Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran
Iran's military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.
Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock star and anti-war singer, dies aged 84
Musician behind Vietnam war protest hit I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag dead from Parkinson’s complications, his wife confirms
“Country Joe” McDonald, a hippy rock star of the 1960s whose protest track I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag rebuked the Vietnam war and became a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died on Sunday. He was 84.
McDonald died in Berkeley, California. His death from complications of Parkinson’s disease was reported by Kathy McDonald, his wife of 43 years, in a statement issued by his publicist.
Continue reading...Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son as new leader after father’s killing
Iranian state television has announced that the Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader.
Scoop: U.S. dismayed by Israel’s Iran fuel strikes, sources say – Axios
- Scoop: U.S. dismayed by Israel's Iran fuel strikes, sources say Axios
- Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader NPR
- Israel Strikes Oil Facilities in Iran The New York Times
- Iran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks? Al Jazeera
- Report: Witkoff, Kushner coming to Israel as US irked over scope of strikes on Iran's oil depots The Times of Israel
Who’s in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?
An apology comes from Iran's president, yet missiles are still hitting neighbours.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know – AP News
- International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know AP News
- Here's what to know about International Women's Day — a celebration and a call to action PBS
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- International Women’s Day 2026: When women access justice, democracy wins International Trade Union Confederation
- Happy International Women’s Day 2026: 50+ Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Images and WhatsApp Status to Share The Indian Express
One ‘party state’: Guinea dissolves main opposition parties
Decree strips parties of legal status and assets, as opposition leader calls on Guineans to resist.
Great Britain has only two days of gas stored, while Iran war threatens to disrupt supplies
National Gas insists storage broadly in line with levels for time of year despite disruption for tankers carrying LNG
Great Britain has only two days of fossil gas stored after a decline in energy reserves, as more tankers carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) are diverted from their course to Europe towards Asia because of the Iran war.
Great Britain had 6,999 gigawatt hours (GWh) of fossil gas stored on Saturday, according to figures from National Gas, which owns and operates the gas national transmission system. This compares with 9,105 GWh a year earlier.
Continue reading...Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank
Palestinians were killed after armed Israeli settlers attacked the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank.
Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader after father’s killing
Mojtaba Khamenei will now be charged with leading Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history.
‘Explosive device’ thrown at protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani home: NYPD
Two people have been arrested after the device was thrown, as far-right demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters.
State Dept. Said to Order Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave – The New York Times
- State Dept. Said to Order Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave The New York Times
- Americans stranded abroad as Iran war erupted describe struggle to return home PBS
- As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations Reuters
- Cindy McCain among 28K Americans who fled Middle East as conflict intensifies The Hill
- State Department defends 'proactive' evacuation efforts against Dems' claims of diplomatic chaos Fox News
Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression
Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump's links with Epstein.
Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
Colombia elects Congress, chooses presidential candidates amid US tensions
Colombians will choose from more than 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats.
Thousands flee Akobo after South Sudan army issues forced evacuation order
Army tells UN and aid workers to leave as forces close in on one of the last opposition strongholds.
Trump pledges to block legislation until US voter ID law passes
US president continues to focus on election administration ahead of November midterms, sparking concern from critics.
Explosive device thrown outside of Zohran Mamdani’s residence at anti-Islam protest
Two men are in custody in connection with incident after anti-Islam demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters
New York police have confirmed that an improvised explosive device was thrown outside Zohran Mamdani’s official residence on Saturday when anti-Islam demonstrators, led by rightwing influencer Jake Lang, clashed with counterprotesters.
New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that a preliminary bomb squad analysis of the device that was ignited and thrown during the protest had “determined that it is not a hoax device or a smoke bomb”.
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