India into T20 World Cup Final After Thrilling Win

Skip next section See you tomorrow March 5, 2026 See you tomorrow With that, it's midnight at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and we'll sign off for another day and leave you to celebrate a fine win.  The Delhi team will be up bright and early as always to talk you through tomorrow morning's big stories. We

German students protest proposed reinstatement of conscription

Young people gathered in Berlin's central Potsdamer Square on Thursday and marched through the German capital to protest against the government's plans to reintroduce military service. While the police counted around 3,000 participants, organizers claimed there were 6,000 demonstrators in Berlin and 50,000 in more than 130 towns and cities across Germany. "I don't think

How Conserving Nature Strengthens National Security

Razed forests, collapsing fisheries and vanishing pollinators rarely register as national security threats. Yet recognition is growing that nature loss poses serious risks to political stability.  "Nature is a foundation of national security," authors from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) wrote in a recent assessment that draws a direct line between

Is Germany Being Targeted by Iranian Intelligence?

"First, I want to say that our security authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation," emphasized Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt a few days after the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The politician from the conservative CDU party spoke of an "abstract threat," meaning that there is currently no specific evidence of planned

Can Iran Sustain a Prolonged War?

Iran has prepared itself for a long war, unlike the United States, Ali Larijani, secretary-general of the Middle East nation's Supreme National Security Council, said on the third day of the US-Israel war against Iran. Larijani reiterated what other officials of the Islamic Republic have been saying since the military conflict began: "We will defend

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations postponed to summer 2026

The ​Confederation of African Football (CAF) released a statement on its website on Thursday announcing that the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) would not kick off in Morocco on March 17 as planned. Instead, it is to be moved to the summer. "After discussions between CAF and its partners, ​FIFA and other stakeholders, CAF decided

Germany Reclassifies Wolves as Huntable Species

The German Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, voted on Thursday to recategorize wolves as a "huntable species" after the return of the predators to the European countryside over the past few years.  The amendment to the federal hunting act will allow hunters to kill wolves in Germany from July 1 to October 31, though individual

Southeast Asia’s Pragmatic Response to the Iran War

For most Southeast Asian countries, the immediate priority following the start of the Iran war has been to urge de-escalation and protect their citizens and migrant workers in the Middle East. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry issued a measured statement that condemned US-Israeli attacks as well as Iran's retaliatory strikes, calling for "all parties [to] exercise maximum

Cologne Cathedral to Start Charging Visitor Fees This Year

Cologne's iconic cathedral will begin charging visitors an entrance fee starting from the second half of this year, its chapter announced on Thursday. In a press conference, the cathedral chapter said the fee is meant to cover the increasing cost of operating, maintaining and securing the facility. Entrance to the cathedral will remain free of

Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Guide

Key facts on the Paralympics The 2026 Paralympic Winter Games take place over 10 days from March 6 to 15 across three main locations in northern Italy; Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme. Approximately 665 athletes from 56 nations are to compete in 79 medal events across six sports: Para-alpine skiing, Para-biathlon, Para cross-country
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