Target in Lebanese capital thought to be Hashem Safieddine, say Israeli media reports; Palestinian media say death toll largest in single West Bank attack in 24 years Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, appearing on BBC radio, has said that Israel is “pushing the region towards abyss”. PA Media reports Rami […]
Year: 2024
Investment will fund two CCS clusters – but environmental campaigners have criticised plans Rachel Reeves is paving the way for a multibillion-pound increase in public-sector investment at the budget after the government announced plans to commit almost £22bn over 25 years to fund carbon capture and storage projects. In what […]
Health service aims to sign up 30,000 people a year to meet rising demand and reduce use of more expensive imports Millions of women are now eligible to donate stem cells on the NHS for the first time amid rising demand for life-saving transplants and a drive to reduce reliance […]
The darkest point is supposedly before dawn. Did Harry Maguire’s late equaliser cast Manchester United’s 3-0 loss against Tottenham as this? Because beforehand, Erik ten Hag was leading his men into an ever bleaker gloom. From 2-0 up to 2-2 in seven first-half minutes, to allowing a third that seemed […]
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says bill will give terminally ill adults choice and ensure stronger protections for loved ones • Too many people have been condemned to die in misery and pain. My assisted dying bill can change that The legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales appeared to […]
Lebanese health ministry says another seven were injured in attack on district of Bachoura; Israeli military tells residents in some southern neighbourhoods to flee ahead of strikes Report: US would not support Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, says Biden Danish police said on Wednesday morning that they were investigating […]
Proxy groups from Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Iraq and Yemen ‘commend’ missile attacks and threaten escalation of operations Armed militant groups in the Iran-backed “axis of resistance” have welcomed Tehran’s launch of more than a hundred missiles against targets in Israel on Tuesday and called for further attacks. The statements, from […]
First charter flight has left Beirut, says David Lammy, with officials planning ‘sea and air’ rescues if situation worsens Middle East crisis – live updates The UK has laid on a charter flight to evacuate Britons from Lebanon and said it is ready to commission more for the 5,000 nationals […]
Hawks argue Tehran’s missile assault gives legitimacy to a direct attack on Iran – but would ‘wars and wars and wars’ guarantee greater security? Israel is enjoying a moment of military and intelligence triumph. Over two weeks, it has killed an “archenemy” in his secret bunker, decimated Hezbollah’s leadership, blown […]
Prime minister is covering cost of Taylor Swift tickets and designer clothing rental agreement after donations row Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and rented clothing for his wife, after a row over his acceptance of freebies. The prime […]