US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker

Preliminary figures are 201 dead and 747 injured in Iran and at least nine killed and 121 injured in Israel.

Iranian attack on Beit Shemesh kills several in Israel

An Iranian missile attack on the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh has killed at least nine people and wounded dozens more.

How did air traffic change in the last 48 hours?

How did air traffic change in the last 48 hours?

Who was Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

Iranian state media confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike

At least nine killed after Iranian strike on Israel’s Beit Shemesh

The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service says that 28 others were injured by the impact.

Has Trump misunderstood Iran’s IRGC and the Basij forces?

US president called for IRGC members to lay down their arms or face 'certain death'. Here's how he misunderstands IRGC.

LIVE: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Premier League

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the London derby as league leaders Arsenal face Chelsea.

T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe, set up New Zealand semifinal

South Africa win by five wickets despite Sikandar Raza's all-round heroics; will play the first semifinal in Kolkata.

Smoke rises above Qatar capital Doha after Iranian missiles shot down

Loud explosions have been heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as defence systems shot down incoming Iranian missiles.

World reacts to killing of Iran’s Khamenei by US, Israel forces

Several nations, global bodies and prominent groups respond to killing of Iran's supreme leader, urging de-escalation.

Who could succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead Iran?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination brings Iran's clerics the colossal task of picking his successor.

Video: Smoke rises above Tehran after latest US-Israeli attacks

The Israeli Air Force has launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran.

Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region

Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.

The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

At least 148 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says

Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.

In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East

Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region.

'Not the Dubai we know': Residents and holidaymakers react to Iran attacks

One British holidaymaker called it "surreal" to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby.

Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Day

The Princess of Wales says Wales is "very close to our hearts" in video message.

UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says

British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes

BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.

What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation

Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?

As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat.

Would you say yes to a second-hand wedding dress?

Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck.

I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away

I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide.

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards

From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet

The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.

How Ayatollah Khamenei rose to power and controlled Iran for nearly 40 years

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls

Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed.

Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction

A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

Why people are injecting themselves with wellness drugs 'not fit for human consumption'

Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".

Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?

More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.

Germany and India step up cooperation on climate action

Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.

Bundestag approves kamikaze drones

The Bundeswehr could usher in a new phase with the deployment of unmanned weapons systems. The parliamentary committee approves drones with warheads.

German economy on course for growth

Germany’s economy grew strongly towards the end of 2025. This year, a high level of public investment is expected to give the upturn an additional boost.

Thousands in Berlin show solidarity with Ukraine

At the Brandenburg Gate, thousands of demonstrators demand more support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador expresses especial thanks to Germany.

Merz: pressure on Russia must be increased

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz describes Russia’s war against Ukraine as “barbaric” and pledges to continue to stand firmly by Ukraine’s side.

Success in the ice track: Germany’s Olympic medal tally

Germany has ended the Winter Games in fifth place - with some strong performances, especially in the ice track.

Golden Bear goes to “Yellow Letters”

For the first time in more than 20 years, a film by a German director scoops the top award at the Berlinale: İlker Çatak tells a tale of political oppression in “Yellow Letters”.

Greater AI cooperation with India

Following the AI summit in India, Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger expressed satisfaction with the agreements reached there.

Federal Government strengthens network to combat health risks

The Network of University Medicine (NUM) is to receive permanent federal funding in order to strengthen international health research.

Commemorating the victims of the terror attack in Hanau

Germany is commemorating the nine people killed in the terror attack that happened in Hanau six years ago.

Nine killed after Iranian missile hits synagogue bomb shelter in central Israel

Some of the victims were apparently inside a bomb shelter when they were killed, the Jerusalem police chief said, and the IDF is investigating whether the shelter was functioning properly. A young girl was seriously injured alongside a four-year-old boy, who was left in a moderate-to-serious condition

Israeli strikes in Tehran reportedly target regime units that suppress protests

Woman killed, medics say 25 wounded in direct Iranian missile hit in Tel Aviv

25 people were said to have reached Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv, being treated for wounds ranging from light to serious, after an Iranian missile directly hit two buildings in Tel Aviv, police said. 40 buildings sustained damage, and over 200 residents were evacuated to hotels.

A new red line: The real reason Iran attacked its neighbors in the Gulf

Tehran is drawing a clear boundary against foreign military bases in the region while trying to prevent the formation of a united Persian Gulf front against it, and its neighboring Arab states are working to balance defending their borders with avoiding wider escalation

Iran's state media confirms Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed

U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Saturday, hours after an Israeli source said evidence of Khamenei being killed was shown to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that 'Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead'

Israel: Iran fired over 100 drones, missiles; war expected to last several days

Israeli army sources said Tehran is limiting its barrages, spreading attacks across several countries while conserving stockpiles for a prolonged fight, and has not yet used all its capabilities against Israel

Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz, the world's most vital oil export route

The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said it received multiple reports from vessels in the Gulf that they had been notified of the Strait of Hormuz's closure. There was no immediate confirmation from Iran

Iran's IGRC: 'Most intense' offensive operation on Israel, U.S. bases to begin in moments

'Terror was needed to make Arabs leave': What the Israeli army did in 1948, revealed

Thousands of newly discovered documents now make it possible to tell the true story of Israel's expulsion of Palestinians in 1948 – and to begin to grasp its bitter implications, post-October 7

Behind the numbers: The truth about Gaza's death list

Gaza's fatalities list is an explosive and controversial document. Critics claim the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry duplicates names, counts Hamas militants as civilians and inflates the number of women and minors. Haaretz took a deep dive into how the list of nearly 70,000 names was compiled to test those claims

Ukraine hits Russia' S-300 air defense radars in series of strikes, shows footage

Ukraine also targeted a Russian ammunition depot and a troop position in the Russian-occupied part of Donetsk Oblast overnight on March 1.

Trump’s struggle to deliver peace | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur examines why U.S.-led peace negotiations have so far failed to end Russia’s war, one year after the now-infamous Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.

The day Russia didn't show up for Iran

<p>Russia&apos;s image as a reliable ally has suffered yet another blow as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S.&#x2013;Israeli strikes across Iran on Feb. 28, marking a fresh outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.</p><p>So far, <a href="https://kyivindependent.com/tag/russia/">Moscow</a>&apos;s response to</p>

'Ukrainians made it through,' Zelensky says on toughest winter of Russia's invasion

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during the final week of winter, Russia launched over 1,720 attack drones, nearly 1,300 guided aerial bombs, and more than 100 missiles of various types against Ukraine.

UK says Iran fired missiles toward Cyprus amid regional hostilities; Nicosia denies island was targeted

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey said he was confident the missiles did not target British military bases, but added that the strikes highlighted the "indiscriminate" nature of Iran's retaliatory campaign.

In its first, Belgium boards Russian 'shadow fleet' vessel

Belgium has detained the Ethera oil tanker linked to Russia's "shadow fleet," carrying out the operation jointly with French forces, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said.

At least 6 killed, 28 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

Russia launched 123 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 110 drones.

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,266,770 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 870 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Middle East tensions surge as Iran vows revenge, launches widespread retaliatory strikes

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that "the most intense operation against Israel and the United States is set to begin," while state outlets warned that "revenge is coming."

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed amid Israel-US strikes

"Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Feb. 28. He also said the bombing of Iran would continue for at least the next week.

Russia would accept security guarantees for Ukraine, Budanov says

"At past negotiations, the Russian side directly said that they would accept the security guarantees offered to Ukraine by the U.S.," the head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, said on Feb. 28.

Ukraine sanctions Russian postal services delivering to occupied territories, Zelensky says

Among the companies sanctioned are Russian DPD service and Freightlink, joint-stock companies registered in Russia, according to a document attached to a decree published on the Office's website, signed by Zelensky on Feb. 27.

Russia condemns US attack on its ally Iran as 'unprovoked act of aggression'

Russia and Iran have deepened cooperation in recent years, with Tehran supplying drones and other military equipment used by Russian forces in the war against Ukraine.

'Freedom to the Iranian people' — Kyiv voices support for US-led strikes on Iran

"The reason for the current events is precisely the violence and arbitrariness of the Iranian regime, in particular the murders and repressions against peaceful protesters, which have become particularly large-scale in recent months," the Foreign Ministry said in its Feb. 28 statement.

US, Israeli missiles strike Iran — here's what it means for Russia

"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime," Trump said in a video posted to his Truth Social, confirming U.S. invovlement in the strikes.

A U.S. scholarship thrills a teacher in India. Then came the soul-crushing questions

She was thrilled to become the first teacher from a government-sponsored school in India to get a Fulbright exchange award to learn from U.S. schools. People asked two questions that clouded her joy.

U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran continue into 2nd day, as the region faces turmoil

Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.

Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed

The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.

'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief

In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."

Israel and the U.S. launch strikes on Iran

We're looking at the strikes in Iran by U.S. and Israel.

As the U.S. strikes Iran, here's the White House is saying to the American public

We look at the White House's messaging to the American public on the strikes in Iran.

Kansas revokes driver's licenses of hundreds of trans people, prompted by new law

Prompted by a new law, Kansas began sending letters to some trans people saying their drivers licenses were being invalidated until they change their gender information.

A restaurant advertising free oysters for 80-year-olds and their dads found a taker

A restaurant in Mobile, AL, has a sign: "Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father." NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jimmy Rush who showed up on his 80th birthday with his dad, Jim.

How a new SBA policy is affecting legal immigrants' startup costs

NPR's Scott Simon asks immigrant Cristina Foanene about her experience receiving a Small Business Administration loan in light of new restrictions barring non-citizens from receiving such loans.

North Carolina Democrats latest to chart future of the party in congressional primary

In a safe Democratic seat in North Carolina, a match-up between a two-term Congresswoman and a progressive local official show how Democrats are charting the future of their party in the age of Trump.

Trump, the Self-Declared Peace President, Goes to War Seeking Regime Change

President Trump has become increasingly willing to assert American power overseas, a decade after propelling himself to the highest office by promising to focus on “America first.”

3 Killed in Shooting at Bar in Austin

The gunman was killed by police officers, and 14 others were hospitalized in the shooting early Sunday, officials said.

Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His ‘Girls’

A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.

Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself

President Trump’s envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more.

The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party

Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday’s Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.

Immigrants in ICE Detention Struggle to Observe Lent and Ramadan

Some religious groups have sued for access, others have been denied entrance to detention facilities.

Why the Epstein Investigations Took So Long and Did So Little

Decades of tips and investigations yielded charges against only two people. A combination of missed chances, narrow laws and prosecutors’ limited focus helps explain why.

Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms

Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.

The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

Trump’s War of Choice With Iran

Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines the war of choice that President Trump has initiated with Iran.

Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran

President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.

Iranian Americans in L.A. Find Hope in U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

Californians of Iranian descent said they welcomed the possible end of an oppressive government in Tehran that their families had fled.

Death of Girl From Los Angeles School Investigated as a Homicide, Police Say

The Los Angeles police did not offer details on the death of a student at Reseda High School, but a family said that a 12-year-old girl attending the school died after being struck with a water bottle.

Trump Tells Iranians to ‘Take Over’ Their Government. But How?

President Trump’s ambiguous appeal comes after he undermined U.S.-funded media outlets that normally would have helped the administration reach people inside the country.

U.S. Ability to Determine What Comes Next in Iran Might Be Limited

Questions remain about how much effort the Trump administration will put into changing the Iranian government.

How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups

Exchanges between two X accounts appear to offer a vivid example of how campaigns may sidestep campaign-finance law to share strategic information.

Hegseth Cuts Ties With Yale, Georgetown and Other Top Universities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Yale, Princeton, Brown and other elite colleges and think tanks of indoctrinating service members with liberal ideologies.

Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran

The public’s appetite for a U.S. attack on Iran was low before President Trump and Israel took action on Saturday.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for Attacking Iran

The president made unsupported and exaggerated claims in a speech announcing the attack on Iran.

What Readers Are Saying About the Upcoming Texas Primary Elections

Our readers in the state offer a window into the current center of the political universe.

Iran’s governing council begins its work — president

Iran’s state television reported the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Escalation on Middle East can lead to the biggest gas market crisis since 2022 — Bloomberg

As noted, 20% of global LNG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and after its closure, they were effectively blocked

IRGC announces launch of 7th, 8th stages of Operation True Promise-2

It was to retaliate the Israeli and US aggression

Russia’s gas exports to Europe via TurkStream up by 4.5% in January-February

In February, the average daily capacity of the TurkStream pipeline in the European direction was 2% lower than in February 2025 and 2.5% lower than in January

At least 150 tankers drop anchor in Persian Gulf — agency

According to the agency, the tankers are clustered in open waters off the coasts of major Gulf countries

Kiev forces lose HIMARS launcher, Grad combat vehicle in Battlegroup North zone

The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 200 servicemen, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Strait of Hormuz open to tankers ‘until further notice’ — Iranian official

Former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Mohsen Rezaei said that the American military and their contingent in the region are now considered "legitimate targets" for Tehran

Many of Trump’s own voters didn’t want to attack Iran. Now he has to win them over.

President Trump is navigating an evolving issue where support within his coalition — at least before the strikes — was real but not overwhelming.

OPEC+ to increase oil production by 206,000 bpd from April

The next OPEC+ meeting will be held on April 5

Putin calls Khamenei's assassination ‘cynical violation of all moral and legal norms’

The Russian President has condemned the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader

Iran vows revenge for Khamenei’s death

President Masoud Pezeshkian called the assassination of Khamenei by the US and Israel is a declaration of war on Muslims worldwide

Iran appoints Ahmad Vahidi as New Revolutionary Guard commander-in-chief — Nasr

Earlier, the IRGC confirmed the death of its commander-in-chief, General Mohammad Pakpour

Pentagon Chief says US didn't start the conflict with Iran

Washington will finish it, Pete Hegseth said

Iraq declares three-day mourning over death of Iran's Supreme Leader — INA

The Islamic Republic's state television confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme leader

Governing Council will act as Iran's Supreme Leader until a new one is elected

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said that council was founded in accordance with the constitution

Another barrage of missiles fired from Iran at Israel — IDF

The Aerial Defense Array is currently identifying and intercepting threats, the Israeli Defense Forces press service reported

Iran attacked more than 20 US bases — IRGC

The headquarters of the Israel Defense Forces and a defense complex in Tel Aviv were also among the targets, according to the IRGC

Trump believes it is now simpler for Washington to reach agreement with Iran — CBS

The US president refused to qualify the attacks as a war

IRNA news agency confirmed death of Iran’s Defense Council Secretary, IRGC chief

Shamkhani and Pakpour were killed in strikes against Iran on February 28, the news agency reported

Three officials to temporarily lead Iran

IRNA news agency did not disclose the length of the transitional period and the scope of the authorities of the officials

Pro-Iranian group attacked US base in Iraq’s Erbil — Fars

The news agency reported a plume of smoke at the facility

Democrats split over response to Trump’s Iran strikes

The breaks between the party’s peace and interventionist wings are ones Democrats will have to contend with ahead of the midterms.

‘Let him think he won': Inside Minnesota Dems' effort to fend off Trump's immigration surge

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison shared previously unreported details with POLITICO about the agonizing seven-week immigration crackdown that left two Americans dead.

Kamala Harris backs Jasmine Crockett in bitter Texas Democratic Senate primary

The former vice president recorded a robocall to boost Crockett over James Talarico.

Bannon blasts Trump campaign aides in Texas Senate showdown

Steve Bannon has gone all-in for Ken Paxton in Texas. But two of Trump's top campaign hands are backing John Cornyn — opening up a rift on the right.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Senator Slotkin on why Dems need their own 'Project 2029' | The Conversation

Mike Johnson to attend Turning Point event with far-right global leaders

Alternative für Deutschland politician Markus Frohnmaier is among the announced guests at the Alliance of Sovereign Nations conference next week in Washington.

Trump is surprisingly aligned with Democrats on this issue

The president and Democratic governors are racing to regulate an industry they’ve long championed as voter backlash to the rising energy costs associated with powering the server hubs grows.

Many younger Black men are apathetic about Trump’s policies, survey finds

The SOTU moment that Republicans hope saves the midterms

Americans have soured on the White House’s immigration enforcement tactics, but the president’s speech has the GOP strategizing on how to regain momentum on a favorite issue.

Republicans are freaking out over Texas Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the man to beat ahead of Tuesday’s primary — and could put Senate Republicans’ majority at risk

DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling places

“Any suggestion that ICE is going to be present at polling places is simply disinformation,” said Heather Honey, a DHS official focused on elections.

Abigail Spanberger gave Democrats’ response to Trump. But she didn’t have the stage to herself.

Democratic groups staging counterprogramming events offered a snapshot of a party divided over how best to approach the midterms.

‘A really really big decision’: The court cases looming over the midterms

High-stakes legal cases that could determine the majority loom in nearly a dozen states, with just months to go until the November election.

Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling

The party is betting that a strong economic message will resonate better than emphasizing that the president is violating the law with his trade agenda.

Dem AGs plot to thwart Trump election interference

They’re running war-games as they brace for what Trump could do.

Nicki Minaj’s social media propped up by thousands of bots, analysis finds

An analysis shared with POLITICO reveals the rap sensation’s advocacy for conservative causes has been amplified by an army of bots and coordinated activity.

Noem restricts disaster aid over shutdown that targets ICE

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will stop paying for nonemergency activities.

The ‘gift’ Democrats think Trump just gave them

For Democrats, it’s not just the tariff ruling that could open a new messaging avenue — it’s also President Donald Trump’s doubling down.

‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died

<p>Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms, but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around the world </p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>At least three people died within four months of one another after being shot with “less lethal” projectiles and stun guns at their homes, sparking a series of inquests and civil cases that could overhaul how police officers use force.</p><p>Police forces have argued the projectiles – such as bean-bag and foam baton rounds fired from weapons similar to shotguns and other launchers – provide officers with a less harmful alternative to firearms.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/australian-police-guns-less-lethal-weapons-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do, international law experts say

<p>Ben Saul says ‘rolling over’ after Israel and US attack is counterproductive for middle powers because it undermines rules-based order</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/iranian-australians-celebrate-death-of-supreme-leader-and-dream-with-quiet-anticipation-of-regime-change">Iranian Australians celebrate death of supreme leader and dream of regime change</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>International law experts have criticised Australia for “rolling over” and backing what they say is an illegal attack by Israel and the US on Iran.</p><p>The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, endorsed the fresh war by stating that “Australia supports action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran from continuing to threaten international peace and security”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/supporting-aggression-against-iran-the-worst-thing-australia-could-do-international-law-experts-say">Continue reading...</a>

Flights from Australia to Middle East cancelled – as it happened

<p>This blog is now closed</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/penny-wong-backs-israel-and-us-strikes-on-iran-as-labor-group-decries-sycophantic-capitulation-to-militarism">Penny Wong backs Israeli and US strikes on Iran as Labor group decries ‘sycophantic capitulation to militarism’</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>The foreign minister, <strong>Penny Wong</strong>, says Australia was not told in advance about the bombing of Iran but won’t say whether intelligence facilities here were used.</p><p>“We weren’t told advance. You wouldn’t expect us to be but you would see there’s obviously been a lot of discussion,” she said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/01/australia-news-live-sunday-iran-illegal-war-reaction-labor-coalition">Continue reading...</a>

Penny Wong backs Israeli and US strikes on Iran as Labor group decries ‘sycophantic capitulation to militarism’

<p>Australian foreign affairs minister says Israel and US should explain ‘the legal basis for the attacks’ on Iran and won’t say if Pine Gap used during strikes</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/01/australia-news-live-sunday-iran-illegal-war-reaction-labor-coalition">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Australia has urged Iran to stop retaliatory attacks on countries across the Middle East after the US and Israel bombed Iran, killing its supreme leader, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/khamenei-likely-killed-us-israel-iran-strikes">Ali Khamenei</a>.</p><p>The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, when asked about the legality of the strikes on Iran, said it was up to Australia’s allies to explain “the legal basis”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/penny-wong-backs-israel-and-us-strikes-on-iran-as-labor-group-decries-sycophantic-capitulation-to-militarism">Continue reading...</a>

‘The negligence is staggering’: elderly and dying Australians left waiting for urgent aged care

<p>Alan Nicolle was already approved for urgent aged care supports, but delays and confusion under a ‘Kafkaesque’ system made his final days exhausting and painful</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/01/australia-news-live-sunday-iran-illegal-war-reaction-labor-coalition">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p><p></p></li></ul><p>Dying Australians approved for government-funded aged care home support are struggling to access it, with carers describing a system plagued by delays and lack of control around how funding is spent.</p><p>The accounts of carers and aged care assessors spoken to by Guardian Australia show that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/17/australian-aged-care-algorithm-tool-home-support-funding-packages">beyond the controversial, algorithm-driven assessment process for home care funding</a>, many are left without adequate and timely support even after funding has been approved.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/01/australia-aged-care-home-support-system-broken">Continue reading...</a>

‘Adventurism has had its day’: speedboat shootout leaves Miami’s exiled Cubans bewildered

<p>Few clues as to how 10 heavily armed men intercepted on stolen speedboat came together from across Florida or what they hoped to achieve </p><p>Foot traffic was slow outside the <a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/l/arts-and-culture/bay-of-pigs-brigade-2506-museum/52808">Bay of Pigs Museum</a> on Calle Ocho in Miami’s Little Havana neighbourhood. A few tourists in T-shirts and shorts bypassed the gallery dedicated to one of the most <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/17/cuba-love-obama-bay-of-pigs-anniversary">fateful days in Cuba’s history</a> and headed instead to nearby Máximo Gómez Park to take photographs of Cuban exiles playing dominoes.</p><p>This is the street at the heart of the Cuban expat community of more than 1 million people where tens of thousands partied through the night in November 2016 to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/26/the-old-man-is-dead-fidel-castros-death-sparks-celebrations-on-streets-of-miami">celebrate the death</a> of Fidel Castro, and where they gathered in sorrow almost exactly 30 years ago to mourn four Cuban-Americans <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/brothers-to-the-rescue-shootdown-cuba-florida/">shot down</a> by the communist country’s air force as they conducted a mission for the humanitarian exile group Brothers to the Rescue.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/miami-exiled-cubans-speedboat-shootout">Continue reading...</a>

‘You can’t hide from the invisible’: why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise

<p>Critics claim the operations are geared at social media, but police say they have enabled real arrests</p><p>Police officers from Bangkok’s metropolitan bureau had less than 24 hours to prepare for their latest undercover operation. They would be starring as performers of a lion dance at a temple fair held for the lunar new year. Their mission: track down and arrest a suspected thief who had a history of evading officers.</p><p>“The dance was spontaneous. We just did what we did,” said the police captain Lertvarit Lertvorapreecha, adding that nobody had time to practise. In his haste, he accidentally picked up his colleague’s male mask, which he wore with a red silk dress, trousers and tactical shoes.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/bangkok-police-arrests-in-disguise">Continue reading...</a>

At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia

<p>Riot police use teargas to disperse people gathering around wreckage of plane loaded with money from central bank</p><p>At least 20 people have died and dozens have been injured after a military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near Bolivia’s capital on Friday, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway and scattering bills on the ground, an official has said.</p><p>Footage from local media showed people rushing to collect banknotes while police in riot gear tried to disperse them using teargas. Authorities were later seen setting the money alight in a bonfire at the scene of the crash.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/at-least-15-killed-as-cash-laden-military-cargo-plane-crashes-in-bolivia">Continue reading...</a>

Trump suggests US could carry out ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba

<p>As tensions between two countries reach new highs, US president says regime is ‘talking with us’</p><p>Donald Trump has suggested the US could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba as tensions between Washington and Havana reach a new high after the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.</p><p>As he left the White House for a campaigning event in Texas on Friday, Trump said: “The Cuban government is talking with us. They’re in a big deal of trouble.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/27/trump-cuba-regime-change">Continue reading...</a>

Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine

<p>Foreign minister says 272 Ghanaians are thought to have been drawn into battle since 2022, after he visited Kyiv</p><p>At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed in Russia’s war with Ukraine after being “lured into battle”, Ghana’s foreign minister has said after a visit to Kyiv in which officials raised the issue of Russian recruitment of African people.</p><p>Reports of African men being attracted to Russia by promises of jobs and ending up on Ukraine’s frontlines have become more frequent in recent months, creating tensions between Moscow and some of the countries involved.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/27/ghana-men-killed-fight-russia-ukraine">Continue reading...</a>

Democrats outraged at US military’s downing of CBP drone near Mexico border

<p>Second time in two weeks military used laser to attack what it mistakenly thought was a threat, disrupting air traffic</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN22326&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;utm_term=standfirst&amp;utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox</a></p></li></ul><p>Democratic members of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-congress">Congress</a> have expressed astonishment and anger at what they claim is the incompetence of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration">Trump administration</a> after the US military used a laser on Thursday to shoot down what it thought was a threatening drone on the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-mexico-border">US-Mexico border</a> in Texas but later turned out to belong to US Customs and Border Protection (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/19/donald-trump-immigration-crackdown">CBP</a>).</p><p>The apparent confusion between two entities in the US government led to airspace being closed around Fort Hancock, right along the border. It was the second time in two weeks that air traffic was disrupted in the region as a result of a high-energy laser being deployed against drones.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/27/cbp-border-drone-military-democrats">Continue reading...</a>

‘More exploitation, fewer rights’: Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws

<p>Javier Milei’s boosters say law will revive employment, but critics decry cuts to severance and longer working hours</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/argentina">Argentina</a>’s senate is poised to approve a sweeping overhaul of labour laws aimed at weakening trade unions and lowering labour costs for businesses.</p><p>The government of the self-styled “anarcho-capitalist” president, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/javier-milei">Javier Milei</a>, says the initiative will help revive formal employment, after 290,600 registered jobs were lost between December 2023, when he took office, and November 2025.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/27/argentina-labor-law-overhaul">Continue reading...</a>

Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries

<p>Zimbabwe refuses to sign agreement and Kenya faces a court case over data sharing as new aid deals come under scrutiny</p><p>A series of bilateral health agreements being negotiated between African countries and the administration of President Donald Trump have been labelled “clearly lop-sided” and “immoral” amid growing outrage at US demands, including countries being forced to share biological resources and data.</p><p>It emerged this week that Zimbabwe had halted negotiations with the US for $350m (£258m) of health funding, saying the proposals risked undermining its sovereignty and independence.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/27/rising-anger-over-lop-sided-immoral-us-health-funding-pacts-africa-countries">Continue reading...</a>

North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans

<p>Many observers believe North Korean leader has decided daughter Kim Ju-ae will succeed him, but others say gender politics could block her path to power</p><p>When North Korea’s ruling party held a top-level meeting this month there were predictable boasts of unstoppable nuclear development and, more unexpectedly, a suggestion by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/kim-jong-un">Kim Jong-un</a> that his country and the US “could get along” – provided that Washington recognised North Korea as a legitimate nuclear power.</p><p>But for many <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/north-korea">North Korea</a> watchers, the Workers’ party congress – held over several days just once every five years – was a rare opportunity to speculate over the identity of the country’s future leader.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/27/north-korea-kim-jong-un-daughter-ju-ae-succession">Continue reading...</a>

Boss of theatre hosting Chinese dance group Shen Yun in Sydney won’t be intimidated by ‘outrageous’ threats

<p>Graeme Kearns, chief executive of Foundation Theatres, says: ‘Our job in theatre is to absolutely defend the right to tell stories about culture’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/feb/27/coles-results-nsw-victoria-queensland-weather-politics-updates-labor-coalition-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-ntwnfb"><strong>Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</strong></a></p></li><li><p><strong>Get our </strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl"><strong>breaking news email</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3"><strong>free app</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl"><strong>daily news podcast</strong></a></p></li></ul><p>The head of the theatre hosting the Shen Yun dance troupe in Sydney says the company would not be intimidated to pull the shows by any “outrageous” anonymous threats and that the publicity had increased interest in the show.</p><p>On Monday, the Gold Coast venue for the Shen Yun performances was forced to evacuate after a bomb threat, with a similar threat forcing the evacuation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s official residence, The Lodge, in Canberra the next day.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/boss-of-theatre-hosting-chinese-dance-group-shen-yun-in-sydney-wont-be-intimidated-by-outrageous-threats">Continue reading...</a>

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

<p>Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists</p><p>Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country..</p><p>Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/26/women-arrested-uganda-kissing-public-lgbtq-laws">Continue reading...</a>

‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean

<p>Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction</p><p>For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina.</p><p>Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that in recent weeks has fired storm after storm at the western Mediterranean. Scientists do not know if climate breakdown helped pull the trigger, but <a href="https://mcusercontent.com/854a9a3e09405d4ab19a4a9d5/files/72a50dc0-ae76-c9dd-df6e-71725879b52f/WWA_Scientific_report_Mediterranean_Storms.pdf">research suggests it loaded the chamber</a> with bigger bullets.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/26/recent-mediterranean-storms-tragedies-spain-portugal-morocco">Continue reading...</a>

Jacinda Ardern living and working in Australia after move from US

<p><strong>Exclusive:</strong> Former New Zealand PM ‘based out of Australia’, according to spokesperson, after rumours she was looking for houses in Sydney</p><p>The former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is living in Australia with her family, a spokesperson has confirmed.</p><p>“The family has been travelling for a few years now,” her office told the Guardian.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/26/jacinda-ardern-living-in-australia-former-nz-new-zealand-pm">Continue reading...</a>

US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

<p>Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions</p><p>The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration.</p><p>A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached <a href="https://www.cgdev.org/publication/rolling-out-trump-administrations-global-health-agreements-what-can-we-learn-past">with 16 other African countries</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/25/zambia-us-health-aid-deal-exploitation-mining-concessions-data-sharing-targets">Continue reading...</a>

US man deported from Bali after 11 years in prison for ‘suitcase murder’ of then girlfriend’s mother

<p>Tommy Schaefer released early from sentence for murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack and will face US federal charges</p><p>Indonesia has freed and deported a US man after he spent 11 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his then girlfriend’s mother on the tourist island of Bali, and he will now faces federal charges in the US.</p><p>Tommy Schaefer was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/21/indonesia-court-sentences-us-couple-over-bali">sentenced to 18 years in prison</a> in Bali for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury holiday, in a case that became known as the Bali suitcase murder. Prosecutors allege the couple were trying to gain access to a $1.5m (£1.1m) trust fund.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/25/us-man-tommy-schaefer-deported-from-bali-after-11-years-in-prison-for-suitcase-of-then-girlfriends-mother">Continue reading...</a>

OpenClaw, but in containers: Meet NanoClaw

<h4>A smaller, security-conscious take on the viral AI agent platform</h4> <p><strong>Interview</strong>  Ideally, you shouldn't have to defend yourself against your own AI agent. But we don't live in an ideal world and an unrestrained agent can cause a ton of damage.…</p>

SaaS-pocalypse chatter is doomster pr0n. It would be nice if enterprise IT were boring again

<h4>Lost among the investor froth, someone has to do all the boring stuff. And they'll probably be around for the next spin of the hype cycle</h4> <p><strong>Opinion</strong>  Say goodbye to the SaaS-pocalypse theory, which posits that advances in AI will bring the software-as-a-service market to its knees. Say hello to "a feedback loop with no natural brake." Or doomster porn, as others would have it.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

Trump orders purge of 'woke' Anthropic from government

<h4>Without a single 'You're Fired' joke</h4> <p><strong>updated</strong>  President Trump has escalated Anthropic's dispute with the Defense Department with a social media post ordering the entire federal government purge the company's software from its systems. …</p>

Amazon and Nvidia open their wallets to lock in OpenAI's business while SoftBank keeps the lights on

<h4>ChatGPT maker announces $110B in new investment amid flurry of self-serving deals</h4> <p>The headlines say OpenAI on Friday announced $110 billion in new investment from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank at a $730 billion pre-money valuation, though terms and conditions apply.…</p>

50 GW of datacenter demand queues up for UK grid access

<h4>To put that into perspective, 45 GW was peak electricity use for Britain so far this year</h4> <p>About 140 datacenters are in the queue to be connected to Britain's power grid, and their combined energy requirements are estimated to be more than the current peak electricity use for the entire country.…</p>

AI agents need orchestration - not just intelligence

<h4>This virtual launch event could be the answer to your agentic problems</h4> <p><strong>Sponsored Post</strong>  Most organizations chasing enterprise automation have already solved the easy part. They've built AI agents, deployed digital workers, connected a handful of systems. What they haven't cracked is how to get all of those pieces to work together without somebody's compliance team losing sleep. The coordination problem, not the intelligence problem, is where most agentic ambitions quietly stall.…</p>

Anthropic to Pentagon: Autonomous weapons could hurt US troops and civilians

<h4>AI upstart won’t remove Claude’s guardrails to stay onside with Dept. of War</h4> <p>Anthropic has fired back at the US Department of War, arguing that it can’t agree to Uncle Sam’s contract demand to remove guardrails on its AI in part because the tech can’t be trusted not to harm American civilians and warfighters.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

Jack Dorsey’s fintech outfit Block announces 40% layoffs, blames AI, gets 23% stock bump

<h4>One massive round of firings is apparently better for morale than a drip-drip-drip of death</h4> <p>Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s financial services company Block has announced it will fire 40 percent of staff – around 4,000 people – because new "intelligence tools" the company is implementing “can do more and do it better.”…</p>

ServiceNow boasts its AI bot is resolving 90% of its own help desk tickets

<h4>When it gets stuck, the bot will escalate rather than hallucinate</h4> <p>ServiceNow claims it has created an AI agent that is currently solving 90 percent of the inbound IT tickets to the company's own employee help desk.…</p>

Burger King turns to AI to flame broil employees who aren't friendly enough

<h4>Because nothing says hospitality like a bot counting your pleases</h4> <p>The bot’s nagging will continue until morale improves. Burger King is rolling out a new employee-facing AI that, among other things, will listen to employees’ customer interactions to ensure they’re being friendly enough - as if working in fast food weren’t hard enough already.…</p>

AI models suck slightly less at math than they did last year

<h4>Latest ORCA test results out</h4> <p><strong>exclusive</strong>  Current-day LLMs are prediction engines and, as such, they can only find the most likely solution to problems, which is not necessarily the correct one. Though popular models have mostly become better at math, even top performer Gemini 3 Flash would receive a C if assessed with a letter grade.…</p>

Anthropic launches new marketing blog, pretends it's being 'written' by 'retired' LLM

<h4>Pretending the software is sentient makes it sound more powerful</h4> <p>As with any piece of obsolete software, you might expect an outdated AI model to just be switched off. Anthropic, however, argues that simply pulling the plug has downsides. After “retirement” interviews, Claude Opus 3 said it wanted to keep sharing its “musings,” so Anthropic suggested a blog.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

Rapid AI-driven development makes security unattainable, warns Veracode

<h4>Report claims more vulnerabilities created than fixed as remediation gap widens</h4> <p>Veracode has posted its annual State of Software Security report, based on data from 1.6 million applications tested on its cloud platform, finding that more vulnerabilities are being created than are being fixed, and that high-velocity development with AI is making comprehensive security unattainable.…</p>

Top cloud providers to outspend Ireland's GDP on AI in 2026

<h4>TrendForce says eight hyperscalers are set to pour $710B into servers and infrastructure</h4> <p>The big cloud operators are ramping up investment in AI servers and infrastructure to meet demand for AI development and deployment, exacerbating the memory shortage caused by their insatiable growth.…</p>

Microsoft to auto-launch Copilot in Edge whenever you click a link from Outlook

<h4>Whac-A-Mole season continues as Redmond finds yet another corner to stuff its 21st century Clippy</h4> <p>Microsoft has announced that its Edge browser will automatically open the Copilot side pane when users open links from Outlook.…</p>

Say goodbye to budget PCs and smartphones – memory is too expensive now

<h4>Analyst warns soaring DRAM and NAND costs could push entry-level devices out of reach</h4> <p>Ballooning memory prices are forecast to kill off entry-level PCs, leading to a decline in global shipments this year - and a similar effect is going to hit smartphones.…</p>

Britain's creaking courts to use Copilot for transcriptions

<h4>Ministry of Justice wowed by Ontario's paperless system, announces £12M for AI unit</h4> <p>The British government will expand the use of AI in courts in England and Wales as part of plans to make them work faster, justice minister David Lammy has told a Microsoft AI event.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

AMD puts $250M into Nutanix to get it building an AI stack for its GPUs

<h4>Cloudy stack vendor says VMware refugees have started to arrive in large numbers, just in time to collide with supply chain woes</h4> <p>AMD has struck another chips 'n' stock deal, this time with software-defined datacenter player Nutanix.…</p>

Salesforce CEO 'SaaSquatch' Benioff says his company will monster the SaaSpocalypse

<h4>Selling so many agents they've cooked up a way to measure what they do</h4> <p>Even by the somewhat offbeat standards of the Salesforce Ohana, the CRM giant just delivered a strange earnings announcement.…</p>

Claude collaboration tools left the door wide open to remote code execution

<h4>Anthropic fixed the flaws – but the AI-enabled attack surfaces remain</h4> <p>Security vulnerabilities in Claude Code could have allowed attackers to remotely execute code on users' machines and steal API keys by injecting malicious configurations into repositories, and then waiting for a developer to clone and open an untrustworthy project.…</p>

'US crossed dangerous red line': Iran says has no option but to respond after Khamenei killing

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "dangerous red line" that necessitates retaliation. Following joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran launched a significant wave of attacks across the Middle East, targeting countries hosting US bases.

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' set to be nearly 4-hour long; makers eye Holi for trailer release

After the massive success of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which surprised many with its 3-hour-34-minute runtime and still emerged as a box office phenomenon, the makers are pushing the envelope further with Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The sequel, riding high on unprecedented buzz, is now said to be even longer than the first part.

Khamenei dead, Iranians flood streets: Trump wants protesters to ‘take over,' but can they?

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, triggering celebrations and mourning across the nation. The US and Israel see this as an opportunity for regime change, while Iran's leadership signals escalation with retaliatory strikes. The country faces a critical juncture as popular anger clashes with the security apparatus's control.

Riyadh’s secret plea: Saudi crown prince reportedly pressed US for military action against Iran

‘Disturbing’: Thousands of Indians stuck in Iran &amp; Gulf as Middle East conflict escalates

ICAI CA final result 2026 released: Check direct link to download scorecards here

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the CA Final Examination January 2026 results on March 1, 2026. Candidates can now access and download their scorecards from the official website, icai.nic.in, by entering their registration and roll numbers. Clearing this final stage makes candidates eligible for ICAI membership.

Don’t judge her saree: The inspiring story of English speaking 'dehati madam'

Yashoda Lodhi, known as "English with Dehati Madam," is a farmer from Uttar Pradesh who is teaching English to thousands in rural India. Using her smartphone and everyday village life as a classroom, she breaks down language barriers with authenticity and warmth, inspiring confidence in her followers.

Israel army destroys two Iranian jets ready to take off — watch

The IDF reported destroying two Iranian F-4 and F-5 fighter jets at Tabriz airport, ready for takeoff, as part of ongoing escalations. This strike, aimed at disrupting the Iranian air force and defense systems, follows joint US-Israel strikes in Iran. Military analysts note that targeting ground aircraft significantly impacts operational readiness during heightened tensions.

Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz; 15 Indians evacuated

An oil tanker, the Skylight, was attacked off Oman's coast, injuring four crew members and prompting an evacuation. This incident follows Iran's warning to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Shipping giants are suspending transit, and insurers are withdrawing cover, raising fears of severe global energy market disruption amid escalating regional tensions.

Trump's ex-AI advisor: Anthropic's punishment will affect Google, Microsoft &amp; Amazon

The Trump administration's decision to designate Anthropic a "supply chain risk" could force Google, Amazon, and Nvidia to divest billions from the AI startup, former Trump AI advisor Dean Ball has warned. The label—historically reserved for foreign adversaries like Huawei—was slapped on Anthropic after it refused to give the Pentagon unrestricted access to its AI. Ball called the move "attempted corporate murder" and said it makes investing in American AI companies nearly impossible to recommend.

After signing Pentagon deal, Sam Altman to Silicon Valley: You have double standards

OpenAI has secured a contract with the Department of War for classified network deployment, following a period of intense scrutiny. CEO Sam Altman defended the move, emphasizing long-standing discussions and the need to support the government's mission. He also criticized tech giants for demanding government action against China while refusing to assist, highlighting a perceived double standard.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan: I was shocked to find China's Huawei has hired engineers who can...

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan expressed shock at Huawei's 100+ top CPU architects, developing alternatives to advanced tools and lithography. He warned China is rapidly closing the semiconductor gap through engineering and infrastructure optimization, even excelling in older tech. Tan also highlighted China's regulatory speed and the US trailing in open-source AI development, urging immediate action to maintain its chip advantage.