Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

28th, March 2026, 07:08pm

Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win

Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten 69 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin the defence of their Indian Premier League title by cruising past Sunrisers Hyderabad.

28th, March 2026, 06:35pm

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

28th, March 2026, 06:34pm

Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel

There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.

28th, March 2026, 06:18pm

Man City 'handling pressure' of WSL title race with 'statement' win

Manchester City's manager Andree Jeglertz says he "enjoyed" his side's performance in a dominating win at Manchester United that edges them closer to a first WSL title in a decade.

28th, March 2026, 05:53pm

Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government

The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.

28th, March 2026, 05:28pm

Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike

Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

28th, March 2026, 05:14pm

'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims

Josh Simons resigned after facing claims a think tank he used to run commissioned a report into journalists' backgrounds.

28th, March 2026, 05:06pm

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