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Sudanese students accuse UK of 'punishment' after visas refused
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Sudanese students accuse UK of 'punishment' after visas refused
Shaheena Uddin “I felt that I was being punished solely for being from Sudan”, a student denied a visa to the UK has toldThe Independent. Now as a result of the ban, Ms Abdallah is unable to apply for a UK visa and take up her offer to study Neuroscience and Public Health at the University of Liverpool. Ms Abdallah, she says the Home Office decision has “punished” genuine students and “denied a right” to their education, after Sudan has endured a brutal war over the past four years.
Tehran's only UNESCO-listed building ‘at risk of being destroyed'
Shaheena Uddin IN FULL Iran's cultural heritage sites at risk of destruction from US-Israeli bombing, UK scholars warn From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate – The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your interests. To find the stories you want to read, and more, in your inbox, click here .
Iran’s cultural heritage sites at risk from bombing, scholars warn
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Renoir and Matisse paintings stolen in daring €9m art heist
Shaheena Uddin Paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse, valued at an estimated €9m (£7.8m), were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation villa near Parma, Italy. Four masked thieves carried out the daring heist on 22 March, breaking into the museum and swiping the artworks in less than three minutes. The stolen pieces include Renoir's ‘Les Poissons' (worth €6m alone), Cézanne's ‘Still Life with Cherries', and Matisse's ‘Odalisque on the Terrace'.
Tehran’s only Unesco-listed building ‘at risk of being destroyed’ by US-Israeli airstrikes
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Thieves swipe Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings from Italian museum in £7m heist
Paintings worth millions of pounds by the famous artists Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were stolen from a museum in Italy last week in a daring three-minute heist. Four masked thieves broke into the Magnani Rocca Foundation villa near Parma in northern Italy and swiped the artworks in the middle of the night on 22 March, a local police spokesperson said.
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
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Zelensky restricts Ukraine drone sales amid fears they will jeopardise war
Get all your news in one place. Get all your news in one place. 100’s of premium titles. One news app. Start reading The Independent UK National Zelensky restricts Ukraine drone sales amid fears they will jeopardise war Volodymyr Zelensky has stated his readiness for the next round of trilateral peace talks, awaiting agreement from the US and Russia on meeting specifics.
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship ‘sailing under false flag’ in Baltic Sea
A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship that was suspected to be sailing under a false flag in the Baltic Sea and was boarded by authorities last week. The skipper, 55, was arrested on Friday by the Swedish Prosecution Authority on suspicion of using forged documents. The Sea Owl One tanker was sailing under the flag of the Comoros, an island nation off East Africa.
The 19th-century French chateau converted into nine council flats
Shaheena Uddin A 19th-century French chateau, the Château du Tournepuits near Calais, has been controversially converted into nine modern council flats. Built in 1848, the building was abandoned for years before its recent three-year, €2.8 million renovation project. The conversion involved replacing the ornate mansard roofs with grey cladding and a cubic exterior, and adding a modern extension.
Ataque con dron kamikaze alcanza el distrito financiero de Dubái
Shaheena Uddin El distrito financiero de Dubái fue alcanzado por un dron la mañana del viernes, luego de que restos de un ataque iraní interceptado dañaran la fachada de un edificio. Imágenes grabadas en el Centro Financiero Internacional de Dubái muestran grandes columnas de humo que se elevan desde la estructura.
19th century chateau in France converted into 'eyesore' council flats
Shaheena Uddin A famous nineteenth century chateau in France has been converted into council flats, triggering outrage among traditionalists who brand it an “eyesore” . The Château du Tournepuits , in Guines near Calais, was built in 1848 for a powerful French landowner and politician, Narcisse Boulanger. After his death in 1937, the building was sold on before being abandoned and left to rot for several years.
The 19th-century French chateau converted into nine council flats
Get all your news in one place. Get all your news in one place. 100’s of premium titles. One news app. Start reading The Independent UK National The 19th-century French chateau converted into nine council flats A 19th-century French chateau, the Château du Tournepuits near Calais, has been controversially converted into nine modern council flats. Built in 1848, the building was abandoned for years before its recent three-year, €2.8 million renovation project.
French soldier killed and six injured in Iraq drone attack
Shaheena Uddin France's president Emmanuel Macron has condemned a drone attack in northern Iraq after a French soldier was killed and six others were injured. Chief warrant officer Arnaud Frion died in the attack on Thursday, in what is thought to be the first European death since the US - Israeli war with Iran began two weeks ago. “This attack against our forces engaged in the fight against Daesh (ISIS) since 2015 is unacceptable,” Macron said in a post on X, confirming the officer's death.
French soldier killed and six injured in ‘unacceptable’ Iraq drone attack, Macron says
France’s president Emmanuel Macron has condemned a drone attack in northern Iraq after a French soldier was killed and six others were injured. Chief warrant officer Arnaud Frion died in the attack on Thursday, in what is thought to be the first European death since the US-Israeli war with Iran began two weeks ago. “This attack against our forces engaged in the fight against Daesh (ISIS) since 2015 is unacceptable,” Macron said in a post on X, confirming the officer’s death.
Another Dubai building hit in kamikaze drone attack
Dubai’s financial district was hit by a drone attack on Friday morning, with debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile damaging a building and causing smoke, though no injuries were reported. This incident marks the latest in a series of drone attacks on the UAE since the US-Israeli war on Iran began two weeks ago, following an Iranian official's warning to target economic centres linked to the US and Israel.
Drone hits Dubai financial district as smoke pours from building
Shaheena Uddin Dubai's financial district was hit by a drone on Friday morning, with the debris from an intercepted Iranian attack damaging a building . Footage from the International Finance Centre shows huge clouds of smoke billowing from the towering structure. It is the latest in a series of incidents in the UAE city since the US-Israeli war on Iran began two weeks ago.
Fósforo blanco: qué es y por qué acusan a Israel de usarlo en Líbano
Shaheena Uddin Israel utilizó fósforo blanco de forma ilegal sobre viviendas en Líbano , según evidencias reunidas por Human Rights Watch (HRW). La organización informó que verificó y geolocalizó siete imágenes en las que se observa la detonación aérea de municiones de fósforo blanco sobre una zona residencial de la ciudad de Yohmor, en el sur del país.
Fósforo blanco: qué es y por qué acusan a Israel de usarlo en Líbano
Shaheena Uddin Israel utilizó fósforo blanco de forma ilegal sobre viviendas en Líbano , según evidencias reunidas por Human Rights Watch (HRW). La organización informó que verificó y geolocalizó siete imágenes en las que se observa la detonación aérea de municiones de fósforo blanco sobre una zona residencial de la ciudad de Yohmor, en el sur del país.
İran'ın yeni dini lideri, İsrail'e atılacak füzeye adını yazdı
İran'ın yeni dini lideri, göreve gelmesinden sadece birkaç saat sonra ilk saldırılarını başlatırken, İsrail'i hedef alan bir füzeye mesaj yazdı. 56 yaşındaki Mücteba Hamaney, pazar günü İran İslam Cumhuriyeti'nin dini lideri olarak atandı. İktidara geldikten sonraki ilk hamlelerinden birinde, devlet televizyonu IRIB'in Telegram kanalında "Hizmetinizdeyim, Seyyid Mücteba" yazılı bir füzenin fotoğrafı yayımlandı.
What is white phosphorus and is it illegal? Israel accused of using weapon on Lebanon during Iran war
Israel has unlawfully released white phosphorous on homes in Lebanon, according to evidence found by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The organisation said it had verified and geolocated seven images showing an airburst of white phosphorous munitions deployed over a residential area in the southern Lebanon town of Yohmor. Civil defence workers were also pictured responding to fires in at least two homes and one car in that area on March 3.
Iran’s new supreme leader signs his name on missile aimed at Israel
Iran’s new supreme leader has signed a message on a missile aimed at Israel, as he launched his first strikes just hours after his appointment. Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday. In one of his first moves in power, a picture of a projectile which featured the words “At your service, Sayyid Mojtaba", was posted on the state broadcaster IRIB's Telegram channel.
Romford's referendum: Inside the borough that could ‘Brexit London'
Shaheena Uddin and Bryony Gooch Tory defector Andrew Rosindell was met with rapturous applause when he promised his Romford constituents a referendum to leave Greater London and rejoin Essex at the Reform UK rally. About 23km (14 miles) from central London , Romford , in the borough of Havering , was part of the county of Essex until 1965 – a decision that still sparks debate 46 years later . “You will know in your heart that Romford is Essex”, he said.
Weight-loss jabs alone are ‘the wrong answer’ to obesity crisis, Chris Whitty says
England’s chief medical officer told a Medical Journalists’ Association lecture on Thursday evening that “just relying on the drugs seems to me the wrong answer” to tackling obesity. This contrasts with comments from health secretary Wes Streeting last week, who praised weight-loss drugs as a “real game changer” for those who need them.
Alert raised as tonnes of waste from cannabis farm illegally dumped in woodland
Over four tonnes of cannabis farm waste has been illegally dumped at Brede High Woods near Hastings, Sussex, over the past year, prompting an alert from the conservation charity Woodland Trust. The waste, which includes soil, propagation kits, and production equipment, poses a significant threat to the ancient woodland's rare and protected wildlife, such as nightingales, great-crested newts, and the unique flea beetle.
Aggressive teenagers may age faster and have a higher risk of health issues
Shaheena Uddin Fri, March 6, 2026 at 9:46 p.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Teenagers with aggressive tendencies may experience faster ageing and face physical health issues later in life, according to new research. A study discovered that aggressive behaviour in early teens is linked to faster biological ageing and even a higher body mass index (BMI) by the age of 30.
Four tonnes of cannabis farm waste dumped in ancient woodland
Multiple black bags of soil waste, propagation kits, tubing and cannabis production equipment have been reported at the site at Cripps Corner, and an additional 20 bags are awaiting removal. Helen Osorio, site manager at Brede High Woods, cited the financial and environmental costs as staggering. She said: "The scale of cannabis farm waste and anti-social behaviour we’re dealing with is disgusting and relentless.
Weight-loss jabs alone are ‘the wrong answer’ to obesity crisis, Chris Whitty says
Weight-loss jabs alone are not enough to solve the UK’s worsening obesity crisis, the government’s chief medical adviser has said. Professor Chris Whitty critiqued reliance on GLP-1 drugs and instead suggested curbing junk food advertising and making food healthier. England’s chief medical officer told a Medical Journalists’ Association lecture on Thursday evening that “just relying on the drugs seems to me the wrong answer” to tackling obesity.
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