Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Military Says
The incident was not because of hostile fire or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is using smaller boats to lay mines, an American official said. And Israeli airstrikes pounded the Lebanese and Iranian capitals.
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Cuba Pledges to Release 51 Prisoners Amid Pressure From Washington
The Trump administration has been trying to choke the Cuban government through an oil blockade. The prisoner release appears to be an effort to appease Washington.
Oil Prices Barely Budge After Trump Lifts Russia Sanctions
After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.
Australia news live: Bowen announces new measures to address fuel supply issues; Qantas to pay $105m to settle Covid flight credit dispute
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoyce says surge in support for One Nation reflects will of the people, not political jostlingBarnaby Joyce spoke to RN Breakfast this morning about One Nation’s targets in the next federal election.We want to win seats wherever they are. We have no real target against National seats or Liberal seats, but we want to give people the option to vote for us in Labor seats, in National seats, and Liberal seats, and in teal seats.If people choose to vote for One Nation, then you must respect that choice. You must understand. You do not own their vote. You earn their vote. Continue reading...
Senate again fails to pass homeland security funding as department shutdown nears one month – live
Democratic senator John Fetterman breaks with party in support of reopening department but vote fails 51-46Sign up for Breaking US News emailsUS defense officials told senators on the armed services committee that the cost of the war on Iran totaled more than $11.3bn in the first six days alone, according to multiple reports.The New York Times was first to break the news about the conflict’s price tag, citing three people familiar with the closed-door briefing on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Thousands rally in Athens protesting US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Protesters in Athens have marched to the US Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Australia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile as Bowen insists country ‘nowhere near’ running out
Energy minister cuts fuel companies’ minimum stock obligations to free up diesel and petrol which will be directed to regional Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will begin releasing its stockpile of fuel after the government directed fuel companies to release nearly a fifth of reserve petrol and diesel supplies.The energy minister, Chris Bowen, acknowledged fuel supplies could face further pressure but ruled out a cut to the fuel excise or rationing fuel purchasing. Continue reading...
Fatal shooting at Virginia university investigated as act of terrorism, FBI says
Suspect who was convicted in 2016 for supporting Islamic State is dead after attack kills one and leaves two injured Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday was identified by authorities as Mohamed Jalloh, a former member of the army national guard who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State.Dominique Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Norfolk field office, told reporters the suspect had attempted to commit an “act of terrorism” and shouted “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire. He was subdued and killed by members of the university’s ROTC program in a university classroom, she said, praising them for demonstrating “extreme bravery and courage” and preventing further loss of life. (ROTC is a college-based program that allows students to train to become a US military officer while also earning a college degree.) Continue reading...
'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran
Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.
UK MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty
The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.