How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran
As oil prices rise, the US, Israel and Iran seem ready to keep fighting no matter the costs.
Live Updates: Iran’s supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down – CBS News
- Live Updates: Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down CBS News
- Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows vengeance in fiery first statement NBC News
- Live updates: Iran’s supreme leader issues first statement, vowing to avenge those killed in the war AP News
- Iran War Live Updates: Israel Strikes Beirut as Iran's Supreme Leader Says Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Closed The New York Times
- Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has verified account on X, Elon Musk's platform CNBC
How Iran’s use of cluster munitions is challenging Israel’s air defenses – CNN
- How Iran’s use of cluster munitions is challenging Israel’s air defenses CNN
- Iran Has Fired Widely Banned Cluster Munitions at Israel The New York Times
- Sirens and strikes: Iran's missiles breach Israeli defenses Reuters
- Dozens wounded, one moderately, in Iranian missile strike in northern Israel Haaretz
- Iran says it targets Israeli bases, accuses Israel of targeting hospitals Al Jazeera
Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says
Pilots reportedly adopting Russian tactics as statement in name of new Iranian supreme leader vows continued attacks on US bases
Vladimir Putin’s “hidden hand” lies behind Iran’s military methods, the UK defence secretary has said, after a night in which drones struck a base used by western forces in Erbil, northern Iraq.
John Healey was speaking after British officers at the UK’s military headquarters in north-west London told him that drone pilots from Iran and Iranian proxies were increasingly adopting tactics “from the Russians”.
Continue reading...Assailant dead after vehicle ramming, gunfire at Michigan synagogue in US
Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan; Attacker found dead.
Israel launches air attack on Beirut during live Al Jazeera broadcast
An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new "wave of attacks" on Hezbollah.
Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon
Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.
France’s ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
Gunman, one victim dead in shooting at Old Dominion University in US
Authorities say suspect opened fire in a university building, FBI investigating as 'act of terror'.
Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility.
‘He looked devastated’: club tells of Barcelona fan who ended up in Exeter
Supporter mistakenly travelled to St James Park ground instead of Newcastle namesake (save for an apostrophe)
The two stadiums are 366 miles apart. One holds more than 50,000 people, the other less than 10,000. The buzz as you walk up to the two grounds is a little different.
But nevertheless, one Barcelona fan appeared not to have realised that he was at the wrong ground and tried to get through the turnstiles at Exeter City’s modest stadium (St James Park), rather than Newcastle United’s hulking one (St James’ Park).
Continue reading...British tourist among 20 charged in Dubai over videos of Iranian missile strikes
UAE cybercrime law means sharing images or footage of war can bring jail, prison time and deportation
A British man is among 20 people who have been charged in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws in connection with filming and posting material related to Iranian attacks on the country.
The 60-year-old man, understood to be a tourist who was visiting Dubai, was charged under a law that prohibits sharing material that could disturb public security.
Continue reading...Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee – AP News
- Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee AP News
- In bombshell, top IDF lawyer nixes charges against troops accused of abusing Palestinian detainee in 2024 The Times of Israel
- Israel drops charges on soldiers who allegedly raped Palestinian detainee Al Jazeera
- IDF drops indictment against troops charged with abusing a Gazan detainee Haaretz
- Indictments Dropped Against Israeli Reservists in Gaza Prisoner-Abuse Case WSJ
Morrissey cancels Valencia concert after being left in ‘catatonic state’ by city noise
After latest concert cancellation, singer also describes Valencia hotel as ‘indescribable hell’ that will require ‘one year to recover’ from
British singer Morrissey has cancelled a concert in Valencia after being left sleep-deprived during the city’s notoriously noisy Las Fallas festival.
A statement on his website said: “Having travelled for two days by road, Morrissey reached the hotel in Valencia late on Wednesday. Any form of sleep or rest throughout the night was impossible due to festival noise/loud techno singing/megaphone announcements.”
Continue reading...Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns – BBC
- Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns BBC
- Senegal doubles maximum penalty for same-sex activity to 10 years' jail Reuters
- Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts AP News
- Senegal lawmakers back tougher anti-LGBTQ+ law dw.com
- Senegal parliament votes to double maximum penalty for same-sex relations Le Monde.fr
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran? – CBS News
- How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran? CBS News
- Opinion | Iran is an imperial trap. America walked right in. The Washington Post
- What data reveal about the war’s progress The Economist
- Geopolitical analysis of the imposed war against Iran Al Jazeera
- Why the War with Iran Could Be a Long One Time Magazine
Could oil prices really reach $200 a barrel as claimed by Iran? – Euronews.com
- Could oil prices really reach $200 a barrel as claimed by Iran? Euronews.com
- Day 13 of Middle East conflict — global economy disruptions, Iranian attacks spread to sea CNN
- Live updates: US hits Iran with intense strikes as Iranian air campaign drives oil prices higher AP News
- Attacks reported on three more cargo ships in Gulf, with oil price back near $100 BBC
- Escalating Hormuz Crisis Raises Specter of Prolonged Closure WSJ
Lebanon appeals to Israel’s allies to stop strikes as death toll rises – The Washington Post
Winner of Architecture’s Top Prize Predicts a ‘Headache’ – Newser
- Winner of Architecture's Top Prize Predicts a 'Headache' Newser
- Chilean Architect Smiljan Radic Wins Pritzker Prize The New York Times
- Pritzker Prize 2026: Chile’s Smiljan Radić wins ‘Nobel’ of architecture CNN
- Chilean Smiljan Radić Clarke wins architecture's highest honor NPR
- Smiljan Radić Clarke Receives the 2026 Pritzker Prize, The Artist of Unspoken Architecture ArchDaily
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah’s party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.