Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.
Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli invasion into Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its invasion in southern Lebanon.
Live: Trump says he could seize Iran’s Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup – France 24
- Live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup France 24
- Trump calls Iran's current leaders 'very reasonable' as Pakistan prepares to host talks Reuters
- Video: Trump Says ‘We’ve Had Regime Change’ in Iran WSJ
- Trump claims deaths of Iranian leaders ‘truly is regime change’ The Hill
- Iran-Israel war LIVE: Donald Trump says Iran has undergone 'regime change' The Hindu
Oil tops $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion
Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades.
Iranian attack damages Kuwait power and desalination plant, kills worker
Kuwaiti authorities say Indian worker killed in attack that also caused 'significant material damage' to building.
Dezi Freeman shooting live updates: Victoria police give update on Australian fugitive shot dead after months-long manhunt
Porepunkah fugitive, 56, had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers in Australian alpine region in August
Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police
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The chief commissioner is asked about the fact that the most recent update from police regarding Dezi Freeman indicated that they believed Freeman was dead. He is asked if that was a genuine belief or a tactic.
Bush responds:
It’s a very good question because, you know, we have to follow every avenue of inquiry and there was a lot to suggest that Freeman had taken his own life. But I can tell you standing here that our investigators – that’s why they’re professionals – keep their mind open to every possible outcome and follow every possible lead.
Continue reading...Iran war live: Trump says wants to take Iran’s oil; Kuwait power site hit
Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across the Gulf continue.
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa’s mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church – AP News
- Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church AP News
- Israel reverses course after barring Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem CNN
- Police, Catholic patriarchate reach agreement on prayer at Holy Sepulchre after cardinal blocked The Times of Israel
- Israeli police block Catholic figures from Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre NBC News
- Cardinal Pizzaballa blocked from Church of Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday The Jerusalem Post
Ukraine uses drone innovation to help level battlefield in war with Russia – CBS News
- Ukraine uses drone innovation to help level battlefield in war with Russia CBS News
- Opinion | Ukraine’s drone army has done the incredible The Washington Post
- Ukraine's drone masters eye Iran war to kickstart export ambitions reuters.com
- Zelenskyy says 10 Ukrainian interceptor drone factories built "behind state's back" Українська правда
- Ukraine’s Air Defense Units Have Filled the Shortage of Interceptor Drones Мілітарний
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.
Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar – AP News
- Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar AP News
- Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens BBC
- Egypt imposes emergency measures to save fuel Financial Times
- Eye on Africa - Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs France 24
- Egypt introduces 9 p.m. closing time for commercial premises in bid to save electricity Yahoo
How will the Houthis’ involvement shape the war?
The Yemeni group has launched missiles towards Israel in support of Iran.
European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans
France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom raise concern over 'de facto discriminatory character of the bill.'
Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives
US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nation
Donald Trump appears to have relaxed his blockade on fuel-starved Cuba after a Russian tanker reached the Caribbean island carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude.
Russia’s transport ministry said the Anatoly Kolodkin tanker arrived at the port of Matanzas on Cuba’s northern coast on Monday to deliver the crisis-hit country’s first such cargo in more than three months.
Continue reading...Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack, as Israel steps up bombardment
Power being restored after Iran's Ministry of Energy reported outages in the capital, Tehran following attacks.
Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack, as Israel steps up bombardment
Power being restored after Iran's Ministry of Energy reported outages in the capital, Tehran following attacks.
Israel prevents Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church – politico.com
- Israel prevents Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church politico.com
- Catholic Leaders Barred From Jerusalem Holy Site on Palm Sunday The New York Times
- Cardinal Parolin meets Israel’s ambassador, expresses regret over Holy Sepulchre incident Vatican News
- Palm Sunday: Cardinal Pizzaballa blocked by Israeli police from Holy Sepulchre as Pope Leo denounces war in Rome America Magazine
- Israel blocks cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry Reuters
Pope seems to rebuke Trump in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’
Pontiff’s unusually pointed comments come after Pete Hegseth’s prayer for violence against enemies ‘who deserve no mercy’
Pope Leo has said God ignores the prayers of leaders who wage war and have “hands full of blood”, in an apparent rebuke to the Trump administration.
The pontiff made the comments on Sunday as thousands of US troops arrived in the Middle East and days after the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, prayed for violence against enemies who deserved “no mercy”.
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