The Guardian
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Thursday, 5 March 2026: Periscope Down, Political Upheaval
The Guardian on Thursday, 5 March 2026, leads with the grave news of a US submarine sinking an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 87 deaths. The story is illustrated by black-and-white images, possibly from a periscope, depicting the strike and sinking vessel. Inside, this is contextualized as an escalation of the US-Iran conflict, with Britain not ruling out joining future airstrikes. Another key story details the arrest of a Labour MP’s husband, among three men, in a China spying inquiry. Inside, this investigation is noted to involve individuals suspected of assisting Chinese intelligence services. Furthermore, the BBC is demanding an end to political appointments to its board, aiming for a permanent charter to protect its independence.
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