Iran Iranian regime 'are toast,' US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Explosions sounded in Tehran on Wednesday with the war now in its fifth day as Iran continues to cause anger in Gulf states with repeated strikes targeting US military assets. 04/03/2026
USA Everything has been knocked out in Iran, Trump tells reporters Trump has faced criticism for conflicting messages about his justifications and aims after launching the region's biggest conflict in more than two decades. 03/03/2026
12 minutes with Trump may accept leadership from reformed Iran regime, Petraeus says The former CIA chief David Petraeus told Euronews it is possible a more moderate figurehead could emerge who “wants to sail straight”, but that this would be “a dramatic departure” from the current situation. 03/03/2026
Iran US 'stupid' to attack Iran during nuclear talks, UN ambassador says Air strikes continued across the region on Tuesday as Iran showed no signs of backing down after the US and Israel launched an attack at the weekend that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 03/03/2026
The Cube AI-generated ICE clips threaten trust in real footage, experts say Nearly 200 AI-generated ICE clips have gained millions of views across social media, according to data shared with The Cube. 02/03/2026
Cyprus UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes Cyprus RAF base Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen. 02/03/2026
Iran Von der Leyen backs regime change in Iran, signaling EU policy shift European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a 'credible transition' in Iran on X, contradicting the joint statement of EU Foreign Ministers who did not share the US and Israeli aspirations for regime change. 01/03/2026
Europe News Spain slams US and Israeli strikes on Iran, reflecting shift in policy Spain often stands out in Europe as one of the countries most critical of the US foreign policy, Israel’s war in Gaza, and Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests. 28/02/2026
Business What does the US-Israel attack on Iran mean for oil prices? The US and Israel launched a joint operation at Iran on Saturday morning. Iran retaliated as it had threatened, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, risking a wider conflict across the region. 28/02/2026
Europe News Europe reacts to US and Israeli attack on Iran as conflict spills over A joint statement by the European Commission and the EU Council noted the developments in Iran were "greatly concerning" and reaffirmed what it called the EU's "steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability." 28/02/2026
Iran Trump said he believes reports of Khamenei death are 'correct' Follow our live coverage of the escalating conflict across the Middle East, which began on Saturday morning with joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. 28/02/2026
USA UN rapporteur Albanese's family sues US officials over sanctions The US State Department dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless lawfare" and defended the sanctions against the UN Gaza envoy as "legal and appropriate". 27/02/2026
USA Sudden sinkhole swallows cars in Nebraska A sinkhole formed suddenly in Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday afternoon and swallowed two cars stopped at a red light. Omaha Police said the two drivers were able to get out of their vehicles — and the sinkhole — by the time emergency crews arrived. No injuries were reported. 26/02/2026
Culture news 'Seriously CRIMINAL': Donald Trump threatens to deport Robert De Niro The Oscar winning actor shared his prediction that Donald Trump “will never leave” office. He also attended a counter State Of The Union event during which he said he felt “betrayed by my country”. 26/02/2026
Culture news Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies aged 52 While not a performing member of the group, Grant was one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan and executive produced the group’s early recordings – including their seminal debut album, 1993’s ‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’. 26/02/2026
North Korea Kim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks Kim Jong-un said North Korea could "get along well" with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. 26/02/2026
Culture news ‘Save this country’: Robert De Niro shares anti-Trump speech The Oscar winning actor shared his prediction that Donald Trump “will never leave” office and that it is up to Americans to “get rid of him”. 25/02/2026
USA Suspect discovered inside garbage bin following police chase in Ohio In Ohio, a sanitation worker got a shock after finding a man hiding in a trash can during his route. The suspect had fled a traffic stop earlier and was hiding from police. Dashcam video shows him jumping out and running as officers chase, losing his shoes during the pursuit. 25/02/2026
USA United States: Guthrie's family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago. 24/02/2026
Travel News UK's ETA travel permit required from 25 February 2026 Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards. 24/02/2026