Iran threaten to WITHDRAW from World Cup after US airstrikes… as FIFA issue statement following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death

[ad_1] Iran has reportedly threatened to pull out of this summer’s World Cup after US and Israeli airstrikes killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.   The dramatic escalation follows a joint military operation on Saturday which targeted major Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, following weeks of growing tension.  The attack came shortly after […]

Iran says it has ‘one word only’ for America in tense standoff between representatives at emergency UN Security Council meeting

[ad_1] Iran’s representative told an emergency United Nations meeting that they have ‘one word only’ for the United States following the deadly airstrikes on Iran earlier today.  Iran’s Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani told America to be ‘polite’ at the emergency meeting following Operation Epic Fury, which saw airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.  ‘I […]

Trump has opened Pandora’s box but now is our chance to shape Iran’s future, writes former Middle East minister TOBIAS ELLWOOD

[ad_1] It has started. After weeks of formal talks, warnings and military positioning, including the deployment of roughly a third of the US Navy’s deployable fleet, the pre-emptive strike against Iran has begun. As its codename suggests, Operation Epic Fury has unleashed air strikes against military, political and infrastructure targets. The scale is game-changing. The […]

Sharon Osbourne says being a grandparent ‘keeps her going’ following husband Ozzy’s tragic death as she and daughter Kelly reveal sweet outfit tributes to rocker at the BRITs

[ad_1]  Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk By BETHAN EDWARDS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER and GERAINT LLEWELLYN, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 15:06 EST, 28 February 2026 | Updated: 20:26 EST, 28 February 2026 Sharon Osbourne told Daily Mail how being a grandparent was ‘the whole reason to keep going’ following beloved husband Ozzy’s tragic death. The former X […]

BRITs 2026: Dua Lipa sizzles during surprise performance after Harry Styles opens the show and makes his first red carpet appearance in three years following career break

[ad_1] Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance she and Harry Styles led the performances at the BRIT Awards 2026 at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on Saturday evening.  The songstress, 30, took to the stage during a star-studded celebration in honour of producer Marc Ronson and was lowered onto the stage via a huge disco ball.  Dua looked […]

BRIT Awards worst dressed: Tallia Storm leaves little to the imagination as she joins Jade Thirlwall, Fleur East and Rosalia in leading a red carpet full of fashion flops and frock horrors

[ad_1] As the celebrities hit the red carpet for ahead of this year’s BRIT Awards ceremony, it seems some stars may have to sack their stylists. Leading the charge of this year’s worst dressed celebrities on the carpet in Manchester are Tallia Storm and Fleur East. Tallia, 27, showed off her incredible figure in a […]

Iran suicide drone blitz on Dubai: Famous Palm Jumeirah hotel hit amid revenge missile attacks on US bases, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Israel after American air strikes

[ad_1] By ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and OLIVIA ALLHUSEN, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER and KELLY LACO, US EXECUTIVE EDITOR, POLITICS and OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Updated: 12:11 EST, 28 February 2026 Iranian suicide drones have slammed into a tower block in Bahrain, hours after targeting the world famous Palm Jumeirah hotel in Dubai – as Tehran […]