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Warning for travellers as pilots to stage two-day strike this week

Lufthansa pilots, represented by the VC union, will stage a two-day strike from Thursday over an ongoing dispute regarding pensions. The industrial action will affect Lufthansa Cargo AG and Lufthansa passenger flights departing from German airports from 12.01am on 12 March and 11:59pm on 13 March. Flights to specific countries…

The Independent UK

What to know about HMS Dragon as it leaves Portsmouth for eastern Mediterranean

UK warship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean a week after its deployment was announced, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The Type 45 destroyer, with a crew of around 200, is specifically designed to counter aerial threats, including drones and ballistic missiles, particularly those potentially…

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

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Iran War Escalation Raises World War III Fears Despite Trump's Conflict Ending 'Very Soon' Claim

US President Donald Trump says the war with Iran could end 'very soon,' even as the conflict spreads across the Middle East with rising casualties and fears of a wider war.

International Business Times UK

Florida woman sues after coworker says she ‘smells like the Middle East’

Exclusive: Chrisanna Abad, who is half-Middle Eastern, claims she was not only subjected to racial bigotry, but violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well

The Independent UK

If there was ever a moment for Australia’s shift to renewables and EVs, this is it

Yes, Australia needs fuel. But the Middle East war also shows the necessity of setting ourselves up for the future

The Guardian - AU

Iran Paralympics chief brands skier’s withdrawal ‘heartbreaking’ amid war with US

Iran’s solitary Paralympic athlete was forced to withdraw due to being unable to travel safely to Italy

The Independent UK

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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 readied to respond to Iran crisis after HMS Dragon criticism

RFA Lyme Bay could be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean if the conflict continues

The Independent UK

France unleashes a terrifying armada into the Middle East, but still refuses to join the US in attacking Iran

Macron insists this is only defensive.

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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

Iran war: Oil surge, midterms worry Trump advisers as they push for an exit plan

Amidst surging oil prices and upcoming mid-term elections, President Trump has reportedly been advised to seek an exit plan from the Middle East. Advisors are urging him to articulate that military objectives have largely been achieved, as polls indicate public opposition to the ongoing conflict.

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Donald Trump's Iran war is making Britain poorer, warns Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid oil cost turmoil

Petrol prices, mortgage rates and oil home heating costs are rising as the UK economy is rocked by the fall-out from the Middle East conflict

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

Euronews

Is the EU ready to handle the fallout of a US–Iran war?

The United States and Iran are at war, and the European Union is increasingly affected by this rapidly escalating regional conflict.

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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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 Conversation

Australia is sending an aircraft and personnel to the Middle East. Does this mean we are entering the war?

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is off to another Middle Eastern war, which is likely a surprise to many given how contentious the country’s involvement in the Iraq war was.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ‘buffer zone’ strategy in tatters after Kyiv reclaims swathes of territory

Ukrainian troops now control almost all of the Dnipropetrovsk region after liberating 400 square kilometres in counterattacks

Euronews

Trump says Iran war will be over 'very soon' but warns Tehran against further oil disruptions

Trump assured Republican lawmakers that the war in Iran could end “very soon” but declined to provide a specific timeline on when that might be. The US president says Washington is achieving “tremendous success” on the ground, but stressed that the war will only end after all war objectives are…

The Times of India

UAE travel alert: Etihad Airways announces schedule for March 10-12, check destinations

The Iran-US-Israel war has left thousands of passengers stranded across the UAE due to airspace shutdown, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions. While the UAE authorities have been commended for their aid to the tourists, providing hotel and food vouchers along with transportation, many have been vying to go home on…

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

Oil prices latest: UK inflation forecast to spike amid fears Iran war could trigger new cost of living crisis

Price of oil has surged since US and Israel launched airstrikes towards Iran 10 days ago

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