UAE air defence systems thwarted a significant aerial assault on March 23, 2026, intercepting seven ballistic missiles and 16 drones. This incident is part of a week-long pattern of escalating attacks, with hundreds of projectiles neutralized since the…
Downie urges Arctic push to cut China mineral reliance
Labour MP Graeme Downie has called for a coordinated Western strategy in the Arctic to reduce dependence on Chinese critical minerals, warning that the region is becoming central to future economic and security competition.
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Counter-terror police investigating after ‘horrific antisemitic attack’ on Jewish community ambulances – latest updates
CCTV showed three people setting light to an ambulance in Golders Green in the early hours of Monday morningThe London Fire Brigade received 56 calls about the fire attack on four Jewish community ambulances, which involved the explosion of several cyl…
No new meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak reported, health agency says
UKHSA says on Monday morning there has been no change since 20 cases were confirmed on SundayThere have been no new cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent reported, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.As of 12.30pm on Sunday, 20 c…
‘Absolute moral rigour’: new Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire’s ideals face stern test
Leftwing victor has pledged to cut officials’ expenses and luxuries, but first must turn his attention to a series of crisesWhen Paris’s new leftwing mayor, Emmanuel Grégoire, leapt on a bike for a victory tour along the French capital’s large network …
Trump takes Strait of Hormuz ultimatum off the table in latest U-turn in Iran war
US will not attack any Iranian energy infrastructure for five days
Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure
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‘Sahel is no longer fooled’ Niger civil society leader
Niger civil society leader Abdourahamane Oumarou has called for mass protests across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
‘A big confusion’: All sides claim victory after French municipal elections
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 23: France’s municipal elections are all over the French front pages. International papers try to make sense of the results, as all sides seem to be claiming victory. Next, Hittler is elected as mayor of a small French tow…
Russia Calls For “Political And Diplomatic” Solution To Iran War
Russia has warned against strikes that could endanger Iran’s Bushehr plant, for they may lead “irreversible consequences”.