Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so (of) jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions … Read more
The pullout, which is to be completed in the coming weeks, comes after Syrian forces take control of northeast region from Kurdish forces. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 23 Feb 202623 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States has started withdrawing from a key military … Read more
Hope and fear in Gaza as Israel begins partial pulloutpublished at 07:53 BST 07:53 BST Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent, reporting from Istanbul The mood in Gaza has quickly changed from celebration to unease, as Israeli forces begin a partial withdrawal from parts of the territory following the announcement of a ceasefire and prisoners-hostages exchange deal with … Read more
Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the start of a cleanup operation in eastern Australia after record-breaking floods killed five people and stranded tens of thousands of people. Damage assessments are under way for the coastal region of New South … Read more
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a third six-year term, despite an outpouring of international condemnation following July’s contested presidential election. Standing before the National Assembly in the capital Caracas on Friday, Maduro took the oath of office with a pledge that his next term would be a “period of peace”. But … Read more
Auckland was the first major city to welcome 2025 with thousands of revellers counting down to the New Year and cheering at colourful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show. Countries in the South Pacific are the first to ring in the New Year with midnight … Read more
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon updates: IDF begins ground incursion into Lebanon ABC News Israel launches ground invasion in Lebanon with ‘limited’ raids on Hezbollah USA TODAY Israel-Hezbollah live updates: IDF launches Lebanon ground operation NBC News Israeli Special Forces Launch Raids Into Lebanon Ahead of Expected Ground Incursion – WSJ The Wall Street Journal Middle East: Israeli Troops Move Into Lebanon, Extending … Read more
By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter 2 hours ago Polls have now closed in local elections across England and Wales. Millions of votes have been cast for 107 councils and 11 mayors in England, as well as 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs). There has also been a by-election for a new MP in Blackpool South, … Read more
With children and pets in their arms and their belongings loaded onto donkey carts or car roofs, thousands of displaced Gaza Palestinians have set off for home as a four-day Israel-Hamas truce began. The din of war was replaced on Friday by the horns of traffic jams and sirens of ambulances making their way through … Read more
A planned pause in fighting in Gaza went into effect Friday morning, as aid trucks including fuel entered the besieged Palestinian enclave and photos from southern Gaza showed people out in the streets after weeks of fighting and Israeli bombardment. The first respite in seven weeks of war follows a deal between Israel and Hamas, … Read more