‘It’s not acceptable’: Will a small town be left $7.8m on the hook for the World Cup?

At a meeting of the board that governs the World Cup stadium in Foxborough, promises were made if not accepted

The Guardian

9 min read

Israel pounds Tehran and Lebanon as Iran targets NATO soil first time

Israel launches major strikes in Tehran and Lebanon as NATO ally Turkey is targeted by Iran for the first time during the five-day war.

CBS News

Trump administration waging illegal war on Iran, experts say

Administration offers shifting explanations as it acts without congressional approval or legal premise

The Guardian

5 min read

Exclusive-US carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, officials say

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - The United States military carried out a strike that hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka's coast, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters

Three men connected to Police Federation arrested in fraud probe

The City of London Police's corruption unit says it has carried out a "significant investigation" into alleged fraud.

BBC

1 min read

Man who raped teenager and assaulted three-year-old jailed

A court heard that the attacks took place in Inverness and a Highland village.

BBC

2 min read

First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East

Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday.

BBC

5 min read

Partner of Labour MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China, BBC told

The Met Police says three men are suspected of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.

BBC

1 min read

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race

Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.

BBC

8 min read

Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?

US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.

Al Jazeera

7 min read

Top Vatican cardinal calls US-Israeli strikes 'truly alarming'

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 4 (Reuters) - The Vatican's top diplomat warned on Wednesday that the ongoing U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran undermine international law and said nations do not

Reuters

2 min read

Nigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie's son

The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

BBC

2 min read

Oxford Street to ban traffic by 'end of summer'

Work can start straight away to pedestrianise part of the shopping street, the mayor of London says.

BBC

2 min read

Israeli military orders immediate evacuations in southern Lebanon as strikes on Beirut intensify

Israel's military ordered on Wednesday residents of dozens of border villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate “immediately” as airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut intensified and Hezbollah claimed more attacks. Lebanon was dragged early Monday into the war in the Middle East, which erupted following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, when the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group fired rockets and drones into northern Israel, triggering Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on different parts of the country that killed more than 50 people and wounded about 300.

Axed lollipop patrol to be saved and relocated

Dorset Council says it is in talks to move the school crossing patrol to a different location.

BBC

2 min read

Glass deposit plan 'could push up prices for consumer'

Wales is the only UK nation planning to include glass in a deposit return scheme from October 2027.

BBC

5 min read

South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

BBC

3 min read

Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?

Nepal is set to ‌vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.

Al Jazeera

3 min read

Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109

BEIJING, March 4 - Chinese Communist Party elder and the longest-lived member of the elite Politburo Standing Committee, Song Ping, died on Wednesday at the age of 109, the official Xinhua news agency

Reuters

1 min read

Hungary foreign minister hopes Russia will free two ethnic Hungarian prisoners of war during talks

BUDAPEST, March 4 (Reuters) - Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday that he hopes two ethnic Hungarian prisoners of war will be freed by Russia during his talks in Moscow, where

Reuters

2 min read

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?

Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

BBC

6687 min read

Trump defends war with Iran as conflict widens

Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.

CBS News

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Tennessee lawmakers weigh a dozen new Republican anti-LGBTQ+ bills

Advocates warn that the proposals targeting employment protections, health care, marriage equality, and Pride displays could reshape life for LGBTQ+ Tennesseans.

The Advocate

5 min read

US Air Force Names Location For A New Innovative (And Expensive) Facility

The U.S. Air Force has licensed 16 acres of land for a facility that aims to nurture future generations of STEM talent. Here's where it's located.

SlashGear

4 min read

Trial date set for security guard stabbing suspect

Rory Wilson appears at Aylesbury Crown Court via video link from prison.

BBC

1 min read

A Russian-flagged tanker erupts in a massive fire and sinks off Libya

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday. The tanker was under Western sanctions, suspected to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet of energy tankers trying to bypass sanctions imposed on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. According to the Libyan Maritime Authority, there was a “sudden explosions, followed by a massive fire” on the Arctic Metagaz on Tuesday while the LNG carrier was about 240 kilometers (150 miles) off the coast of the Libyan city of Sirte.

A Russian-flagged tanker erupts in a massive fire and sinks off Libya

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday. The tanker was under Western sanctions, suspected to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet of energy tankers trying to bypass sanctions imposed on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. According to the Libyan Maritime Authority, there was a “sudden explosions, followed by a massive fire” on the Arctic Metagaz on Tuesday while the LNG carrier was about 240 kilometers (150 miles) off the coast of the Libyan city of Sirte.

Driver killed in three-vehicle crash in Hindhead

A woman also sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash, while four men were seriously hurt.

BBC

1 min read

Travel agent's fears as thousands stranded in Middle East

Linda Hill Miller, who owns a travel agency in West Kilbride, said the situation is "worrying".

BBC

3 min read

James Talarico defeats fellow LGBTQ+ ally Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic primary

The Austin lawmaker advances to November's election as a pro-LGBTQ+ equality Democrat.

The Advocate

3 min read

Councillors scrap 2050 carbon neutral target

The Reform UK-led Lincolnshire County Council has agreed to scrap the net zero target.

BBC

2 min read

Hundreds gather to take part in Iftar celebration

An inclusive community Iftar meal was held to bring people of all cultures together.

BBC

1 min read

No sign of repair work to lorry-damaged pub

Black Country Ales says it is still seeking agreement with insurers for The Three Fishes.

BBC

1 min read

Mark Levin Says US Soldiers Killed in Trump’s War With Iran Died ‘for a Great Cause’

Fox News host Mark Levin shot down concerns over the number of U.S. casualties in President Donald Trump's war with Iran this week.

Mediaite

3 min read

In the year’s first primaries, both right and left make gains

Republicans sought to punish incumbents who’d shown disloyalty to President Donald Trump.

Semafor

5 min read

US war on Iran causes split with Western allies

Canada’s prime minister called for a “rapid de-escalation of hostilities” and questioned the legality of the strikes.

Semafor

1 min read

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in crash near Ronald Reagan highway

Two people were taken to separate hospitals shortly after the crash was reported at 4:37 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, a dispatch supervisor said.

Tributes paid to six US troops killed in Iran drone strike including mother who was days away from returning home

Grieving families mourn loss of troops killed in airstrike on Kuwait base, the first U.S. casualties of the conflict

The Independent

6 min read

Iran live updates: Any new Iranian leader 'unequivocal target,' Israel says

IDF airstrikes targeted "dozens" of sites connected to internal security forces.

ABC News

7 min read

Edmunds: These are the new EVs we're most excited about in 2026

After years of experimentation and early adoption, automakers are rolling out the next generation of electric vehicles that better align with people’s needs and expectations. This year, you can expect to see new EVs that have more range, easier charging, lower pricing and distinctive designs. The experts at Edmunds have identified the five most compelling electric vehicles that will debut in 2026.

Around 140 people missing after Iranian navy ship sinks off coast of Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan navy spokesman tells the BBC the cause is unknown. Meanwhile, Israel says it's hitting Iran and Lebanon, while Turkey says "Nato defences" shot down an Iranian missile.

BBC

1 min read

Rubio briefs US senators on Iran strikes

Donald Trump said that Tehran was about to strike first, while Rubio said the attack was triggered by a planned Israeli assault.

Semafor

1 min read

Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

BBC

1015 min read

Turkey's ruling party submits bill to ban social media for under-15s

ANKARA, March 4 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party submitted to parliament on Wednesday a draft bill that will ban social media access for children younger than 15.

Reuters

Turkey's ruling party submits bill to ban social media for under-15s

Reuters

Where Is Daniel Serafini Now? Inside the Ex-Pitcher's Life After Killing His Father-in-Law and Shooting His Mother-in-Law

Daniel Serafini was convicted of killing his father-in-law and attempting to murder his mother-in-law

People

7 min read

Lorry driver in critical condition after A14 crash

It comes after two lorries collide leaving one of the drivers in hospital in a critical condition.

BBC

1 min read

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, the man who may be chosen as Iran's next supreme leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ali Khamenei, may become Iran’s next supreme leader, with security ties and long-standing influence shaping his potential rise. Iran’s Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Saturday, as the Islamic Republic’s next supreme leader, according to reports in Iranian opposition media.

Jerusalem Post

4 min read

Spain: Merz lacked 'solidarity' amid silence during Trump attacks

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Wednesday accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of failing to demonstrate "solidarity" with Madrid in the face of criticism from US President Donald Trump. Albares told broadcaster RTVE that he has communicated his "surprise" over Merz's response to Trump's tirade against Spain in a White House meeting on Tuesday.

dpa international

1 min read

Spain: Merz lacked 'solidarity' amid silence during Trump attacks

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Wednesday accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of failing to demonstrate "solidarity" with Madrid in the face of criticism from US President Donald Trump. Albares told broadcaster RTVE that he has communicated his "surprise" over Merz's response to Trump's tirade against Spain in a White House meeting on Tuesday.

dpa international

2 min read