00:45

Middle East conflict

Azerbaijan says it has foiled three planned terror attacks from Iran: All the latest news on the Middle East conflict

Officials in Azerbaijan have said they have stopped terror attacks in Azerbaijan including on an Israeli Embassy, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and a Synagogue. Tensions between regional and global powers escalate. Military activity, security alerts and travel disruptions continue.

17:30

Middle East Conflict

Trump wants to be ‘involved’ in Iran’s next leader selection: All the latest news on the Middle East conflict Thursday

Trump tells Axios he wants direct involvement in who takes over as Iran's next leader, rejecting Khamenei's son as "unacceptable" and citing the need for a figure who can bring "peace and harmony".

11:39

Middle East Conflict

Beijing confirms Chinese national killed in Iran, urges restraint

China expressed serious concern over the escalating conflict in Iran, confirming that one Chinese national was killed in Tehran. Beijing called for an immediate halt to military operations and a return to diplomatic talks, while other Asian countries have also voiced their positions on the crisis.

10:12

Middle East Conflict

Turkish vessels on high alert after Iran issues warnings on Strait of Hormuz

Türkiye raised its security level for Turkish-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to Level 3 on Sunday (2 March). The development follows Iranian restrictions on shipping after U.S. and Israeli strikes and confirmation of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death.

08:27

Maritime Tensions

China accuses Philippines of ‘disrupting’ South China Sea stability

China’s military said on Friday it had conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea from 23 to 26 February, accusing the Philippines of “disrupting” regional peace and stability by organising joint patrols with countries outside the region.

07:34

Energy Dispute

Russia says Ukraine attacks on Druzhba pipeline threaten Europe’s energy security

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday (26 February) accused Ukraine of threatening Europe’s energy security by halting oil flows through the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia.

19:54

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Putin envoy arrives in Geneva for possible U.S. talks, RIA says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, arrived in Geneva and may hold talks with U.S. officials, according to the RIA news agency.

14:02

Civil War

UNICEF condemns Myanmar air strikes killing children, dozens of civilians

The United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said on Thursday (25 February) it was deeply concerned by reports that Myanmar military air strikes this week had killed at least five children and dozens of civilians, as fighting intensified across the country.

10:44

Nuclear Threat

Kim Jong Un signals nuclear expansion, leaves door open for U.S. talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Thursday (26 February) he will focus on expanding his country’s nuclear arsenal and that prospects for improving relations with the U.S. depend entirely on Washington’s approach, state media KCNA reported.

07:57

Epstein Files

Harvard professor Larry Summers to retire over Epstein connections

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced that he will retire from teaching at Harvard University at the end of the academic year, amid renewed scrutiny over his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

07:08

Epstein Files

Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify to Congress over Epstein ties

House lawmakers are set to question former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Chappaqua, New York near their main residence, on Thursday (26 February) and Friday as part of Congress’s investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

14:49

Critical Care

Palestinians evacuated from Gaza via Rafah crossing for urgent medical treatment

A group of sick and injured Palestinians and their caregivers left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday (25 February) for medical treatment abroad, as limited evacuations continue under tight restrictions.

13:43

Holi Festival

Sweets and colours fill the air at 'Laddoo Holi' festival in Uttar Pradesh, India

Hindu devotees in the northern town of Barsana in Uttar Pradesh celebrated ‘Laddoo Holi’ on Tuesday (24 February), a traditional pre-Holi ritual honouring the Hindu deity Krishna.

09:25

Helicopter Crash

Turkish F-16 crashes near highway in western Türkiye, pilot killed

A F-16 fighter jet of the Turkish Air Force crashed near a highway in western Türkiye early on Wednesday (25 February), killing its pilot, officials and media reports confirmed.

08:50

Security

Australian PM evacuated from home after alleged bomb threat

Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, was temporarily evacuated from The Lodge to safety on Tuesday night after an alleged bomb threat linked to upcoming performances in Australia by Shen Yun, a U.S.-based classical Chinese dance and music company banned in China.

08:16

Diplomacy

UK, France deny Russian intelligence claim they are aiming to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons

The Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR) on Tuesday (25 February) accused the United Kingdom and France of actively working to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons. The allegations were swiftly rejected by both London and Paris.

14:03

Hollywood

Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds, Lizzie McGuire roles, dies aged 71

Robert Carradine, best known for his roles in The Long Riders, Revenge of the Nerds and the television series Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71 following a years-long battle with mental illness.

12:21

U.S. Tariffs

U.S. President Trump’s 10% global tariffs take effect after court blocks broader plan

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs have come into effect, hours after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes in a 6–3 ruling. Allies around the world are weighing possible retaliation, while markets brace for further upheaval.

11:52

Natural Disaster

17 dead in Peru floods and mudslides, including 15 killed in rescue helicopter crash

Torrential downpours have triggered deadly mudslides and widespread flooding in southern Peru, leaving at least seventeen people dead - including fifteen killed in a military helicopter crash - as hundreds of districts across the country remain under a state of emergency.

08:58

Tariff Lawsuit

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling

Global transportation company FedEx has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund for President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs it paid under the overturned International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

07:19

Superior Court

Son of Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murdering parents

The son of Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner, pleaded not guilty on Monday (23 February) to murdering his parents at their Los Angeles home in December. Nick Reiner, 32, entered not guilty pleas to two counts of first-degree murder during an arraignment at Los Angeles County Superior Court.

14:06

Fatal Accident

Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash; New Zealander, Chinese national injured

A British national was among at least 19 people killed when a passenger bus plunged off a mountain highway into the Trishuli river in Nepal before dawn on Monday (23 February), authorities said. A New Zealander and a Chinese national were among those injured.

12:44

Weapon Trade

Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia to restore air defences, FT reports

Iran has signed a secret €500 million arms deal with Russia to rebuild air defences, weakened during last year’s war with Israel, the Financial Times has reported. The agreement, signed in December in Moscow, will see Russia deliver 500 Verba launch units and 2,500 9M336 missiles over three years.

10:29

U.S. Tariffs

European Parliament calls to suspend EU-U.S. trade deal citing 'tariff chaos'

The European Parliament’s trade chief has urged a temporary suspension of the EU–U.S. trade agreement approval, citing “tariff chaos” following President Donald Trump’s new 15% tariffs and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating his previous global tariff programme.