- Iran Update Morning Special Report, March 12, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran war, 11 days in: US controls skies, oil surges and the region braces for what’s next Fox News
- March 5 updates on the Iran war AP News
- Iran Special: The Regional Fallout BBC
- War in Iran Marietta Daily Journal
In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead
Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively high
After a week or so of wearing media coverage about the deterioration of the Anglo-American relationship and the belated decision to deploy Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus, it was time to move the conversation on.
On a visit to the UK’s permanent military headquarters in Northwood, north-west London, the defence secretary, John Healey, asked two senior British military officers if there was “any sign of a link between Russia and Iran” in the sprawling conflict that has suddenly engulfed the Middle East.
Continue reading...Woman kept in ‘Dickensian’ servitude for 25 years speaks out as abuser jailed
Amanda Wixon, 56, sentenced to 13 years for keeping victim imprisoned at home in Gloucestershire since 1990s
A woman imprisoned and forced to work for a mother of 10 for more than a quarter of a century in “Dickensian” conditions has said nothing can give her back her lost years as her abuser was sentenced to 13 years.
The woman, who was held by Amanda Wixon in Tewkesbury, said: “For 25 years I lived in fear, control and abuse. I was treated as though my life, my freedom and my voice did not matter. The trauma and the nightmares are something I still carry with me every day.”
Continue reading...Putin’s ‘Hidden Hand’ Guides Iran’s Strikes in Widening War – Bloomberg.com
- Putin’s ‘Hidden Hand’ Guides Iran’s Strikes in Widening War Bloomberg.com
- Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says The Guardian
- 'Hidden hand of Putin' and 'This lying PM' BBC
- We are destroying Iran terrorist regime, Trump says — as it happened The Times
- Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ behind attack on British troops The Telegraph
ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania
The prosecutor's office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.
Somalia warns against any Israeli base plans on Somaliland
Somali minister tells Al Jazeera Israeli base plans in Somaliland risk dragging Somalia into 'external confrontations'.
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.”
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