Two ships hit near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices....
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US-Israel war on Iran live: death tolls rise in Israel, UAE and across region as Iran attacks continue and IDF strikes ‘heart of Tehran’
Israeli rescuers respond to missile strike in Beit Shemesh; interim successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei named How have you been affected by events in...
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Celebration or grief? Khamenei’s death brings contrasting emotions in Iran
Some publicly mourn leader’s demise but videos also show jubilant response after violent crackdown in January US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates ...
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Austin bar shooting leaves three dead, including suspect, and 14 wounded
Officers confronted a male gunman pointing a weapon at them, they returned fire and killed the suspect Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get ...
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Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East
Key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close, and more than 1,000 flights by Middle Eastern carriers cancelled Iran confirms killing of Ayatol...
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Suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized in North Sea
Belgian special forces boarded the Ethera, which was sailing under the flag of Guinea, on Saturday night Belgium has seized an oil tanker believed to ...
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Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions
Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demand Datacentre developers are facing pressu...
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Trump appears to link Iran attack to his 2020 election loss
President says in social media post that Iran tried to ‘stop Trump’ and now ‘faces renewed war with United States’ US-Israel war on Iran – latest upd...
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US military says three of its service members killed in Iran operation
Five additional personnel have been reported seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, US military said US-Israel war on Iran – latest update...
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UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says....
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At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says
Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations i...
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Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes
BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks....
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Professor who reportedly paused UK puberty blockers trial removed over bias claims
Regulator says Prof Jacob George will no longer be involved after gender-criticial social media posts from last year A health official who reportedly ...
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Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel....
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The months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran....
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A visual guide to US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response
Missiles and bombs landed across Iran, hitting political and security targets in Tehran, including supreme leader’s residence US-Israeli attack on Ir...
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In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region....
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Green party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory
Party leader Zack Polanski says surge in numbers ‘proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens’ The Green party said its membe...
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'It's eerie' - residents and holidaymakers describe the mood in Dubai
One British holidaymaker called it "surreal" to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby....
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Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Day
The Princess of Wales says Wales is "very close to our hearts" in video message....
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‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died
Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms, but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around th...
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Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary
James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett adopt contrasting strategies as party hopes to tap into Trump backlash in reliably red state At a packed town hall...
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UK teachers and parents urged to talk to children about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
Experts say trusted adults must be brave and discuss issue or risk children looking for answers from unsafe sources Teachers and parents in the UK nee...
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Ali Khamenei Killed
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday....
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Murder arrest after security guard dies in stabbing
Tributes to "gentle giant" Gary Stanley flood in from family and friends....
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Keir Starmer abandoned net zero to court Reform voters. He failed
After byelection defeat and with right-leaning advisers gone, will PM return to his instincts and embrace Labour ‘DNA’ on climate? Less than a year ag...
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South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up New Zealand semi-final
South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand...
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Man arrested over 2021 bedroom killing of teenager
A 26-year-old man is in police custody after Camron Smith,16, was stabbed to death in 2021....
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US moving pregnant immigrant girls to Texas to avoid providing abortions, critics say
Ex-official calls transfer of unaccompanied girls as young as 13, many pregnant due to rape, a human rights violation All unaccompanied immigrant chil...
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Trump’s Iran strike tests the Maga vow of ‘no more wars’
News of Ali Khamenei’s killing sparks backlash from Marjorie Taylor Greene and other America First loyalists Donald Trump had come to Fayetteville, ne...
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What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation
Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases....
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After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?
As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat....
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Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut
The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges....
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British UFC fighter stuns ex-champion with just three weeks of preparation
Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh claims the biggest win of his career as he upsets former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City....
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Overdue library books returned 50 years late
The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop....
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Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do, international law experts say
Ben Saul says ‘rolling over’ after Israel and US attack is counterproductive for middle powers because it undermines rules-based order Iranian Austra...
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Beaver pair released into wild 'are still together'
The pair were spotted on camera traps, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust says....
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Would you say yes to a second-hand wedding dress?
Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck....
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I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away
I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide....
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AI-resistant ‘halo’ stocks drive UK and EU markets to record highs
Investors shifting to ‘heavy-asset, low-obsolescence’ companies insulated from disruption, says Goldman Sachs Investors have a new mantra as they prep...
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Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place....
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An ugly year for the Louvre: where does the world’s biggest museum go from here?
After a heist and the departure of its boss, the French institution wrestles with water leaks, strikes and much-criticised plans for a €1bn renovation...
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Flights from Australia to Middle East cancelled – as it happened
This blog is now closed Penny Wong backs Israeli and US strikes on Iran as Labor group decries ‘sycophantic capitulation to militarism’ Get our brea...
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Sicily revokes century-old Mondello beach concession over mafia links
Regional authorities withdraw permit after citing risk of organised crime infiltration linked to a subcontractor It is one of Europe’s most celebrated...
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Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday, ending his 36-year iron rule...
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The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards
From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits....
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Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet
The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East....
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How Ayatollah Khamenei rose to power and controlled Iran for nearly 40 years
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country....
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This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls
Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed....
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Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction
A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk....
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