Video shows moment ship struck off Iraq
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed it had attacked a vessel off Iraq, releasing a video that purports to show the moment the ship was attacked. The footage claims to show…
Missing in action: What we know about Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition
Mojtaba Khamenei’s secretive rise as Iran’s new ayatollah and absence from public has fuelled speculation over his injuries, whereabouts and whether he really controls the IRGC. What is known so…
Latest news bulletin | March 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iran war fuels further threats to Europe’s Jewish communities, experts warn
Europe faces rising terror threats to Jewish communities, with synagogue attacks, foiled plots and experts warning the Iran war is fuelling radicalisation even further. Read more at Read More
More than 1,000 athletes compete in World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships in Taiwan
More than 1,000 athletes compete in the World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at Taipei Arena, marking the first time Taiwan has hosted the international competition. Read more at Read More
Nine Portugal police officers detained as abuse probe widens
Nine PSP officers are in custody over alleged torture, rape and abuse in Lisbon, as authorities probe wider police involvement and pledge swift justice. Read more at Read More
Aftermath of Israeli air strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs
Destroyed buildings and rubble-strewn streets were seen in Beirut’s southern suburbs after overnight Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah positions, according to the Israeli military. Read more at Read More
Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge
Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push…
Trump and Epstein statue in Titanic pose appears in Washington
A protest statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose was installed on the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, drawing attention from passersby. Read…
Israel says army working to intercept incoming Iranian missiles as it targets Hezbollah in Beirut
Iran has begun firing barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the war with the US and Israel nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in…