New pictures show destruction in Tehran after six days of US-Israeli strikes - explosions have been seen across the Iranian capital on ThursdayIn Israel, the military reports new attacks from Iran, after explosions were seen in the sky earlierThe UAE says it intercepted six Iranian missiles and 131 drones today - but one missile and six drones fell inside the country. European leaders present united front on Iran, eventuallySix days into the war and more EU leaders have come forward with promises of defence aid to Cyprus and allies in the Gulf. Albeit rather slowly, a united front has begun to emerge among key Nato allies in Europe. Spain's defence minister said the frigate Cristóbal Colón was joining its allies to show "commitment to the defence of the European Union and its eastern border". Judging from today's communique from France, Italy and Greece, European allies also want to ensure the safety of shipping in the Red Sea as much as they want to show solidarity in the Eastern Med.

The IRGC said the group had "full control" over the Straits of Hormuz, which runs in between the Gulf to the Indian Ocean. The UK Maritime Trade Organisation (MTO) earlier said a tanker was struck off the coast of Kuwait this morning, in the northern Gulf. US torpedo hit Iranian ship 'without warning' - foreign ministerLet's return to big news from yesterday - the sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka by a US torpedo, fired from a submarine. Abbas Araghchi also says the vessel - which he describes as "a guest of India's navy" - was struck by the US "without warning". Sri Lankan authorities say 32 people have been rescued and 80 bodies have been found so far.

"On the side of UDA, we have a deputy president, Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki, who is supporting the president. He explained that the discussions were meant to explore areas where the parties’ political interests converge, stressing that negotiations do not automatically mean that every request made by partners will be accepted. We have a president and a deputy president; he is performing his duties well, and you don't change that which is working," he added. "ODM have said that the only position they are not contesting is that of the president, which we respect. As members we are insisting that we are behind our deputy president," he added.

At least 70 foreign nationals were rescued on Wednesday during a police operation targeting suspected human trafficking in Ruai, Nairobi. Officers stormed a residential house in the Ruai area, where dozens of foreign nationals were found locked inside under unclear circumstances. The rescued individuals were taken into custody pending processing and further investigations. Tens of foreign nationals are frequently intercepted in different parts of the country while awaiting transportation to their next destinations. "Officers arrested a Sudanese national travelling to the UK, who was found in possession of a forged UK residence permit.

You're never going to know where to get the best fast food Coke if you don't pull up to the curb and give them all a try. McDonald'sMcDonalds Coke cup near restaurant sign - Steven Luna/MashedMcDonald's is urban-legend famous for having some of the best tasting Coke in the fast food biz. But you may not have realized until now that you're getting one of the finest examples of the caramel-colored cola a fast food restaurant can provide. Now that's how you make a fast food Coke. How I ranked these fast food CokesBurger King Coke cup on dispenser - Steven Luna/MashedI took a very straightforward approach to reading these fast food Cokes, using sweetness, carbonation, freshness, and authenticity of flavor as guide posts.

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Donald Trump has said he is seeking to destroy Iran's ballistic missile capabilities and ability to develop nuclear weapons. Kurds in Iraq deny they have entered Iran: 'We cannot move if the air is not cleaned'Kurdish Iranian opposition parties in northern Iraq have roundly denied reports that some of their forces have crossed the border into Iran. She calls for a no-fly zone to provide protection for Kurdish forces. "The regime is very brutal," she says, "and the most advanced weapon we have is a Kalashnikov." There’s been growing speculation that President Trump wants Kurdish forces to join the war, to provide boots on the ground.

Audio By VocalizeMutating virus variant and cell mutation variants as a health risk concept and new coronavirus outbreak or covid-19 viral cells mutations and influenza background as a 3D render. [File, Standard]The Ministry of Health has warned of a rise in influenza cases across several parts of the country, raising concern as the country enters its peak flu season. The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), working with county governments, is monitoring the outbreak through the National Influenza Surveillance System, which shows higher-than-average respiratory illness activity. "Kenya is currently experiencing an increase in influenza cases in several regions of the country," said Amoth. "The public is encouraged to follow preventive measures and rely on official communication channels for updates," added Amoth.

It allows us to see all kinds of things, though some things are admittedly harder to spot than others. That said, can your eyeballs detect 'ghost particles'? That's why neutrinos are also called the ghost particle, because they can go through anything like a ghost through a wall. So even though it is very difficult to detect a neutrino, it is not impossible. And yet, despite its size and hypersensitivity, the Super-K on average only detects about 30 neutrinos per day.

An Iranian man holds a picture of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the Iran's then-supreme leader./SCREENGRABMojtaba Khamenei, the second-eldest son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive, in good health and actively following developments in the country, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. The 56-year-old cleric has never publicly addressed the question of succession, a topic considered highly sensitive in Iran. “If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible,” Trump said in a social media post. In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron strongly criticised the military actions carried out by the United States and Israel, saying they were conducted outside international law. As diplomatic tensions deepen and military rhetoric intensifies, the developments signal a rapidly evolving crisis that continues to draw in major world powers

Going nuts: How Kilifi coconut farmers are cracking poverty's shell for wealthFor many smallholder farmers, especially in rural villages such as Junju, Magarini, and Ganze, coconut is the primary cash crop. It offers reliable income even in drought-prone areas,Business

Sustained higher oil prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East may fuel inflation in South Africa, though the buffers built by the government should help keep its debt-consolidation plans on track, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said. The price of Brent crude has jumped almost 16% this week as shipping flows ground to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil transits. “South Africa is a price taker” when it comes to fuel, Godongwana said in an interview on Bloomberg Television in London on Thursday. But the turmoil unleashed by US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began at the weekend could force South Africa to rethink its budgetary projections, with trade and global growth likely to be impacted. Investors appear to be “maintaining a positive outlook for South Africa,” he said.

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Six dead after Chania bus collides with trailer in dawn crash near MaunguSix people have been confirmed dead in a road accident at Manyatta area, Taita-Taveta County, along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The accident which occurred today (Thursday) at around 5:10am involved a bus belonging to Chania Executive Company and a trailer managed by Keitata Company. The stretch of the road near Maungu in Voi Sub-County is considered a black spot, according to authorities. Coast traffic boss Asha Wario confirmed the incident saying the bus was heading to Mombasa direction while the trailer was heading towards Nairobi when the accident occurred. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, the current heavy rainfall being witnessed across the country is expected to continue upto March 9.akitimo@ke.nationmedia.com, krajan@ke.nationmedia.com

Ionian Refining & Trading Company – IRTC SHA is following with concern the situation created at the Ballsh Refinery. This can only be resolved by guaranteeing the supply of crude oil to the refinery, so that it can operate at maximum capacity. During 2017, the Ballsh refinery was shut down 10 times due to lack of crude oil supply. Our main supplier, and at the same time the only supplier in the market with crude oil, has not made this possible for us. This is the only reason why the IRTC company is unable to operate the Ballsh Refinery and consequently fulfill its obligations to its employees and subcontractors.