UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide 03. March 2026 (22:05) Lib Dems table amendment to crime and policing bill, saying system ‘simply not doing enough to protect women’Parliament is to debate whether all suicides in cases involving victims of domestic abuse should be investigated as homicide.The Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment to the crime and policing bill saying that if “there is reasonable suspicion that a death by suicide has been preceded by a history of domestic abuse committed against the person by another person, the relevant police force must investigate that suicide as if it were a potential homicide”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump denies that Israel forced US’s hand in launching strikes against Iran 03. March 2026 (22:01) US president attempts to counter simmering anti-Israeli backlash in Congress and among Maga supportersDonald Trump attempted to counter a simmering anti-Israel backlash in Congress and among his own Maga supporters on Tuesday by denying suggestions that he had been bounced into attacking Iran because Israel had already decided to do so.Amid growing criticism among opponents and allies alike, Trump rebuffed claims that he had struck Iran only because Israel had forced his hand, a suspicion fueled by comments made by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Epstein-linked Leon Black waged bid to ‘silence’ law firm and accusers, suit says 03. March 2026 (21:58) Wigdor LLP accuses billionaire of trying to ‘destroy those who seek to hold him to account for alleged sexual assault’A law firm that represented multiple women who accused former Jeffrey Epstein associate Leon Black of sexual misconduct alleged in a Manhattan civil suit on Monday that the powerful financier deployed “multiple frivolous and malicious lawsuits” as retaliation for representing these accusers.Wigdor LLP claimed Black, who co-founded and formerly chaired Apollo Global Management, tried “to use his billions to buy his own form of justice” and “to weaponize the civil justice system to silence and destroy those who seek to hold him to account for alleged sexual assault”. Black has emphatically denied all wrongdoing. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fire caused by drone strike on US consulate in Dubai has been extinguished, officials say 03. March 2026 (21:23) No injuries have been reported in the strike and fire, Dubai’s media office said on TuesdayAuthorities have put down a limited fire near the US consulate in Dubai due to a drone strike, with no injuries reported, according to Dubai’s media office on Tuesday.In a statement posted online, the media office said: “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases 03. March 2026 (21:17) US president criticises prime minister for third time 24 hours, describing him as ‘not Churchill’ over initial refusalMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has launched a deeply personal attack on Keir Starmer over his refusal to let the US launch initial strikes on Iran from British bases, telling reporters: “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.”In his latest extraordinary salvo, the US president said he was not happy with the UK even though the prime minister eventually agreed the US could use Diego Garcia for strikes on Iranian missile facilities. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Iran has largely halted oil and gas exports through strait of Hormuz 03. March 2026 (21:16) At least four tankers have been struck by drones and maritime traffic has dropped by 80%, reports sayIran has in effect closed the strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports for the past four days with a mixture of drone strikes and fear that has halted commercial maritime traffic despite intense US attacks on Iran’s navy.At least four tankers have been struck and Lloyd’s List Intelligence reported that seaborne traffic had dropped by 80% on Sunday, with little sign of a return as key maritime insurers cancelled cover the next day. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Politics live: PM talks to UAE leader about stranded Australians; Allan reveals start date for legal right to work from home 03. March 2026 (20:58) The prime minister has discussed stranded Australians with the Emirati president. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW government has announced the first round of projects it is endorsing through its Investment Delivery Authority (IDA), including more than a dozen clean energy and battery storage projects, two hotels, and one gas pipeline.The endorsements by the IDA, a body created at this year’s state budget, are not a direct investment, but provide companies with a “concierge service” to cut through red tape, including dedicated government support with planning approvals and infrastructure delivery. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump administration has still not settled on reasons for going to war with Iran 03. March 2026 (20:54) The rationale keeps changing – from Iran planning a preemptive strike to lobbying by IsraelUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIt took months for the Bush administration’s falsehoods about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq to come to light, after an invasion, regime change, an investigation, and then, finally, the truth. For the Trump administration’s warnings of an imminent threat from Iran, it took an afternoon.On Capitol Hill on Monday, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, swiftly undercut the Trump administration’s claims that Iran was planning a preemptive strike by adding a key piece of information: Israel was planning to strike first. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Shadow of Iraq war lies over Westminster as MPs consider US-Israeli attack on Iran 03. March 2026 (20:38) Despite rebukes from Donald Trump, many MPs back Keir Starmer’s stance so far, and say lessons from conflict in Iraq must not be forgotten Calvin Bailey keeps his Iraq medal, issued to members of the British armed forces who served as part of Operation Telic, safe in a drawer in his home. It features a clasp, given to personnel who were part of the very first wave of flights to leave British bases to invade Iraq in March 2003.So when the Labour MP for Leyton and Wanstead spoke at a meeting between Labour MPs and the prime minister on Monday evening, people listened. “I was exposed to and aware of all the things that were happening in the lead up to the invasion of Iraq, the groupthink, the sense of unstoppable momentum,” he said on Tuesday. “If you look at what is happening right now, it’s materially different to 2003, but I think I can speak with adequate weight and credibility.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Middle East attacks intensify as Trump says he has rejected Iran’s attempt to talk 03. March 2026 (20:34) US president claims ‘they want to talk. I said: Too Late!’, while Rubio threatens the ‘hardest hits are yet to come’US-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIsrael and the US intensified their attacks on Iran on Tuesday, launching waves of strikes targeting command and control facilities, strategic state offices and missile launch sites, as Donald Trump said he had rejected what he claimed was an attempt by Tehran to restart negotiations.Iran retaliated with hundreds of missile and drone attacks against Israel and across the Gulf region, targeting US military bases, embassies and civilian infrastructure. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
