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US, Israel war on Iran
UK says Russia, Iran trying to ‘hijack global economy’ amid Hormuz closure
Foreign Secretary Cooper said Moscow and Tehran ‘benefit together’ from soaring oil prices.
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Nato
Serbia confirms it owns Chinese supersonic missiles after photo leak
13 Mar 2026 - 6:47AM
Crime
‘The Witch’: British mum who kept woman as ‘house slave’ for 25 years is jailed
13 Mar 2026 - 2:27AM
Britain
UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador
Starmer faces fresh questions about his judgment over the appointment despite being warned of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
13 Mar 2026 - 2:36AM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, with Britain’s former US ambassador Peter Mandelson in 2025. Photo: Pool Photo via AP
Nordic nations
Trio with Iraq links arrested for ‘terrorist bombing’ of US embassy in Norway
The siblings are Norwegian citizens, and police are investigating if they were working on their own or on orders from a foreign entity.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:47AM
Britain
UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson
The concerns were raised in a document sent to Starmer in December 2024 before he appointed Mandelson as US ambassdor.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:50PM
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Germany
Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands ‘ready’ to act
The latest announcement came as G7 leaders were set to discuss the widespread economic fallout from the US-Israeli war with Iran.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:29PM
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Surplus gas is burnt off in a crude oil processing plant in Germany. The German and Japanese governments will free up some of their national oil reserves. Photo: dpa
Switzerland
Deadly Swiss bus fire started by ‘disturbed’ man who set himself alight
The blaze, which broke out on the bus in the main street of the small town of Kerzers, killed six and left five injured.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:02PM
European Union
EU eyes nuclear energy again as oil prices soar amid Iran war
It was ‘a mistake’ to turn away from ‘a reliable, affordable source of low-emission power’, says EU chief, amid new funding - and protesters.
11 Mar 2026 - 1:39AM
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China-EU relations
Why the ‘China threat’ was barely mentioned in Germany’s latest state election
Baden-Wurttemberg’s car industry is facing steep job losses amid intense Chinese competition. But local candidates largely avoided blaming China.
10 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM
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Britain
‘Like the Blitz’: vape shop blaze closes Glasgow railway station
The fire also led to several businesses being wrecked amid the collapse of most of an ‘iconic’ four-storey building by the transport hub.
10 Mar 2026 - 2:48AM
Smoke rises following a major fire at a building in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: BRUNA GOMES via Instagram/Reuters
Britain
Northern Ireland’s Gerry Adams, 77, in UK court for trial over IRA bombings
Adams has always denied being an IRA member, although he has long faced accusations that he was involved in its killing campaign.
10 Mar 2026 - 2:51AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Nato intercepts Iran missile fired towards Turkey
There was a similar incident last week, with the latest Nato interception coming amid Iran’s targeting of several nations as it retaliates.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
G7 to discuss possible emergency release of oil reserves: French president
Concern is rising about the war and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s energy supplies pass.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:27PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine protests Russia’s participation in Venice Biennale
Organisers have said Russia could participate for the first time since launching its all-out invasion in 2022.
9 Mar 2026 - 12:58PM
The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran
Macron to visit Cyprus, French warships deployed as war in Middle East rages
The president’s visit will demonstrate France’s solidarity with Cyprus following Iranian strikes and underscore the importance of maritime security in the region.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:14PM
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The Netherlands
Singing circle in Amsterdam offers benefits to dementia patients
Scientists are studying the potential benefits of music for people with dementia, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease and stroke.
8 Mar 2026 - 8:07PM
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Nordic nations
US embassy in Norway’s Oslo hit by explosion but no injuries, police say
The blast caused only ‘minor material damage’ to one of the building’s entrances.
8 Mar 2026 - 2:15PM
The US embassy in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues
British PM Keir Starmer has granted permission for ‘defensive’ US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:43PM
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Britain
UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Huntley murdered 10-year-old best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002 while they were on their way to buy sweets.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:01PM
Canada
Canada’s PM wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties
The prime minister called the former prince’s association with the paedophile financier ‘deplorable’.
7 Mar 2026 - 1:00PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Beijing vows to expand imports amid ‘China shock’ fears
Beijing promises to source advanced tech, consumer goods and agricultural products from overseas while diversifying markets.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:42AM
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Commerce Minister Wang Wentao speaks at the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran
2 tankers carrying India’s Reliance fuel ditch Europe, divert to Asia
Asian buyers are rushing to secure fuel as the near halt in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, due to war, constrains oil supplies.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:18PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UK counterterrorism police arrest 4 on suspicion of spying for Iran
The men are suspected of helping Tehran’s intelligence service by spying on people and places linked to London’s Jewish community.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:25PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
The European leader defying Trump and his attacks on Iran
By barring US access to military bases, Spain’s prime minister has triggered threats of trade reprisals from Trump.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:22PM
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