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.
IRGC says Iran in ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats
One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.
Trump says Iran leader alternatives mostly killed
Trump told reporters that most of the people he had considered as potential future leaders for Iran are now dead.
Israeli air attack targets hotel in Beirut
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from the site of an Israeli attack on a hotel in Beirut’s Hazmiyeh suburb.
How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?
Public support for Israel's war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.
There’s a ‘But’ to Carney’s Support for Iran Airstrikes – Newser
- There's a 'But' to Carney's Support for Iran Airstrikes Newser
- Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret' BBC
- Canada PM Carney says Iran conflict a failure of the international order Reuters
- Carney Says Middle East War Shows Failure of Rules-Based Order Bloomberg
- Carney Says That Canada’s Support for Airstrikes Came ‘With Regret’ The New York Times
Destruction seen after attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building
Videos show the aftermath of an air attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building in the city of Qom.
Adelaide University cancels literary festival event with UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese
Festival organisers criticise the university for last-minute booking cancellation of event headlined by special rapporteur for Palestinian territories
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Another free speech row at a literary festival has erupted, with Adelaide University abruptly cancelling a high-profile event featuring UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese.
The move has prompted the festival’s organisers and speakers to accuse the 152 year-old institution of “crumbling in fear”.
Continue reading...China set to release new five-year plan at National People’s Congress
Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week's NPC.
The dark side of Holi
India’s festival of colour has become a day when women brace for harassment.
Video: Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport
Video shared by Iraqi media shows the moment of an explosion near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq's capital.
Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack
Detainees accused of coming from the US with intent to sow chaos and attack military units on Communist-ruled island
Cuban prosecutors have formally charged six people with crimes of terrorism after a US-flagged speedboat was involved in a deadly shootout with Cuba’s coast guard last week.
The US-based Cuban defendants are accused of packing a boat with weapons and heading toward Cuba in hopes of destabilising the government in Havana.
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