One ‘party state’: Guinea dissolves main opposition parties
Decree strips parties of legal status and assets, as opposition leader calls on Guineans to resist.
Day: March 9, 2026
Explainer: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei and how did he succeed his father?
Iran’s ayatollah is at the heart of the complex power-sharing Islamic Republic and has final say over all matters of state. There has been only one other transfer of power in the office, when Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini died at age 86.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, son and successor to Iran’s supreme leader?
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ali Khamenei as the country’s supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran more than a week into its conflict with the United States and …
Harry and Meghan to make first trip to Australia in seven years
The couple will visit Sydney and Melbourne next month for a string of private, business and philanthropic engagements.
Fox News slammed for airing old video of Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony rather than Saturday’s actual footage
Six service members who died in conflict with Iran arrived home on Saturday
Tragedy as mother and her 2 children found dead in ‘horrific’ murder-suicide
Police officers forced entry into the home and found a ‘violent crime scene’ inside.
Major rail disruptions after large fire near Glasgow Central station
Network Rail said Scotland’s busiest station would remain closed ‘until further notice’Travel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday after a large fire broke out near Glasgow Central station on Sunday.National Rail said that the station would…
Son of Brit couple in Iran hellhole jail reveals he was minutes into call with mum as bombs blew up cell
THE son of a British couple imprisoned in Iran has revealed he was on the phone with his mum as her cell was bombed. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53, were jailed for 10 years on charges of espionage, which they have consistently denied. The pair wer…
Four-year-old clumber spaniel called Bruin wins best in show at Crufts
Owner Lee Cox describes the winner as ‘dog of a lifetime’ as he claims the crown at prestigious dog contest Bruin, a clumber spaniel, has won the best in show prize at Crufts, which took place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.His o…
‘Apocalyptic’ scenes as Iranian oil refinery hit
An oil refinery in Iran’s capital was hit as US and Israeli strikes against the country continue.