Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience despite pressure
Iran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war. Read…
Slovenia’s liberal government faces tight race as conservative opposition surges
Slovenia holds a parliamentary election next Sunday with Janez Janša’s conservative opposition seeking to restore “traditional values” amid warnings of an illiberal turn. Read more at Read More
Iran lashes out with wide-scale retaliatory campaign as Israel renews attacks on Lebanon
Trump says Washington should “think about” its future at NATO as he expressed disappointment in the defence alliance’s refusal to assist the US in policing and reopening the strategic Strait…
Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan
An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom. Read more at Read…
Lebanon: Israeli airstrike flattens Beirut apartment block, killing at least six
An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities. Read more at Read More
Reading for a star: Meet the Portuguese teenager influencer helping kids to pick up books
Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student…
These are the most popular National Parks in the United States
The Great Smoky Mountains retained its position as the country’s most visited national park in 2025. Read More
Marine heatwaves create ‘winners and losers’ – but rising fish numbers aren’t good news
Researchers warn against falling for ‘fool’s gold’ of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves.Read More
Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise
A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA’s residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while…
Iran fires barrages at Israel and wider region after killing of two of its top security officials
Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials.…