Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends
The US military did not say when and where the casualties occurred, but they mark the first US losses since Trump ordered the attack on Iran early on Saturday. Not going to happen.”Trump claimed Iran’s “entire military command is gone” and “many of them want to surrender. But Iran’s military, the Revolutionary Guard Corps, has threatened to launch its “most intense offensive operation” ever, targeting Israeli and American military installations. Nobody’s seen anything like it.”He said the combined forces have “hit hundreds of targets in Iran, including Revolutionary Guard facilities, Iranian air defense systems. I once again urge the Revolutionary Guard, the Iranian military police, to lay down your arms and receive full immunity or face certain death.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 12:05 UTC
Carney regroups with Modi in New Delhi
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Source:The Times
March 02, 2026 12:02 UTC
Dertour, TUI Cruises Cancel Middle East Trips Amid
German tour operators Dertour and TUI Cruises suspend Middle East tripsImpact of Middle East Tensions on German Tour Operators and TravelersTravel Disruptions and Company ResponsesBERLIN, March 2 - Germany's Dertour and TUI Cruises have suspended or adjusted travel plans across the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spurred retaliatory action, leading to airspace closures and widespread travel disruption, the companies said. The number of Dertour customers stranded in the region because of closed airspace is a low four-digit figure, it said. On Sunday, TUI Cruises said its Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships in the region are operating as normally as possible with about 5,000 guests safe and cared for. Customer Options and Industry ImpactBoth Dertour and TUI Cruises are offering affected customers options to rebook trips free or claim full refunds. About 30,000 holidaymakers from German tour operators were affected by the situation in the region, the DRV said on Sunday.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 12:00 UTC
Israel strikes Lebanon after Iran ally Hezbollah fires missiles over border
Israel responded just a few hours later, hitting what it described as Hezbollah targets across south Lebanon, the Bekaa valley and the Beirut suburb of Dahieh. The Israeli military claimed the strikes on Dahieh had killed several senior Hezbollah officers. Any enemy that threatens our security will pay a heavy price,” the chief of the Israeli military, Lt Gen Eyal Zamir, said in a statement. Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli military announced the deployment of 100,000 reservists, many of them along the border with Lebanon. As they scrambled to flee, witnesses reported seeing rocket barrages flying from south Lebanon towards Israel, in what seemed to be Hezbollah artillery volleys.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 11:44 UTC
The Eccentric Personalities Behind Sunnyside Conservatory, a 120-Year-Old Garden in San Francisco
I’m talking about Sunnyside Conservatory. Olivia Allen-Price: Mary drives by Sunnyside Conservatory on Monterey Boulevard often, but never sees anyone going in or out. Katrina Schwartz: The Sunnyside Conservatory is set back from the street a little ways and is surrounded by a lush garden with huge palm trees, ferns and beautiful flowering bushes. And I passed by the Sunnyside Conservatory and I saw heavy equipment in there. And if you haven’t been to the Sunnyside Conservatory, you should really check it out!
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 11:16 UTC
UK House Prices Rise 0.3% in February 2024, Says
UK house prices rise more than expected, Nationwide data showsNationwide and Bank of England data highlight housing market trendsLONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - British house prices rose slightly faster than expected last month after a dip at the end of 2025 linked to uncertainty over finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society said. House prices in February were 0.3% higher on the month, the same pace of increase as in January but a touch stronger than the poll's median forecast for an increase of 0.2%. Interest rate expectationsMany investors think the BoE will cut its main interest rate to 3.5% this month. Risks to the housing market recoveryPaul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said Monday's data suggested that the improvement in the housing market and the wider economy at the turn of the year has been sustained. "The growing risk, though, is that an inflationary shock from the events in the Middle East puts the handbrake on housing by limiting interest rate cuts," Dales said.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 11:02 UTC
Lack of a clear Iran plan could suck US into a long conflict: ‘Where does this go?’
His brief remarks on Iran in last week’s state of the union speech referred to the threats from its nuclear programme and ballistic missiles but made no mention of regime change. Democrats have voiced fears that the decision to attack Iran could be open-ended without a clearly stated goal. “Where does this all go?” Jim Himes, the senior Democrat on the House of Representatives’ intelligence committee told NPR. “Is the intention regime change? They should’ve done it sooner.”The comments appeared to support Vatanka’s view that the president “doesn’t have a plan for regime change” but is instead seeking a “weakened regime that doesn’t hurt anyone”.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 11:01 UTC
Anas Sarwar promises to build rail link to Glasgow Airport
Anas Sarwar promises to build rail link to Glasgow Airport - a project scrapped by John SwinneyThe Scottish Labour leader would quickly progress plans to make it easier to access Glasgow Airport if he manages to unseat John Swinney as First Minister. View 2 Images Glasgow International Airport (Image: PA)Anas Sarwar has vowed to build a rail link between Glasgow Airport and the city centre if he becomes First Minister in May. In May 2008, SNP ministers purchased land near Glasgow Airport, which was later sold back at a loss. He said: “For almost two decades, the SNP has wasted public money and kicked the can down the road on development of a Glasgow Airport rail link. A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: “A new public transport link to the airport is currently under consideration as part of Clyde Metro.
Source:Express
March 02, 2026 10:42 UTC
Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan: “Google Journalism Corrupted the Essence of News Reporting!”
Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan stated that news websites are focusing on news that will generate more clicks instead of better journalism, and this situation has corrupted the essence of journalism. “This is the cost-free price of reading news for free.”Stating that readers are exposed to intense advertising traffic on news websites, Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan said that advertising is the most important source of income for news websites. Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan continued:“However, this is the cost-free price of reading news for free. “Unfortunately, news websites are gravitating towards news that will get more clicks instead of better news reporting,” said Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan, adding, “We call this Google journalism. If we cannot develop alternative revenue models, it means we will have to accept Google journalism.”
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 10:23 UTC
Fear Hasn’t Kept Black Women Safe
By Brenice Duroseau(WIB) – This Black HIV/AIDS Day, the conversation about HIV will inevitably turn to “risk.” For Black women in America, this word has become a heavy, suffocating cloak. It’s statistically true — Black women accounted for 50% of new HIV diagnoses among cisgender women, despite making up only about 14% of the female population. In 2022, Black people accounted for 70% of all new HIV diagnoses in Maryland, with an estimated 1 in 96 Black women in the state living with HIV. It is one of the most powerful tools we have to maximize both sexual health and sexual pleasure. Her work centers on advancing sexual and reproductive health equity for Black women and underserved communities.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 10:01 UTC
Welsh location makes Times list of ‘coolest UK postcodes to move to in 2026’
The Sunday Times has compiled a list of the ‘coolest UK places to move to in 2026’, with one Welsh coastal location ditching its reputation as a ‘passing through’ place to become one of the ‘UK’s hottest neighbourhoods’. Modern Fishguard consists of two parts, Lower Fishguard and the “Main Town”. Lower Fishguard is believed to be the site of the original hamlet from which modern Fishguard has grown. A tapestry was created in 1997 to commemorate the invasion and is on display to the public in Fishguard Town Hall. The homemade pizzas come highly recommended.”Read The Times’ ’11 coolest UK postcodes to move to in 2026′ in full here.
Source:The Times
March 02, 2026 09:46 UTC
Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid pandemic
Flights across the Middle East have been cancelled, disrupting thousands of services so far, as international carriers continued to suspend their services. Almost 2,800 flights were cancelled on Saturday, and 3,156 cancelled on Sunday, according to the tracking platform FlightAware. Air India cancelled flights on Sunday departing from Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar for big cities in Europe and North America. Up to 25,000 passengers could have flown on 74 flights to the Middle East today, according to Cirium. Some flights to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have also been cancelled but Egypt flights are so far unaffected.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 09:35 UTC
4 UK travel companies close with flights and trips cancelled
The four UK travel companies that have closed down in 2026 (so far) are:Regen Central LtdGold Crest HolidaysAsiara UK LtdSimply Florida Travel LtdAll four have ceased trading, according to Companies House, and have lost their Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL). Anyone who has an outstanding booking with the travel company is urged to contact the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), which is handling refunds. The travel company was removed from the Companies House register on January 6, before dissolving on January 13. The travel company was removed from the Companies House register on December 30 (2025) before dissolving on January 6 (2026). Other UK travel companies that closed in 2025Several other travel companies in the UK closed in 2025, according to the ATOL website, including:Ickenham Travel Group Ltd (November)Great Little Escapes LLP (June)Jetline Travel Ltd (March)Have you been affected by any of these travel company closures in 2026?
Source:The Times
March 02, 2026 09:21 UTC
Pricey muesli ‘just as unhealthy as children’s chocolate cereal’
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Source:The Times
March 02, 2026 09:03 UTC
Super subs seal Royals’ comeback victory
READING manager Leam Richardson was delighted with his substitutes as both Paddy Lane and Matt Ritchie netted in a comeback 2-1 home League 1 win against Bradford City on Saturday. The Bantams took a second half lead through Matt Pennington before Lane and Ritchie netted in the final few minutes of normal time and stoppage time to complete the comeback and take a step closer to the play-offs. Speaking after the game, Richardson said: “It was a good game in the first half, tactically, and we played through their press quite a few times. Today, I always ask if they can give any more for the shirt and I don’t think they could today. This Saturday the Royals travel to play-off rivals Luton Town (kick-off 3pm) before heading north on Tuesday to face Mansfield Town, kick-off 7.45pm.
Source:Express
March 02, 2026 08:18 UTC