Major Scottish gangland figure Steven Lyons arrested in Bali
Steven Lyons, one of Scotland’s most high-profile gangland figures, has been arrested by police in Bali, BBC Scotland News understands. The operation
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Deaths reported in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah exchange attacks
Israel is continuing its operations against infrastructure of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, the military said on Saturday. Two senior Hezbollah
Oprah Winfrey’s Favorite Wellness Destination Is A Luxurious Italian Retreat
A luxury getaway frequented by the world’s elite can be completely transformative. The most popular vacation spots for the rich and famous
Israel reports first missile fire from Yemen since start of Iran war
A missile was fired at Israel from Yemen on Saturday for the first time since the start of the war in Iran
Which countries in Europe are most exposed to higher food prices?
The joint US–Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response have pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude frequently rising above $100. Experts
IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion
The IDF uses several means to intercept enemy drones, though the Iron Beam laser system has yet to significantly affect drone intrusions.
One killed, several injured in Iran missile barrage on southern, central Israel
A missile barrage from Iran triggered alarms across southern and central Israel, with police investigating possible shrapnel damage. One man was killed,
Merz says army could be involved in mine-clearing from Hormuz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he can envisage the country’s Bundeswehr armed forces being deployed to clear mines in the Strait of
Mexico says a third of 130,000 missing people might be alive, fueling criticisms by families
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s government said in a new report on Friday that it has identified signs of life for a
Germany paves the way for tighter EU asylum rules
The rules for implementing a stricter European Union asylum law in Germany cleared the final hurdle in the upper house of parliament
Tata Motors, BMW among automakers set to raise prices in India
Tata Motors and BMW are among the carmakers planning price increases in India next month, as higher materials and logistics costs linked
Russian entrepreneurs offer to donate to Ukraine war effort
Major donors from Russian industry are said to have offered their financial support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. Kremlin
Job cuts in Germany slowing but not enough for a turnaround
A banner with the inscription “ifo” stands at a press conference of the Institute for Economic Research (ifo) in Munich. Leonie Asendorpf/dpa
Carrefour becomes first European retailer to offer shopping on ChatGPT
Carrefour has introduced a new AI-powered grocery shopping service on ChatGPT, becoming the first major European retailer to integrate its full product
Yemen’s Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk
If the Houthis open a new front in the conflict, one obvious target would be the Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast
Brace for $200 Oil If War Lasts Till June, Macquarie Warns
(Bloomberg) — Oil may hit a record $200 a barrel if the Iran war drags on till June, with the Strait of
Australia’s post-Bondi crackdown accused of targeting pro-Palestinian voices
Melbourne – Human rights groups have slammed the Australian government’s new “hate speech” laws, saying they will have a “chilling effect” on
The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure
[Getty Images] The interruption of oil and gas supplied through the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Israel war with Iran has
Rescuers again fail to free whale stranded on Germany’s Baltic coast
Rescuers on Thursday again attempted and failed to free a humpback whale stranded on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, employing a large suction
Israeli naval intelligence reduces Iranian threat to Strait of Hormuz
Israel Navy soldiers; illustrative. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON Israeli naval intelligence has directed massive and precise fire on specific targets as part
American Airlines Flight Attendant Disappears Amid Layover in Colombia, Authorities Investigating
American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina has been reported missing. According to an NBC 5 article published Wednesday, March 25,
Millions in JDM Exports and Exotic Supercars Are Currently Trapped at Sea
Right now, hundreds of highly collectible and exciting used cars including exotic supercars and JDM legends are currently trapped aboard massive container
Russia well-positioned to withstand oil market shocks
Russia is well positioned to withstand disruptions in global oil markets triggered by the war in Iran, a top official said on
Smuggler who called migrants ‘chickens’ jailed
A people smuggler who referred to migrants as “chickens” has been jailed for just over 10 years for his role in arranging
Consumer outlook on UK economy falls to two-year low
BRC-Opinium data shows that between 10-13 March, UK consumers expressed reduced confidence in their expectations for how the economy will perform in
Pakistan bans spectators from cricket Super League amid energy crisis
Pakistan’s biggest sporting event is set to begin without fans on Thursday, as a global increase in energy costs sparked by the
In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again
London’s Metropolitan Police warns that anyone showing support for Palestine Action is now “likely to be arrested”, weeks after the force said
Iran Is Drafting Law to Introduce Tolls for Hormuz Transit
(Bloomberg) — The Iranian parliament is working on a draft bill that would impose a fee on vessels seeking safe passage through
Uganda ‘on the side of Israel’ amid Iran war, defense chief claims
“Israel has a right to exist and attacks against her must stop,” Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said during
Humboldt Broncos Crash Driver Fights Deportation as Victims’ Families Remain Divided
Image Credit: AP. More than seven years after one of the most heartbreaking tragedies in Canadian sports history, the man responsible for
Mint, Anyone? The Scent of Peppermint Could Make You a Better Driver, Report Says
Scent is a primary facet of the modern luxury experience, and some of the most haughty automakers, of course, have injected personalized
Gov’t approves millions for border cities in North under Hezbollah fire
The move is intended to “strengthen resilience and support community relief efforts, reflecting a clear policy: the enemy evacuates, while Israel’s residents
Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis
“The Bab al-Mandab Strait is considered one of the strategic straits in the world, and Iran has the will to produce a
Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raids
Four Syrian nationals have been arrested in Germany as part of an international operation targeting an English Channel small boat people-smuggling network.
Influencer Zhang Xuefeng Dies at 41 After Sudden Cardiac Arrest
NEED TO KNOW Zhang Zibiao — a popular Chinese education influencer known online as Zhang Xuefeng — died on March 24 at
Lebanese army ‘lied to the IDF,’ didn’t disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Israeli officers say
“The Lebanese army lied to the IDF. They deceived Israel. They claimed they had enforced the decision to demilitarize southern Lebanon,” one
Hungary will cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will gradually cut off gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume through the Druzhba pipeline,
UK inflation rate steady in February ahead of Iran war
[BBC] The UK inflation rate stayed at 3% in the year to February, largely in line with expectations, driven mostly by a
Germany begins controversial nuclear waste transport
Germany has begun a controversial series of nuclear waste transports in its most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia, a spokesman for the state’s
Canada tells Israel that Lebanon’s sovereignty ‘must not be violated’
Canada has said that it “strongly condemns” Israel’s plans to occupy southern Lebanon and warned that Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity “must