During a solemn International Women’s Day debate in Parliament, Jess Phillips, the UK Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, read aloud the names of 110 women who lost their lives due to suspected violence by men over the last year. The ages of these women ranged from 17 to 93, reflecting women across all walks of life, some unnamed. This annual act marks the 11th year the Minister has publicly honored these victims, emphasizing that each number in domestic violence statistics represents a real person and a family shattered by loss. The ceremony serves to renew focus... [Continue Reading]
A London high court has revealed significant misconduct involving a claimant who was found to have received answers through smart glasses during his testimony. Laimonas Jakštys was determined to be “untruthful in denying his use of the smart glasses,” according to insolvency judge Raquel Agnello KC. This decision emerged during a case where Jakštys, alongside the Lithuanian company UAB Business Enterprise, contested a ruling by the Insolvency and Companies List. The judge’s findings highlighted that Jakštys's witness statements were likely prepared by others, undermining the integrity of the legal process involved. Observations made during his testimony indicated irregularities; specifically, the... [Continue Reading]
In a significant escalation of military engagement, Israel has conducted operations in Lebanon that have led to the deaths of nearly 600 individuals and the displacement of over 750,000 people in just under two weeks. This wave of violence has been characterized by a strategy that closely mirrors the tactics previously used during the Gaza conflict, aiming to displace civilians, demolish critical infrastructure, and fragment governance within increasingly isolated territorial enclaves. The current situation in Lebanon marks a stark application of what has been described as Israel's "Gaza doctrine." This strategy entails a systematic approach to displace populations, whether through... [Continue Reading]
A man driving a truck loaded with explosives rammed into Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Thursday, prompting immediate calls for heightened security in Jewish communities. The assailant, identified as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, was killed during an exchange of gunfire with security staff before any casualties were reported among the synagogue's attendees. The incident unfolded in the early afternoon, with security personnel at Temple Israel acting swiftly to confront the threat. According to reports, the synagogue houses an early learning center where 140 small children were present. The quick response of the guards ensured that... [Continue Reading]
Glasgow City Council has determined the remains of the Union Corner building are "fatally compromised" and "highly dangerous". [Continue Reading]
On March 12, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Queens District RCMP responded swiftly to a single-vehicle crash directly in front of their detachment in Cornwall, Prince Edward Island. Police found one vehicle in a ditch and another at the scene. Both drivers were arrested for impaired driving due to alcohol consumption. Breath tests taken at the scene showed one driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 320 mg per 100 ml of blood, and the other had 180 mg per 100 ml, far exceeding the legal limit of 80 mg. No serious injuries were reported, but the event highlights... [Continue Reading]
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that his government has held recent talks with the US, marking the first time the Caribbean country confirms such speculation. [Continue Reading]
Witness statements by Laimonas Jakštys ‘were clearly prepared by others’, insolvency judge rulesA claimant was being fed answers through his smart glasses while giving evidence in the high court in London, a judge has found.Laimonas Jakštys was “untruthful in denying his use of the smart glasses” and his witness statements “were clearly prepared by others”, the insolvency judge Raquel Agnello KC ruled. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Attack has stoked fears of increased violence against Jewish targets in backlash to escalating US-Israeli war against IranSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxJewish communities across the US have condemned an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue by a man driving a truck containing explosives, and are warning that increased security is needed at places of worship to help prevent future acts of violence.Security staff at Temple Israel in Michigan’s West Bloomfield township reacted quickly to Thursday’s incident in which the vehicle was rammed into the temple building and the assailant killed during... [Continue Reading]
More than 400 foreign domestic helpers gathered at an international school campus in Hong Kong on Friday as 50 students paid tribute to their contributions as “second mothers” who help shape a multicultural environment at home. The organising student committee for the event at Renaissance College Hong Kong, of the English Schools Foundation in Ma On Shan, said it hoped to inspire the wider community to cherish their domestic workers. The “Jie Jie Day” event, held annually by the school for 14... [Continue Reading]
Over the past week, the RCMP Traffic Services Unit carried out a proactive enforcement initiative across Prince Edward Island aimed at improving road safety. The operation involved 12 checkpoints scattered throughout the province, resulting in 190 tickets issued for various traffic violations and 20 warnings given to drivers. In addition to routine violations, the enforcement efforts led to the arrest of three impaired drivers and the roadside suspension of another driver for seven days. The police also charged five individuals with cannabis possession while driving and identified five suspended drivers who were subsequently removed from the roads. These actions highlight... [Continue Reading]
On March 3, 2026, the Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit, supported by the Nova Scotia RCMP Critical Incident Program and Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Torbrook Road in Nictaux Falls, Nova Scotia. During the operation, officers seized a firearm and arrested four individuals: Amy Bishop, 38; David Bishop, 43; Stephen Pinder, 60; and James Foster, 47. All four face several firearms-related charges including unauthorized possession and unsafe storage. They were detained safely and subsequently released under conditions pending their upcoming court appearances. The operation is part of a broader ongoing investigation targeting illegal... [Continue Reading]
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Iraq has announced a further three-day extension to the closure of its airspace for all civilian flights, including incoming, outgoing, and transit traffic. This decision comes amid heightened regional security concerns and is intended to safeguard air travel amid uncertain conditions. Passengers and airline operators face continued disruption as a result. The closure affects commercial aviation routes across Iraq, a critical transit area in the Middle East, potentially impacting travel and logistics. The government’s move reflects ongoing instability in the region that could threaten vital infrastructure. In a related development, the Iraqi Presidency warned against attacks on key sites, including... [Continue Reading]
Miguel Diaz-Canel says discussions held to find solutions 'through dialogue' as Washington tightens oil blockade. [Continue Reading]
How far has the Academy come? [Continue Reading]
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and "likely disfigured", casting doubt on his ability to lead after nearly two weeks of conflict. [Continue Reading]
Wars, conflicts, the rise of populism, and the meteoric advance of artificial intelligence – in a world full of uncertainty, how and why can we continue to create new fashion collections? Students from the French Fashion Institute (IFM), along with emerging designers Weinsanto, Pressiat, Maitrepierre, and Alain Paul, share their perspectives. As Xavier Romatet, IFM’s Director General, says: fashion should show the world not as it is, but as we would like it to be. [Continue Reading]
A graffiti artist from Bristol in the UK has been identified as renowned street artist Banksy, an in-depth investigation by the news agency Reuters has found. [Continue Reading]
Economic growth at the end of 2025 was revised downward and consumer prices rose at the start of 2026. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong authorities have asked all government units not to install OpenClaw or its variants due to security concerns, days after some mainland Chinese entities were reported to have restricted the use of the AI agent. The government’s Digital Policy Office (DPO) told the South China Morning Post on Friday that while no related security incidents had been reported, it noted the potential risks of the use of the AI agent, including unauthorised data access, leakage and system intrusion. “We have... [Continue Reading]
The black Fender Stratocaster, played by David Gilmour on six of the band’s albums including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” broke the record for the most expensive guitar sold at auction. [Continue Reading]
The war in the Middle East will not give Russia respite in its own conflict with Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris. Macron added that it was strange to see Russia calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East when it obstinately refuses to accept one with Ukraine. Macron said France's support for Ukraine would remain resolute and he was determined to continue military support for Ukraine. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong’s physiotherapy sector has urged the government to expand employment opportunities for locally trained professionals, warning that severe funding cuts will lead to a glut of practitioners, with the surplus projected to exceed 2,000 by 2040. In a letter to the authorities, the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association pointed to hiring freezes and job losses at NGOs as a result of budget cuts, even as the government continued to subsidise the training of physiotherapists. “These developments... [Continue Reading]
Acclaimed docudrama reconstructing killing of five-year-old girl in Gaza is nominated for best international feature. [Continue Reading]
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, who was born in Lebanon and became a naturalized US citizen, lost two brothers, a niece and a nephew in the airstrikeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe armed suspect who drove a vehicle into the hallway of a large Michigan synagogue complex that includes a school had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon just last week, an official said on Friday.A potential mass-casualty event was averted when security guards already in place at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township on the outskirts... [Continue Reading]
The strategy used to depopulate Gaza - displacement, destruction and fragmentation - is now being deployed on Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017. [Continue Reading]
Ministers say the UK will not be following the US by loosening sanctions on some Russian oil. [Continue Reading]
Global energy watchdog pledges largest release from oil reserves amid war on Iran. But is 'one-shot' tactic sufficient? [Continue Reading]
Djidji Ayôkwé was handed to Ivorian officials in Paris earlier this monthA sacred artefact looted by French colonial authorities more than a century ago has been returned to Côte d’Ivoire in one of the most significant cultural restitutions to a former French colony in years.The Djidji Ayôkwé, a talking drum confiscated in 1916 by French administrators, landed at 8.45am on Friday at the airport in Port Bouët on the outskirts of the economic capital, Abidjan. It was handed over to Ivorian officials in Paris earlier this month after being removed from the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
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Drivers in Detroit are unhappy with the spike in gas prices, even if reactions are mixed to the US-Israel war on IranOn a rainy Detroit afternoon at a gas station off Interstate 75, Victor Rodriguez watched the pump tally tick up as he filled up his F-250 diesel pickup truck for $4.19 per gallon. It totaled $110. “Ridiculous,” he said.The US-Israel war on Iran has crippled major portions of the oil supply chain, sending gas prices soaring as the conflict enters its third week. Rodriguez said he supports “getting rid of this thug”, referring to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who... [Continue Reading]
Under oath, officers said they were told to make eight arrests a day and given special tech to help choose ‘targets’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS immigration agents in Oregon used a custom-made app to identify neighborhoods and people to target, and had daily arrest quotas they sought to meet during operations, courtroom testimony has revealed.Details about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers’ surveillance tools and arrest goals in the state have come to light in a federal lawsuit that compelled officers to answer questions under oath, offering a rare window... [Continue Reading]
One I chatted with joined the inceldom at just 12. [Continue Reading]
China and Vietnam are to hold their first high-level ministerial talks under a new platform next week as they seek to cement their strategic alignment despite heightened tensions over Beijing’s new land reclamation works in the disputed South China Sea. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong and Defence Minister Dong Jun will arrive in Vietnam on Sunday to meet their respective counterparts for talks that will run until Tuesday, the Chinese foreign ministry said... [Continue Reading]
Twenty-one people have been injured in a crash involving two double-decker buses, a truck and a car on Yuen Long Highway in Hong Kong. Police said on Friday that the force was alerted to the traffic accident at 6.35pm. As of 8pm, 12 women and nine men had suffered minor injuries, police said. Franchised bus firm KMB said two double-deckers on routes 276B and 269B were involved in the accident with the two other vehicles while passing Pok Oi Interchange about 6.30pm. Preliminary information... [Continue Reading]
The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June. [Continue Reading]
Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq [Continue Reading]
Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi. [Continue Reading]
Actors Domhnall Gleeson and Maura Tierney, along with director Lee Cronin, were honoured at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles. [Continue Reading]
Armed groups appear to have increased their firepower as they carry out raids deep in Hamas-controlled territoryPro-Israel Palestinian militia have launched repeated raids, clandestine assassination and abduction operations deep inside parts of Gaza controlled by Hamas in recent months, with new operations launched recently despite the outbreak of conflict with Iran.The militia, which are all based in eastern parts of Gaza that are under Israeli control after a ceasefire came into effect in October, have received significant logistic support from Israel since last year but appear to have increased their firepower, allowing new and more aggressive attacks in recent weeks.... [Continue Reading]
Israel has closed the Rafah border crossing and Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank have continued. [Continue Reading]
All the action, as it happens, on the final afternoon of this year's Cheltenham Festival. The feature on a seven-race card is the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup at 4pm. [Continue Reading]
Mackenzie Arnold turns into a brick wall as Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy's ruthlessness saves Australia. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' quarterfinal clash with North Korea. [Continue Reading]
Ships near the Strait of Hormuz are broadcasting Chinese affiliations in an apparent bid to avoid attack, at a time when Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the strategic waterway closed. The crews of at least 11 vessels sitting in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf had their transponders set to announce Chinese links on Friday afternoon, according to Kpler’s MarineTraffic data platform. The broadcasts were a defensive measure, said Cui Shoujun, director of the Institute of International... [Continue Reading]