- France Chose Thousands of New Mayors on Sunday. Here’s Why It Matters. The New York Times
- After 25 years of socialist rule, where does Paris go now? CNN
- French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed. The New York Times
- Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral elections BBC
- French election: Socialists take Paris, far right wins in Riviera — live updates politico.eu
Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’
Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’
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Six oil ships bound for Australia have been cancelled in recent days but the federal government is not yet considering any drastic measures, the energy minister, Chris Bowen, says.
Bowen said on Sunday that six ships from Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea, that had been expected to arrive next month, were cancelled or deferred. The federal government was working to replace the ships, with some already substituted, the minister told ABC TV.
Continue reading...What we know about Iran’s latest attacks on Israel
Israel’s air defence system failed to stop at least two Iranian missile strikes on southern Israel.
National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week
Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.
Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants – Politico
- Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants Politico
- Tehran strikes two Israeli communities near nuclear research site after Iran's Natanz enrichment plant hit CNBC
- Israel says 'war is not close to ending' as its nuclear research center is targeted for first time Fortune
- Iran attacks near Israeli nuclear site, fires long-range missiles for first time Reuters
- Number of injured in Iranian missile strike on Arad rises to 84 — MDA The Times of Israel
Flights Are Still Taking Off as Missiles Rain Down in the Middle East – WSJ
- Flights Are Still Taking Off as Missiles Rain Down in the Middle East WSJ
- Planes are landing, taking off within five minutes of missile alerts in UAE, WSJ report reveals Yahoo
- MAPPED: 65 planes were diverted as a drone strike caused flight chaos at Dubai Airport once again Business Insider
- Emirates resumes limited flight schedule from DXB Time Out Dubai
- An Emirates aircraft prepares for landing as smoke rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport on March 16 themercury.com
Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens huge attack if Iran does not reopen strait of Hormuz within 48 hours – The Guardian
Trump’s mixed messages on Iran: ‘Winding down’ the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops – AP News
- Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops AP News
- The Memo: Frustrated Trump struggles against perception that he’s losing control of Iran war The Hill
- Congress looks for Trump’s exit plan as the Iran war drags on AP News
- There’s a reason no president before Trump authorized war with Iran The Washington Post
- Trump Had No Plan B for Iran The Atlantic
Will the Houthis join Iran in war against Israel and the US?
The Yemeni armed group says all options are on the table.
Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz Strait ultimatum, threatens Iran’s power plants
Iran responds to Trump's threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.
Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81
A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election
Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81
A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election
‘Peace is a gradual thing’: How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict
How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.
Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.
AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.
Trump’s exit plan, the Natanz attack, and Israel’s assessment: Missile fire will increase next week – ynetnews
- Trump's exit plan, the Natanz attack, and Israel's assessment: Missile fire will increase next week ynetnews
- Trump Is Finally Eyeing an Exit From Iran. But Will He Take It? The New York Times
- Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight NPR
- Trump says he doesn't want Iran war ceasefire, but is considering 'winding down' military ops CNBC
- Live updates: Israel says Iran war at halfway point; Trump says it may be 'winding down' LiveNOW from FOX
A secularism law some women say makes them feel like ‘outsiders’ heads to Canada’s top court
Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.
Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?
The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.
Iran war live: Trump threatens to attack power plants over Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it fails to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
IDF chief approves wave of strikes against Iran, Hezbollah – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF chief approves wave of strikes against Iran, Hezbollah The Jerusalem Post
- Israel’s fights against Iran, Hezbollah to continue for several weeks, IDF spokesman says The Times of Israel
- Israel says it hit Tehran research site linked to 'nuclear weapons' work ایران اینترنشنال
- Israel strikes Iran’s feared Basij from commanders down to street level, but its grip remains strong AP News
- War’s Airstrikes Cripple Iranian Rocket and Satellite Programs Bloomberg.com