Vanuatu moves forward with UN climate resolution despite Trump opposition 05. March 2026 (12:00) Pacific island says the US weakened its proposal to advance a key climate ruling but vows to hold major polluters accountableThe Trump administration’s attempt to sink a UN resolution demanding countries act on the climate crisis has caused cuts to the proposal but hasn’t entirely killed it, according to the tiny Pacific island country spearheading the effort.The US has demanded that Vanuatu, an archipelago in the south Pacific, drop its UN draft resolution that calls on the world to implement a landmark international court of justice (ICJ) ruling from last year that countries could face paying reparations if they fail to stem the climate crisis. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Everyone’s calling’: demand for private jets from UK firm soars by up to 300% amid Iran war 05. March 2026 (12:00) Insider says demand is far outstripping supply and calls for creation of air bridges to evacuate people from Middle EastMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesPlanes are always urgently sought out when a crisis strikes somewhere in the world. Since the US-Israel war against Iran started on Saturday, demand has outstripped supply with thousands of people stranded in the Middle East frantically searching for an exit route.While many are reliant on governments to dispatch aircraft to evacuate them, those with the financial means can look at a more expensive and much speedier option – a private jet. Matt Purton, the director of aviation services at UK-based global company Air Charter Service, is the man some of them have on speed dial. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Iranian ship asks to dock in Sri Lankan port after US sinking of frigate 05. March 2026 (11:57) Urgent request submitted by vessel after US submarine sank Iranian warship in same area with torpedo on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesA second Iranian ship has been reported in waters close to Sri Lanka and has sought emergency permission to dock, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate killing more than 80 people onboard.The Sri Lankan minister Nalinda Jayatissa told parliament that another Iranian vessel was sailing close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday morning. “We are making necessary interventions to resolve this issue, restrict the threat to lives and to ensure regional security,” said Jayatissa. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
EU countries to send naval assets to help protect Cyprus – Europe live 05. March 2026 (11:51) Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval support to the EU country Meanwhile, France has allowed US aircraft on some of its bases in the Middle East during the conflict opposing the United States and Israel with Iran, the French military said.“As part of our relations with the United States, the presence of their aircraft has been temporarily authorised on our bases” in the region, a spokeswoman for the military general staff told AFP.“These aircraft contribute to the protection of our partners in the Gulf.”“The frigate Cristóbal Colón joined the Charles de Gaulle Naval Group on 3 March to carry out escort, protection, and advanced training duties in the Baltic Sea. The group will now head to the Mediterranean, arriving off the coast of Crete around 10 March.The supply ship Cantabria will also briefly put to sea to provide fuel and logistical support during the Naval Group’s transit through the Gulf of Cádiz. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Shabana Mahmood to outline ‘firm but fair’ asylum system that could see some claimants enter job market – UK politics live 05. March 2026 (11:38) The home secretary is expected to announce that some claimants may be allowed to enter the jobs market to support themselves financiallyMahmood hit back yesterday in a column for the Guardian at demands from senior labour movement figures for ministers to stop focusing on migration and to soften their attacks on the Green party.The home secretary wrote:Restoring order at our border is not just an embodiment of Labour values, it is the necessary condition for a Labour government to do anything at all. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers pace 05. March 2026 (11:17) Experts say backing Iran’s ethnic communities could ‘open up a hornet’s nest’ and increase risk of chaotic civil warIntense waves of airstrikes have hit dozens of military positions, frontier posts and police stations along northern parts of Iran’s border with Iraq in what appears to be preparation by US and Israel for a new front in their war.A US official with knowledge of the discussions between Washington and Kurdish officials said the US was ready to provide air support if Kurdish fighters crossed the border from northern Iraq. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister 05. March 2026 (11:09) Government-chartered plane was held up in Oman overnight for ‘operational reasons’, according to Alex NorrisUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe first government rescue flight from the Middle East failed to take off because of problems “getting passengers on board”, a minister has said.Technical issues meant the flight did not depart on Wednesday night from the Omani capital, Muscat. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Husband of Labour MP released on bail after arrest on suspicion of spying for China 05. March 2026 (11:04) David Taylor and two other men arrested on Wednesday have been freed on bail until May, Met police sayThe husband of a Labour MP and two other men have been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of spying for China.David Taylor, who is married to the Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Oil price continues to rise amid Middle East crisis but stock markets rebound across Asia 05. March 2026 (11:01) Reports of attack on US registered tanker in Gulf lifts crude by 3% to $84 a barrel as gas price also starts to climbBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesStock markets have rebounded in Asia after days of heavy losses driven by the war in the Middle East, but oil and gas prices have continued to climb amid disruption to supplies.South Korea’s KOSPI, which posted its biggest ever fall on Tuesday of 12%, soared almost 10% on Thursday, while Japan’s Nikkei climbed by 1.9%. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan jumped by 2.7%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Penny Wong refuses to say if any Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship 05. March 2026 (11:00) More than 50 Australian sailors and officers serving across US attack submarine fleet as part of preparations for AukusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has refused to disclose whether Australian sailors or officers were onboard the US attack submarine which torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people.More than 50 Australian sailors and officers are serving across the US attack submarine fleet, a training regimen that is part of preparations for Australia to command its own nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus deal. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
