Missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthis against Israel over the weekend underscored how the war is likely to further escalate before any near-term truce is reached, analysts warned. The head of a Washington, DC, think tank noted that the group’s entry into the conflict was just one of a number of ...
Month: March 2026
NASA crew plans moon orbitNASA crew plans moon orbit
The crew of NASA’s Artemis spacecraft entered quarantine ahead of a planned launch as soon as Wednesday. All going well, the four crewmembers will be in space for 10 days, traveling around the moon — the first crewed trip there, and the first time humans have left low Earth orbit, ...
Why does the US have Iran’s Kharg Island in its sights?Why does the US have Iran’s Kharg Island in its sights?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran’s energy infrastructure. ...
Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockadeRussian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade
The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had “no problem” with it arriving. ...
‘Assault on justice’: how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in Europe‘Assault on justice’: how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in Europe
Judicial independence is under threat as populist politicians target judges and authoritarian governments attempt constitutional reforms Revealed: Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law In March last year, a Paris court found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and barred her from running in next year’s presidential ...
Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi basePhotos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident. ...
Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hidingFugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding
Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August. ...
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as presidentMyanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job. ...
Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US historyPartial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports. ...
Car finance compensation details to be revealed with average payout of £700 expectedCar finance compensation details to be revealed with average payout of £700 expected
The City regulator will outline how millions of people can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance. ...