US House committee releases videos of the Clintons’ Epstein testimonies 02. March 2026 (22:38) Bill and Hillary Clinton last week faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about the convicted sex offenderSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxVideos of Bill Clinton, the former US president, and Hillary Clinton, the former US secretary of state, answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released on Monday by a House committee investigating the late financier.The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, show how both Clintons distanced themselves from Epstein. Bill Clinton told the committee that he had ended his relationship with Epstein years before the financier entered a guilty plea in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Starmer vows to avoid ‘mistakes of Iraq’ that have haunted Labour for decades 02. March 2026 (21:26) Prime minister does not believe US has a plan beyond ‘shock and awe’ stage, as some MPs dread what lies ahead• US-Israel war on Iran – live updates• What we know so far on day three of the Iran war• A visual guide to strikes on Iran and Tehran’s responseTony Blair’s support for the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 has long loomed like a spectre over the Labour party.It was present in 2013 when Ed Miliband as opposition leader voted to block UK military action against the Syrian regime. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Iran’s Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies – now they are being deployed in the Middle East 02. March 2026 (21:16) Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere US-Israel war on Iran – live updatesA visual guide strikes on Iran and Tehran’s responseIran’s noisy $50,000 delta-winged Shahed 136 drones have long been an unwanted sight over the skies of Ukraine.Now, over the last 48 hours, hundreds of the distinctive weapons have struck Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and across the Gulf as Tehran tries to intimidate and impose costs on regional allies of the US. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia politics live: Albanese says US won’t need Australian military help against Iran; Mark Carney to arrive in Australia 02. March 2026 (20:59) PM says on 7.30 that the late Iranian leader should not be mourned. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, arrives in Australia today for a three-day official visit, set to include a rare address to federal parliament.Carney is due to visit Sydney and Canberra and hold talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It will be the ninth meeting between the two leaders.We in this country have a different approach to people having different views from a totalitarian regime such as Iran, but our position is very clear, and I’m sure that is shared by the overwhelming majority of Australians, including the overwhelming number of Australians of Iranian descent ...I don’t think [memorials are] appropriate. And certainly I think that, overwhelmingly, people won’t be participating. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump says Iran war to last four to five weeks but could go ‘far longer’ 02. March 2026 (20:55) President says he ordered attacks to thwart Tehran nuclear aims – and abruptly pivots to talk up White House ballroomUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesDonald Trump has laid out four goals in Iran and said the US campaign had been projected to last four to five weeks but could “go far longer than that”.On Monday the US president offered his most extensive comments yet about the war, going beyond two video messages and a series of brief phone interviews with reporters that offered sometimes conflicting objectives. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says 02. March 2026 (20:41) French president says Paris could deploy nuclear capable fighter jet to countries such as Germany and PolandFrance will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies including the UK as part of a “major” strengthening of its deterrence doctrine, Emmanuel Macron has said.Amid growing concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to help defend the continent, the French president said on Monday that Paris could deploy nuclear-capable Rafale fighter jets to partner countries such as Germany and Poland. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Paramount+ and HBO Max to become one streaming service, Ellison says 02. March 2026 (20:31) Billionaire Paramount Skydance chief announces plan days after winning takeover battle for Warner Bros DiscoverySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxParamount Skydance plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service, chief executive David Ellison announced during a call with investors, days after the company said it would acquire HBO parent company Warner Brothers Discovery.The deal would allow major HBO Max titles, such as The Sopranos, Sex and the City and Succession, to sit alongside Paramount offerings including Yellowstone and Survivor. Ellison said combining the two platforms would give the company over 200 million direct-to-consumer subscribers. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Mahmood’s move to make asylum temporary ‘may undermine refugee convention’ 02. March 2026 (20:31) Law Society says home secretary’s review of refugee status after 30 months is in tension with UK’s legal obligationsShabana Mahmood’s decision to tell every person applying for asylum from Monday that their status is temporary could undermine the refugee convention, the Law Society has said.The body representing solicitors in England and Wales said the home secretary’s move to review every refugee’s status after 30 months was “in tension” with the UK’s legal obligations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guide 02. March 2026 (20:13) A near-halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflationNils Pratley: A gas shock – not an oil shock – looks more threateningUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIran has responded to US and Israeli attacks by launching a series of counterstrikes against states across the Middle East, with serious consequences for the oil and gas industry and the global economy.Tehran has attacked oil facilities in neighbouring countries, while shipping traffic through the strait of Hormuz – the crucial bottleneck at the mouth of the Gulf – has all but ground to a halt. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Degrading and humiliating’ strip-searches should be banned in Australian prisons, advocates say 02. March 2026 (20:00) Human Rights Law Centre analysis finds more than 15,000 strip-searches are conducted on average each month, but just 0.58% result in contraband being foundFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStrip-searches were almost “routine” during Sara’s incarceration in a Melbourne women’s prison more than eight years ago. A survivor of sexual abuse, she found being ordered to strip naked by guards deeply distressing.“It was very degrading and humiliating. I felt like I was being violated and exploited. I felt quite disgusting, but I felt I had no choice,” Sara, who did not want to use her full name, told Guardian Australia.In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Indigenous Australians can call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for information and crisis support Continue reading...(The Guardian)
