Indian businesses brace for fallout as Middle East conflict escalates

With much of India’s oil and gas trade flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption there could quickly ripple across its economy, observers say.

Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq as conflict widens

Fresh blasts were reported in Iran's capital on Thursday as Tehran said it had targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned "separatist groups" against action in the widening war. The conflict that began Saturday with US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader has

Digital Euro: The EU’s tool for payment sovereignty?

Six in ten European transactions flow through American infrastructure, such as Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Brussels wants to change that with the digital euro, its most ambitious plan.

Commission approves new geographical indications from Finland and Slovakia

The European Commission has approved the addition of ‘Aitoo perunarieska' from Finland and ‘Liptovské šialence' from Slovakia to its register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). The Finnish ‘Aitoo perunarieska' is a round unleavened flatbread (‘rieska') made primarily

Vietnamese Family Drama ‘Scent of Pho’ Sets International Theatrical Release With 3388 Films, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Specialty distributor 3388 Films has dated Vietnamese family dramedy “Scent of Pho” (“Mùi Phở”) for an international theatrical bow beginning March 13. The film, which marks the directorial debut of Vietnamese entrepreneur-filmmaker Minh Beta, will launch across the U.S., U.K.,

Hezbollah joining the Iran–Israel war signals Tehran's regime is far from collapse

Coordinated barrages by Iran and Hezbollah suggest the axis is still functioning. Washington signals escalation ahead, but diplomacy remains on the table

Japan to evacuate nationals from war-hit Middle East on chartered aircraft

The Japanese government has decided to arrange chartered planes given the difficulty in securing tickets.

‘The Museum of Innocence’: Orhan Pamuk's TV adaptation delights Turkish audiences

How Orhan Pamuk's television adaptation of 1970s Istanbul for Netflix is taking over Turkey with its portrayal of love, memories and objects.

Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns

Men indicted for growing cannabis at state-subsidised smart farm in South Korea

The suspects received monthly vouchers and electricity bill discounts under a government programme.

Megan Moroney Brings a Dose of ‘Medicine’ to ‘Fallon’

The country star brought a pharmacy decked out in pink to the late-night stage and performed her Cloud 9 track

Missiles in the Gulf could dim the lights in Dhaka

The escalating conflict in Iran and the Gulf region has exposed a structural reality: geography remains the ultimate arbiter of market stability. Nowhere is this more acute than the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime artery for 20% of global oil and a significant share of liquefied

World Book Day: Climate-related reads that offer hope, healing and growth

Looking for an inspiring climate read? A bookworm shares five favourites.

Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed

Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets.

Lobbyists send legal threats to councils over anti-wood burner campaigns

At least eight councils receive legal threats alleging flyers criticising wood burners are in breach of advertising codes Lobbyists for the UK wood-burning stove industry have threatened councils with legal action over public information campaigns warning of the harms of air

Latest news bulletin | March 5th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Discover Europe with an island-hopping trip this summer

In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe.

Commission seeks input on revision of state aid rules on guarantees

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the revision of the Guarantee Notice, which describes how the Commission assesses State guarantees under EU state aid rules. Key aspects of the revision will be ensuring market-conformity of guarantee premiums,

Scientists just looked inside Darwin’s 200-year-old specimen jars without opening them

Scientists have used a laser technique to analyze Charles Darwin’s original Galápagos specimens without opening their nearly 200-year-old jars. By shining light through the glass, the method reveals the chemical makeup of the preservation fluids inside. Researchers successfully

Watch: Firefighters rescue wolf trapped in canal in northern Italy

Firefighters rescued a young female wolf that had fallen into a canal in San Giovanni Lupatoto near Verona. The exhausted animal was sedated and taken to veterinarians before an expected release back into the wild, authorities said.

Half of Amazon insects could face dangerous heat stress

A sweeping new study of more than 2,000 insect species reveals a troubling reality: many insects may be far less capable of coping with rising temperatures than scientists once hoped. Researchers found that while some species living at higher altitudes can temporarily boost

Box Office Preview: Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ to Bound Past Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’

'Hoppers' could mark the biggest opening in a decade for an original Pixar title. Conversely, Gyllenhaal's foray into Frankenstein territory isn't going over so great with critics.

Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor

TAIPEI, March 5 - Chinese air force activity around Taiwan has fallen sharply in recent weeks, with no flights at all in the past week, a sudden drop in what had been daily military manoeuvres that could signal Beijing is recalibrating its pressure on Taipei.

Macron asks Netanyahu to 'refrain from a ground offensive' in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from a ground offensive in Lebanon. Macron also said he spoke with Lebanese leaders, stressing the need for Hezbollah to cease its attacks.

Perishables to plane parts stranded as Middle East conflict hits air cargo

By Allison Lampert, Lisa Baertlein and Julie Zhu March 5 (Reuters) - Shipments ranging from fresh produce to airplane parts are in limbo as an escalating Middle East conflict reduces the world's air cargo capacity by more than one-fifth and pushes up freight rates, with

Taiwan opposition backs $14b for US arms, but no ‘blank cheque’

Lai Ching-te’s government proposed US$40b (S$51b) in funding for critical defence purchases.

Trump’s Venezuela playbook the wrong script for Iran

There’s a tempting logic to the analogy. The Trump administration orchestrated the dramatic removal of Nicolas Maduro in January — a swift, tactically audacious operation that produced an oil deal, a compliant interim government and a triumphant press conference at Mar-a-Lago.

Africa: Ethiopia - a New Phase of Support for Safety Nets Will Foster Resilience and Create Pathways to Decent Jobs

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a new phase of support for safety nets in Ethiopia under the Productive Safety Net Project 6 (PSNP 6), a project designed to create jobs, enhance food security, build climate resilience, and

Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without

Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts like a traffic controller during the parasite’s unusual cell division process,

What time does Pokémon Pokopia reset?

Some buildings in Pokopia tell you it'll take until "tomorrow" to finish. We explain what time a new day starts and what actually resets.

Should you go to Bleak Beach or Rocky Ridges first in Pokémon Pokopia?

You'll unlock both Bleak Beach and Rocky Ridges as your second areas in Pokémon Pokopia, but they both unlock different mechanics to play with.

Pokémon Pokopia Habitat Dex list and requirements

Our Pokopia guide lists the available habitats in the game, along with what you need to make them and which Pokémon spawn from them.

Pokédex and available Pokémon in Pokémon Pokopia

If you're looking to fill in that gap in your Pokédex, check out our guide on all the Pokémon in Pokopia.

How to make copies of items in Pokémon Pokopia

There's a 3D printer in the Pokopia Pokémon Center that lets you make copies of your items. Here's how to use it.

How to get bigger storage chests in Pokémon Pokopia

In Pokopia, you can get a bigger storage option, but you'll need to find more Pokémon first.

How Drifloon's Dream Islands work in Pokémon Pokopia

In Pokopia, Drifloon can take you to Dream Islands, which are filled with materials to take home. We explain how they work in our guide.

10 Pokémon Pokopia beginner's tips to help you perfect your island

If you're starting Pokémon Pokopia, take a look at these tips to help you start on the right (Ditto) foot.

'Time to Party!' walkthrough and quest steps in Pokémon Pokopia

Our guide explains how to finish the "Time to Party!" important request in Pokopia and how to "raise the mood" for DJ Rotom.

'Rebuild the Huge Building!' walkthrough and quest steps in Pokémon Pokopia

Our Pokopia guide lists all the materials you'll need to rebuild the building in Sparkling Skylands, and how to get paper.

Tiny, lost and constipated: what a baby turtle told Australian scientists about warming seas

The arrival of loggerheads in New South Wales shows these ‘sentinels of climate change’ are being forced into unknown territory When Bulwal Bilima (BB for short) first arrived at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, she, or possibly he, was lethargic, badly constipated and

A Europe of clean, green cities and resurgent industry is a fantasy – unless we get really creative | Hans Larsson

If we want things to be ‘Made in Europe’ again, we need to be realistic about how grimy and grey our centres of commerce once were “Bitterfeld, Bitterfeld, where dirt falls from the sky,” went a popular saying. Located in the intensely industrialised Chemical Triangle of the

Out-of-bounds camera reveals Resident Evil Requiem's Grace is a Redditor

Horrifyingly, she uses light mode.

Singapore to mount repatriation flight on Saturday to bring citizens home from Middle East

MFA has deployed crisis response teams to Oman and Saudi Arabia as it works to secure further evacuation options.

Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends

US Senate Republicans block legislation to limit Trump's powers in Iran war

Explosions were reported in Israel after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, prompting Tehran to threaten the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the region.

Africa: Colonialism in Africa - Archaeology Offers a Deeper View

[The Conversation Africa] Colonialism has been a central part of history around the world, differing only in form over time and space. After all, whenever people have moved from one place to another, they have colonised spaces and other people or forms of life.

Africa: Iran War Fallout for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa - Political Analyst Weighs Up the Risks

[The Conversation Africa] The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran's capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in

Iranian sailors recovering in Sri Lankan hospital after US submarine attack, authorities say

By Uditha Jayasinghe GALLE, Sri Lanka, March 5 (Reuters) - Iranian sailors who survived a U.S. submarine strike in the Indian Ocean were recovering at a hospital in the Sri Lankan port city of Galle, authorities said on Thursday, a day after at least 87 were killed in the