Iran launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases across the Persian Gulf region, as well as against Israel, after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran earlier Saturday. Missiles and drones hit the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain and other American bases in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Month: February 2026
Tree Climbing With Bonnie
Bonnie in High Heels: Turning Tree Climbing into a Fashion Adventure A Different Kind of Playground Bonnie was never one to follow the rules. Most people looked at a tree and saw shade, climbing practice for kids, or maybe a perfect spot for a picnic. Bonnie, on the other hand, saw opportunity… and high heels….
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran – What has happened so far
On Saturday morning, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting Israel and US military installations in the Gulf — here is what we know so far.
Latest news bulletin | February 28th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Israeli defence systems intercept Iranian missiles over Haifa
Israeli defence systems intercepted retaliatory Iranian missiles over Haifa on February 28, leaving trails of smoke across the sky as sirens sounded in the northern port city. The interceptions came after Iran launched missiles in response to US and Israeli strikes targeting several Iranian cities.
Sirens sound in Jerusalem and Tehran after Israeli strikes on Iran
Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tehran after Israel launched what it described as coordinated strikes on Iran.
Trump announces launch of ‘major combat operations’ against Iran
US President Donald Trump says “major combat operations” have begun in Iran, announcing on social media from his Florida golf club that the US military is targeting imminent threats from the Iranian regime to defend the American people. Trump framed the action as a defensive mission.
A former FIFA president lashes out at his successor’s Trump ties
On May 27, 2015, plainclothes Swiss police working at the behest of the FBI entered a Zurich luxury hotel and walked out with some of the most powerful people in global soccer. Subsequent indictments by the U.S. Justice Department, built off a multi-year FBI investigation of corruption in soccer, led within months to the downfall…
Taobao Flash Sale Surprise?
Taobao Flash Sale Surprise: When a Cashier Danced During Pickup An Ordinary Day Turns Extraordinary It was just another day at the local Taobao flash sale pick-up point orders piling up, delivery riders zipping in and out, and the scent of delicious meals filling the air. But for one delivery rider, this particular pickup would…
Germany supplies Ukraine with natural gas for the first time
Germany is now supplying natural gas to Ukraine via an LNG terminal in the island of Rügen. The move was announced by the Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz.