The US-Israel war on Iran has intensely escalated with Iranian strikes on a Kuwaiti base killing six US soldiers and drone attacks hitting the US embassy in Riyadh and a Dubai consulate, prompting Western governments to evacuate nationals and leading to soaring oil prices and stock market drops globally as Israel advances into Lebanon and Trump rejects Iran's attempts to talk.

• Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base — BBC World -
• Iran Live Updates: Countries Try to Help Nationals Escape a Widening Conflict — New York Times World -
• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor — New York Times World -

• Iranians Viewed by U.S. as Potential Leaders Died in Strikes, Trump Says — New York Times World -
• Rubio tries to backtrack after Israel comments later contradicted by Trump trigger criticism – live — The Guardian -
• Trump Lays Out His ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran — New York Times World -
• Middle East crisis live: US military says it has hit more than 1,700 targets since it began war on Iran — The Guardian -
• Australia politics live: Minns admits to ‘strained’ relationship with Muslim community; first Sydney flight since war leaves Dubai — The Guardian -
• Trump Threatens to End Trade With Spain — New York Times World -
• Nearly 900 People Have Been Killed in Fighting in the Middle East — New York Times World -
• Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East — New York Times World -
• Hezbollah Plunges Lebanon Back Into War Despite Its Weakness — New York Times World -
• Trump Says U.S. Navy Might Escort Oil and Gas Tankers in Persian Gulf — New York Times World -
• Trump Letter to Congress Justifying Iran Strikes Outlines No Imminent Threat — New York Times World -
• Emirati Leaders, Seeking to Project Calm, Go to the Mall — New York Times World -
• European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base — BBC World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Rubio Walks Back Suggestion That Israel Forced U.S. Hand in Iran Strikes — New York Times World -
• Stocks Drop as Inflation Risk Emerges in Wake of Iran War — New York Times World -
• Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate — BBC World -
• Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access — BBC World -
• US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges — The Guardian -
• Trump denies that Israel forced US’s hand in launching strikes against Iran — The Guardian -
• Israeli Plans Include Option of Going Deeper Into Lebanon, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• How Iran Is Using Drones to Retaliate Against the U.S. and Allies — New York Times World -
• As Iran Retaliates, U.S. Closes Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait — New York Times World -
• Iran’s Strategy: Expand the War, Increase the Cost, Outlast Trump — New York Times World -
• Trapped Between U.S. and Iran, Gulf Countries Face Nightmare Scenario — New York Times World -
• US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads — BBC World -
• Thousands in Iran Attend Burial of Children Killed in Bombing of School — New York Times World -
• Fire caused by drone strike on US consulate in Dubai has been extinguished, officials say — The Guardian -
• Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases — The Guardian -
• Iran has largely halted oil and gas exports through strait of Hormuz — The Guardian -
• Here’s where Israel warned people to evacuate in southern Lebanon. — New York Times World -
• Israel Advances in Lebanon and Seizes More Land, as Hezbollah Fight Escalates — New York Times World -
• A Critical Nuclear Site in Iran Is Spared During U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes, for Now — New York Times World -
• U.S. and Israel Striking Iran Security Agencies That Helped Crush Protests — New York Times World -
• Trump administration has still not settled on reasons for going to war with Iran — The Guardian -
• Shadow of Iraq war lies over Westminster as MPs consider US-Israeli attack on Iran — The Guardian -
• Middle East attacks intensify as Trump says he rejects Iran’s attempt to talk — The Guardian -
• U.S. Attacks on Iran Test Fragile Truce With China — New York Times World -
• Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping — BBC World -
• UK borrowing costs jump again on fears Iran conflict will curb growth — The Guardian -
• British boy back in UK after being stranded in Dubai airport amid airstrikes — The Guardian -
• Iran conflict could have ‘very significant’ impact on UK economy, OBR warns; FTSE 100’s biggest fall in 11 months – as it happened — The Guardian -
• UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes — The Guardian -
• In a World Order Defined by Trump, the Key to Europe’s Defense Is Germany — New York Times World -
• China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs — The Guardian -
• Benign transition or bloody civil war: what next for Iran after the bombing? — The Guardian -
• UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan to Cyprus — The Guardian -
• Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran — BBC World -
• Many Americans stranded in Middle East after US advisory to depart immediately — The Guardian -
• Macron to address the nation on Middle East as first wave of stranded Europeans start to return home – Europe live — The Guardian -
• UK considering sending warship to Cyprus; government to charter flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’– as it happened — The Guardian -
• Reeves’s talk of stability may be misplaced amid Iran war turmoil — The Guardian -
• Middle East war could be decided by who runs out of missiles or interceptors first, analysts say — The Guardian -
• Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war — BBC World -
• Iran continues to hit back at US-Israeli strikes as Trump says it is too late to talk — The Guardian -
• Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes — BBC World -
• Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? — BBC World -
• How the Bombing of Iran Is Affecting Lebanon, Kuwait and Other Countries — New York Times World -
• Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday — The Guardian -
• Australian energy bills could surge as Iran conflict drives up global gas prices — The Guardian -
• Can Trump Legally Kill Iran’s Leader? — New York Times World -
• Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine — BBC World -
• ‘Pray We Make It Through the Night’: Iran’s Capital Under Siege — New York Times World -
• ‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran — The Guardian -
• U.S. Embassy in Saudi Capital Hit by 2 Drones on Tuesday, Kingdom Says — New York Times World -
• First Thing: Conflict spirals in Middle East as NGO says at least 700 Iranian civilians killed — The Guardian -
• Surprise jump in UK grocery inflation makes interest rate cut less probable — The Guardian -
• The war in the Middle East in maps, video and photos — The Guardian -
• When Trump Meets Germany’s Merz, Iran Will Likely Dominate Discussion — New York Times World -
• Israel Seizes Chance to Crush Hezbollah and Remake Mideast Amid Iran War — New York Times World -
• US-Israel war with Iran widens as strikes continue — BBC World -
• Trump voters back him on Iran - but that could change if war drags on — BBC World -
• Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping — BBC World -
• Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran — The Guardian -
• Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock — New York Times World -
• PM tables election review in question time – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Iran Escalates Retaliatory Strikes as U.S. Signals Long Battle — New York Times World -
• Tuesday briefing: ‘An historic rupture’ as the Middle East crisis spreads — The Guardian -
• Conflict Spreads Across the Gulf — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Rachel Reeves’s plans could be hit by Middle East conflict, say economists — The Guardian -
• Fire at US embassy in Riyadh after drone strike – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Australian troops safe after drone strikes air base near Dubai as Hastie says rules-based order a ‘fantasyland’ — The Guardian -
• Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit — The Guardian -
• Rubio Warns Iran Faces ‘Hardest Hits’ Ahead, Offering Conflicting Rationales — New York Times World -
• Why Eliminating Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Could Be Difficult — New York Times World -
• Trump Embraces U.S. Military Power After Years of Caution — New York Times World -
• 3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says — New York Times World -

The Trump administration faces scrutiny over statements on the Iran conflict and Epstein-related investigations involving Howard Lutnick and Leon Black, while Republicans push for voter ID laws in California and Minnesota investigates US immigration officers for misconduct.

• Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents ‘domestic terrorists’ — The Guardian -
• Epstein-linked Leon Black waged bid to ‘silence’ law firm and accusers, suit says — The Guardian -
• Howard Lutnick agrees to appear before US House panel on Epstein network — The Guardian -

• Third victim dies as Austin bar shooting investigated as potential terrorism act — The Guardian -
• Judge erases conviction for Detroit man whom police coerced to confess to 1999 murder — The Guardian -
• Republican initiative for voter ID in California gathers enough support for ballot measure — The Guardian -
• Father of Georgia school shooting suspect found guilty of murder and manslaughter — The Guardian -
• Police misconduct cost New York City taxpayers more than $117m in 2025 — The Guardian -
• Nancy Mace under House investigation over alleged improper reimbursement requests — The Guardian -
• Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers — The Guardian -
• Texas votes in high-stakes primaries in test of appetite for change under Trump — The Guardian -
• Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary — The Guardian -
• North Carolina kicks off some of first midterm primaries for key Senate and House races — The Guardian -
• Top Democrat slams Trump officials’ ‘totally insufficient’ answers in closed-door briefing about Iran operation – as it happened — The Guardian -
• The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff — New York Times World -
• US supreme court blocks California privacy protections for trans students — The Guardian -
• Trump will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for first time as president — The Guardian -
• Supreme court hands Republicans win over preserving New York City voting district — The Guardian -

The UK faces rising unemployment and concerns over temporary housing costs as Labour proposes scrapping government power over the elections watchdog, while debates continue on investigating domestic abuse suicides as homicide and Reform UK members hold controversial views on non-white citizens.

• Most Reform members believe non-white UK citizens born abroad should be forced or encouraged to leave, poll finds — The Guardian -
• UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide — The Guardian -
• Nottingham killer sought arrest at MI5 HQ before 2023 attack, inquiry told — The Guardian -

• Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless — The Guardian -
• Schools in England sidelining dressing-up for World Book Day, MPs hear — The Guardian -
• British rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years for causing death of student in hit and run — The Guardian -
• Briton diagnosed with rabies after psychiatrist raised fears, inquest told — The Guardian -
• Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property — BBC World -
• Domestic abuser convicted of killing wife who jumped from bridge in Scotland — The Guardian -
• Telegraph censured for story of fictional family’s struggle to pay school fees — The Guardian -
• ‘I won’t be on roller skates!’ Nick Mohammed to host Olivier awards in 50th anniversary year — The Guardian -
• Spring forecast: Reeves insists Labour has ‘right economic plan’ as 2026 growth downgraded — The Guardian -
• Sarah Everard’s mother pays tribute to ‘loving’ daughter on fifth anniversary of her murder — The Guardian -
• Ofcom urged to clarify if Palestine Action content should still be removed online — The Guardian -
• Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse — The Guardian -
• Paavo Järvi to succeed Edward Gardner at helm of London Philharmonic — The Guardian -
• ‘Treat us fairly’: skilled workers face having their dream of settling in UK snatched away — The Guardian -
• ‘Peak Greggs’? Bakery chain’s profits slump and sales slow — The Guardian -
• Councils’ temporary housing costs to more than double by 2029-30, says LGA — The Guardian -
• Lucy Letby case expert witness was under fitness to practise investigation during trial — The Guardian -
• Welsh ‘revolution’ required to hit target of 1m speakers by 2050, says report — The Guardian -
• ‘They say you have to buy blessings’: the London women who gave everything to a controversial church — The Guardian -
• Weight-loss drugs could prevent fatal complications from heart attacks, UK study finds — The Guardian -

Australian politics addresses social media sanctions for a senator and concerns over salmon farming laws, while police shootings are under inquest and international students protest visa fee hikes, amidst reports of a fatal snowmobile accident in Japan involving an Australian girl.

• Eight-year-old Australian girl dies in snowmobile accident in Japan — The Guardian -
• Officer ‘didn’t have time’ to turn on body-worn camera before shooting Sydney man having psychotic episode, inquest hears — The Guardian -
• Wild-born birds recruited to teach critically endangered regent honeyeaters their lost songs — The Guardian -

• Ralph Babet refuses to accept sanction over ‘offensive’ and ‘disrespectful’ comments on social media — The Guardian -
• Albanese government rejected advice on Tasmanian salmon farming impact before passing pro-industry laws — The Guardian -
• Police improperly granted Kelly Wilkinson’s estranged husband bail days before he murdered her, inquest hears — The Guardian -
• Isaac Herzog held secret meeting with Asio boss during Australia trip, intelligence agency confirms — The Guardian -
• Potts Point shooting: man shot dead by NSW police in Sydney after allegedly assaulting two women — The Guardian -
• Australia just experienced its wettest summer in nearly a decade – and the eighth-hottest on record — The Guardian -
• Victorian government faces backlash from small businesses over right to work-from-home laws — The Guardian -
• International students accuse Australia of treating them like ATMs after fees for one visa double without warning — The Guardian -
• ‘Live’ chance of interest rate hike at March RBA meeting amid oil price spikes affecting inflation, governor says — The Guardian -

Belgium detains suspected Cameroon separatists as South Sudan faces escalating violence and Rwanda's military is sanctioned by the US, while Myanmar's junta leader aims for presidency and Macron expands France's nuclear arsenal amidst rising European defense spending.

• In Myanmar, Junta Leader Eyes the Title of President — New York Times World -
• Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe — BBC World -
• South Sudan risks return to full-blown civil war as violence escalates — The Guardian -

• Death toll in 'surprise' attack in South Sudan rises to 178, local official says — BBC World -
• More generals purged as delegates gather for China’s Two Sessions event — The Guardian -
• Germany Has Ratcheted Up Defense Spending. In Europe, That Worries Some People. — New York Times World -
• US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo — BBC World -
• U.S. Hunts for Militants as the Nigerian Military Is Accused of Inaction — New York Times World -
• Under Pressure from Trump, Cuban Leader Calls for ‘Urgent’ Economic Change — New York Times World -
• Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors — New York Times World -

OpenAI modifies its deal with the US military after backlash over AI's potential use in warfare and surveillance, as India's top court addresses fake AI-generated orders, and a pesticide linked to Parkinson's disease is halted, while a total lunar eclipse is visible globally.

• Syngenta says it will stop making pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease — The Guardian -
• A Fight About the Future of War — New York Times World -
• OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash — BBC World -

• OpenAI amends Pentagon deal as Sam Altman admits it looks ‘sloppy’ — The Guardian -
• Total lunar eclipse March 2026: what time, where and when to see the full ‘blood moon’ tonight over North America, Australia and New Zealand — The Guardian -
• India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders — BBC World -
• Iran war heralds era of AI-powered bombing quicker than ‘speed of thought’ — The Guardian -

New Zealand considers making English an official language, while Norway's Crown Princess's son faces new rape charges, and notorious mafia boss Benedetto Santapaola dies in prison in Italy, amidst other varied global developments.

• New Zealand coalition votes to make English an official language as critics slam ‘cynical’ bill — The Guardian -
• British Columbia Moving to Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Changing Clocks for the Last Time Sunday — New York Times World -
• New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape — BBC World -

• Game of Thrones film adaptation in the works at Warner Bros — The Guardian -
• Italian ambulance driver investigated on suspicion of murdering five patients — The Guardian -
• Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan — BBC World -
• Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin — BBC World -
• Benedetto Santapaola, notorious Italian mafia boss, dies in prison aged 87 — The Guardian -
• Nepal’s gen-Z election: can popular former rapper Balen topple a veteran political heavyweight? — The Guardian -
• The little town making nearly all of China's lanterns — BBC World -