Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon
From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.
Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate
‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombers
Britain has not ruled out participating in future strikes against Iranian ballistic missile launch sites, officials have indicated.
US heavy bombers are expected to reach UK bases at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands and Fairford in Gloucestershire in the next few days, from where they are expected to attack Iran’s underground “missile cities”.
Continue reading...Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.
Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary
Democratic rematch in Durham-area district draws focus to fight over AI datacenters increasingly shaping US elections
A North Carolina congressional primary held on Tuesday is an early test of datacenter politics – a fight increasingly shaping elections nationwide.
In the Durham-area fourth district, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee is seeking her third term against progressive challenger Nida Allam, a Durham county commissioner she defeated in 2022. The election was too close to call as of Wednesday morning, with Foushee up by less than one percentage point, and is likely headed for a recount.
Continue reading...U.K. Arrests Lawmaker’s Partner on Allegation of Spying for China, BBC Reports – The New York Times
- U.K. Arrests Lawmaker’s Partner on Allegation of Spying for China, BBC Reports The New York Times
- MP not seen anything to suspect husband has 'broken any law', after China spy arrests BBC
- China spying arrests raise awkward questions about Labour Party links Financial Times
- Husband of Labour MP among three arrested on suspicion of spying for China The Guardian
- British police arrest three men on suspicion of spying for China Al Jazeera
Despite Misgivings, U.K. and France Deploy Ships and Planes to Mideast – The New York Times
- Despite Misgivings, U.K. and France Deploy Ships and Planes to Mideast The New York Times
- Macron orders France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean AP News
- US strikes on Iran ‘outside international law,’ says Macron politico.eu
- France, Germany and U.K. Open Door to Striking Iranian Launchers WSJ
- France says it will work with China on de-esclatating Iran war Reuters
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
Supply chain disruptions from the Iran war could raise prices for drugs, electronics and more – AP News
- Supply chain disruptions from the Iran war could raise prices for drugs, electronics and more AP News
- Middle East conflict hits shipping, oil prices and other international trade stories to know this month The World Economic Forum
- Supertankers Begin to Back Away From Gulf as Hormuz Crisis Bites Bloomberg
- MSC to offload all cargo bound for Gulf at nearest safe seaport Reuters
- Oil Market Turmoil to Continue Even If Hormuz Reopens WSJ
US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones – CNN
- US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones CNN
- How Iran Is Using Drones to Retaliate Against the U.S. and Allies The New York Times
- Iran’s drone swarm attacks unleash ‘exponential costs’ on US, prolonging war: 'Asymmetric capability' Fox News
- Iran's missile math: $20,000 drones take on $4 million Patriots The Japan Times
- Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war Al Jazeera
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
Malta-flagged container ship hit by projectile in Hormuz, vessel abandoned, sources say – Reuters
- Malta-flagged container ship hit by projectile in Hormuz, vessel abandoned, sources say Reuters
- Iran claims to have attacked US tanker in Persian Gulf, says it controls passage in wartime The Times of Israel
- 2 Indians Killed In Iran Attack On Oil Tanker 'Skylight' In Strait Of Hormuz NDTV
- Iran starts ‘indiscriminate’ strikes across Gulf of Oman, hits shadow tanker tied to regime Fox News
- Small Container Ship Struck While Transiting Hormuz, UK Says Bloomberg.com
Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war – Al Jazeera
- An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war Al Jazeera
- Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over Iran, defense spending Fox Business
- Spain denies White House claim it agreed to cooperate with US military Al Jazeera
- Spain’s Leader, Rejecting Iran War, Escalates Long Feud With Trump The New York Times
- White House claims Spain has ‘agreed to cooperate’ on strikes. Spain says it hasn’t. politico.eu
Trump’s new reasoning for Iran strikes. And, takeaways from the first 2026 primaries – NPR
- Trump's new reasoning for Iran strikes. And, takeaways from the first 2026 primaries NPR
- Death Toll Climbs to 787 as U.S. and Israel Step Up Bombings Across Iran Democracy Now!
- 5 things to know for March 2: War with Iran, Travel chaos, Gas prices, Texas shooting, Primaries CNN
- Early Edition: March 4, 2026 Just Security
- Death toll rises to 3 as officials probe whether Austin mass shooting motivated by Iran strikes Local 3 News
What to know about the ‘two sessions’, China’s biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
Global Leaders Brace for the Fallout From a Fast Metastasizing War – The New York Times
- Global Leaders Brace for the Fallout From a Fast Metastasizing War The New York Times
- Iran retaliation is isolating Tehran and angering Mideast neighbors, sources say NBC News
- Iran Conflict: Five Things to Know WSJ
- US allies and foes left scrambling as Trump catches them off-guard on Iran The Guardian
- By striking Gulf states Iran is hitting one of Trump's vulnerabilities Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched
Republican US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the war 'won’t make the Epstein files go away'.
Will the US put ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran?
Trump hasn't ruled out ground troops in Iran, but experts expect targeted special ops over an invasion.
What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.