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The Iran war: a gift to Vladimir Putin?
The Week - 22 Mar 2026 06:40
Middle East conflict presents a host of economic and political opportunities for Moscow - but there are risks in the unknown
Trump Has Made a Fundamental Miscalculation about Iran
The New York Times - 22 Mar 2026 05:51
America shouldnt fight a war like this.
Trump tells Iran it has 48 hours to open Hormuz or US will obliterate its power plants
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 05:12
US president threatens to take out Iranian energy facilities - starting with the biggest one first - if Tehran does not reopen the straitMiddle East crisis live - latest updatesDonald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reo...
Cubas power grid collapses in third nationwide blackout amid US oil blockade
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 03:37
Network breakdowns compounded by daily blackouts of up to 12 hours caused by fuel shortagesCubas power grid collapsed on Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist governm...
Seattle gunman found not guilty by reason of insanity in killing of pregnant woman, unborn child
New York Post - 22 Mar 2026 03:21
The man charged in a 2023 shooting that killed apregnant Seattle womanand her unborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Trumps Reaction to Muellers Death: Good, Im Glad.
The New York Times - 22 Mar 2026 02:45
The president has been known to disparage foes after their deaths. His response to Mr. Muellers death drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats.
Ukraine war briefing: US, Ukrainian negotiators meet in Florida as Russian attacks kill more civilians
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 02:10
White House says talks constructive but Russian negotiators not present; more civilians killed in countrys south-east by Moscow attacks. What we know on day 1,488Ukrainian and US negotiators trying to secure a peace sett...
Trump news at a glance: president says ICE agents at airports would do security like no one has ever seen before
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 02:04
Donald Trump threatened to deploy ICE agents to US airports on Monday if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety - key US politics stories from 21 March at a glanceDonald Trump threatened ...
Potential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven
BBC - 22 Mar 2026 22:58
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements.
Israel Orders Military to Intensify Demolitions in Southern Lebanon
The New York Times - 22 Mar 2026 14:29
Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed troops to destroy more bridges and buildings in southern Lebanon, stoking worries that Israel could expand a military-controlled buffer zone there.
Iran says it will irreversibly destroy Middle East infrastructure if US attacks energy sites
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 14:16
Energy and oil sites across region would become legitimate targets, Tehran saysMiddle East crisis live - latest updatesIran has said it will irreversibly destroy essential infrastructure across the Middle East if the US ...
Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash
BBC - 22 Mar 2026 13:35
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.
Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 13:09
Officer said he held himself responsible for accidentally phoning activist while in secret special branch meetingAn undercover police officer has admitted he was exposed as an infiltrator by his own blunder, which has be...
Iran social media strategy pivots to information war amid US-Israel attack
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 06:00
Cyber experts say influence operations in asymmetric campaign to intensify moral pressure on US and IsraelMiddle East crisis live - latest updatesIran has radically overhauled its social media strategy in an all-out info...
Plymouth police officer on paid leave amid criminal investigation
Boston - 22 Mar 2026 23:50
"Violations of department policy or state law will not be tolerated," Plymouth police said after State Police launched the criminal investigation. The post Plymouth police officer on paid leave amid criminal inve...
How the G.O.P. and Democrats Are Talking About the Surge in Gas Prices
The New York Times - 22 Mar 2026 23:43
Republicans have largely been on defense against Democratic criticism. Here are five arguments advanced by figures in both parties.
In Our Blood: The Forever Chemicals Scandal review - no one should have to live like this
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 23:40
This upsetting documentary goes to the town with the most terrifyingly high levels of Pfas in the UK, tests the locals and finds that nothing has been done to help them - and now its simply too lateForever chemicals are ...
At NYC Airports, Long TSA Lines and Frustrated Travelers
The New York Times - 22 Mar 2026 23:39
The shortage of checkpoint workers created lines of at least three hours at LaGuardia Airport. Many passengers doubted ICE agents were the solution.
Sebastian Korda shows resilience to bounce back and stun Carlos Alcaraz
The Guardian - 22 Mar 2026 23:35
American beats No 1 seed 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 at Miami OpenSebi was incredible today. Played such a great gameAn hour after his first catastrophic attempt at snuffing out the best player in the world, Sebastian Korda stepped up...
France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
BBC - 22 Mar 2026 23:27
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.
The unusual repercussions of the oil and gas shortage in Asia
The Week - 22 Mar 2026 23:21
Crippling shortages of energy are affecting work habits, education, and even funerals
Weve got The X-Factor! Simon Cowell buys California Post
New York Post - 22 Mar 2026 23:06
The worlds most famous talent show judge turned up in cool aqua green Mini Moke to his newsstand Sunday - even grabbing a copy of the California Post. The X-Factor creator and legendary America Idol judge Simon Cowell, 6...