An Iranian drone hit the runway of a UK military base in Cyprus on Monday, prompting the EU to vow solid backing for member states as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran spread. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said that just after midnight (2200 GMT), “a Shahed unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into the military facilities of the British Bases in Akrotiri, causing minor material damage”. Our homeland does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation,” Christodoulides said earlier. Britain agreed on Sunday to allow the United States to use British military bases to fire “defensive” strikes aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and their launchers. The Royal Air Force Akrotiri base is a British overseas territory near the southern coastal city of Limassol.

Motorists drive along a street as smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. Black smoke was seen rising from the US embassy in Kuwait City on March 2 after the latest volley of Iranian strikes, an AFP correspondent saw. (Photo by AFP)Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning, but their crew survived, Kuwait’s defence ministry said, as Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf. “Several US warplanes crashed this morning. Confirming that all crew members survived,” a defence ministry spokesman said in a statement, adding that the cause was under investigation.

Texas Tech high jumper, Temitope Adeshina, says she was spurred to win a third consecutive Big 12 indoor conference title by her rivalry with Kansas State jumper Sharie Enoe, who finished second in the final, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adeshina secured her third straight Big 12 indoor high jump crown after clearing 1.96m on Friday, equalling the second-best mark in her school’s history. In doing so, she became the first woman in Big 12 history to win three consecutive indoor high jump titles since Rylee Anderson achieved the feat between 2021 and 2023. She currently holds the NCAA’s top high jump mark of 1.96m, which ranks fourth globally. She first cleared 1.97m at the NCAA Championships in June 2024 before equalling the mark at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships last season to qualify for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

The commission had earlier fixed the Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for March 6, 2027. However, in a revised schedule, the Presidential and National Assembly elections are now slated for January 16, 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold on February 6, 2027. “Election anywhere in the world is now about technology, but before deploying any technology, it is important to test it thoroughly“So, my own audit of the 2023 election, while the BVAS was tested within the states for the Osun election, Ekiti election, however, when it came to the federal election, especially the presidential election, which became interstate, it was not properly tested. Amupitan expressed confidence that the technical glitches experienced during the 2023 presidential election would not recur. “By the grace of God, the 2027 election will be the best Nigeria has ever had.

Punch the Monkey continues to capture the hearts of everyone, especially since there's been another development. In particular, footage has been circulating on social media showing Punch being attacked by an older monkey, with his source of comfort being his IKEA cuddly toy organutan nicknamed 'Ora-mama'. "Little Punch is doing what most of his peers can’t — he runs on two legs for a long time," one person wrote. Where can I buy Punch's viral orangutan toy? Elsewhere from Indy100, Tate brothers want to buy Punch the Monkey – but the internet is not impressed, and Abandoned baby monkey becomes viral star thanks toy orangutan friendship.

(Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)The United States said Sunday it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard force but also announced the first US fatalities in the war to overturn the Iranian government. “America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters,” CENTCOM said. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced its own “large-scale” attack as it launched missiles and drones at installations around the Gulf. Trump, meanwhile, said that US military strikes had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels and partially destroyed its navy headquarters. Iran’s judiciary confirmed that Ali Shamkhani, a top adviser to Khamenei, and General Mohammad Pakpour, the head of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards, were among those killed.

What Is Earned Secure Attachment? But research has identified a category known as earned secure attachment. Research using the Adult Attachment Interview suggests that individuals with earned secure attachment are not defined by ideal childhoods. Why Earned Secure Attachment Matters for TherapistsRelational Safety Is the Primary ConcernRelational safety between therapist and client is always the primary concern. Earned secure attachment reminds us that security can be built.

At its annual flagship showcase, Infinix unveiled the NOTE 60 SERIES, featuring the NOTE 60 Pro and NOTE 60—demonstrating a new chapter in delivering premium technology experiences to global users. “NOTE 60 SERIES is our annual flagship showcase—an ‘all‑out’ blockbuster created with industry leaders,” said Tony Zhao, CEO of Infinix. Powered by its strong Snapdragon chipset, the NOTE 60 Pro takes gaming performance even further, delivering smooth high‑frame‑rate gameplay across popular titles. Active Matrix Display: Functionality Through DesignFeatured on the back of the NOTE 60 Pro, the all-new Active Matrix Display represents a major design innovation for the NOTE SERIES. Designed by Pininfarina, the NOTE 60 Ultra introduces breakthroughs in form and delivers comprehensive upgrades in imaging, performance, and connectivity—representing the pinnacle of performance and experience within the NOTE 60 SERIES.

(Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)President Donald Trump said Sunday that 48 Iranian leaders have been killed in the US-Israeli bombardments of the country and that the offensive is “very positive.”“Nobody can believe the success we’re having; 48 leaders are gone in one shot. And it’s moving along rapidly,” Trump was quoted as saying in an interview by Fox News. Trump claimed overall success in the war, which was launched Saturday with the goal of removing the Islamic republic’s leadership and destroying its military. And everything is ahead of schedule,” Trump was quoted as saying in a separate interview with CNBC. “Things are evolving in a very positive way right now, a very positive way,” he said.

(Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)US and Israeli strikes against Iran and the repercussions in the Middle East are expected to send oil prices soaring when markets open, and a prolonged conflict could hit the global economy. “I expect oil prices to be between $85 and $90,” said Amena Bakr, head of Middle East and OPEC+ research at analysts Kpler. Another analyst at Kpler, Michelle Brouhard, described high oil prices as “the Achilles heel of Trump”. The last time crude prices climbed above $100 was at the start of the war in Ukraine. Gas prices also soared, which played a major role in a prolonged period of rising prices.

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The agreement, signed in Abuja, represents the culmination of months of negotiations and highlights growing investor confidence in ongoing reforms within the sector. “This is a landmark deal, poised to transform the mining sector and increase its contribution to the nation’s GDP,” he said. Executive Secretary of SMDF, Fatima Shinkafi, described the agreement as the largest project the fund has undertaken since its establishment. It is a $1.3 billion capital expenditure project, and SMDF has come of age to sign this deal with AFC,” she said. A joint strategic investment vehicle was also established to accelerate exploration and development of mining assets once exploration campaigns are complete.

The United States and Israel launched massive bombardments against Iran and killed its supreme leader Saturday, with attacks ongoing Sunday. “Three U.S. service members have been killed in action, and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury. The US military on Sunday said three service members have been killed and five seriously wounded in the operation against Iran — the first casualties of any kind announced on the US side. The United States and Israel launched massive bombardments against Iran and killed its supreme leader Saturday, with attacks ongoing Sunday. “Three U.S. service members have been killed in action, and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

A video of a monkey called Punch hugging a teddy in a zoo went viral on social media. I wanted to learn more about the Japanese macaque as the zoo enclosure the monkey is in did not look nice. On the videos Punch is seen carrying the teddy around, sleeping with it and playing with it. On videos, Punch has been seen being hugged by one of the other monkeys but quite a few times he is being attacked. I ask for zoos in the UK to help Punch and his friends.

Iranian state television on Sunday confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, without referring to a massive US and Israeli attack on his residence. A presenter on state television announced Khamenei’s death at 5:00 am (0130 GMT), as the channel broadcast archive images with a black banner as a sign of mourning. Khamenei, 86, had been Iran’s supreme leader since 1989. US President Donald Trump had on Saturday said that Khamenei had been killed in air strikes, though there has been no confirmation from Tehran. “The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of peace throughout the Middle East and, indeed, the world!” Trump posted.