What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Donald Trump has described "major combat operations", with explosions heard across Iran.
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Lebanon's prime minister warns against dragging country into 'adventures'
BEIRUT, Feb 28 - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday said he would not accept anyone dragging \"the country into adventures that threaten its security and unity\", in an indirect message to the Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
Trump says US carrying out 'major combat operations' in Iran
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran, warning that there may be U.S. casualties. The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and
US and Israel launch strikes against Iran
The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran's stance in negotiations over
Watch how Trump announces 'major combat operations' against Iran
US President Donald Trump says “major combat operations” have begun in Iran, announcing on social media from his Florida golf club that the US military is targeting imminent threats from the Iranian regime to defend the American people. Trump framed the action as a defensive
Two Malaysia Airlines flights turned back to avoid Middle East airspace amid Israel-Iran tensions
Both flights have returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Israel and US launch strikes on Iran
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Japanese students perform kabuki scene in English in front of international audience
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Watch: Smoke rises in Tehran as explosions heard across country
The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.
Effort to grow bananas in snow bears fruit in Fukui; Japanese farmer does ‘impossible’
After an initial struggle with a pests, the farmer now expects an annual harvest of 20,000 bananas.
US begins 'major combat operations' in Iran; Trump urges regime change
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched strikes on Iran after weeks of threats from President Trump, who called for regime change in Tehran and warned of American casualties in a video posted online shortly after the attacks began. "A short time ago, the United States
Israel's operation against Iran was coordinated with US, Israeli official says
Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the U.S., an Israeli defence official told Reuters. The operation was planned for months and the launch date was decided weeks ago, the official added. (Reporting by Rami Ayyub; Editing by
Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. The New York
'Something has to give': EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan
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Live updates: U.S. and Israel launch attack on Iran as Trump calls for regime change
The U.S. military is conducting “major combat operations in Iran,” President Donald Trump said, promising to destroy its missile program and urging Iranians to take over the government.
Watch: Smoke rising over Jomhouri Square in Tehran following Israeli attack
Two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning, as thick plumes of smoke rose over Jomhouri Square and other parts of the capital. The explosions followed an Israeli strike on the city, amid escalating regional tensions.
Is Greenland’s health system as bad as Donald Trump says it is?
Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country.
‘Who’d guess they’re the same species?’ What Italy’s wall lizards reveal about genetic diversity and why it matters
Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his
Therians: The viral identity that challenges the boundaries between human and animal
Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are.
Scientists discover microbe that breaks a fundamental rule of the genetic code
Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered a microbe that bends one of biology’s most sacred rules. Instead of treating a specific three-letter DNA code as a clear “stop” signal, this methane-producing archaeon sometimes reads it as a green light—adding an unusual amino acid and
Explosions reported in UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain as military op against Iran spills into wider region
Bahrain hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet while the Al Udeid US military air base is located in Qatar.
Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father
Kwok's 69-year-old father, Kwok Yin-sang, was sentenced to jail for eight months for attempting to withdraw roughly US$11,000 from her insurance policy.
Ramadan rituals: Foods and customs that shape the holy month of fasting in Syria
Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the "whitening of the safra" with milk and the "sukba" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable
Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears
The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for
US backs Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' after strikes on Afghanistan
The United States "expressed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against Taliban attacks", a US official said.
Cambodian authorities detain 81 scam suspects in capital raid; claim more than 220,000 have fled
Over the past eight months, the authorities have dismantled over 200 online scam networks.
‘A celebration for the bugs’: Flowers burst into colour after southern Spain’s record rainfall
While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern.
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify
KABUL, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban military entered its third day on Saturday, following overnight clashes as the international community expressed increasing concern about the conflict and called for urgent talks. Pakistan's strikes
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My Voice, My Choice citizens' initiative hails 'historic' EU decision on accessible abortion
The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level.
Reddit on the rise: What is it and why is AI search popularising it?
Reddit has become the AI algorithm’s favourite website. This is why it is becoming popular, and how to use it.
Here’s where to go for a car-free escape in Europe
From charming mountain towns battling pollution to places built around canals, you can leave the car at home in all of these destinations.
Trump’s Iran ultimatum raises questions he can’t answer
The Islamic Republic of Iran may be entering its most precarious moment since the 1979 revolution. US naval deployments and escalating rhetoric have turned a long-running standoff into a strategic countdown. President Donald Trump has given Tehran roughly ten to fifteen days to
F-35 trainer arrest exposes China’s hunt for US airpower secrets
The arrest of a former US Air Force pilot for allegedly training Chinese military aviators exposes a widening shadow war over airpower expertise, where Western know-how has become as strategically contested as stealth jets themselves. This month, the US Department of Justice
Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over Easter bombings
The order lets the authorities to hold the retired army major general for questioning for 90 days.
Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
The order lets the authorities hold the retired army major-general for questioning for 90 days.
Crypto winter: survival demands real-asset reform
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was hovering just above $65,000, down again from a short-lived rally earlier this week. The price represents a massive 48.5% drawdown from the all-time high of $126,272 last October, with no end in sight. We’re now in the fourth crypto winter
ACE Eddie Awards for Editing: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ Win Top Prizes
The top two Oscar contenders each had a category to themselves, setting up a showdown for the Academy Awards.
‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Take Top Honors at ACE Eddie Awards
“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” took home the live action feature awards at the 76th ACE Eddie Awards. “Sinners” editor Michael Shawver said, “Ryan Coogler took a big risk, and I think gave audiences something that maybe they didn’t even know they were hungry for
