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UK ‘took far too long’ to let US use its airbases to attack Iran, Trump says
ByPeter Walker Senior political correspondent March 2, 2026

US president also ‘very disappointed’ in Keir Starmer over UK government’s deal to hand Chagos Islands to MauritiusUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesThe UK “took far too long” to allow US forces to use its airbases to attack Iran, Donald Trump has sa…

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Private jet prices soar as wealthy scramble to leave Dubai
ByPjotr Sauer, Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo and Kate Connolly in Berlin March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

People drive to Oman and Saudi in hope of a flight, while most tourists stay stuck in hotels and on cruise shipsUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIranian attacks on Dubai and the closure of its airport have triggered a scramble among the wealthy to l…

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Iran’s Top Security Official Calls Trump’s War Aims ‘Delusional’ and Says Iran ‘Will Not Negotiate’
ByErika Solomon March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Ali Larijani, seen as a pragmatist who could negotiate with Washington, struck a defiant tone and vowed to fight on.

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Middle East crisis pushes up oil prices – and could drive inflation rises too
ByHeather Stewart Economics editor March 2, 2026

Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growthBusiness live – latest updatesUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesThe impact of the deadly and unpredictable conflict in the Middle East on…

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Israel intensifies war on Lebanon after Hezbollah attack
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 2, 2026

Israel's response to Hezbollah attack kills at least 31 people and leads to mass displacement in Lebanon.

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Top Democrat slams Trump officials’ ‘totally insufficient’ answers in closed-door briefing about Iran operation – as it happened
ByTom Ambrose March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president offers goals but no end date for military offensive against IranHegseth says US won’t get ‘bogged down’ in IranWhat is the legality of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran?Sign up for Breakin…

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Nearly 170 people killed in attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng, officials say
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 2, 2026

Separately, MSF says 26 humanitarian workers are missing following recent violence in South Sudan's Jonglei state.

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‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 2, 2026

‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’

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3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says
ByAaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon, Malachy Browne and Amelia Nierenberg March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

Separately, a drone attack hit the U.S. Embassy compound in the Persian Gulf state, as Iran continues to target American assets across the Middle East.

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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal: Time, team news
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 2, 2026

Barcelona face the gargantuan task of overturning a 4-0 defeat in the second leg of the semifinal tie at Camp Nou.

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