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The Guardian - World News

2026-03-30 02:00:19 (15 hours ago)

The pet I’ll never forget: Merlin the therapy sheep

When Merlin came to live with me, his only job was to clear the weeds from my fields. But his calm, affectionate nature has made him a vital part of my therapy practice

Merlin the sheep came to me by chance four years ago. A friend of mine had a lamb she was bottle-feeding, but she couldn’t look after it any more so she asked me if I could take care of it. I live in Moortown, Leeds, and rent about three hectares (seven acres) of land in Eccup, a small village nearby, where I’ve kept horses for about 13 years. I needed some help clearing the weeds that the horses wouldn’t eat and sheep seemed like the best solution because they’ll eat anything – so I said yes.

The lamb was called Bambi and when I came to collect her, my friend offered me another lamb, Merlin. Shortly after, Bambi died and it was just Merlin left. It wasn’t long until he started to show his special powers.

The Guardian - World News

2026-03-30 02:00:19 (15 hours ago)

Q review – freedom, lies and transgressions in emotional fallout from a secretive Muslim women’s movement

Jude Chehab turns the camera on the maelstrom – and slow liberation – after her mother’s expulsion from controversial group al-Qubaysiat

Opening the Pandora’s box of her family secrets, Jude Chehab makes a complex and moving documentary debut that unfolds both as an investigation and as a kind of intergenerational therapy. For decades, her mother, Hiba, was devoted to al-Qubaysiat, a highly secretive female Muslim order that operates in Lebanon and Syria. Chehab’s grandmother Doria had also been a follower, and the film-maker herself was initiated into the group as a young girl. For the two older women, this all-female religious movement inspired feelings of solidarity and freedom, yet al-Qubaysiat also demanded absolute submission to the leader, known to followers as the Anisa, or the Teacher. And when Hiba was expelled for unclear transgressions, her world fell apart.

In contrast to other documentaries on controversial organisations, Chehab’s film doesn’t sensationalise the tactics of indoctrination. In fact, information about the group only comes in bits and pieces, as revealed by Hiba and Doria. This storytelling choice lifts the focus away from the unseen but powerful Anisa, focusing instead on the emotional maelstrom endured by Hiba and the rest of Chehab’s family. Chehab might have thought of her camera as a potent tool for catharsis, yet when she urged her father to speak on the al-Qubaysiat, his answers were not as scathing as she had hoped, as if he had gone off an imaginary script.

The Guardian - World News

2026-03-30 02:00:19 (15 hours ago)

Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: ‘A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome’

Beyond the Belgian capital’s more obvious sights lies a thriving district known for its classic Belgian cuisine, alternative art scene and gigantic flea market

The Brusseleir dialect that’s still spoken in much of the Marolles dates back to the middle ages, a symbol of the independence of this proudly working-class neighbourhood in central Brussels. Located between the Palace of Justice and Halle Gate, it’s always been an inclusive refuge for immigrants from Europe and north Africa. The must-see Brussels tourist attractions of the Grand-Place central square and Mannekin-Pis statue are within walking distance, but the Marolles offers a very different experience: fashion, antiques and bric-a-brac shopping; alternative creative centres and provocative graffiti; characteristic estaminets (hybrid pub, cafe, bistros) specialising in hearty local dishes; and artisan breweries.

The Guardian - World News

2026-03-30 02:00:18 (15 hours ago)

Sarah Lee captures the wonders of spring – in pictures

As the clocks go forward and the UK enters British summer time, the Guardian photographer Sarah Lee has been trying to distract herself from gloomy world news by focusing on the miracles of springtime and coming of longer days

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-03-30 01:54:38 (15 hours ago)

By the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Palestinians lose most of their land

Palestinians still face illegal Israeli settlement expansions, land seizures and restrictions on access to their land.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-03-30 01:54:18 (15 hours ago)

‘We’re killing them, bro’: Israelis correct Iranian online streamer

Iranian musician thanks young Israeli women for ‘saving’ Iran through US-Israeli air strikes.

France 24 - World News

2026-03-30 01:53:25 (15 hours ago)

Israel restores Latin Patriarch’s access to Holy Sepulchre church after international outcry

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem now has "full and immediate access" to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was blocked from holding Palm Sunday Mass at Christianity's holiest site, triggering an international outcry.

Times of India

2026-03-30 01:53:22 (15 hours ago)

Watch: Video reveals mid-air collision between American Airlines jet & Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67

New footage reveals the exact moment an American Airlines jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The tragic January 29th crash resulted in 67 fatalities. In response, the FAA implemented safety changes, including restricting helicopter traffic and overhauling the air traffic control system.

The Guardian - World News

2026-03-30 01:49:38 (15 hours ago)

Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions from Italian museum

Four masked men entered Magnani Rocca Foundation villa, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with artworks

Thieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week ago, police have said.

Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks on the night of 22 March, a police spokesperson said, confirming a report on the Rai television network.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-03-30 01:40:30 (15 hours ago)

Canadian YouTuber captures congestion of dozens of ships in Hormuz Strait

A Canadian activist captured dozens of oil tankers and cargo ships crowding the vital waterway.

Fox News - Video

2026-03-30 01:40:25 (15 hours ago)

Life, Liberty, and Levin - Sunday, March 29

Constitution, President Trump, Midterm Elections, Ground Invasion, Oil Prices, Ben Ferguson,

Times of India

2026-03-30 01:33:53 (15 hours ago)

Pakistan a base for major terror groups, some active since 1980s: US Congress report

A US Congressional report highlights Pakistan as a base for numerous armed and terrorist organizations, some active since the 1980s. Despite military operations, many designated groups continue to operate from its soil, reinforcing concerns about Pakistan's links to terrorism. This has led to recent escalations and subsequent de-escalation efforts between India and Pakistan.