Israel Closes Al Aqsa Mosque at Ramadan, Citing Wartime Safety Concerns
The temporary measure, during the holy Muslim fasting month, follows tensions as Jewish activists increasingly encroach on the contested religious site.
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What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election
Nepal on Thursday held its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year.
German foreign minister says ‘we will not allow ourselves to be divided’ after Trump-Spain spat – Europe live
The US president previously threatened to stop all trade with Spain after it said it didn’t back the US-Israeli military operation against IranMeanwhile, France has allowed US aircraft on some of its bases in the Middle East during the conflict opposing the United States and Israel with Iran, the French military said.“As part of our relations with the United States, the presence of their aircraft has been temporarily authorised on our bases” in the region, a spokeswoman for the military general staff told AFP.“These aircraft contribute to the protection of our partners in the Gulf.”“The frigate Cristóbal Colón joined the Charles de Gaulle Naval Group on 3 March to carry out escort, protection, and advanced training duties in the Baltic Sea. The group will now head to the Mediterranean, arriving off the coast of Crete around 10 March.The supply ship Cantabria will also briefly put to sea to provide fuel and logistical support during the Naval Group’s transit through the Gulf of Cádiz. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran; Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq
Tehran says it hit groups ‘opposed to the revolution’, amid reports the US is looking to arm Kurdish militiasTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Iran says it has targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned “separatist groups” against action in the widening war.Tehran said on Thursday it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups “opposed to the revolution”, as reports said the US was looking to arm Kurdish militias to infiltrate Iran.We will not tolerate them in any way. Continue reading...
Shabana Mahmood says asylum system ‘not fair’ to ‘hard-working’ British people – UK politics live
The home secretary said that citizens are losing trust in the state because of the existing immigration systemShe says “we will always offer protection to genuine refugees” and outlines how the UK has taken in Ukrainian and Hong Kong refugees.She says “restoring control at our borders is not a betrayal of Labour values”. She says we must attract high-skilled workers. And that “the privilege of living in this country forever must be earned”. Continue reading...
Iranian Drones Fall in Azerbaijan as Conflict Spreads Farther Beyond Mideast
Azerbaijan says the attack “will not remain unanswered,” as the neighbors with a long history of tensions found themselves again at odds.
Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.
‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
'It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
Husband of Labour MP released on bail after arrest on suspicion of spying for China
David Taylor and two other former Labour advisers who were arrested on Wednesday freed on bail until MayThree former Labour advisers, including the husband of an MP, have been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of spying for China.David Taylor, who is married to the Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading...
Crypto investor based in Thailand donates further £3m to Reform
Christopher Harborne’s gift is latest to party’s election war chest and comes amid calls for cap on political donationsUK politics live – latest updatesChristopher Harborne has donated another £3m to Reform UK on top of his record £9m last summer.Nigel Farage’s party, which has been topping the polls for more than a year, brought in £5.5m in the last quarter of 2025. It also included a £200,000 donation from JC Bamford Excavators – traditionally a Conservative donor – which gave the same sum to the Tories that quarter. Continue reading...