GOTEMBA, Japan — U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a mobile launcher on Wednesday at a range in the foothills of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, in an exercise to keep sharp on weapon that is a growingly important component of the American military’s arsenal. The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a … Read more
Sprint legend Bolt advised Gout to stay focused and avoid distractions that will come with track and field success. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 Usain Bolt says Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout must surround himself with a strong support team in order to stay focused on his career and avoid the distractions that … Read more
Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture of Palestinians is part of a wider system of repression. Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture and sexual violence of Palestinian detainees is part of a wider system of repression. A warning: What you’re about to see and hear … Read more
NewsFeed Iran’s foreign minister is pushing back after the killings of top officials Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic is built to withstand shocks, insisting that no single figure, no matter how powerful, can destabilise the system. Published On 18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026 Click here to share … Read more
The Israeli-US strikes have put Iran under its greatest pressure since 1979. Huge crowds of mourners have filled the streets of Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday. The complex process of selecting his successor is already under way. So, how does Iran … Read more
ETA: What is the UK’s new travel system and how are dual nationals affected? BBC British dual nationals risk imminent refusal of travel to UK, Home Office affirms The Guardian UK to enforce travel permit requirement on foreign visitors Reuters What to know about new passport requirements for British dual citizens starting today Australian Broadcasting Corporation Dual nationals who … Read more
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies chief on US aid cuts, attacks on aid workers and whether neutrality can survive modern wars. As wars intensify and donor funding dries up, the global humanitarian system is under unprecedented strain. Jagan Chapagain, secretary-general of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, … Read more
Millions of Americans are facing a huge increase in the amount they have to pay for health insurance. A dispute about government subsides for healthcare was one of the major issues that led to a 43-day shutdown of the US government last year – the longest in history. But even when the shutdown ended, Republicans … Read more
The race that pitted the SAMP/T against the Patriot was closely watched — it was the first test of Europe’s willingness to limit procurement from the U.S. in reaction to Trump’s unreliability. Copenhagen was also targeted by the U.S. president with repeated threats to annex Greenland, an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark’s choice … Read more
Government wants to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy. The United Kingdom is set to make an historic change to its electoral system. The government has announced a plan to lower the voting age from 18 to 16. It says the move will modernise and strengthen British democracy. But critics … Read more