Zack Polanski's party has received a major bounce in the wake of the stunning Gorton & Denton by-election victory last week.

Cristiano Ronaldo's £61million private jet left Saudi Arabia in the middle of the night in a sign that the football superstar could have fled amid escalating conflict.

According to financial markets, there is just a 50% chance of a UK rate cut when the Bank of England announces its next decision on March 19.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is unveiling her Spring Statement in the Commons, with mounting questions over the performance of UK plc.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest on the Iran war as fighting enters its fourth day. Israel has launched fresh strikes on Tehran and deployed ground troops to enter Lebanon to combat Hezbollah.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced an increase of between 20c and 65c for all forms of fuels from Wednesday.

[SAnews.gov.za] Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the building in Ormonde, where nine people have reportedly died after it collapsed, is a result of the building not being structurally sound.

[263Chat] SOUTH AFRICA - The bail application for Bellarmine Chatunga, the son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, alongside his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze, has been postponed to Thursday in the Alexandra Magistrates Court.

RT breaks down public and Capitol Hill reactions to the new Middle East war, launched days before US election season Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban have discussed the escalating situation around Iran and the conflict in Ukraine during a phone call Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian drone raid on Russia’s Novorossiysk has caused widespread damage on the ground, Mayor Andrey Kravchenko has said Read Full Article at RT.com

From regime change to nuclear weapons, preemption to ballistic missiles, Trump’s top aides are retroactively making a broad case for a war of the president’s choosing.

An attack in South Sudan has killed at least 169 people, both civilians and officials Read Full Article at RT.com

Tragic news from the Middle East as three Indian seafarers lost their lives and one was injured in recent incidents involving foreign-flagged vessels. Amidst escalating US-Iran tensions, maritime authorities are urging extreme caution, enhanced security, and thorough risk assessments for all voyages in the region. The remaining crew are safe, with authorities coordinating support.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has moved most Indian students to safer areas outside the city. This action follows heightened risks due to ongoing US-Iran tensions. The embassy is providing transportation, food, and accommodation. Other Indian nationals in Iran are advised to stay indoors and avoid protests. Emergency helplines are active as the security situation is closely monitored.

The precautionary measures taken across parts of the Eastfjords yesterday, including the closure of mountain roads, meant that fewer people were out and about than usual, as residents were encouraged to stay at home.

President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: “I got him before he got me.”

New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.

India's medical colleges are set for a digital transformation in their assessment. The National Medical Commission is now prioritizing online verification of clinical work over traditional inspections. Colleges must submit Health Facility Registry IDs and details on their hospital software integration with national digital health platforms.

Air India successfully repatriated 149 passengers and 8 crew members from Dubai to Delhi, marking the first international arrival by an Indian carrier. This operation comes as Dubai's airports begin partial resumption of limited flight operations after days of disruption due to escalating regional tensions and airspace restrictions.

India's measured response to Iran's supreme leader's assassination, focusing on regional de-escalation, has sparked domestic criticism. While condemning Iranian strikes on Gulf allies, New Delhi has avoided direct condemnation of the killing, prioritizing national interests like energy security and diaspora welfare. This stance contrasts with past criticisms of Iran's internal affairs.

The US President has said that he 'loves' the UK and its people but added it is 'not such a recognisable country' anymore.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest on the Iran war as fighting enters its fourth day. Israel has launched fresh strikes on Tehran and deployed ground troops to enter Lebanon to combat Hezbollah.

The US State Department has issued an urgent warning for American citizens to depart from across the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com

The FSB has reported thwarting a Ukrainian bomb attack, claiming the main suspect was killed remotely by his handlers Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine could face a shortage of American-made weapons due to the US war with Iran, Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Regional blocs have called for restraint, while flights are suspended Read Full Article at RT.com