Israel Advances in Lebanon and Seizes More Land, as Hezbollah Fight Escalates
The Israeli military said troops advanced to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, spurring fears that the government is weighing a wider ground war. Source link
War in Iran; N.C., Texas primaries; Clinton hearings : NPR
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Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death during a firefight in February. Source link
U.S. shuts down some embassies as war with Iran enters fourth day : NPR
Iranian rockets heading toward Israel are seen crossing the sky over Gaza City on March 3, 2026, as they travel toward Israeli territory amid escalating regional tensions. Saeed Jaras/AFP via…
Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday. Source link
Iran Steps Up Retaliation as U.S. Says War Could Last Weeks
Iran targeted American sites throughout the region as President Trump said the United States was ready for a protracted fight. U.S. embassies and Amazon data centers were among the sites…
6 U.S. soldiers killed as Iran war expands in Middle East : NPR
Plumes of smoke from two simultaneous strikes rise over Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026. Mohsen Ganji/AP hide caption toggle caption Mohsen Ganji/AP The war over Iran engulfed more of…
How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
The Strait of Hormuz is a key artery for the movement of global energy supplies. BBC Verify’s Ben Chu has been looking at what’s been happening to marine traffic in…
‘Pray We Make It Through the Night’: Iran’s Capital Under Siege
Many residents of Tehran managed to get out of town when the U.S. and Israel attack began, but others who could not described living under bombardment. Source link