Swedish forces disrupt a drone launched from a Russian ship near a visiting French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters.
Published On 28 Feb 2026

Swedish forces disrupt a drone launched from a Russian ship near a visiting French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters.
Published On 28 Feb 2026

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.

Two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning, as thick plumes of smoke rose over Jomhouri Square and other parts of the capital. The explosions followed an Israeli strike on the city, amid escalating regional tensions.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the attack was carried out “to remove threats,” as reports say the first strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Air force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes in the wreckage.
Published On 28 Feb 2026

The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for more.

Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim Jong Un is grooming his teenage daughter as a future leader.
Published On 28 Feb 2026

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The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and civilian infrastructure have been repeatedly targeted.
Published On 28 Feb 2026