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Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 19:08
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 19:02
Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 19:02
Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 18:53
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.

Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 18:35
Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten 69 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin the defence of their Indian Premier League title by cruising past Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 18:34
Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 18:18
There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.

Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 18:18
There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.

'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 17:59
Josh Simons resigned after facing claims a think tank he used to run commissioned a report into journalists' backgrounds.

Man City 'handling pressure' of WSL title race with 'statement' win

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 17:53
Manchester City's manager Andree Jeglertz says he "enjoyed" his side's performance in a dominating win at Manchester United that edges them closer to a first WSL title in a decade.

Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 17:28
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.

Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 17:28
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.

Thousands gather for anti far-right march in London

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 16:52
The Together Alliance march has been backed by several high-profile celebrities.

Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 16:29
Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 16:18
Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite being stripped of title

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 16:18
Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

Britain's Muir wins historic World Cup ski titles

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 15:31
Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland.

Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 15:11
Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.

Drone footage shows huge fire engulf historic mill

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 14:52
The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour.

Major Scottish gangland figure Steven Lyons arrested in Bali

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 13:41
It comes after police in Scotland and Spain carried out a series of simultaneous pre-dawn raids on Friday.

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