PM Starmer: 'a united front' needed to open Strait of Hormuz as UK hosts talks with 35 countries
Britain will explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by hosting talks on Thursday (2 April) with 35 countries after President Donald Trump said...
Day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics featured decisive finals, thrilling performances and packed arenas across Milan, Livigno, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Games combined precision, speed, and drama, marking another memorable day in the Winter Olympics.
Ruiyang Zhang of China performed in the women’s figure skating free program, delivering a polished and confident routine on the ice.
Fans of the United States and Canada created an electric atmosphere during the women’s ice hockey gold medal game, filling the stands with colorful jerseys and flags.
Grete-Mia Meentalo of Estonia took flight during women’s freeski halfpipe qualification, showcasing technical skill and composure on the snow-covered ramp.
Kristin O’Neill of Canada scored the first goal against the United States in the women’s hockey final, with the American goaltender attempting a sprawling save.
Grant Hardie of Great Britain prepared a shot during the men’s curling semi-final against Switzerland, demonstrating focus and precision on the ice.
A bagpipe and drum corps performed ahead of the curling match, highlighting the sport’s Scottish heritage and adding cultural flair to the Olympic stage.
David La Rue of Canada celebrated after the men’s 1500m speed skating race, beaming with relief and joy at a strong performance.
As Day 13 concluded, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered a mix of artistry, athleticism, and competitive intensity.
From finals and medal ceremonies to cultural moments and fan celebrations, the day reinforced the global spirit of the Games, highlighting both individual achievements and the excitement of shared Olympic experience.
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.
There are fears of an oil spill after a drone strike hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai on Tuesday, while U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran reportedly killed at least two people. A loud explosion was heard in Beirut in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel.
Fears of wider escalation grow despite President Donald Trump saying U.S. strikes on Iran could end within weeks. Meanwhile missile attacks, tanker incidents and rising casualties across Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf heighten risks to regional stability and energy routes.
Russian-flagged tanker carrying approximately 700,000 barrels of crude oil docked at Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data confirmed, marking a vital and controversial delivery to an island paralysed by severe energy shortages and a suffocating U.S. blockade.
A Russian military An-26 aircraft has crashed in Crimea, killing all 30 people on board, Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed.
In a major policy reversal, the U.S. Treasury has removed Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, from its sanctions list, signalling a sharp shift in Washington’s approach to Caracas.
A technical team from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has touched down in Cuba this week to launch an "independent investigation" into a deadly maritime shootout that happened on 25 February.
“He is not… the owner!” U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon wrote, temporarily halting construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, underscoring a cascade of legal, regulatory and public opposition that has engulfed the controversial expansion.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised Russia for answering his offer of an Easter ceasefire with airstrikes on Wednesday but he praised as "positive" fresh talks with U.S. mediators aimed at resolving the four-year conflict.
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