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Ali Larijani, Killed Along With His Son, Had Opposed Mojtaba's Elevation
Ali Larijani, a veteran politician who helped lead Iran's wartime efforts against the US and Israel, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, Iranian state media confirmed. He was 67.
Iran Crisis: After Larijani Killing Who Else In Tehran Can The US Talk To?
Israel's killing of Ali Larijani, a veteran Iranian politician known for his pragmatism, leaves the Islamic Republic's wartime leadership largely in the hands of hardliners who may be less likely to seek a diplomatic pathway.
"Achieved Martyrdom": Iran Confirms Death Of Security Chief Larijani
Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday confirmed the death of its chief Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killed him in an air strike.
Debris Fall Over Dubai After Air Defences Intercept Missiles From Iran
Burning debris from intercepted missiles was seen falling over parts of Dubai on Wednesday, as defence systems responded to incoming threats from Iran.
Cousin Lovers Safe In Florida After Statewide Ban On Marriage Fails
A Florida bill to ban first-cousin marriage failed after the larger health bill containing it died in the state House of Representatives.
"Yes, I'm Alive": Netanyahu Debunks Death Rumours In New Clip With US Envoy
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released another video message, this time alongside US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, dismissing viral conspiracy theories falsely claiming he had been killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Mar 18, 2026
2 Israelis Killed In Iranian Airstrikes In Tel Aviv
Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry
Exclusive: finding out who owns land will become simpler under plans to make the best use of green spaces and hit net zero targetsFinding out who owns land in England is to become much simpler because a paywall will be lifted from large parts of the Land Registry, the government is to announce.A small number of landowners control the majority of land but finding out who owns what is difficult to piece together, even for government departments, owing to the way the Land Registry operates. Freeing up access will make it easier to determine ownership of key areas, such as river catchments, grouse moors and peatland. Continue reading...
After Australia, Brazil Moves To Restrict Social Media For Under-16s
Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.
Fire damage, clogged toilets, and sinking morale: USS Gerald R Ford to set sails for repairs in Crete
Aircraft carrier has been participating in strikes on Iran, after previously taking part in the operation to seize Venezuela’s president Nicolás MaduroA fire onboard the USS Gerald R Ford, injuring sailors and destroying 100 beds, is the latest mishap to plague the world’s largest aircraft carrier on a marathon deployment some argue has sapped crew morale.At sea for almost nine months, and currently stationed in the Red Sea to support the war on Iran, the carrier will reportedly set sail for Crete for repairs. Continue reading...
Lords urged to ensure women criminalised for abortion are ‘not left behind’
House to consider amendment that would pardon women in England and Wales affected by prior ‘unjust’ lawsWomen who have been arrested, investigated and convicted under abortion legislation in England and Wales “must not be left behind” if the law is changed to prevent women being criminalised in future, campaigners have said.Last summer, the House of Commons voted to end the criminalisation of women who terminate their pregnancies outside the legal framework, through a new clause in the crime and policing bill. Continue reading...
‘Old masters too’: Ghent exhibition celebrates female artists of the baroque
Show in part a rediscovery of more than 40 mostly forgotten women who plied their trade in the Low CountriesJudith Leyster, an artist of the Dutch golden age, was thought to be about 21 when she painted her self-portrait in 1630. In the picture she presented to the world, Leyster exudes cheerful confidence. Clad in shimmering silks and a stiffly starched lace collar, she leans back in her chair, palette and brushes in hand, a painting by her side.This work, completed in the year she was admitted to a painters’ guild in Haarlem, proclaimed her arrival as an established artist. It was one of the first self-portraits by an artist in the Dutch republic, a device most male painters did not adopt until years later. Continue reading...
Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals
Dispute between government and US-based contractor caused 18-month delay to project, report findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMyki cards will still be needed by Victorian public transport users until 2027 due to delays to the full rollout of tap-and-go technology, the state’s auditor general has revealed.A report by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (Vago) found a dispute between the state’s transport department and US-based firm Conduent had delayed the project by 18 months, adding $136.8m to its cost. Continue reading...
