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Trapped Brits face more chaos trying to get out of Dubai after deadly Iran drone strike closes airport March 7, 2026
British travellers were among those left stranded as flights were halted and terminals evacuated, leaving many scrambling to find a way out of the UAE.
Russia 'is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces including warships and aircraft in the Middle East in "comprehensive" effort' to help its ally March 7, 2026
Three officials familiar with the intelligence said the assistance had been ongoing since the war began on Saturday.
The big boys arrive: More US bombers fly in to UK airbase ahead of the 'the big one' as US promises 'surge' in attacks against Iran March 7, 2026
The long-range strategic aircraft are capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, making them among the most powerful conventional bombers in the US arsenal.
How many of Tehran's feared Revolutionary Guard will be sneaking into the UK on small boats? asks SUE REID March 7, 2026
The entire EU bloc and Britain are bracing for an influx of Iranian refugees as US President Donald Trump's war to force regime change in their country enters its second week.
Trump says 'Today Iran will be hit very hard' and dubs them 'The Loser of The Middle East' as Tehran hits Dubai airport then apologises for attacks: Live updates March 7, 2026
Dubai Airport has been evacuated following an Iranian drone attack as fresh waves of strikes battered the Middle East overnight.

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Teacher and her daughter, 13, killed after tornado sucked their CAR into the air ...as storms rip through the heart of the US and places 32 million Americans under alert March 7, 2026
Jodie Owens, 47, and her 13-year-old daughter Lexi were killed when a powerful tornado lifted their car into the air.
CIA accused of secret bioweapon experiments linked to major outbreak in its own people March 7, 2026
A review of declassified CIA files has reportedly revealed how a biological outbreak which impacts tens of thousands every year was covered up for decades.
Obama launches ferocious attack on Trump as he breaks down in tears at Jesse Jackson funeral March 7, 2026
Barack Obama launched a ferocious rebuke to Donald Trump at the Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral in Chicago on Friday.
Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Tehran as explosions consume Iranian capital - with Trump indicating the worst is yet to come: Live updates March 7, 2026
LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the US-Israel war with Iran as the conflict enters its seventh day.
FOODIE CONFIDENTIAL: Our restaurant critic and the Queen's son TOM PARKER BOWLES reveals where to get the tastiest fish and chips in the UK, his go-to olive oil and his favourite £1.19 McDonald's order March 7, 2026
In our new fortnightly column, we ask food insiders to share their shopping lists, address books and kitchen secrets. starting with… our very own Tom Parker Bowles

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