Iran’s chargé d’affaires in London said his country would respond more severely if Israel attacked it again in ‘another mistake’ Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to trap the west into a total war across the Middle East that would have incalculable consequences for the region and the world, Iran’s top diplomat […]
Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 abstain A ban on smoking for future generations moved a step closer last night, but Rishi Sunak suffered a blow to his authority after dozens of Conservative MPs voted against […]
City records over 120mm of rain in a day, about as much as it expects in a year as rain floods highways and homes Heavy rains have hit the United Arab Emirates, flooding major highways and disrupting flights at Dubai international airport – in what the government has described as […]
Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weather Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government has said. “Since the weather […]
Legislation to return to the Commons with changes that would ensure conformity with UK and other law and protect claimants The Rwanda deportation bill has been delayed for at least one more day after the House of Lords voted for amendments that would ensure that it adheres to international and […]
General gives clearest confirmation yet that Israel will hit back but it is unclear what form response will take Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s top general has said the country will respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack, but it remains unclear what form that response will take […]
A red line has been crossed from an Israeli security standpoint but none of the options for retaliation are without risk Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s war cabinet – Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister; Yoav Gallant, the defence minister; and Benny Gantz, a former defence minister and centrist […]
Amman and allies insist Jordanian actions were self-defence after public anger at home and across region Middle East crisis – live updates Jordan has found itself caught in the crosshairs of the confrontation between Iran and Israel, facing public anger at home and in the region for its role in […]
Former president complains of ‘political persecution’ as jury selection gets under way in criminal trial involving 34 counts The first day of Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush-money trial came to a close on Monday afternoon with jury selection under way, marking a notable moment in American history: the first criminal trial […]
The US seems so preoccupied that officials are barely keeping track of shipments they last week said were a priority Middle East crisis – live updates Iran’s attack on Israel tested the country’s air defences, but repaired – at least temporarily – Tel Aviv’s fractured relationship with Washington, and pushed […]