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Follow the updates after the U.S. and Israel launched “major combat operations” against Iran early Saturday. U.S. President Donald Trump said the aim is “to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground.” Tehran has vowed retaliation.
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9:37 GMT+1 Blasts reported in northern Israel after Iran reportedly launches retaliatory strikes Explosions rocked northern Israel on Saturday as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with the US on Iran.The blasts echoed just after the Israeli military said it would be using its air defence systems to bring down the Iranian fire.There was no immediate word on any damage or casualties from the ongoing attack.Air raid sirens also sounded in neighbouring Jordan.Tehran said earlier that it was preparing to retaliate after Israel launched air strikes on Iran on Saturday morning, an Iranian…
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran in an attack early Saturday morning as talks over Iran’s nuclear program failed to produce the result President Donald Trump desired. Trump posted an eight-minute video on his social media platform calling the attack a “massive and ongoing operation.” “We’re going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground,” Trump said. The exact targets of the strikes were not immediately clear. The Associated Press reported that a cloud of smoke was rising from Tehran’s downtown area. The apparent strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
Updated: 28/02/2026 – 8:04 GMT+1 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. … More
During Ramadan, Syrian generations pass down rituals unlike those found in any other country, with a distinctive flavour in every detail as the scent of incense mingles with the colours of dishes and sounds of traditional songs. Over the month, daily life turns into a complex work of art, where worship blends with social and sacred traditions that share the stage with a festive, joyful atmosphere. Although Syrians share the spiritual essence of the month of fasting, every governorate – and indeed every neighbourhood – has its own distinctive stamp that may seem ‘strange’ or ‘quirky’ to some, but in…
Women’s rights groups and activists hailed the European Commission’s decision on accessible abortion across Europe, calling it a “historic” move for women’s rights and European democracy. The move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level. On Thursday, the European Commission confirmed member states can use an EU social fund to provide access to safe and legal abortion for women who are barred from doing so in their home country. Member states can make use of the bloc’s existing European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which contributes to social, education,…
Updated: 28/02/2026 – 7:16 GMT+1 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 more. … More
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Bardella acknowledged that France’s nuclear doctrine has always foreseen that the country’s vital interests do not stop at the French borders. “When it comes to nuclear power, I defend principles, and those principles are that there can be no sharing, no co-financing, and no co-decision-making on the nuclear button,” the MEP also said. The Elysée Palace has always stressed that any decision to launch a nuclear weapon would remain with the French president. The National Rally, historically skeptical of engagement with both NATO and the European Union, is leading early polls for next year’s pivotal presidential election. If longtime leader…