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Some of the drones leaving Russia to hit Ukraine are supplied by Iran
The US says it will loosen sanctions on other countries buying Russian oil and petroleum loaded on vessels at sea, in a bid to curb price rises
The cost of oil rose to more than $100 a barrel yesterday
Russia continues to pound Ukrainian cities with drones on a daily/nightly basis
Sir Keir Starmer has said he made a "made a mistake" in making Lord Mandelson US ambassador, as Downing Street denied claims of a "cover-up" in the release of documents relating to the appointment.
Israel launches more missiles at Iran & Lebanon, where the Israeli military says it's targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut
In US, Central Command says US forces have "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-laying ships, after President Trump warned Iran not to "put out any mines" in Strait of Hormuz
28 February Reform leader, Nigel Farage ‘ The Prime Minister needs to change his mind on the use of our military bases and back the Americans in this vital fight against Iran!’ Post on X
8 March, Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice,: ‘We wld be helping the Americans and the Israelis in any way they saw appropriate’ GB News
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Reform UK on the war -
9 March, Robert Jenrick: ‘this war needs to come to an end as soon as possible….that’s why Nigel Farage immediately ruled out suggestions that UK might deploy boots on the ground. Nor do we see why British aircraft should become involved in offensive action.’ Daily Telegraph
In case you missed..more documents from the Epstein files were released on Friday 👇
In case you missed..more documents from the Epstein files were released on Friday 👇
Nicky Campbell on his new podcast ‘Don’t Say A Word’
‘How I've learned that certainty is the thing to really fear’
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A Tory peer is to quit the Conservatives & retire from the Lords after facing suspension over PPE contract deals
It comes after an investigation found he breached Lords code of conduct for helping a subsidiary of a company he chaired, to get contracts
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We're honoured at #Newsnight to win Interview of the Year at Royal Television Society
Awards
The interview was with John & Amy Hunt who spoke to us with immense courage and dignity about the attack that killed John's wife Carol and his two other daughters Hannah & Louise
We're honoured at #Newsnight to win Interview of the Year at Royal Television Society
Awards
The interview was with John & Amy Hunt who spoke to us with immense courage and dignity about the attack that killed John's wife Carol and his two other daughters Hannah & Louise
💥 NEW PODCAST 💥
Hosted by Nicky Campbell 🎧
Produced by #6foot6Productions
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“The Iranian people can do regime change because they’re on the ground”
Gen HR McMaster, who served as National Security Adviser in Donald Trump’s first term, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social that future protest could benefit from US and Israeli air support.
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💥 NEW PODCAST 💥
Hosted by Nicky Campbell 🎧
Produced by #6foot6Productions
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The Iranian Red Crescent Society says 555 people have been killed in Iran following attacks by the US & Israel across more than 130 cities
On Sunday, an Iranian missile strike killed nine people in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh
In Cyprus, an RAF base was targeted by a "suspected drone strike" - family members are moving off base
The US earlier said three US service members had been killed in action, but didn't say where
Apparent Iranian strikes around the region continue - with explosions reported in Bahrain & Dubai, & smoke seen near the US embassy in Kuwait
‘Several’ US fighter planes have crashed in Kuwait, the Kuwaiti military says, with the crew unharmed. The cause is being investigated
The war’s expanding …& the UK’s now new drawn into it
Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon have exchanged strikes
Lebanese health ministry says Israeli attacks in Beirut and southern Lebanon have killed at least 31 people, with 149 injured
Donald Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead after US-Israeli strikes
They are STILL fighting for justice.
Follow-up on Mon’s NN
Had an incredible response to John Morris & Brian Unthank on #Newsnight
John a laundry operator for the armed forces, Brian an RAF cook - both witnessed UK nuclear tests in 50s & 60s without a scrap of protective clothing, & have had serious health problems as a result.
Zack Polanski on politicians "clinging to power”, "mistrust in politics" & the "two party system"
#Newsnight
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Gorton and Denton by-election result:
GRN: 40.7% (+27.5)
REF: 28.7% (+14.7)
LAB: 25.4% (-25.3)
CON: 1.9% (-6.0)
LDEM: 1.8% (-2.1)
💥 In January 2026, Newsnight’s audience was up around 40% vs Jan 2024
💥 Initial figures for Feb also look strong
(from BBC News Audience Research)
"It's close to £90,000..."
Labour MP Rosie Wrighting, who is on a Plan Two student loan, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social about her current repayment debt.
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💥 In January 2026, Newsnight’s audience was up around 40% vs Jan 2024
💥 Initial figures for Feb also look strong
(from BBC News Audience Research)
"We want Starmer to stand up in Parliament and say 'we, the government, wish to strongly apologise'..."
Nuclear test veterans Brian Unthank and John Morris ask for a prime ministerial apology and a "church service in memory of all our comrades who have died".
#Newsnight
"Not a perfect system" | Government minister pressed over approach to student loan repayments
#Newsnight
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