Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Strike on Saudi Base Injures 12 U.S. Troops, Officials Say
The attack was one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began on Feb. 28. Israel and Iran launched new strikes at each other on Saturday.
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‘It was bonkers’: Samba the runaway capybara inspires a wild rodent hunt
Members of the UK public join the search after specialist dog units and thermal drones have yet to locate herBarely 24 hours after nine-month-old capybaras Samba and Tango were brought to Marwell zoo near Winchester, they had made a break for it through a hole in their temporary enclosure. The siblings were transferred to Hampshire from Jimmy’s farm and wildlife park in Suffolk on 16 March after being outshone by other capybaras.Tango was quickly found, but her sister Samba remains at large, and the mission to find her has attracted national and international coverage. Continue reading...
Trump claims Iran wants to ‘make a deal’
US President Donald Trump claimed Tehran is seeking a deal and praised the strength of the the US military.
Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for a missile attack on Israel
Rebels say they fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting 'sensitive Israeli military sites' in southern Israel.
Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have ‘so far produced only 36 days worth of gas’
Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers sayHundreds of licences granted for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea under the Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days’ worth of gas, according to analysis.Research by the energy consultancy Voar and the campaign group Uplift found that between 2010 and 2024, the government handed out hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences in seven licensing rounds. Continue reading...
UK ‘weeks away’ from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say
Concern that supply chain disruption could hit health essentials – and prices – from painkillers to cancer treatmentMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is “a few weeks away” from medicine shortages ranging from painkillers to cancer treatment if the Iran war continues, according to experts, while drug prices could also rise.The conflict has disrupted the supply of a myriad of crucial raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertiliser and helium – and health essentials could be next. Continue reading...
End to two-child benefit cap offers £300-a-month lifeline to cash-strapped families
From 6 April, low-income families can claim universal credit payments for all children living in the householdThe two-child benefit policy has been described as a “cap on childhood” and as it comes to an end, Claire* hopes to throw a birthday party for her son.It is a celebration most children may take for granted, but Claire and her partner run out of money at the end of every month, skipping meals so that their three children can eat. Her son, now in his final year at primary school, has never had a party. Continue reading...
Nepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli's government.
US Secretary of State says war could conclude in ‘weeks, not months’
US secretary of state Marco Rubio told reporters that the US is seeking to conclude the war in a matter of weeks.
Doncic faces one-game ban after technical foul in Lakers win against Nets
Luka Doncic's 41 points against Nets was soured by his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering a one-game ban.