Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash 24 minutes ago Share Save Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Share Save Getty Images Could a beaver replace Sir Winston Churchill on the £5 note? The Bank of England has told the...
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos 35 minutes ago Share Save Olga Sawczuk BBC World Service Share Save BBC Sarah El Barbry became a chess streamer in 2025 and has more...
Ukraine peace talks fizzle out as Trump’s focus shifts to Iran
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‘Fake workers’ from North Korea use AI to exploit European companies
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Retail traders rush into oil bets as Iran war drives wild price swings
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Iraq to travel for Mexico playoff despite coach’s call for postponement
Advertisement Sport Iraq to travel for Mexico playoff despite coach’s call for postponement FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Arab Cup - Qatar 2025 - Quarter Final - Jordan v Iraq - Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - December...
Iraq women rights defender assassinated - JURIST - News
News By Fraktion DIE LINKE. im Bundestag - Irak-Konferenz der Fraktion DIE LINKE. im Bundestag Foto: Uwe Steinert Uploaded by indeedous , CC BY 2.0 , Link Prominent Iraqi women’s right defender Yanar Mohammed was killed outside her residence on...
PPP official in charge of nomination for local elections rescinds resignation offer | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee at the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) for the upcoming local elections, returned to work Sunday, two days after offering to step down from his post....
Samsung leads global soundbar market for 12th straight year | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. maintained its stronghold on the global soundbar market for the 12th straight year in 2025, data showed Sunday, on the back of its immersive audio technology. Citing data compiled by market...
(LEAD) N. Korea says conducted firepower strike drill with 600 mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Park Boram (ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photos from the 6th para; ADDS byline) SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea conducted a firepower strike drill involving 600-millimeter ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers, attended by leader Kim Jong-un, state...
Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz
Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz 5 hours ago Share Save Maia Davies Share Save Reuters The president's message came a week after he said he "couldn't care less" whether allies could do...
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dead at age 64
Advertisement Entertainment Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dead at age 64 Phil Campbell, who played guitar for Motorhead for over 30 years, has died following "a complex major operation". Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell. (Photo: Instagram/phil_campbell_and_the_bs) New: You can now listen to...
Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off - BBC Sport
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Iraq have only qualified for one previous World Cup Published 18 minutes ago Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone...
Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win
Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win 14 minutes ago Share Save Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Share Save Getty Images Irish actress Jessie Buckley is the favourite to win best actress for her performance in...
Pentagon tightens controls over Stars and Stripes after calling it "woke"
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Why the Chicago Bears could be moving to Indiana
Huh/AP Illinois lawmakers will debate legislation this week that could persuade The Chicago Bears to stay in the city's suburbs, after Indiana's legislature last month passed a bill that would open the door for a new stadium to be built...
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle? 14 minutes ago Share Save Shingai Nyoka Harare Share Save AFP via Getty Images Zimbabwe agreed a compensation deal to pay $3.5bn for infrastructure improvements to land that...
BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah
BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah 1 hour ago Share Save Alice Cuddy Younine, northeastern Lebanon Share Save BBC The yellow flag of the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah was hanging on...
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
In theory, such bets run afoul of US financial rules, which bar trading on contracts involving war, terrorism, assassination, gaming or other illegal activities. Unlike traditional gaming firms, in which the odds are set by the company, prediction market companies...
(URGENT) N. Korea says conducted firepower strike drill with 600 mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers: KCNA | Yonhap News Agency
OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) (END) Keywords #North Korea missile launch Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns...
This CEO warns that Democratic voters are most at risk from automation
As well as talking about how America’s “lethal capabilities” make it very special, Karp stressed the extent to which AI is going to shift the political landscape. “The one thing that I think that even now is underestimated by all...
Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment 24 minutes ago Share Save Henri Astier Share Save Reuters The Kyiv region reportedly bore the brunt of the latest drone and missile strikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia...
U.S. says it is consulting with allies over N.K. launches, reaffirms defense commitment to allies | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 14 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. military command said Saturday it is consulting closely with allies and partners over North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches, while reaffirming America's defense commitment to regional allies. Pyongyang fired...
(LEAD) Trump calls on S, Korea, China, Japan, others to send ships to keep Hormuz Strait open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Saturday that "hopefully" South Korea and other countries, affected by Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, will send ships to keep the crucial oil shipping route "open and safe," amid growing concerns over disruptions...
Queensland arts minister ignored recommendation that new theatre be named after poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Photograph: Darren England/AAP View image in fullscreen The arts minister, John-Paul Langbroek, said the government put the decision of what to call the new theatre ‘in the hands of Queenslanders’. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Queensland arts minister ignored recommendation that new...
Australia’s pornography age-verification: a victory for advocates or a gateway to ‘darker corners of the internet’
Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images Australia’s pornography age-verification: a victory for advocates or a gateway to ‘darker corners of the internet’ As users turn to VPNs to access pornography, experts warn collection of information creates a ‘honeytrap’ for bad actors Get...
Trump calls on UK to send warships to keep strait of Hormuz open
Since the war began, ships have been attacked and the route effectively closed, pushing up oil prices and putting pressure on the global economy. Photograph: Nathan Howard/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Since the war began, ships have been attacked...
Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold 24 minutes ago Share Save Grace Eliza Goodwin Share Save Getty Images Gold bars taken from the SS Central America ship are displayed at the Museum of American...
How the war in Iran and its economic fallout will lead to Trump’s defeat
‘However high Trump is riding, he is nonetheless facing defeat.’ Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images View image in fullscreen ‘However high Trump is riding, he is nonetheless facing defeat.’ Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images Analysis How the war in Iran and its...
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens 17 minutes ago Share Save Jessica Rawnsley Share Save Watch: Video appears to show Cuban protesters burn objects in front of Communist party office Protesters in Cuba have ransacked a Communist...