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France says EU must obtain energy self-reliance through civilian nuclear power

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European countries to expand the use of civilian nuclear power to secure the continent’s energy independence, warning that the war in the Middle East has exposed Europe’s vulnerability.

Radio France Internationale

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

The Independent UK

'War with no winners': Middle East crisis enters a dangerous new phase

Even as Washington hints at a quick end to the war with Iran, analysts say Tehran is preparing for a longer strategic struggle.

Radio France Internationale

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UK warship HMS Dragon departs for Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

The ship, capable of shooting down drones and ballistic missiles, has left its naval base in Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Fox Sports tweet about Israel’s ‘elimination’ from World Baseball Classic goes predictability off the rails

Social media commentators mocked the network for failing to ‘read the room’ given the present state of conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK

British Airways cancels Middle East flights amid Iran conflict

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The Independent UK

Trump’s re-election may have helped Albanese – but the US war in Iran is creating economic conundrums

Resurgent inflation, already a factor before the Middle East conflict, now risks intensifying, creating a problem for the prime minister

The Guardian - AU

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Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney-London flight amid disruption in Gulf

Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers look for route avoiding Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East

The war that the U.S. and Israeli governments launched against Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, is unprecedented in its scope across the Middle East. With the Arab Gulf states under Iranian attack, and Israel targeting Iran’s militia ally Hezbollah, even experts on the Middle East like me cannot predict the…

The Conversation

‘Serious water crisis’ on horizon as Middle East’s desalination plants hit and acid rain falls

Experts warn that the Middle East’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ are at risk as vulnerable desalination and oil plants become targets.

Euronews

Second Royal Navy ship preparing for potential deployment to Middle East

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The Independent UK

Fake Euronews reports used to spread disinformation about Middle East war

A disinformation campaign which has been linked to pro-Russian actors is imitating reputable media outlets to push fake reports about the Middle East war, as part of a campaign to discredit the West and Ukraine.

Euronews

Second British ship being prepared to respond to Middle East crisis

RFA Lyme Bay could be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if the crisis continues.

Evening Standard

Middle East conflict: ‘Blue’ flash lights up sky near Tehran after airstrike - watch

The sky above a city near Tehran, the capital of Iran, appeared to turn “blue” on Tuesday as the conflict involving the United States and Israel continued, with viral videos circulating widely on social media.

The Times of India

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The Guardian - AU

Qantas hikes international air fares citing volatile oil prices from war in Middle East

Airline reports spike in ticket sales to Europe in March, as passengers with carriers affected by flight chaos rebook

The Independent UK

Heating oil warning issued as costs soar amid Iran war

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The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Trump threatens Iran and inflation warning amid Middle East conflict

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: ADF aircraft and missiles sent to UAE; Littleproud quits as Nationals leader; and Kyle apologises to Jackie ‘O’

The PM insists Australia will not be deploying troops to the Middle East

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The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East war set to push inflation higher than forecast, warns RBA deputy governor

The Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser says inflation in Australia looks likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran launches ‘most intense’ barrage of missiles since start of conflict

Trump threatened Iran with a military response ‘at a level never seen before’ after US destroyed more than a dozen Iranian mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - AU

Five killed in strikes on Lebanon, health ministry reports – as it happened

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The Independent UK

The critical infrastructure that’s so vital to Middle East nations – and vulnerable to Iranian attack

Attacks on desalination plants mark a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict. Experts tell Stuti Mishra the Gulf’s most water-scarce nations face an existential threat

The Independent UK

Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Iranian fired drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating

AAP

Australian shares pare early gains for modest rebound

Hopes of a timely end to the Middle East conflict sparked a relief rally on the local bourse, but the optimism was limited, capping gains by the close.

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices fall and stocks rebound after Trump says Iran war could end ‘very soon’

FTSE 100 opens higher and European markets rise as US president describes conflict as ‘very complete’

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