Abandoning Ukraine means ‘infinitely higher’ long-term security costs, MI6 chief says

29/11/2024 14:30 The Guardian

If Putin allowed to reduce Ukraine to vassal state ‘he will not stop there’, Richard Moore says in plea to TrumpAbandoning Ukraine would jeopardise British, European and American security and lead to “infinitely higher” costs in the long term, the head of MI6 has warned in a speech that amounted to a plea to Donald Trump to continue supporting Kyiv.Richard Moore, giving a rare speech, said he believed Vladimir Putin “would not stop” at Ukraine if he was allowed to subjugate it in any peace talks involving the incoming US Republican administration. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: explosions shake Dubai as rescue effort continues after US military plane crashes in Iraq

Blasts heard while fire sends thick smoke across financial hub; US central command says crash in ‘friendly airspace’ was not due to hostile or friendly fireMiddle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in history of oil markets’How have you been affected by the latest Middle East event...

13/03/2026 06:35 The Guardian

‘We’re living in an Orwellian nightmare’: Grace Tame calls Anthony Albanese a ‘coward’ in scathing critique

In an essay for Crikey, the former Australian of the Year says the PM is a ‘turncoat’ who is ‘capitulating to foreign powers’ amid the US-Israel war on IranGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGrace Tame has said “we’re living in an Orwellian nightmare” in a scath...

13/03/2026 06:20 The Guardian

Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister

Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harmThe weaponisation of energy when Russia invaded Ukraine has given way to “weaponising everything” since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Germany’s former economy ministe...

13/03/2026 06:00 The Guardian

Rescue effort underway as US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq

US Central Command officials say ‘incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury’Middle East live blog – latest updatesPentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknownRescue efforts were underway on Friday as the US military sought to find and e...

13/03/2026 05:57 The Guardian

Australia news live: Bluesfest cancelled as liquidator appointed; more rain forecast for NT and flood warnings in northern Queensland

Follow updates liveAustralia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile as Bowen insists country ‘nowhere near’ running outGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoyce says surge in support for One Nation reflects will of the people, not political jostlingBarnaby Joyce spoke to...

13/03/2026 03:40 The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: rescue under way after US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq; top Iranian nuclear scientists killed, Israel says

US central command says aircraft lost in ‘friendly airspace’ as report says six onboard; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu issues veiled threat to kill new Iranian supreme leaderMiddle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in history of oil markets’How have you been affected by the latest...

13/03/2026 02:20 The Guardian

Senate again fails to pass homeland security funding as department shutdown nears one month – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Read the latest hereUS defense officials told senators on the armed services committee that the cost of the war on Iran totaled more than $11.3bn in the first six days alone, according to multiple reports.The New York Times was first to break the news about the conflict’s...

13/03/2026 02:02 The Guardian

BBC World Service funding freeze risks ‘opening door to hostile states’, MPs say

Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governanceMinisters risk “opening the door to propaganda from hostile states” and diminishing international trust in the BBC World Service by allowing its funding to be frozen at a crucial t...

13/03/2026 00:01 The Guardian

Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknown

US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spendingMiddle East crisis – live updatesPentagon officials told top lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that the cost of the war against Iran has already exceeded $11.3bn in its first s...

12/03/2026 21:11 The Guardian

California officials say no imminent Iran threat found after FBI alert

Gavin Newsom says drone concerns always ‘top of mind’ and it’s about ‘preparedness for worst-case scenarios’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCalifornia leaders said on Wednesday there was no imminent threat to the state from Iran after the FBI se...

12/03/2026 19:31 The Guardian

One in five girls aged 16-19 in England and Wales ‘have experienced domestic abuse’

Teenagers are fastest-growing victim group, according to police estimates, with officers warning about ‘toxic’ online influencesCases of abuse are growing fastest among teenagers, police have said, with nearly a fifth of girls aged 16-19 estimated to have experienced domestic abuse.Louisa Rolfe,...

12/03/2026 19:26 The Guardian

In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead

Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively highAfter a week or so of wearing media coverage about the deterioration of the Anglo-American relationship and the belated decision to deploy Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus, it was...

12/03/2026 19:25 The Guardian

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

Records could be smashed in southern California as experts warn weather set to be ‘exceptional – and not in a good way’States across the US west are bracing for a brutal early-season heatwave threatening to cook several cities through the weekend and into next week. Forecasters warned temperat...

12/03/2026 18:53 The Guardian

Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says

Pilots reportedly adopting Russian tactics as statement in name of new Iranian supreme leader vows continued attacks on US basesMiddle East crisis – live updatesVladimir Putin’s “hidden hand” lies behind Iran’s military methods, the UK defence secretary has said, after a night in which dro...

12/03/2026 18:10 The Guardian

Watchdog puts UK fuel retailers ‘on notice’ over profiteering from Iran war

Competition and Markets Authority will closely monitor pump prices to stop profits being ramped up amid crisisThe UK competition watchdog has warned fuel retailers it is stepping up its monitoring of pump prices amid concern over profiteering as the US war with Iran drives up wholesale costs.The Com...

12/03/2026 17:44 The Guardian

British tourist among 20 charged in Dubai over videos of Iranian missile strikes

UAE cybercrime law means sharing images or footage of war can bring jail, prison time and deportationA British man is among 20 people who have been charged in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws in connection with filming and posting material related to Iranian attacks on the country.The...

12/03/2026 17:20 The Guardian

Middle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets’

Vast release of emergency crude reserves fails to quell mounting fears about supply crunch, rattling marketsMiddle East crisis – live updatesOil markets are facing the “largest supply disruption in history” as the war in Iran continues to block tankers from shipping millions of barrels of crud...

12/03/2026 17:14 The Guardian

Lincolnshire council approves AI datacentre despite emissions warnings

Campaigners say campus near Scunthorpe could generate emissions close to those from all UK domestic flightsPlans for a new datacentre in Lincolnshire have been approved, despite warnings it could be a major new source of emissions.On Wednesday, North Lincolnshire council voted unanimously to approve...

12/03/2026 16:47 The Guardian

‘We make a lot of money’: Trump downplays rise in gas prices during Iran war

The US president says higher oil prices benefit the country as Iran war pushes petrol costs above $100 per barrelSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump on Thursday shrugged off the economic toll the war in Iran is taking on gas prices across the Uni...

12/03/2026 16:04 The Guardian

Dismay as ancient heritage sites across Iran damaged in US-Israel bombing

Golestan Palace world heritage site in Tehran and palace in Isfahan harmed despite Unesco sending coordinatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe governor of the historic Iranian city of Isfahan has accused the US and Israel of a “declaration of war on a civilisation” as heritage sites acros...

12/03/2026 15:44 The Guardian

Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement

European Commission says it will suspend €2m grant if organisers of arts festival go ahead with proposalsThe European Commission has warned it will cut funding for the Venice Biennale if organisers go ahead with plans to include Russia.The commission reiterated that any breach of ethical standards...

12/03/2026 14:00 The Guardian

Iraqi official urges Australia to take back alleged IS fighters during meeting with ambassador

Iraq’s national security adviser Qassim al-Araji says he told Australian ambassador that countries should repatriate prisonersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Iraqi government official has implored Australia t...

12/03/2026 14:00 The Guardian

Unexplained Moscow internet blackouts spark fears of web censorship plan

Kremlin appearing to ramp up control over internet, as it tests new ‘whitelist’ restrictions and pushes people to state-owned appMuscovites have been turning to walkie-talkies and pagers amid unexplained disruptions to internet services in the capital, as the Kremlin appears to ramp up control o...

12/03/2026 13:43 The Guardian

Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf | First Thing

Oil prices again rise over $100 a barrel as Iran threatens long ‘war of attrition’. Plus, San Francisco slashes air pollutionDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Iran dramatically escalated its strategy of striking civilian infrastructure and transport networks...

12/03/2026 12:21 The Guardian

AI scams drove UK reports of fraud to record 444,000 last year

Criminals using artificial intelligence tools to take over mobile, bank and online shopping accounts, says CifasCriminals are increasingly exploiting AI technology to take over people’s mobile, banking and online shopping accounts, the UK’s leading anti-fraud body has warned.Last year, a record...

12/03/2026 12:18 The Guardian

Shell CEO’s pay jumps 60% despite slump in profits at oil company

Campaigners say people unlikely to ‘look favourably’ on package for Wael Sawan, which rose to £13.8m in 2025The chief executive of Shell saw his pay jump more than 60% to almost £14m in 2025 despite a slump in profits at the oil company and prospects of rising pump prices related to war in the...

12/03/2026 12:10 The Guardian

Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer deaths under 50 in US

Experts warn younger people not to dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding as diagnoses rise for those under 50Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxColorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in the US for people under 50, according to a new an...

12/03/2026 12:00 The Guardian

Oil price tops $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East

Vast release of emergency crude reserves fails to quell mounting fears about supply crunch, rattling marketsBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesOil prices have again topped $100 a barrel as widespread Iranian attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East overshadowed...

12/03/2026 11:43 The Guardian

Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises | First Thing

President delivered a vague and contradictory forecast on the future of the war in Middle East. Plus, how to recognize a psychopathDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is “very complete, pretty much”, as the economic toll o...

12/03/2026 10:15 The Guardian

We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say

If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders sayMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael did not have a realistic plan for regime change when it attacked Iran, multiple Israeli security sources have said, with expectations that airstrikes coul...

12/03/2026 10:12 The Guardian

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