Plumes of black smoke billowed from the five-star Palm Jumeirah Fairmont hotel after it was set ablaze, as drones battered the Gulf city where more than 240,000 Britons live.

After weeks of formal talks, warnings and military positioning, including the deployment of roughly a third of the US Navy's deployable fleet, the pre-emptive strike against Iran has begun.

Pink Floyd legend Dave Gilmour is facing a 'property nightmare' as his luxury seafront mansion remains unsold more than three years after it was put on sale for £15million.

Jack was accused of making digs aimed at the working class during the ceremony.

Labour's devastating defeat in Thursday's Gorton and Denton by-election has left Keir Starmer's leadership rivals circling ominously, with Mr Burnham the favourite.

The proliferation of illegal high-powered guns is fuelling tribal warfare across Papua New Guinea and warlords claim children as young as eight are being trained to carry the weapons.

Iranian state media has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the joint US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic Read Full Article at RT.com

Singapore is deeply concerned by the developments in the Middle East, with Israel and the US launching strikes on Iran and Lebanon, said Acting Minister in charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim.«This failure of diplomacy has escalated tensions in the region with serious consequences. That this has happened during the holy month of Ramadan deepens the pain felt by many across communities,» he said on Saturday (Feb 28).Assoc Prof Faishal, who is also Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, was speaking to the media at the sidelines of a breaking of fast event held at Kampong Gelam Ramadan bazaar.He added that Singapore is monitoring developments closely and supports de-escalation, the protection of civilian lives and respect for international law. «Let us not forget the plight of the Palestinians who have been suffering and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution in the region.»Assoc Prof Faishal also urged Singaporeans to remain calm and united while safeguarding the trust and harmony between communities. 

There have been no reports of Singaporean casualties in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Saturday (Feb 28). «Singaporeans currently residing or transiting in the region are advised to take all necessary precautions for their personal safety,» said a MFA spokesperson.Measures to take include staying indoors, going to a safe shelter when alerted, monitoring the news and heading the local government's advice.«Please remain vigilant at all times,» MFA added.The ministry’s statement comes after the US and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran, which they said are aimed at toppling its leaders and dealing a blow to its nuclear programme.Iran responded by launching missiles at Israel and at several Gulf Arab states that host American bases, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Passers-by doused the flames after a Honda station wagon caught fire in Boon Lay on Friday (Feb 27) evening.The incident happened at about 5.45pm at an open carpark near Boon Lay Shopping Centre at Block 221 Boon Lay Place.A video of the incident posted on TikTok by user Diruktee shows three members of the public approaching the fire with a hosereel. The fire was raging at the cabin area of the Honda station wagon, with the car's bonnet area seemingly unaffected.

US strikes against Iran have split Congress, with some lawmakers seeking to stop the campaign with a resolution Read Full Article at RT.com

The proliferation of illegal high-powered guns is fuelling tribal warfare across Papua New Guinea and warlords claim children as young as eight are being trained to carry the weapons.

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy victory, thrashing favorites Karnataka in a remarkable Cinderella story. This triumph offers a non-political avenue for Kashmiri integration into the Indian mainstream, potentially shifting focus from alienation to national pride through cricket's unifying power.

Le Royaume du Maroc condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l'attaque abjecte de missiles iraniens qui a violé l'intégrité et la sécurité des États arabes frères, à savoir l'Etat des Emirats Arabes Unis, le Royaume de Bahreïn, l'Etat du Qatar, l'Etat du Koweït, le Royaume hachémite de Jordanie et le Royaume d'Arabie Saoudite. Un communiqué du ministère des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des Marocains résidant à l'étranger souligne que le Royaume du Maroc considère cette (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he believes that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead Read Full Article at RT.com

Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.

Russia has condemned the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, warning that they could lead to an uncontrolled escalation and nuclear disaster Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK and France want to sink the trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine peace talks with a nuke handover plot, Gennady Gatilov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

From regime change ambitions to oil markets and missile arsenals, the experts explain what lays in store for Washington and Tehran Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he believes that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead Read Full Article at RT.com

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[RFI] Musical duo Okali - Cameroonian singer Gaëlle Minali-Bella and French multi-instrumentalist Florent Sorin - released their debut EP this month, the result of years of experimentation in blending the sounds of their two countries, as they told RFI.

[RFI] The Congolese authorities and civil society groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have reported the discovery of mass graves in an area recently vacated by M23 rebels.

NBS Bank Plc has committed K5 billion to support Beautify Malawi (BEAM) Trust in promoting sanitation and hygiene over the next five years. The sponsorship will focus on promoting safe hygiene practices in 6,942 primary schools across Malawi between 2026 and 2030.  The announcement was made during the launch of BEAM’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at […] The post NBS Bank commits K5 billion to BEAM sanitation drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The proliferation of illegal high-powered guns is fuelling tribal warfare across Papua New Guinea and warlords claim children as young as eight are being trained to carry the weapons.

La série noire se poursuit. Jeudi, après avoir été porté disparu à Rapa, un chasseur sous-marin a été retrouvé mais il est décédé quelques instants après. Dans un communiqué, le haut-commissaire recommande la plus grande prudence aux adeptes de la chasse sous-marine.

According to the US authority, it prioritized the locations that «posed an imminent threat»

The Iranians got close to the agreement but then withdrew, Donald Trump says

The Israeli prime minister urged people to «not sit idly by»

According to the state broadcaster, the Israeli side has a confirmation of this fact

According to the sources cited by Axios, the length of the campaign depends on the fate of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

[Nile Post] The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on February 26, 2026 that it is presenting Juliana Amato Lumumba as its candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), directly challenging Rwanda's incumbent, Louise Mushikiwabo.

This week, Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-owned bakery in Montreal, received a letter from Quebec's language watchdog, stating that most of its social media publications are not available in French on TikTok.