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.
Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices – Financial Times
- Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices Financial Times
- How Trump’s Iran exposure could hand Putin a lottery win CNN
- Revenues from Russia's largest oil tax seen doubling in March on global price rally Reuters
- Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner in Trump's Iran war NBC News
- Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests The Guardian
Two people die after donating plasma at Canadian clinics under federal investigation
Company that runs the sites says it has ‘no reason to believe there is a correlation between the donors’ passing and plasma donation’
Two people have died in Canada after donating plasma at a chain of clinics that has been under scrutiny by federal inspectors for failing to keep accurate records, screen donors or maintain its machines.
While experts say the deaths are exceedingly rare, critics say Canada’s embrace of private companies to handle blood products reflects a “slow collapse of a system that has been the envy of the world”.
Continue reading...Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet, bursting through road in Japan: “I can’t believe this” – CBS News
- Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet, bursting through road in Japan: "I can't believe this" CBS News
- Giant steel pipe’s mysterious overnight growth spurt baffles a Japanese city Yahoo
- Construction pipe suddenly rises 13 meters above ground in Osaka The Japan Times
- Large Underground Pipe Emerges from Ground in Osaka nippon.com
- Giant pipe rises about 13 meters from road in central Osaka | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News nhk.or.jp
Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement
European Commission says it will suspend €2m grant if organisers of arts festival go ahead with proposals
The European Commission has warned it will cut funding for the Venice Biennale if organisers go ahead with plans to include Russia.
The commission reiterated that any breach of ethical standards by the art festival would be treated as a violation of contract, leading to suspension of the €2m (£1.7m) agreement.
Continue reading...Iraqi official urges Australia to take back alleged IS fighters during meeting with ambassador
Iraq’s national security adviser Qassim al-Araji says he told Australian ambassador that countries should repatriate prisoners
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A senior Iraqi government official has implored Australia to repatriate a group of suspected Islamic State fighters, raising the issue with Canberra’s top diplomat in Baghdad just weeks after the detainees were transferred out of Syria.
In a post on X, Iraq’s national security adviser, Qassim al-Araji, said he met with ambassador Glenn Miles last week, and told him that foreign detainees should be returned to their home countries. This is despite such a task being made more difficult by growing instability in the region, caused by the war in Iran.
Continue reading...How Iran war laid bare the world’s reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.