Author: Klevis Nikolaou

A Marine Corps veteran was arrested and treated for a suspected arm injury after being forcibly removed from a US Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, following an outburst in which he shouted anti-war slogans during testimony on military readiness. Brian McGinnis, who served in the Marine Corps between 2000 and 2004 and has since worked as a firefighter and Green Party political candidate in North Carolina, interrupted the proceedings by standing and shouting phrases including “No one wants to fight for Israel” and “Israel is the reason for this war in Iran.” Capitol Police moved to remove him,…

Several people have been injured in a knife attack on a Birmingham street, with the violence erupting directly outside both a primary school and a church in the Alum Rock area of the city earlier today. Emergency services were called to Bridge Road, where a victim was found lying in the street outside Our Lady of the Rosary and St Therese of Lisieux church, with officers seen carrying out CPR at the scene. Rosary Catholic Primary School, which stands close to where the attack took place, was immediately placed into lockdown as armed police, air ambulance crews and multiple ambulances…

Anthropic has confirmed a major outage affecting its Claude AI assistant, with users around the world reporting failures across web, mobile and API access. The disruption was first formally acknowledged on 2 March 2026, when the company posted an incident notice at 11:49 UTC stating that engineers were “investigating” elevated error rates. A further status update at 12:06 UTC confirmed that the investigation was still in progress and that service had not yet been restored. The issue is not confined to a single product or geography. According to the current incident description, the problem is “impacting users broadly rather than…

The United States and Israel have launched coordinated military strikes on Iran in what Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described as a “pre-emptive attack.” Here’s what we know so far. What Happened? Shortly after 09:30 Tehran time (06:00 GMT) on Saturday, Iranian media reported explosions across the capital Tehran. The United States military began what President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations” in Iran, marking confirmed US involvement in the Israeli-led strikes. Where Did Strikes Occur? Explosions were reported in multiple cities across Iran including: Pictures seen by the BBC show smoke over Tehran’s city centre squares, though the…

London’s mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has given final approval to pedestrianise Oxford Street’s core retail stretch, instructing Transport for London to implement the traffic-removal proposals. Here’s what you need to know about the changes. Which Part of Oxford Street Is Being Pedestrianised? The targeted section, commonly described as Oxford Street West or the core retail stretch, runs between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street. This covers the Oxford Circus to Marble Arch corridor, encompassing the street’s main shopping district. When Will Changes Begin? Traffic removal is expected to begin in summer 2026, with works continuing until late 2027. Some reporting…

Iceland’s legal provisions allowing medical professionals to override parental consent through child protection referrals face scrutiny following a high-profile custody case involving a 10-year-old boy with autism. The country’s Patients’ Rights Act No. 74/1997 establishes that doctors can escalate disputes to child welfare authorities when parents refuse what healthcare providers classify as necessary medical interventions, creating a pathway for treatment decisions to move beyond parental authority. This legal mechanism has become central to a custody battle involving Reykjavik father Alexander Rocha, who claims authorities removed his autistic son from his care in December after he declined to consent to gender…

The Mediterranean dominates global maritime dining with Greece, Croatia and Italy accounting for more than 70 percent of restaurants worldwide that meet strict “dock and dine” criteria, according to a BoatBooker study analyzing over 1,000 destinations across 45 countries. Small family-run businesses with 100-300 reviews comprise more than 40 percent of qualifying establishments, challenging the assumption that isolated luxury resorts provide superior sea-accessible dining experiences. The data reveals travelers increasingly seek authentic, exploratory gastronomic experiences involving private boats or water taxis rather than high-traffic destinations. Greece emerged as the undisputed leader with 349 unique restaurants meeting the criteria, representing 34…

A Pavia court has handed Massimo Adriatici a 12-year prison sentence exceeding the 11 years and four months requested by prosecutors after rejecting his self-defense claim over the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Younes El Boussettaoui in Voghera’s central square in July 2021. The court ordered Adriatici to pay €380,000 in provisional compensation to El Boussettaoui’s family following the trial held behind closed doors. The victim’s parents were each awarded €90,000, whilst his two brothers and two sisters will receive €50,000 each, all of whom were plaintiffs in a concurrent civil suit. Prosecutors successfully argued the evidence supported a voluntary manslaughter…

Cristiano Ronaldo maintains a grueling four-hour daily workout regime combined with six high-protein “mini meals” to keep his body fat at an astonishing seven percent, well below the eight to 12 percent expected of Premier League stars. The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward supplements his club training sessions with a personal workout plan including Pilates, regular swims and five weekly gym sessions. These incorporate 25-30 minutes of cardio, high-intensity sprinting and targeted weights to increase muscle strength. Rather than adhering to the traditional three-meal structure of breakfast, lunch and dinner, Ronaldo adds brunch, a snack and supper to his refueling schedule. His…

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has challenged UEFA to demonstrate its commitment to combating racism extends beyond “just a slogan or a nice banner before matches” following the governing body’s decision to provisionally ban Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one game. The 20-year-old Argentinian winger will miss Wednesday evening’s Champions League knockout phase play-off second leg in Madrid after being suspended pending a full investigation into allegations he racially abused Vinicius Junior during last week’s first leg in Lisbon. Arbeloa stated at a Tuesday press conference: “We are facing a great opportunity to make a significant step forward in the…