Day: September 3, 2026

Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’

Air bases used by US in the UAE and Kuwait hit as the Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures Iran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf used by the US despite six months of war and a new ...

The Ceuta border breach was leapt on by Europe’s right. That doesn’t absolve Spain | María RamírezThe Ceuta border breach was leapt on by Europe’s right. That doesn’t absolve Spain | María Ramírez

The government’s sluggish response has been disastrous for everyone involved – and for Sánchez’s message on immigration More than a month after an estimated 72,000 people suddenly crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, the city remains in chaos and the damage inflicted on the Spanish government is ...

Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breachSpain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach

Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cross border Europe live – latest updates Spain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into its north African territory of Ceuta, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has ...

Ukrainian ex-defense minister launches Palantir-backed military tech firmUkrainian ex-defense minister launches Palantir-backed military tech firm

Ukraine’s former defense minister is launching a military tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, a decision that risks alienating Kyiv’s European backers. Since US President Donald Trump scuttled aid to Ukraine, European countries have emerged as the country’s main supporters, including with a €90 billion ($104 billion) package ...

Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’

People online are distressed at men butchering words such as ‘hyperbole’ and ‘hors d’oeuvres’ – highlighting a gender reversal in ‘intelligence gaps’ There are common non-negotiables we look for in a prospective partner. They should be kind, caring and thoughtful. Having a shared interest helps. So does remembering important dates ...