Israel launches what it calls a ‘preventative’ attack against Iran
Israel has launched what it calls ‘preventative’ strikes on Iran.
Premium bonds: odds of a win to get worse from April
Likelihood of winning to decrease after NS&I cut the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes
There was some bad news this week for Britain’s 22 million-strong army of premium bond holders: the odds of winning a prize are to get worse.
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) says it is cutting the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes from 3.6% to 3.3% a year with effect from April’s draw.
Continue reading...Argentina Senate approves contentious Milei-backed labour reforms
Milei's administration says the changes will spur investment, but labour unions argue they weaken worker protections.
Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist
Pakistani media report a drone has hit a mosque in Bannu near the border, injuring at least five people.
US, Israel attack Iran live: Trump announces ‘major combat operations’
Multiple explosions heard in Tehran, elsewhere, as Israel launches attacks on Iran with US help.
US, Israel launch attack on Iran, explosions in Tehran, across nation
A US official tells Al Jazeera that attacks were carried out as a joint military operation between Israel and the US.
At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia – The Guardian
- At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia The Guardian
- At least 15 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia BBC
- Bolivian military plane crash death toll rises to 20, AFP reports Reuters
- Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20 Al Jazeera
- At least 15 killed after military plane crashes on to busy road in Bolivia Sky News
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20
Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.
6 ways Trump escalated military force in his second term – Axios
- 6 ways Trump escalated military force in his second term Axios
- Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president The Independent
- Face it: Trump’s going mad Substack
- President Trump’s second term has been punctuated by blunt, sometimes shocking statements about foreign policy — often appearing to be driven not by national interests alone, but by perceived slights. https://nyti.ms/4b4DhNV facebook.com
After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter – Al Jazeera
- After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter Al Jazeera
- With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor CNN
- North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials Reuters
- Kim Jong Un fuels succession buzz with daughter's matching leather jacket NBC News
- North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans The Guardian
Pakistan says it is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes – The Washington Post
- Pakistan says it is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes The Washington Post
- Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist Al Jazeera
- Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify Reuters
- Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan with no letup in border fighting AP News
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on February 27, 2026 fmprc.gov.cn
At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site.
Six great reads: Gisèle Pelicot, Olympic politics and European dating tips
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Continue reading...Trump administration warns tariff refund process ‘will take time’
DoJ says it will not ask US supreme court to rehear tariffs case despite president’s complaint on Truth Social
The Trump administration said refunds of tariffs struck down by the US supreme court “will take time”, according to court documents filed by the Department of Justice.
Businesses including FedEx have lined up to demand reimbursement for US tariffs they have paid but that the court last week deemed were imposed illegally, prompting heavy criticism from Donald Trump.
Continue reading...After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter
Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon’s al-Tuffah region, Markaba: Reports
The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and infrastructure are repeatedly targeted.
Russia may interfere in Danish election, exploiting chaos sown by US, spies warn
US threats to seize Greenland have created ‘new international fault lines’ that can be used to spread disinformation, Danish intelligence agencies say
Denmark’s intelligence services have warned that a foreign power may try to sway the general election on 24 March, saying the main threat was from Russia over support for Ukraine but also citing the chaos caused by US efforts to seize Greenland.
The PET police intelligence service and FE military intelligence said in a joint statement the election campaign could be marked by disinformation and cyberattacks “to sow division, influence the public debate or to target candidates, parties or specific political programmes”.
Continue reading...Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo
Syaban Shadikillah told to get new driver’s licence after being issued one using photo of him with colander on his head
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A “Pastafarian” in rural Queensland has vowed to fight to keep his driver’s licence featuring a photo of him wearing a colander on his head, arguing it’s a matter of freedom of religion.
But the state government has told him he must hand it in and get a new one, as it was issued “in error”.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,465
These are the key developments from day 1,465 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Canada’s Leader Heads to Asia and Australia to Build ‘Middle Power’ Bonds – The New York Times
- Canada’s Leader Heads to Asia and Australia to Build ‘Middle Power’ Bonds The New York Times
- A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India BBC
- Prime Minister Carney to travel to India, Australia and Japan to diversify Canada trade away from US AP News
- ‘No longer a threat’: How Canada U-turned on India ahead of Carney visit Al Jazeera
- Energy-hungry India tells Carney 'we are willing to buy whatever Canada is offering' CBC