The US president’s commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC’s James Landale. ...
Month: March 2026
UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strikeUN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
The strike – which killed at least 168 people, mostly children – “evoked a visceral horror”, Volker Türk said. ...
Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for childrenAustria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain. ...
Marco Rubio joins G7 talks with focus on Iran warMarco Rubio joins G7 talks with focus on Iran war
It is the secretary of state’s first foreign trip since the conflict began last month. ...
Why mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of HormuzWhy mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of Hormuz
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world’s busiest oil shipping channels. ...
Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150pAsda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says. ...
No evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-electionNo evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election
An investigation into alleged “family voting” finds no evidence of intent to influence voting. ...
‘I’d never get anything done’: Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s‘I’d never get anything done’: Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s
Parents say new government guidance on restricting children’s screen time has to be “realistic”. ...
Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12
The sex attack carried out by Ahmad Mulakhil in Nuneaton in July last year led to protests. ...
Ready to order? 10 rules for restaurant dinersReady to order? 10 rules for restaurant diners
Show up, speak up … and just be nice. Here is one anonymous server’s advice for a happy meal Hospitality is in a right state at the moment, what with the seemingly never-ending shitshow of rising rents and rates, extortionate VAT, higher staffing, produce and utility costs, and all those ...