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Labour MP confirms partner arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Scottish Labour MP said ‘I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law’ after spouse David Taylor arrested
Royal Marines line street to pay tribute to Second World War veteran
A church service saw Royal Marines servicemen pay tribute to a veteran who was one of the first to fight the Japanese in the Second World War.
Plans to turn multi-million pound Primrose Hill house into Communist museum
The former Primrose Hill home of Friedreich Engels could be turned into a Communist museum.
Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons issue product recalls – full list of affected items
Shoppers are advised to check their homes and return affected items for a full refund
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to cling on to honour
The former prince received the Freedom of the City of London in 2012 having inherited it from his father
Second flight to Ireland from Middle East expected on Thursday – McEntee
The Minister for Foreign Affairs said she is in ‘constant engagement’ with airlines.
Boy, 15, and man in his 20s arrested over ‘school wars’ campaign
The pair were arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting crime
Watch the moment a dangerous sex offender’s lies collapse in police interview
Watch footage from the police interview where dangerous offender Dominic Boultwood realises detectives have crucial DNA evidence linking him to a serious ass…
Couple’s 22-hour wait for flight home amid Dubai Airport ‘carnage’
The pair struggled to secure a seat amidst thousands of other passengers
Oxford Street anti-terror gates to block cyclists from ‘pedestrian plaza’
TfL plans to install ‘hostile vehicle mitigation’ barriers to protect pedestrians
Man in court on attempted murder charge after Edinburgh incident
Mustafa Kokoneh, 23, appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
Michelin-praised chef to serve America’s ‘best pizza’ at new north London bar
Bar Etna will open in Newington Green in April serving Italian-American menu from a chef whose restaurant won an award for America’s best pizza.
In the West Bank’s Qaryout, a Palestinian village is besieged by settlers
Two brothers were killed during an attack by Israeli settlers. As war with Iran rages, settlement expansion in the West Bank is continuing at an unprecedented pace, with almost total impunity.
22,000 London families with financial struggles benefit from new support
The funds can be used to help residents with basic living costs, including food, utility bills, and rent arrears
The to-do list of Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo includes Othello and a memoir
Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo has decades of performances on screen, stage and television under his belt
Turkey, Cyprus and Egypt travel update from Foreign Office
Travel plans may be thrown into jeopardy by ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Bereaved to keep up justice fight as UK Covid-19 Inquiry witness evidence ends
Hearings in the inquiry’s 10th and final module, examining the pandemic’s impact on society, will conclude on Thursday.
Gorton by-election revealed ‘chasm’ between politics and people, Burnham warns
The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester suggested the result demonstrated Westminster was not focused on the priorities of ordinary people.
Harrow council tax rising again – here’s what your money will be spent on
The approved budget will support housing schemes in South Harrow and park improvements
The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster
Maggie Gyllenhaal turns “The Bride!”
How the US managed to sink ‘the pride of Iran’s navy’
The US Ministry of Defence has released pictures showing its forces striking and sinking an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. Sky’s military analyst Profe…
Neighbours heard screams and noises on night Natalie McNally died, trial hears
A neighbour of Natalie McNally said she saw a shadow on the night she died.
‘Boris bikes’ renamed in honour of top 10 most influential women cyclists in London
Safety upgrade of Lambeth bridge, where Moira Gemmill was killed cycling more than a decade ago, is due to be completed next month
Reeves in emergency talks with gas chiefs amid warning of £500 rise in energy bills
Fears are growing that Donald Trump’s Iran war will push up energy bills in Britain
Fulham v West Ham line-ups: No Wilson as Whites make four changes
Fulham are without Harry Wilson, who has been unable to shake off an ankle injury in time to play. There are four Whites changes from the win over Tottenham – Tom Cairney, Antonee Robinson, Josh King and Samuel Chukwueze come in for Wilson, Ryan Sessegnon, Emile Smith Rowe and Oscar Bobb. Fulham: Leno, Tete, Diop, […]
Strange things in TfL’s lost property after being left on Tube and buses
Some of the fumbled goods include financial documents, likely to contain sensitive information, and even more bizarre items like tools
Police chief ‘absolutely determined’ to learn lessons from Maccabi away fans ban
The head of West Midlands Police, Scott Green, said an AI tool remains switched off after innacuracies were submitted to a safety advisory group.
More evacuation flights announced for Brits stranded in Middle East
The flights will leave from Oman ‘in the coming days’
Trump’s Iran War Is Dividing Republicans. Pro-Palestine Groups Want Democrats to Exploit the Rifts.
A pro-Palestine group launched the first of $2 million in ad buys aiming to exploit Republican divides over Israel. They hope Democrats will take note.
Safety warning after passenger dragged by Elizabeth line train
A passenger’s hand was stuck in the doors of a westbound train at Ealing Broadway
Aston Villa v Chelsea line-ups: Sanchez dropped
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been dropped for the game at Villa Park, with Filip Jorgensen replacing him. Reece James is in midfield and Malo Gusto at right-back, while the fit-again Marc Cucurella is on the bench. There is a recall to the Blues’ starting line-up for Alejandro Garnacho, who replaces the suspended Pedro Neto, […]
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 72 people and displaced 83,000 more, authorities say
Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon has killed 72 people since Monday and driven some 83,000 more from their homes, Lebanese authorities said Wednesday. UN peacekeepers said earlier that Israeli troops had…
Explosions heard in Tehran and Jerusalem on fifth day of war
Explosions are sounding in Iran’s capital city as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters a fifth day. Iranian state television reported explosions in Tehran at dawn Wednesday. In
Iran regime ‘paying for their crimes against America … in blood,’ White House says
Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Live updates: US says it will strike ‘deeper’ into Iran as war spreads across region
President Donald Trump said Iran’s air force and navy have been “knocked out” and that new strikes targeted Iranian leadership. Follow for live updates.
UAE’s counterstrikes on Iran next? All eyes on Gulf states’ moves as Tehran ‘crosses red lines’
The UAE is reportedly mulling an action to stop Iran’s drones. An Emirati official was quoted as saying that the country’s “retains its right to self-defence”. | World News
US and Israel step up attacks as war with Iran engulfs region
Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as the conflict spreads through Gulf nations.
At least 11 killed as Israel escalates attacks across Lebanon
Hezbollah says it carries out an attack on an Israeli military base near the northern city of Safed.
Even before Khamenei’s funeral, Israel puts successor on ‘assassination’ notice
Israel defence minister Israel Katz threatened on Wednesday to assassinate any Iranian leader picked to succeed slain Supreme Leader Khamenei. | World News
Which are the safest countries as fears of ‘World War 3’ grow? Full list
With missile and drone attacks reaching UAE’s Dubai, concerns have grown over global conflicts not leaving many places around the world unaffected. | World News
What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.
Iran postpones Khamenei’s farewell as Israel threatens to kill successor
Israel’s defence minister says next leader ‘target for assassination’ as Iran postpones commemorations for Khamenei.
France says planning G7 finance meeting on Mideast
France said Wednesday it is planning a meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis for early next week, as the war fuels fears for the global economy.
Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows ‘complete destruction’ in region
Rapidly escalating war enters fifth day and spreads as far as Indian Ocean with sinking of Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka
Greenland’s fishermen are under threat from climate change
ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Fisherman Helgi Áargil no longer knows what to expect on Greenland’s fjords, where he spends up to five days at a time on his boat with
US submarine sank Iran’s warship off Sri Lanka coast, says Hegseth
Sri Lanka says it recovered several bodies and rescued 32 wounded sailors after the frigate sank.
Trump’s new reasoning for Iran strikes. And, takeaways from the first 2026 primaries
President Trump offers new reasoning for the U.S. attack on Iran. And, results from the first midterm primary of 2026 are in, providing an outlook for the matchups for key Senate seats.
NATO defences destroy missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean
Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.
Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans
The war with Iran continues to cause aviation chaos in the Middle East and beyond, with planes remaining grounded in one of the world’s busiest travel regions.








