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The B-52: Why the US still uses a plane from the 1960s to bomb its enemies

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 12:33
When Washington DC wants to attack its enemies, the aircraft US presidents often turn to is the Boeing 52 Stratofortress bomber.

Why hasn't the Iranian regime collapsed?

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 11:17
Nine days into the war, the Iranian regime remains intact and, at least to some degree, in control of the country.

Rapper and Gen Z protest leader on track to be Nepal's PM

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 10:08
A former rapper is on track to win Nepal’s first election since youth-driven protests toppled the incumbent political leadership last year.

Russian ambassador denies Kremlin used frog poison to kill Navalny

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 10:08
Russia's ambassador to Britain has denied that poison from a dart frog was used to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

'My hands were shaking': Afghan women and girls 'forgotten' under Taliban rule

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 09:50
To mark International Women's Day, a human rights defender has anonymously shared her story.

Keir Starmer 'learning lessons from Iraq', foreign secretary says

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 08:48
Sir Keir Starmer is "learning lessons" from the Iraq War in how he responds to the escalating conflict in Iran, the foreign secretary said.

New update on search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 - 12 years after it disappeared

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 05:06
A renewed deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been unsuccessful.

The president is clearly bruised by an old ally turning its back in his hour of need

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 03:05
Lest there be any doubt, the special relationship is pending repair.

'A piece of my heart is missing': Son of murdered woman linked to Suffolk Strangler wants answers

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 02:10
Kurtis Pratt has no memories of his mother - he was only four when she disappeared without a trace.

Nightclub bombing in Peru injures more than 30 people

Sun, 08/03/2026 - 01:01
A bombing at a nightclub in Peru has injured at least 33 people, including teenagers.

Boy, 7, dies after being struck by car

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 20:03
A seven-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Staffordshire, police have said.

King will make veiled reference to Iran War in message to 56 nations

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 18:59
The King will describe this as "a time of great challenge" as "across the world, communities and nations face the increasing pressures of conflict" during his message to mark Commonwealth Day.

Trump's war with Iran is going global - this is a chaotic and dangerous moment

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 18:54
Donald Trump's war with Iran is rapidly becoming global, with more than a dozen other countries in the firing line, or mobilising their armed forces, as Tehran fights back.

Nigerian soldiers 'kill 45 bandits' in gun battle

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 17:41
Nigeria's military has killed 45 "bandits" after they allegedly tried to steal a herd of cattle, according to local officials.

41 dead in clashes after 'disguised' Israeli commandos dig up grave searching for missing navigator

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 17:21
An Israeli operation to search for clues about a navigator who went missing 40 years ago has left dozens dead, according to Lebanese authorities.

US v Iran - how did we get here?

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 16:54
It has been a week of war in the Middle East, sparked by the US and Israel launching strikes on Iran.

Russian athletes back on podium after winning Winter Paralympic medals

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 14:43
Russian athletes competing in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games under their own flag for the first time since 2014 have won their country's first medals.

Nairobi flash floods kill more than 20 people and cause widespread airport disruption

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 11:24
Overnight flash floods in Kenya's capital have killed at least 23 people and caused diversions at the country's main airport - the biggest in East Africa.

Kemi Badenoch accused of insulting armed forces over RAF 'hanging around' remark

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 10:14
The leader of the Conservative Party is facing calls to apologise after she suggested the UK military are "just hanging around" rather than taking the necessary action in the Middle East.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack

Sat, 07/03/2026 - 09:49
Soham murderer Ian Huntley has died following a prison assault.

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