterprises, alongside prominent figures from American academia and politics, will attend the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing in June, its organiser, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade,... [Continue Reading]
Iran conflict puts India’s cherished Middle East neutrality to the test
For years, India has prided itself on a foreign policy doctrine of “dehyphenation”: maintaining productive, parallel relations with conflicting countries such as Israel, Iran and the Arab Gulf states without letting any one bilateral tie poison the others. That doctrine is now being tested to the limit. The killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by US-Israeli strikes within days of Narendra Modi returning from a high-profile visit to Tel Aviv provided instant ammunition for the... [Continue Reading]
Nepal rivals rally on final day of poll campaign, PM urges citizens to vote
Two weeks of campaign showed a wave of younger candidates promising to tackle economy and challenge veteran politicians. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong exporters and exhibitors face fallout from US-Israel strikes on Iran
Adverse impacts from the US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded on Monday, disrupting supply chains, driving up oil prices and leaving many Middle East business leaders at a major trade fair in Hong Kong in an awkward position. As the strikes entered a third day, oil prices surged 13 per cent – the biggest rise in four years – briefly climbing above US$80 a barrel. Freight costs also jumped due to risks of potential damage to vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage along... [Continue Reading]
Myanmar convicts charged as ‘terrorists’ by junta freed in mass amnesty
Myanmar’s military junta granted amnesty on Monday to more than 7,000 prisoners convicted of financing or sheltering a “terrorist group”, a designation it has used to outlaw pro-democracy factions opposing its rule. Thousands of dissenting civilians have been swept into jails since Myanmar’s military snatched power in a 2021 coup, ending a decade-long experiment with democracy and detaining elected figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi. Pro-democracy activists backing Suu Kyi and armed groups challenging... [Continue Reading]
Iran attack seen as ‘wake-up call’ for China on electronic warfare and intelligence
The US and Israel’s air strikes against Iran, accompanied by electronic and cyber capabilities, were a “wake-up call” for China’s intelligence strategy and how its military will use advanced technologies in modern warfare, analysts say. During the weekend air strikes against Iran – dubbed Operation Epic Fury – that killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the US unleashed an array of weaponry against more than 1,000 Iranian targets, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters... [Continue Reading]
EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens – Europe live
EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warns against further escalation following US and Israel strikes on IranMeanwhile, the Irish European affairs and defence minister Thomas Byrne said that the advice for Irish people in the Gulf region remains to stay sheltered and not attempt to leave the area via land routes.He said land routes are not recommended, “because of the sheer number of Irish people that are there,” RTÉ said. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban
Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn's season opener against GWS. [Continue Reading]
What we know on day three of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
A day after Iranian supreme leader's killing was confirmed, attacks are reported in Dubai, Cyprus and across the region. [Continue Reading]
'I thought my world was going to end' - Irish man in Doha
A young Irish man who is stranded in Doha along with this twin brother has said he thought his "world was going to end" as waves of missiles exploded over Qatari capital. [Continue Reading]
‘Simply not true’ UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretary
Yvette Cooper says plans under consideration to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from Middle East amid Iran warUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIt is “simply not true” that the UK is being dragged into another Iraq-style conflict in the Middle East, Yvette Cooper has said, after an RAF base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian drone.The attack was part of a barrage of strikes by Tehran around the Middle East after a US-Israeli attack on Saturday that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The UK foreign secretary confirmed ministers were considering possible plans to evacuate about 300,000... [Continue Reading]
Award-winning interior designer says one ‘easy’ mistake can knock 10% off your home’s value
You could lose 'thousands' by making this one interior slip up [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong to expand tax exemptions for family offices, AIIB and pension fund investment
Hong Kong will expand its tax exemptions for operators of family offices and funds set up by international organisations, such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in line with efforts to promote the city as a wealth management hub, a minister told lawmakers on Monday. In a financial affairs panel meeting, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, said the government would submit a bill to the Legislative Council within the first half of this... [Continue Reading]
Tom Holland and Zendaya may have secretly tied the knot at ‘ultimate stealth wedding’
We need to see the wedding dress, Law! [Continue Reading]
Advice to Irish in the Gulf to remain in place - Byrne
The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence has said the advice for Irish people currently in the Gulf regions remains the same - stay sheltered and do not attempt to leave the area via land routes. [Continue Reading]
British military base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone attack
The attack marks the first strike on a British military base in Cyprus since 1986, escalating regional tensions. [Continue Reading]
Gaza’s recovery was making progress. It risks being overshadowed by another war
Some Palestinians say they fear the widening war sparked by US and Israeli attacks against Iran could overshadow the fragile situation in Gaza, just over a week after US President Donald Trump rallied billions of dollars in pledges for the territory’s reconstruction and tried to nudge a ceasefire forward. Residents said they were scared of neglect and deprivation, with Israel in the wake of the weekend strikes closing all crossings into their shattered territory of over 2 million people. COGAT,... [Continue Reading]
Safety concerns rise for 60,000 Thai workers in Israel amid escalating Middle East conflict and missile strikes
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has intensified concerns for approximately 60,000 Thai workers currently employed in Israel, whose safety has come under renewed threat following a series of Iranian missile strikes across regional hotspots. The situation has escalated as countries react with enhanced military strategies, leading to the death of several migrant workers and the cancellation of numerous international flights. Among the casualties is a Filipino caregiver named Mary Ann V. De Vera, who was reported killed in Israel amid the current hostilities. Additionally, four South Asian migrant workers have lost their lives, one in Bahrain and three... [Continue Reading]
Gary Neville predicts where Manchester United and Chelsea will finish this season
Who will miss out on Champions League football? [Continue Reading]
Drone strike at RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus raises tensions between Western powers and Iranian forces
A recent drone strike at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus has escalated the already heightened tensions between Western powers and Iranian forces in the Middle East. The attack occurred around midnight local time, or 22:00 GMT, just hours after the UK government confirmed that the US would be allowed to use British military bases for potential defensive operations against Iranian missile sites. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties from the incident, though initial assessments indicated only minimal damage to the base. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) released a statement confirming the attack and affirmed that investigations are underway to... [Continue Reading]
Australian Grand Prix to feel 'no impact' of travel chaos
Australian Grand Prix organisers are "really confident" the travel chaos caused by the conflict in the Middle East will not impact the opening Formula 1 race of the season. [Continue Reading]
'Don't think they're appropriate': PM lashes public Khamenei memorials
Anthony Albanese says mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is not appropriate on Australian soil as he sidesteps a big question on Donald Trump's actions. [Continue Reading]
Top Chinese officials, industry leaders may discuss capping EV output at ‘two sessions’
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the fifth entry in a series examining the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications for local governments, financial investors and private enterprises. Chinese government and industry officials are likely to discuss plans to control domestic electric-vehicle (EV) makers’ output, while encouraging them to prioritise... [Continue Reading]
Lack of a clear Iran plan could suck US into a long conflict:‘Where does this go?’
Fears that decision to strike could be open-ended as Trump comes under pressure to spell out his vision for the countryUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump is under pressure to spell out his vision for Iran amid the ongoing attacks on the country and reports of the first American casualties since the launch of unprovoked US and Israeli military strikes.Trump’s critics are demanding that the White House provide greater clarity about what comes next. Opponents and analysts say the lack of a clear plan outlined so far has created a danger... [Continue Reading]
Israel-Iran conflict: Middle East aviation remains grounded with airspace and airports closed
Hundreds more flights have been cancelled on Monday leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded around the world. [Continue Reading]
UK draws up evacuation plans for 200,000 British nationals in the Middle East
'I know this is a deeply worrying time.' [Continue Reading]
