Blast at explosives factory in India kills 17
Eighteen others were injured in the incident in Maharashtra state.
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Blast at India explosives factory kills 17
The accident, which also left 18 injured, happened in Nagpur, about 800km from state capital Mumbai.
Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk
Struggling to fall asleep and stopping breathing at night may be a far riskier combo than previously thought. In a study of nearly a million veterans, researchers found that having both insomnia and sleep apnea dramatically raises the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The
Middle East flights halted after US-Israel strike on Iran
March 1 - Airlines continued to cancel flights across the Middle East on Sunday as much of the region’s airspace remained closed a day after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunging the region into
Live updates: U.S. and Israel launch new strikes as Iran vows to avenge Khamenei
President Donald Trump responded to a vow of revenge by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, promising to meet further retaliation with “a force that has never been seen before!”
Pro-Iran protesters try to storm US missions in Pakistan, Iraq
Pro-Iranian protesters angered by the death of Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei tried to storm the US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi on Sunday, leaving eight dead, and the fortified Green Zone hosting Washington's embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Iranian state media
Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families
Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.
From Ipoh to Singapore: Ah Beng vs Liang Po Po and the economics of cross-border jobs
An exchange in the movie highlights why Malaysians work in Singapore, and whether Singaporeans becoming "labourers" in Malaysia is far-fetched.
Latest developments after US, Israeli strikes kill Iran's Khamenei
Iranian state television confirmed the death of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and launched a fresh wave of attacks on Sunday as Israel hit back at the capital Tehran. It came after the United States and Israel claimed to have killed Khamenei in a wave of strikes
Protests break out in Pakistan, Iraq over Khamenei's death; 9 die in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan, March 1 - Pakistani police on Sunday clashed with protesters who breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in Karachi, leaving nine people dead, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Music, mourning as Iran's Khamenei is killed
Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning announced by Iran. Protests erupting in some parts of the Muslim world, celebrations in others. The world greeted with trepidation the news Sunday that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the US-Israeli
Before dawn, ancient drum rite wakes Istanbul faithful to fast
It's 3:30 am and lights are slowly coming on in the homes lining a narrow Istanbul street as people are woken up by the rhythmic thump of a drum. Emerging onto a balcony, Sibel Savas and her grandson look down as the drummer -- or davulcu in Turkish -- wanders through the
Forty years of absolute rule over Iran: who was Khamenei and how did he come to power?
Close relatives and friends of Ali Khamenei say he played blurbs, was interested in poetry and piped. These were characteristics that created an image of Khamenei different from that of other clerics. So, who really was Iran's most powerful man in years past, and how did he
Malaysians advised to halt non-essential travel to Middle East: Foreign ministry
The ministry also urged Malaysians to adhere strictly to instructions from local authorities, shelter in place if advised, and continuously monitor the official social media pages of their respective Malaysian diplomatic missions.
Waves of blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day, witnesses say
By Maha El Dahan and Andrew Mills DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) - Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and the Qatari capital Doha for the second day on Sunday, witnesses said, as Iran's retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on the
‘SNL’: Watch Mumford & Sons Perform ‘Rubber Band Man,’ ‘Here’
Hozier joins the trio for "Rubber Band Man," from their new album, Prizefighter
Hidden ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy tablets raises new gut health questions
Scientists are taking a closer look at the pill forms of Wegovy and Ozempic. In an animal study, the ingredient SNAC, which helps semaglutide survive the stomach and enter the bloodstream, was associated with changes in gut bacteria, inflammation markers, and a brain linked
Flights in and out of Middle East cancelled and diverted after Iran strikes
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.
Iranians take to the streets to celebrate Khamenei’s death
Footage from social media showed people celebrating in the streets of the Iranian city of Kiraj late on Saturday after both the US and Israel claimed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in their major aerial attack earlier in the day.
Chinese carmakers rev up EV production in South-east Asia but net gains to local workers uncertain
Local incentives, domestic competition drive more manufacturing abroad
IDF says it has begun striking targets in 'heart of Tehran' day after ayatollah's death
The 86-year-old Ali Khamenei has no known successor and his death is almost certain to create a leadership vacuum in Iran, given that he had final say on all major policies.
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Uses Trump’s Own Words Against Him on Iran War
Colin Jost reminds the world that Trump once said Barack Obama would start a war against the country due to a failure to negotiate
Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests
Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidence Environment Agency (EA) staff have downgraded thousands of serious pollution incidents by water companies in England without visiting to investigate, data
‘Frankenstein,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Take Top Film Prizes at Art Directors Guild Awards
“Frankenstein,” One Battle After Another” and ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps” won top film honors at the 30th Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) Excellence in Production Design Awards. The awards were handed out on Saturday night at the InterContinental Los Angeles
‘SNL’: Women’s Hockey Gold Medalists Stick It to Trump
The Olympic champions fire back at the president for saying he would "have to bring" the women's team to the White House
Following Khamenei's assassination, his future heir will decide Iran's fate
Khamenei prepared for his death since the June war with Israel, while Iran's capacity to replace him and fight a prolonged war of attrition may push Trump to make do with tangible military achievements. But as a vacuum forms, different groups are vying for power – which may put
Pistachio production: Spain goes nutty for the snack that's become a food sector staple
Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets. Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector?
Mourners gather in Mashhad after death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Mourners assembled at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.
We will hit them with a force that has never been seen before, Trump warns Iran
Trump warned Iran against escalating attacks, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker vowed “devastating blows” in response to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and continued US-Israeli strikes.
‘Not that optimistic’: As 30x30 goals falter, can an Ocean Act save Europe’s waters?
From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days.
Trump warns Iran of unprecedented force if it retaliates
March 1 (Reuters) - The United States will hit Iran "with a force that has never been seen before," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, should the Middle East nation retaliate for U.S. strikes. "Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than
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Malaysians safe amid widespread flight disruptions: Malaysia’s foreign ministry
The ministry urged Malaysians to halt all non-essential travel to the region for the time being.
PGA Awards: Barry Diller Swipes at David Ellison, Harvey Weinstein While Introducing Honoree Jason Blum
Horror mogul Blum is being honored with the Milestone Award at the Producers Guild of America Awards on Saturday night.
Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks
The leaders' comments come after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Reunite on ‘SNL’ for Ice Skating Sketch
“Heated Rivalry” costars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams reunited on “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 28. During a sketch filmed outside the Rink at Rockefeller Center, Storrie played a guy on a bachelor party, ice skating and having fun with his friends. Meanwhile, a couple
Wary of wider conflict, European allies stress they didn’t join Iran strikes
The attack on Iran presents Europe with a new test in already-strained ties with the U.S., as appeals for restraint clash with Trump’s assertion that force will succeed.
‘Sinners,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Among Guild of Music Supervisors Award Winners
“Sinners,” “Marty Supreme” and “One Battle After Another” took home prizes at the 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards on Saturday night. Dedicated to honoring the best achievements in music supervision and songwriting, winners on the TV side included the music
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Tells His ‘America First’ Voters Why They Shouldn’t Feel Duped by Iran War
Trump, the "Board of Peace" leader, explains why he got "bored of peace"
Trump and Pete Hegseth Try to Justify Iran War on ‘SNL’: ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’
Clearly, the “Saturday Night Live” writing team had a lot of work to do on Saturday, as they opened the show with a sketch about President Trump’s early morning attack on Iran. In the Feb. 28 cold open, Trump (played by James Austin Johnson) gives a press conference about the
Connor Storrie Honors Women’s USA Hockey Team After Olympics in ‘SNL’ Monologue
“Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie debuted as “SNL” host Saturday with a monologue that was less about the actor who plays a hockey star on TV, and more about giving credit to the women’s USA hockey team following their slight from the men’s team and President Donald Trump
South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last week dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul.
South Korea seeks to phase out formal school uniforms
Amid concerns over rising costs, schools will be encouraged to adopt casual-style uniforms or sportswear.
Lawmakers, world leaders react to Khamenei's death after Iran strikes
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran was met with praise from some lawmakers and world leaders, and left others condemning the Trump administration and declaring its actions illegal. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the