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Feb 27, 2026 - World

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi criticized China Friday while doubling down on Tokyo's determination to upgrade its military capabilities.

Feb 27, 2026 - World

Exclusive: Home affairs department intervened about the use of non-modified people movers after 500 detention centre staff flagged safety concernsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe American private prison operator running Australia’s immigration network used an unsecured and unmodified Kia Carnival to transport a detainee who allegedly stabbed two of its staff during the journey and fled.Guardian Australia can also reveal that concerns about the vehicles being used by Management and Training Corporation (MTC) had prompted an intervention by the department of home affairs and warnings from almost 500 detention centre staff. Continue reading...

Feb 27, 2026 - World

President Trump says he's "not happy" with Iran as he threatens the Islamic Republic with a military strike if it does not satisfy U.S. demands to halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Feb 27, 2026 - World

This blog is now closed, you can read our full report hereBoth sides are reporting they have inflicted heavy casualties on each other, but it is difficult to know the true numbers when they are presenting sharply divergent figures.Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar claims 133 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed, with more than 200 injured. Of its own soldiers, Tarar says that two were killed in the cross-border fighting, while three were injured.The UK is deeply concerned by the significant escalation in tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. We urge both sides to take immediate steps toward de‑escalation, avoid further harm to civilians, and re‑engage in mediated dialogue. Continue reading...

Feb 27, 2026 - World

Cambodian officials on Friday received more than six dozen historic artifacts described as part of the country's cultural heritage that had been looted during decades of war and instability.