- Iran's response to US peace proposal expected Friday, source says Reuters
- Iran war updates: Tehran says no talks as Trump threatens to ‘hit harder’ aljazeera.com
- Here are Iran’s 5 conditions for ending war after rejecting US ceasefire plan The Hill
- Day 26 of Middle East conflict — Tehran says it does not accept 15-point plan by the US CNN
- U.S. plan to end war seeks removal of Iran’s enriched uranium, officials say The Washington Post
Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico
Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.
Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
Iran says nuclear sites hit after Israel warns attacks ‘will escalate’ – Euronews.com
- Iran says nuclear sites hit after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate' Euronews.com
- Iran war updates: Tehran vows retaliation for Israeli hits on nuclear sites Al Jazeera
- Iran war: Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor DW.com
- Russian nuclear firm head says situation deteriorating at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant due to strikes The Times of Israel
- Iran says Israeli strikes violated Trump’s deadline; pledges to ‘exact heavy price’ The Hill
Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii
The helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.
Scientists film whale giving birth while other whales work together to help her
Female named Rounder surrounded by family members when about to give birth to her second calf
Scientists have managed to film a sperm whale giving birth while other female whales worked together to support the mother and her newborn.
A team from Project Ceti, an international effort seeking to understand how whales communicate, was in a boat near a pod of 11 whales off the coast of the Caribbean island of Dominica on 8 July 2023.
Continue reading...Italy investigates beauty brands over concerns about young girls’ mental health
Regulator fears use of ‘covert marketing strategies’ by Sephora and Benefit might fuel compulsive habits
Italian regulators are investigating Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics over the apparent use of “covert marketing strategies” to sell beauty products to young girls that might be fuelling an unhealthy skincare obsession known as “cosmeticorexia”.
The Italian Competition Authority said it was looking into promotions for skincare products such as face masks, serums and anti-ageing creams that in some cases appeared to target girls under 10.
Continue reading...Barcelona, Spain euthanasia: Noelia Castillo, 25-year-old Spanish woman, dies by euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight – ABC7 Chicago
- Barcelona, Spain euthanasia: Noelia Castillo, 25-year-old Spanish woman, dies by euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight ABC7 Chicago
- She spent 20 months battling to die under a euthanasia law. On Thursday, Spain let her CNN
- At Noelia Castillo’s hospital, Spanish women back her euthanasia fight thetimes.com
- Noelia Castillo Ramos Dies in Spain After Winning Right to End Her Life nytimes.com
- Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics BBC
Minnesota to host ‘No Kings’ flagship rally, headlining Springsteen amid tensions over ICE and war – AP News
- Minnesota to host 'No Kings' flagship rally, headlining Springsteen amid tensions over ICE and war AP News
- St. Paul closing several streets downtown on Saturday for planned No Kings protest 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
- No Kings rally in St. Paul on March 28: Everything you need to know FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul MPR News
- Walz, Omar added to list of speakers at No Kings rally in St. Paul Bring Me The News
Missing aid boats have safely reached Cuba, US confirms
Two convoy vessels that were supposed to get to Havana by Wednesday have made it to Cuba, says US Coast Guard
Two sailing boats that went missing while carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba have safely reached the Caribbean island, the US Coast Guard said on Friday.
Earlier in the day Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, had said his country would do everything it could to save the people on the two boats that disappeared while travelling to Cuba from Mexico.
Continue reading...Whale swims for freedom after big German rescue effort on Baltic coast
Rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.
View / What a month of war has taught us in the Gulf – Semafor
- View / What a month of war has taught us in the Gulf Semafor
- Trump's Iran war hits one month, US considers more troops. Live updates USA Today
- From Dubai with love – a room with a frontline view on a rapidly changing world strategic-risk-global.com
- One month has passed since fighting with Iran began Yahoo
- Every sound heard in the Gulf countries has started to create panic. en.haberler.com
Nixon to Trump: Pakistan’s long record as backchannel between rival powers – aljazeera.com
- Nixon to Trump: Pakistan’s long record as backchannel between rival powers aljazeera.com
- Pakistan, Playing Mediator Between U.S. and Iran, Is Calling Several Countries The New York Times
- Politics The Economist
- Europeans to press Rubio over Russian support for Iran at G7 meeting Reuters
- Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran AP News
Exclusive-U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile arsenal destroyed, sources say – Yahoo
- Exclusive-U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say Yahoo
- US has destroyed only a third of Iran’s missiles, intelligence suggests theguardian.com
- U.S. and Israel Have Pounded—but Not Eliminated—Iran’s Missile Threat WSJ
- Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say Reuters
- How long can Iran keep firing missiles? Financial Times
Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.
Older Australians in ‘immediate danger’ as fuel crisis affects travel for aged care workers
Unions and farmers call for government intervention as agriculture, construction and waste industries also at risk from higher prices
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Care workers, tradespeople and transport drivers are being hit hard by ballooning fuel costs, with some industry groups urging the government to roll out assistance packages or even a jobkeeper-style wage assistance program to help businesses avoid laying off staff.
Reports of small mining businesses scaling back operations and some construction companies deciding against hiring more apprentices have prompted suggestions the government should step in to help, with the Master Builders Association already forecasting a downturn in the number of homes that will be built this year.
Continue reading...Putin denies asking business leaders to finance the war in Ukraine – politico.eu
- Putin denies asking business leaders to finance the war in Ukraine politico.eu
- Putin Makes Humiliating Request as His War Costs Surge The Daily Beast
- Putin asks oligarchs to donate to Russia’s dwindling defence budget The Guardian
- Kremlin denies Putin asked businessmen to fund Russian war effort Reuters
- How Ukraine killed Putin’s plan to make billions from Iran war The Telegraph
Savannah Guthrie to return to Today show as search for mother continues
The US television presenter will return to hosting the NBC news programme in April.
Ukraine closes on Mideast deals to help counter Iranian drones – Reuters
- Ukraine closes on Mideast deals to help counter Iranian drones Reuters
- Ukraine announces ‘mutually beneficial’ defence deal with Saudi Arabia aljazeera.com
- Ukraine signs deal with Saudi Arabia offering drone expertise BBC
- Zelenskiy Kicks Off Surprise Gulf States Tour With Defense Pitch Bloomberg
- Ukraine Spent Big to Shield Energy Industry From Drones. Is the Mideast Next? The New York Times