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Lenders lift mortgage rates as Middle East conflict continues
Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.
Republicans confront the massive cost of Trump’s Middle East war
The prospect of a ballooning new spending bill has GOP leaders bracing for a messy internal fight.
How a woman got a sexist Malaysian billboard taken down – and how to stop more from appearing
A doctor's viral post shows one complaint can work. Here's how to file one.
Iran war chokes aid corridors, obstructing global relief efforts
By Olivia Le Poidevin and Emma Farge GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - Key humanitarian air, sea and land routes are being constricted by disruption from the war in the Middle East, delaying life-saving shipments to some of the world's worst crises, 10 aid officials have told
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Bride!’ - MOTHERF*%#ING geometry
Following Guillermo del Toro’s stunning take on Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” last year, here comes the bride...
Are European women closing the leadership gender gap?
Most EU countries have seen a rise in the number of women in managerial positions since 2014, but three states have registered a decrease.
Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16, minister says
JAKARTA, March 6 - Indonesia will restrict access to social media platforms for children under 16, its communications and digital ministry said on Friday, making it the latest country to install online guardrails to reduce the risks of addiction and cyberbullying.
Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment
It infects nearly one-third of the global population, yet its microscopic size makes the parasite difficult for scientists to study. That parasite is Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals. To better understand how it functions, infectious
Japanese film director jailed for 8 years for sexual assualt
Hideo Sakaki pleaded not guilty and appealed the March 6 ruling.
Malaysia can maintain RON95 petrol price for up to two months, says PM Anwar
He noted that the 200 vessels currently stuck at the Strait of Hormuz will have an effect on trade.
Watch Jimmy Fallon Pay Tribute to Stephen Colbert Ahead of ‘Late Show’ Ending
"CBS, they said you're through/ And now it's down to just to two Jimmys," Fallon sang to his fellow host
US offers India 30-day waiver to buy stranded Russian oil amid Iran war shocks
The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea, as disruptions from the Iran conflict threaten global energy supplies.
€400 million in EU funding approved to help Greece achieve net zero emissions
The funding will support strategic investments that increase clean technology capacity.
Pakistani, Afghan border forces clash as UN says war displaces 100,000
KABUL, March 6 - Pakistani and Afghan troops exchanged fire at dozens of points along their border on Friday as the U.N. said their week-old conflict has forced the displacement of more than 100,000 people.
Extensive destruction in Beirut's southern suburbs following Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes left behind massive destruction in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday morning, with the Israeli military saying it had destroyed Hezbollah targets. The attacks came after the Israeli military issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for the area, which is
Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s
The ban will be introduced in stages “until all platforms fulfil their compliance obligations”.
CK Hutchison steps up legal push as Panama moves to seize ports
March 6 - Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said on Friday it has escalated its legal fight in Panama after the government seized its port operations, petitioning for a review of the decree behind the takeover.
Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s: Minister
"The government is stepping in so that parents no longer have to fight alone against the giants of the algorithm," said Communications Minister Meutya Hafid.
Ukraine accuses Hungary of seizing bank convoy carrying gold, cash and staff
Kyiv accuses Hungarian authorities of kidnapping seven employees of Ukraine's Oschadbank, together with a large amount of cash and gold. A fresh escalation in a bitter diplomatic feud between Orbán and Zelenskyy.
UK: Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs
Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs and record overseas entries, as handlers compete for the coveted Best in Show title.
Late-Night Hosts Celebrate Trump’s Firing of Kristi Noem: ‘Deport Her to El Salvador’
"I think I speak for all of us when I say we wish Kristi luck in her brand new, completely made up job," Jimmy Kimmel said
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
India is the world's second-biggest smartphone market with 750 million devices and a billion internet users.
Podcast: From Brussels to Iran — celebrations and struggles this International Women’s Day
How are Iranian women coping with the conflict? Is the EU doing enough for gender equality?
Union of Skills: One year of concrete action to keep Europe competitive
5 March 2026 marks the first anniversary of the Union of Skills, a flagship initiative to make Europe more competitive. As Europe’s economy transforms through the green and digital transitions, skills are a decisive factor for competitiveness, innovation and resilience. The
Berlinale crisis: Golden Bear winner İlker Çatak warns of possible German government ‘censorship'
İlker Çatak, who won this year's top prize at the Berlin Film Festival for this political drama 'Yellow Letters', warns of the consequences of adopting a potential code of conduct for the Berlinale. "We would have to call it what it is: censorship.”
Body parts found on Bali beach belonged to kidnapped Ukrainian tourist: Indonesian police
Police say the motive for the crime is still under investigation.
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction
Lai was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in jail last month on charges for sedition and collusion with foreign forces.
Rescuers race to find survivors after deadly nursing home collapse in Brazil
Brazil is searching for survivors after part of a building housing a nursing home collapsed in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais state. At least six people have died and several others remain missing as firefighters continue to dig through the debris.
Beyond the AI hype: why the screen is the hero of MWC 2026
At MWC 2026, TCL showcases ultra-large SQD-Mini LED TVs and NXTPAPER smartphone displays, arguing that in an AI-driven era, the intelligent experience begins with the screen.
South Korea, US militaries discuss moving Patriot missiles to Iran war, Seoul says
SEOUL, March 6 (Reuters) - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday the U.S. and South Korean militaries are discussing the possible redeployment of some U.S. Patriot missile defence systems based in South Korea to be used in the war against Iran. Cho was
Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis
COPENHAGEN, March 6 (Reuters) - Maersk, one of the world's biggest container shipping groups, said on Friday it has temporarily suspended two services linking the Middle East to Asia and Europe as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt global supply chains. The Danish group
52 French ships stuck in the Gulf amid Iran conflict, minister says
PARIS, March 6 (Reuters) - Around 50 French ships are currently blocked in the Persian Gulf and another eight in the Red Sea, France's Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said on Friday, as Paris seeks support to build a coalition of countries to secure shipping traffic in the
Watch: Faith leaders pray over Trump in Oval Office
A video shared by White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino shows US President Donald Trump sitting in the Oval Office as faith leaders gather around him to pray. Scavino posted the footage on X with a message saying, “God Bless the USA.”
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East: - Israel targets 'regime infrastructure' - Israel said it had launched a wave of strikes on Tehran early Friday, targeting "regime infrastructure" in a "new phase" of the war. AFP journalists in Tehran heard
Week in wildlife: a watchful egret, a sun-seeking swan and a procession of caterpillars
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
One Man’s Quest for the End of the World Started on a Ranch in Texas
"A Texas businessman believes he was divinely chosen to help usher in the Second Coming of Christ—by finding unblemished red heifers and getting them to Israel."
Commission approves €200 million Spanish state aid for manufacturing capacity in the EV value chain
The European Commission has approved a €200 million Spanish state aid scheme to support strategic investments that add manufacturing capacity for the electric vehicle (EV) value chain, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the
Jennifer Lopez, David Guetta Team Up for Anthemic Single ‘Save Me Tonight’
Lopez will livestream a performance of the track as she kicks off the second phrase of her Las Vegas residency this evening
Australia complains to China after encounter between military helicopters
It is the latest in a series of military encounters involving China that Australia has called out publicly.
Indonesia begins evacuating citizens from Iran as war rages
A first batch of 32 Indonesians was expected to arrive in Jakarta on March 9 or 10.
Newsletter: Orbán-Zelenskyy dispute spirals to new heights
Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for crisis management Hadja Lahbib reacts to the war gripping the Middle East.
Equities mixed as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Asian markets were mixed Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns. After a torrid week on trading floors, investors were limping into the
Baku's dual energy strategy: Gas reliability meets green ambition
On 3 March 2026, the Baku Convention Center became the stage for a carefully calibrated display of strategic intent as Azerbaijan hosted, for the first time on a single platform, the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the 4th Ministerial