National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months Around 120 Louisiana National Guard members will remain deployed in New Orleans through August The Independent UK · Mar 2
Redness on Trump's neck is caused by common skin cream, White House says The White House says a red spot on President Donald Trump’s neck comes from a prescribed skin cream The Independent UK · Mar 2
4-year-old dies after adult falls on her in skiing incident Police previously said they believed the incident was an accident, according to a report The Independent UK · Mar 2
Spain draws red line, rejects US use of bases in Iran campaign Spain has refused to allow the United States to use jointly operated military bases on its territory for strikes against Iran, as Madrid hardened its criticism of the widening conflict across the Middle East. The Times of India · Mar 2
Man charged with damaging religious property after ramming car five times into revered Jewish site The suspect’s father said that his son suffered from ‘mental problems,’ but had ‘a very good friendship, relationship with the Jews’ The Independent UK · Mar 2
Trump says Iran war to last four to five weeks but could go ‘far longer’ President says he ordered attacks to thwart Tehran nuclear aims – and abruptly pivots to talk up White House ballroom The Guardian - US · Mar 2
Morning Mail: Trump details objectives in Iran war, Hanson’s taxpayer-funded flights, Sydney’s new suburb US president won’t rule out boots on the ground as conflict spreads in Middle East; Bays West to replace former harbour industry hub The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Gulf Countries Reportedly Seeking To Convince U.S. To Keep The War With Iran Short And Avoid Prolonged Energy Price Shock The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are lobbying U.S. allies to convince President Donald Trump to keep the war in Iran short to prevent regional escalation and maintain energy price shocks contained, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 2
How the Iran crisis could raise gas, shipping and grocery bills in the US The U.S. launched its military operation against Iran over the weekend The Independent UK · Mar 2
Trump’s bid to have tariff refund process slowed rejected by federal court Trump’s Justice Department had urged the Federal Circuit last Friday to proceed cautiously and impose a 90-day delay, but judges dismissed the request The Independent UK · Mar 2
Trump delivers Iran messaging through exclusive interview spree Trump is communicating his Iran intentions when, how and to whom he wants. Axios · Mar 2
5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control The strikes on Iran are the latest way Trump sidestepped the GOP-controlled legislature. Axios · Mar 2
Paramount+ and HBO Max to become one streaming service, Ellison says Billionaire Paramount Skydance chief announces plan days after winning takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery The Guardian - US · Mar 2
The suspected gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar was not on FBI’s radar The gunman was wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and bearing the words ‘Property of Allah’ during the attack, a law enforcement official said The Independent UK · Mar 2
The Conversation · Mar 2 ‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy Shortly after the opening salvo of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026 – with missiles targeting cities across the country, some of which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – President Donald Trump declared the objective was to destroy Iran’s military capabilities and give rise to a change…
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Trump spotted with neck rash during Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony President Donald Trump was seen with a visible red blotch on his neck during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House on Monday. The mark appeared as rash-like with an apparent scab, prompting speculation regarding his health. The notice of the rash comes after the president has faced…
The Independent UK · Mar 2 After a composer pulled out of Kennedy Center amid Trump’s rebranding, De Niro to appear at Carnegie Hall De Niro joins a growing list of artists who have canceled events at the Kennedy Center
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Gathering in Belfast condemns Israeli and US attacks on Iran People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll said the action was anti-democratic.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guide A halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflation
The Independent UK · Mar 2 The prime minister was right to keep Britain out of this war THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keir Starmer’s manoeuvring regarding the American use of British bases should not be denigrated as flip-flopping, but rather praised as a sensible attempt to steer his way through one of the biggest international crises this century
The Conversation · Mar 2 As Canada’s Mark Carney heads to Australia, how did he become the darling of the global anti-Trump movement? Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is having a moment.
MarketBeat · Mar 2 3 Stocks With the Most to Gain From Tariff Relief The Supreme Court overturned a large majority of President Trump's tariffs, and that means margin relief (and potential refunds) for these 3 companies.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Supreme Court halts redrawing of New York congressional district A divided Supreme Court halted a state court-ordered redistricting of the seat currently held by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Guitar World · Mar 2 “There’s more to life than just guitar. Once you've had a heart attack there’s always that thing in your mind that it could happen again”: How Al Di Meola’s heart attack led to his anti-ICE concert with Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen Aware he’s in the last quarter of his football game of life, the health alert has made Di Meola determined to make more of a difference – politically and musically
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 After failing to win the peace prize, Trump turns his focus to Nobel prize for war As for Keir Starmer, even when he tries to make a reasonably sound judgment he somehow ends up losing both sides of the argument