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Donald Trump says he would only accept Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as war continues to expand; Israel launches huge attacks on Iran and LebanonTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Clashes erupted as Israeli forces attempted a landing operation along the Lebanon-Syria border, with Hezbollah saying its fighters were involved, Lebanese official media reported on Saturday.The state-run National News Agency (NNA), citing the Lebanese health ministry, said Israeli strikes on Nabi Sheet killed at least three people and wounded 16 others.Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ‘deplorable’ alleged actions warrant his removal from the royal line of succession, Carney saysThe Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession for alleged actions he described as “deplorable”.Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Carney said the actions that have caused the former prince to be stripped of his royal titles “necessitate” his removal from the line of succession. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/07/canadian-pm-mark-carney-says-former-prince-andrew-should-be-removed-from-royal-line-of-succession Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2026-03-07 02:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Vinay Prasad to leave in April after decisions involving vaccine reviews and specialty drugs for rare diseasesThe Food and Drug Administration’s embattled vaccine chief, Dr Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency – the second time in less than a year that he’s departed after decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs for rare diseases.FDA commissioner Marty Makary announced the news to FDA staff in an email late Friday, saying Prasad would depart at the end of April. Makary said Prasad would return to his academic job at the University of California, San Francisco. Continue reading... Source

US president again calls on Iranian people to overthrow government or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will bring an end to the offensive launched seven days ago, as the US and Israel carried out some of the heaviest bombardments so far in the conflict.“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, when US strategic bombers were in action over Iran and intensive Israeli strikes in Lebanon forced more than 1 million people to flee their homes. Continue reading...

The women in their 40s, 50s and 60s are suspected of facilitating alleged abuse by the late Harrods ownerThree women have been interviewed under caution on suspicion of facilitating one of Britain’s worst sexual abuse scandals involving the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed and his alleged attacks over four decades.Scotland Yard said the number of victims had reached 154 women, feared to have suffered rape and sexual assault by Fayed, or sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/06/met-interviews-three-women-mohamed-al-fayed-alleged-sexual-assaults Author : Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent Publish date : 2026-03-06 18:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content

Seven Ukrainians arrested and money-laundering investigation launched in latest spat between Kyiv and BudapestAn increasingly acrimonious spat between Hungary and Ukraine has escalated further, as Budapest impounded two Ukrainian armoured bank vehicles carrying millions of euros of hard cash as well as bars of gold.Seven Ukrainian citizens accompanying the convoy were also arrested. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/06/hungary-seizes-millions-euros-cash-gold-ukrainian-convoy Author : Shaun Walker in Kyiv and Flora Garamvolgyi in Budapest Publish date : 2026-03-06 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Democrats say ‘Noem deserved to be fired’ but warn that pressure must be kept up against ICE and her replacement nominee, ‘Maga warrior’ Markwayne MullinAnalysis: Noem confronts grim truth that everyone is expendable in Trump worldTony Gonzales, the Republican representative who admitted to having an extramarital affair with an aide who later died by suicide, announced that he would not run for re-election.This comes after House GOP leadership urged Gonzales to abandon his campaign, amid an ethics committee probe into his conduct. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/mar/06/kristi-noem-democrats-ice-donald-trump-pete-hegseth-iran-middle-east-us-politics-latest-news-updates Author : Shrai Popat (now) and Vivian Ho (earlier) Publish date :

Reform UK leader told a ‘Save Chagos Boat Party’ yesterday he would be raising the issue in his meeting with the president Middle East crisis – live updatesFormer Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott’s son has joined the Green party, according to Sky News.David Prescott is understood to have joined the Greens in October 2025, a year after his dad died.That is the right thing to do. Otherwise, we are allowing our service personnel to be put in danger. We have to think about them.If this was a nuclear attack, God forbid, it would be too late.You can’t always wait

Counter-terrorism police say arrests linked to alleged spying on locations and individuals linked to Jewish communityFour men have been arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran’s intelligence service by spying on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community in London.Counter-terrorism police said the men – one Iranian national and three dual British-Iranian nationals, were detained shortly after 1am on Friday at addresses in Barnet and Watford as part of a preplanned operation. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/06/arrests-london-suspected-spying-iran-intelligence-service Author : PA Media Publish date : 2026-03-06 08:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Iraq emerges as key front in new and often clandestine confrontation after launching dozens of attacksIran-backed militias around the Middle East are intensifying attacks against Israel, the US and their allies, in retaliation for the ongoing joint US-Israeli offensive against Tehran as the war draws in new armed actors, threatening wider chaos and violence.Israel and the US have targeted Iran’s network of militant groups, with Iraq emerging as a key front in this new and often clandestine confrontation. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/06/iran-backed-militias-iraq-attacks-us-israel Author : Jason Burke in Jerusalem Publish date : 2026-03-06 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

US issues 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil; IDF says it is striking Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of BeirutTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Donald Trump has pushed back against Iranian claims that it is ready for a ground invasion by US and Israeli forces.“It’s a waste of time,” the US president told NBC News. “They’ve lost everything. They’ve lost their Navy. They’ve lost everything they can lose.”Qatar Emiri Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/06/iran-war-live-updates-us-temporarily-lets-india-buy-russian-oil-amid-energy-fears-israeli-military-launches-strikes-on-beirut

Anthony Albanese confirms ADF members were on vessel but says ‘no Australian personnel’ took part in attacks on IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has confirmed that three Australians were on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship, after the Labor government earlier refused to comment on reports that emerged on Thursday.The prime minister said the Australian defence force personnel were on the submarine as part of an Aukus training program. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/06/australians-onboard-us-submarine-sank-iran-warship Author : Josh

Tony Burke says hate group laws will stop organisations from ‘sowing the seeds of division’. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs.The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re

David Taylor and two other former Labour advisers who were arrested on Wednesday freed on bail until MayThree former Labour advisers, including the husband of an MP, have been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of spying for China.David Taylor, who is married to the Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/05/husband-labour-mp-david-taylor-released-bail-arrest-suspicion-spying-china Author : Rowena Mason Publish date : 2026-03-05 20:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

PM defends decision not to join initial strikes by US and Israel and says UK is doing ‘everything we can’ to de-escalate situationUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has said the Iran conflict engulfing the Middle East could continue “for some time” as he urged Donald Trump that the “best way forward” longer term was a negotiated settlement with Tehran.The prime minister said the UK was doing “everything we can” to de-escalate the situation, a clear contrast to the US president who is focused on regime change and has said it was “too late”

House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party linesSenate votes down resolution to prevent Trump from continuing Iran warSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA reminder that my colleague, Vivian Ho, is covering the latest developments out of the Middle East as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its sixth day.She notes that the World Health Organization (WHO) said it has verified more than a dozen attacks on health infrastructure in Iran. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/mar/05/donald-trump-war-powers-latest-news-updates Author : Shrai Popat(now)

The home secretary said that Britain will trial a scheme to encourage a small number of asylum seekers whose claims are rejected to exit the countryShe says “we will always offer protection to genuine refugees” and outlines how the UK has taken in Ukrainian and Hong Kong refugees.She says “restoring control at our borders is not a betrayal of Labour values”. She says we must attract high-skilled workers. And that “the privilege of living in this country forever must be earned”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/mar/05/cabinet-ministers-blocked-starmer-from-letting-us-use-british-bases-for-military-operation-against-iran-on-friday-uk-politics-live Author : Tom Ambrose Publish date : 2026-03-05 12:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content

The White House press secretary earlier said Spain had agreed to ‘cooperate with the US military’ after Donald Trump threatened to cut trade to SpainKallas was also asked about the tension between the US and Spain (9:49), but issued a rather diplomatic answer, saying that:“Trade is the European competence. We have a trade deal with United States that was signed in June, so we hope that United States also respects this agreement that applies to all member states.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/05/spain-us-israel-war-iran-white-house-trade-evacuations-latest-news Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2026-03-05 09:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Tehran says it hit groups ‘opposed to the revolution’, amid reports the US is looking to arm Kurdish militias. Follow the latest newsAirstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers paceUS may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warnIran says it has targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned “separatist groups” against action in the widening war.Tehran said on Thursday it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups “opposed to the revolution”, as reports said the US was looking to arm Kurdish militias to infiltrate Iran.We will not tolerate them in

At one store trialling the gates, a customer said ‘if you wanted to enter without hitting your child, you’d have to go in backwards’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe trial of a security gate in a Woolworths in Sydney has left customers concerned for their safety, with some saying the series of low-height bars have “hit” children in the arms, legs and face.Maria, who was shopping with her two children at Woolworths in Bass Hill in south-west Sydney on Wednesday, told Guardian Australia that she noticed the new entrance “straight away”. Continue reading... Source link

The general election is the first since gen-Z protests forced Nepal’s then-prime minister to quitNearly six months after a wave of unprecedented youth-led protests forced Nepal’s then prime minister to quit, people have began voting in a general election that is shaping up as a high-stakes showdown between the entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement.Key figures contesting the election include the Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/nepal-election-2026-voting-balen-shah-sharma-oli Author : Agence France-Presse

Companies will pay for upgrades and new electricity generation in agreement to mitigate concerns of rising billsGoogle, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and several artificial intelligence companies signed a pledge at the White House on Wednesday to bear the cost of new electricity generation to power their data centers.The agreement is meant to help mitigate concerns that big tech’s data centers are driving up US electricity costs for homes and small businesses at a time the administration of Donald Trump is seeking to curb inflation. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/us-tech-companies-energy-cost-pledge-white-house Author : Reuters Publish date : 2026-03-04 23:40:00 Copyright for syndicated

Emotional scenes as people trapped by conflict land at Sydney on Thursday morning. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatriate Australians if that’s necessary.We have used military planes to evacuate Australians from conflict

The prime minister’s cautious stance about helping the US against the Tehran regime mirrors that of the electorateMiddle East crisis: live updatesIt was perhaps the most attention-grabbing moment of prime minister’s questions. Responding to yet another Conservative salvo about his approach to Iran and how it might affect ties with America, Keir Starmer was direct.“American planes are operating out of British bases – that is the special relationship in action,” he said. “Sharing intelligence every day to keep our people safe – that is the special relationship in action. Hanging on to President Trump’s latest words is not the special

Lawsuits and slander claims fly in IG Metall’s battle with Elon Musk over employment rights and conditionsBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s largest trade union is trying to gain control of the works council at Elon Musk’s Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in an industrial relations showdown marked by lawsuits and mutual accusations of slander.The works council, an elected body of employees that negotiates everything from working hours to pay deals with a company’s management, is considered an entrenched aspect of the German corporate world, particularly in the car industry. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/union-tries-seize-control-works-council-tesla-german-factory Author : Kate Connolly in Berlin