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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After Iran’s unprecedented direct attack, the mood of many Israelis does not match the bellicose language from hardliners Middle East crisis – live updates Noa Moshytz’s home in northern Israel doesn’t have a bomb shelter, so as warnings of an unprecedented Iranian attack mounted late on Saturday night, she took […]
Israel’s UN envoy Gilad Erdan said ‘all possible sanctions’ should be imposed on Iran ‘before it is too late’, as the UN secretary general appealed for calm Full report: Iran warns it will strike again if Israel or US retaliate What we know so far It’s being reported that Turkish, […]