Paul Dallison writes Declassified, a weekly satirical column. The Bank of England’s announcement that historical figures will be replaced with wildlife on the next set of banknotes went down about as well as the phrase “I hope Germany win the World Cup” in an East End of London pub on a Friday night. The Bank held…
Can a Forest Ninja Defeat a Virus? Nina’s Stylish Hunt to Baba Yaga
Nina the Forest Ninja: Wetlook Leggings, Baba Yaga, and a Stylish Virus Hunt When the Forest Becomes a Mission Some heroes wear capes. Others wear lab coats. And then there’s Nina deep in the forest, masked up, clad in sleek wetlook leggings, moving like a shadow to the dramatic sounds of Mussorgsky’s Baba Yaga. If…
Latest news bulletin | March 13th, 2026 – Midday
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French soldier killed, Gulf under drone assault in Iran war escalation
A French soldier was killed in Erbil, and four US crewmembers died in a refuelling aeroplane crash in Iraq as Iran’s drones hit Gulf states and US-Israeli strikes target Tehran.
Engraved portraits on tombstones keep memories alive in Pakistan
At a cemetery in Pakistan’s Quetta, polished marble tombstones engraved with portraits of the deceased have become increasingly popular, particularly among the Hazara community.
Tens of thousands protest austerity reforms in Brussels
Tens of thousands of people marched in Brussels to protest austerity reforms introduced by Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s government.
Four US crew members confirmed dead in Iraq airplane crash as strikes on Tehran continue
The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage.
Child abuse allegations rock final days of Paris campaign
PARIS — The campaign to elect the new mayor of Paris is taking a dark turn in its final stretch, as allegations that the outgoing center-left administration failed to act on reports of child abuse in public schools threaten to derail former Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire’s candidacy. A bombshell report from French public radio earlier…
Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials, intelligence agencies warn
Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing.
Lebanon’s displaced face soaring rent, tepid state response and fears of all-out war
Hundreds of thousands flee southern Lebanon after Hezbollah fires on Haifa, facing chaotic evacuations, profiteering landlords and limited state aid.