President Trump had set a deadline of Monday night for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Iran answered Mr. Trump's threat to "obliterate" the country's power plants if it didn't reopen. Iran's Foreign Ministry calls Trump's sudden move to drop his ultimatum "part of efforts to lower energy prices"
In collaboration with the newly launched Guardian Food Quarterly, we recruited a professional to put 14 knives through their paces. Some of Ben’s top-rated knives aren’t cheap – his favourite, the Wüsthof classic chef knife, would set you back £137.11 at the time of writing.
Singapore is one of the major sources of oil imported into Australia. There has been growing concern from energy experts that nations will start keeping oil for their own domestic consumption. Malaysia last week said that the country’s government would “prioritise our own needs” Australia is one the largest exporters of gas in the world.
Kentucky levies a 6% sales tax on the tampons, pads and other products. The tax, the suit says, is “arbitrary and irrational” and violates the Equal Protection Clause. Kentucky is one of 18 states that still tax period products, according to Period Law.
The conflict between Iran and the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz has sent global energy markets into turmoil. The longer the conflict goes on, the more likely it is that the world will see more attacks on energy infrastructure. The best thing all parties to the conflict can do now is to find their way to the negotiating table before it widens.
‘Project Hail Mary’ currently stands as Gosling’s highest-rated movie. The film is based on the novel of the same name by David Bianculli. The movie is set to be released on September 14. It is directed by Ryan Gosling and written by David Fincher.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if Tehran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. The small strip of water is a vital artery of the world economy. The letter calls attacks on power plants “inherently indiscriminate and clearly disproportionate”
Asian countries are the biggest buyers of Persian Gulf energy. Nearly 21 million barrels of oil a day crossed through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran effectively blocks shipments, international prices for oil and gas have shot up. The crisis has had a worse impact on oil than the two oil shocks of the 1970s combined, and a worse effect on gas than the Russia-Ukraine war.
BTS is Hybe's main source of income, with the firm's operating profit slumping during the bands extended hiatus. The free concert in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Saturday saw all seven members perform together for the first time since they went on hiatus in 2022.
Many employees in the area were reportedly asked to use a vacation day on Friday. Some merchants said road closures kept customers away. Some argued that the public money spent was minor compared with the wider economic impact BTS concerts are believed to generate. According to an analysis by the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute, a single BTS concert can create as much as 1.2 trillion won.
Vials of Eli Lilly's Zepbound start at $299 a month, down from more than $1,000. Ruth Gonzalez, 62, who had bariatric surgery in 2017 after topping 330lb (150kg), says the medicine has been critical to helping her keep off the weight. Her requests for coverage have been denied, despite a diagnosis of sleep apnoea.
At least 64 people were killed in a strike on a hospital in East Darfur. 2,036 people have been killed in attacks on Sudanese facilities since March 1, according to the WHO. The World Health Organization says it is investigating the attack. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum says it has been informed of the strike, but has not commented.
Tuju had gone to Karen Police Station on Monday, accompanied by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa and former Attorney General Justin Muturi. He said he abandoned his car after noticing he was being followed by unknown individuals in an unmarked vehicle.
France’s Socialists secure wins in major cities as far-right struggles for big breakthrough. The far right fell short of a wider breakthrough ahead of the 2027 race to succeed president Emmanuel Macron. The results of the final round of municipal elections showed clear gains for the traditional left and right. One major win for the far- right in the French Riviera city of Nice.
NACI condemns in the strongest terms possible the unstopped attacks against the Gulf Arab States of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. If anything, NACI is of the view that only a peaceful resolution can end the animosity between the United States-Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Monique Ryan has been on a bit of a warpath to get the government to release more of its $20bn medical research fund. She says every dollar invested in in Australian health and medical research “yields close to $4 for the Australian economy’ The government has received a report into the future of research investment and is considering the recommendations.
Bianco is investigating allegations of irregularities in the November special election results. State and local and election officials have described the investigation and Bianco’s justification for seizing the ballots as baseless. The Democratic attorney general in California issued a stern rebuke of Bianco's investigation in a letter earlier this month.
A coalition of cultural and historic preservation groups is suing to block further physical changes to the Kennedy Center. President Donald Trump insists a two-year closure is necessary to renovate the prominent performing arts venue. Trump has suggested changes could be so dramatic that the steel supporting the structure could be “ fully exposed”
Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge accused the government of ‘extraordinary double standards’ He said the UK had been ‘relying on the US to defend us whilst denying them the use of our bases’ The Foreign Office said it takes the threat posed by Iran ‘extremely seriously’
Fourteen US states allow mail-in ballots to be counted after the date of the election if they bear a postmark by Election Day. The case involves a challenge by the Republican National Committee (RNC) to a law in the southern state of Mississippi. A federal judge ruled in favor of Mississippi but was overturned by an appeals court panel.
The French left managed to hold on to key cities, but the far right and mainstream right also won key victories. It is obvious to suggest that the left should set aside its differences and join forces for the 2027 presidential election. progressive voters in France seem to be crying out for a campaign that combines calls for basic reforms with a radical critique of the status quo.
Israel indicates intent to forcibly displace residents, destroy civilian homes and conduct strikes that could target civilians, Human Rights Watch says. The expansion of ground operations and the systematic targeting of infrastructure signal that the conflict between Israel and Lebanon is entering a more intense and potentially prolonged phase. Beirut condemned what it described as Israel's flagrant violations of Lebanese sovereignty.
Israel has ordered its military to destroy all crossings over Lebanon's Litani River. Earlier on Sunday, Israel also struck a main bridge linking Lebanon's south to the rest of the country. Egypt denounced the strikes as the “collective punishment” of civilians for the actions of Hezbollah.
President Trump had set a deadline of Monday night for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. He also threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it didn't concede. Trump said his ultimatum was being postponed amid "good and productive" peace talks with Tehran.
BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink says only a handful of companies and investors are likely to reap its financial rewards. There are growing concerns of an AI investment bubble, with some experts warning that the industry’s rapid growth mirrored the conditions that led to the dotcom crash. Fink said companies with the data, infrastructure and funding to deploy AI on a large scale “are positioned to benefit disproportionately”
Electric car owners may be feeling smug because they don’t need to worry about soaring gasoline prices. While new electric vehicles are more expensive than comparable gasoline-powered cars, used electric cars are often cheaper. In the United States, in the U.S. consumers will look for more fuel-efficient vehicles.
“He’s lost control of the war and he is panicking,” Sen. Murphy says. “You can’t all of a sudden walk away after you’ve kind of created the event and expect other people to pick it up.” “This would be a war crime”
Patriarch Filaret of Kyiv, who helped create a denomination independent of the Russian Orthodox Church, has died at 97. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Filaret’s death “a great loss for Ukrainians” and described him as “one of the most steadfast defenders of the Ukrainian church, independence and statehood”
Former French leftist prime minister Lionel Jospin has died at the age of 88. He was French prime minister between 1997 and 2002, his Socialist Party (PS) announced on Monday. JospIn engineered François Mitterrand’s election as president in 1981. In 1984 it grated when he was replaced with the youthful Laurent Fabius.
"It's not the time to give up, it’s the time of God's hand," says Pastor Daniel Cisnero. More than 10 million people in Cuba have lost power for the second time in a week. "We are living hard times with the blackouts ... God is above the difficult times," he says.
Iran strikes towns near Israel’s key nuclear site, at least 180 wounded. Iranian state media claimed the intended target of the strikes was a nearby nuclear research facility. Israel reported a "direct missile hit on a building" and treated 33 injuries. At least 180 people have been wounded in Iranian missile attacks on the southern city of Dimona and nearby Arad.
President Trump announced that ICE agents will be deployed to airports nationwide today if a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security isn't passed. On Monday morning, CNN reported thatICE agents had been installed in at least 13 U.S. airports. Airport security experts have said that bringing in ICE agents is not an acceptable substitute for paying TSA workers.
A plane and a fire truck collided late Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport. Two people were killed in the crash, which closed one of the nation's busiest airports. An Air Canada Express plane operated by Jazz Aviation collided with an emergency vehicle. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Matisse’s last years were spent in Vence, France, between 1941 and 1948. He painted the great interiors and figure paintings for the city. He also painted a series of works for the National Gallery of Art in Paris. He died in Paris in 1973, at the age of 80.
Nebraska will play Troy in the first-round of the NCAA tournament in Oklahoma City. Michigan will play Saint Louis on CBS at 11:10 a.m., followed by Michigan State playing Louisville at 1:45 p.m. Iowa upset top-seeded Florida, setting up a Huskers-Hawkeyes showdown Thursday in Houston with a spot in the Elite Eight.
Colombia’s Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed grief over the deadly crash. He said the aircraft was carrying troops from the country's Public Force, but did not divulge the exact number of soldiers who were travelling on the jet when it crashes. He urged citizen to avoid speculation until official information becomes available.
The ongoing war with Iran has triggered debate in Congress over war powers. There have been plenty of times throughout American history when the president has ordered large-scale military operations without direct Congressional approval. Here are 11 notable examples of US military operations conducted without direct congressional approval. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 aimed to limit the president's power in conducting military operations.
President Donald Trump announced Monday "productive conversations" with Iran. Trump had set a deadline of Monday night for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it didn't concede. The warning came after Trump set a 48-hour deadline.
Prime Minister condemns 'cowardly and mindless' attack on ambulance service. Police are treating the incident as an 'antisemitic hate crime' and have stepped up their support to Jewish communities across the country. The attack is the latest in a string of attacks on Jewish communities since the September 11 attacks.
On March 16, 2026, Israel’s defense Minister, Israel Katz, said that “hundreds of thousands of Shiite residents of southern Lebanon […] will not return to their homes south of the Litani area” Displacement orders issued by the Israeli military to residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut between March 11 and 15 further stated that the military “will not hesitate to target anyone who is present near Hezbollah members, facilities, or means of combat.”
Iran warned Hormuz "will be completely closed" if Trump acted on his threat. U.S. President said he was consulting with governments in Europe, Asia, and North America. The deadline is Monday at 23:44 GMT, according to the White House. The U.N. Security Council is expected to meet on Monday to discuss the situation.
Israeli forces have responded with airstrikes, artillery fire, and limited group operations in southern Lebanon. Israel has been engaged in near-daily exchanges of fire with Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group. Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on 2 March to avenge the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iranian officials have continued to deny that any talks took place with the U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier Monday that Washington and Tehran had two days of "productive" talks with Iran. Trump said talks would "continue throughout the week" Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
Iranian media reported that they had today attacked targets in Israel and U.S. bases in the region. Iran's military command responded defiantly, saying that if Trump goes ahead, it would strike Israel's "power plants, energy and information and communications technology infrastructure" Israel has prided itself on air defences, and Trump and Netanyahu both claim to have knocked out key Iranian military sites.
Donald Trump said the US would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants. He cited "constructive" discussions about ending the conflict in the Middle East. The price of Brent crude sank, while European and US shares rose following Trump's statement. He clarified that it was not country's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world. President Donald Trump said if Iran didn’t open the strait, the U.S. would destroy its “various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!”
Israeli military strikes Iranian targets in Lebanon. Iran says it is targeting targets in Israel. Israeli military says it struck targets in Beirut and Tel-Aviv. Iran claims responsibility for attacks on Israeli military bases in Lebanon and Israel. Israel says it hit targets in Lebanese cities of Beirut, Tel-aviv.
Myth #2: “Russiagate” was a hoax cooked up by Barack Obama and his intelligence chiefs to destroy Trump. Ironically, some of the materials declassified last summer by Trump 2.0’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, in attempt to expose the “Russia hoax” actually provided additional proof that there had been very strong reasons to launch an investigation.
U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea. The move is aimed at stemming soaring prices amid the U.S.'s war with Iran. Iran's Oil Ministry says there is no crude oil stranded at sea for the United States to lift sanctions on.