One killed as ski gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss resort
Dramatic footage showed the gondola flipping over several times in the snow before coming to a halt in Engelberg.
As Trump shows lack of direction on Iran, even Badenoch distances herself
Steady UK opposition to the war and the US president’s insults mean MPs are finding it easier to point out the obvious
When is a U-turn definitely a U-turn? To the consternation of politicians through the ages, this is rarely something within their control, but decided instead by the herd. And thus it is with Kemi Badnoch over Iran and Donald Trump.
The Conservative leader would very much like it to be known that she had not changed her stance on the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, or on the US president.
Continue reading...Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs
Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
Famous Iditarod dog sled race ends in repeat win for Jessie Holmes
The former reality TV star guided his dogs through a roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race, completing it in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes.
America’s friends must help extricate it from an unlawful war – The Economist
- America’s friends must help extricate it from an unlawful war The Economist
- For U.S., Unmet Expectations in Iran Fit a Familiar Pattern in the Region The New York Times
- The US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why Al Jazeera
- The Israel Lobby’s Responsibility for the Iran War Foreign Policy
- Who wants what from the Iran war? BBC
Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?
An investigation finds the Minab school strike may have been deliberate. Who can hold the US accountable?
Iranian women’s football team return to Iran
The Iranian national women's football team has returned to Iran, including several players who withdrew asylum requests.
Pakistan Pauses Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid – The New York Times
- Pakistan Pauses Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid The New York Times
- Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike NBC News
- As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war NPR
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict Al Jazeera
- Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid, two days after deadly Kabul attack The Guardian
Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike
Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.
Forty years after the last one was poached, rhinos are back in the wild in Uganda
The return of southern white rhinos from the country comes after Ugandan poachers once wiped them out.
How Russia is benefitting from “America’s war of choice in Iran” – CBS News
- How Russia is benefitting from "America's war of choice in Iran" CBS News
- Putin: The real winner of the US-Iran war? GZERO Media
- The Iran war is good for the Russian economy but bad for Putin’s prestige Atlantic Council
- Vladimir Putin enjoys a huge windfall from the Iran war The Economist
- Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices Financial Times
How Russia is benefitting from “America’s war of choice in Iran” – CBS News
- How Russia is benefitting from "America's war of choice in Iran" CBS News
- Vladimir Putin enjoys a huge windfall from the Iran war The Economist
- Moscow Rushes to Reap Reward of Oil Price Surge, Sanctions Pause Bloomberg.com
- Zelenskyy says Russia has already earned back $10 billion of its 2026 deficit in 2 weeks of the Iran war Business Insider
- How Trump’s war with Iran is helping Putin Vox
Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon – The Guardian
- Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon The Guardian
- A Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction The New York Times
- Israel doubles troops in Hezbollah fight, searches homes in south Lebanon Reuters
- IDF says it will bomb bridges on Litani River in coming hours The Times of Israel
- Israeli bombardment across Lebanon kills more than 20 people Al Jazeera
LIVE: Liverpool vs Galatasaray – Champions League last 16
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool host the Turkish champions at Anfield.
Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike
Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.
Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike, Israel says – BBC
- Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike, Israel says BBC
- Israel Has Killed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Intelligence Minister The New York Times
- Ali Larijani, Iran’s Slain Top Security Chief, Spoke to FRONTLINE in 2025 PBS
- Live updates: US knew of Israeli strike on Iranian gas field but didn't take part, AP source says AP News
- Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership BBC
Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike
Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.
Gunshots disperse crowd during Persian New Year festivities in Tehran
A crowd celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri in Tehran were forced to flee after gunshots disrupted their event.
President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?
US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict
Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.