The cost of oil spiralled on global markets amid the crisis in the Middle East
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Labour suspends mosque chairman after allegations by Reform UK
Arshad Khatana was administratively suspended from Labour on Monday pending an investigation, it is understood
Temperatures to soar over gloriously sunny few days
Londoners won’t have to travel far for temperatures hotter than Barcelona and Ibiza
US military breaks down operation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine briefed reporters at the Pentagon on Monday. Caine said the US war against Iran would…
Starmer’s permission for UK bases to be used against Iran took ‘too long’
Donald Trump expressed frustration at the UK’s initial refusal to allow the Diego Garcia base to be used in a Telegraph interview.
Netanyahu KILLED? Bibi Targeted In ‘Surprise Missile Attack’, Claims Iran; Chaos Erupts In Israel
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed it launched a “surprise” ballistic missile strike targeting the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an…
Tehran will not negotiate with the US, Trump open to negotiations
Iran’s Security chief says the regime will not negotiate with the U.S. after weekend strikes that killed two of Iran’s top leaders. Alex Traiman with Jewish …
Christening robe worn by 62 royal babies to go on show for first time
Textile conservationists have spent 100 hours restoring the 185-year-old delicate silk and lace garment which the late Queen wore at her own baptism.
Anas Sarwar condemns father for praising ‘brutal’ Iranian Ayatollah
The Scottish Labour leader said his father, a former Labour MP and governor of Punjab, was ‘wrong’ to pay tribute to the Islamist dictator.
Wettest winter on record for three counties in England
Southern England experienced its fourth wettest winter since data began in 1836.
‘My father was attacked several times driving buses’
Asked about the rising number of attacks on TfL staff, Sir Sadiq reveals: ‘My own dad was assaulted a number of times’
Disruption at Waterloo after vehicle strikes bridge at Hersham
A vehicle has struck a bridge at Hersham, blocking lines towards Woking and causing delays for trains from London Waterloo
The old union is finished, says Plaid Cymru leader
Rhun ap Iorwerth used a speech at the Institute for Government to outline his vision for an independent Wales.
‘Op Epic Fury approved. No aborts, good luck!’ How Trump launched US attacks on Iran
From secret CIA surveillance to a blitz at first light, the inside story of the operation that killed Iran’s most powerful man
UK factory production hits 17-month high as export orders flow in
February’s figure showed activity was relatively steady since January, which was the highest score since August 2024.
EasyJet cancels flights after RAF base drone attack
Flights to Paphos and Larnaca have been cancelled as a “precaution”
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination will likely backfire. Here is why
Assassinations provide a short-term political boost but lead to long-term disaster.
Family claimed £150K in bogus Covid loans to pay for lavish lifestyle
The funds were used to pay for house upgrades an private school fees
‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM
Emma Little-Pengelly said that stability in the Middle East ‘does not come from indulging extremism and terrorism’.
RAF site hit by drone as Starmer allows US to use British bases to target Iran
The drone which hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus is believed to have been launched before Sir Keir Starmer allowed British bases to be used by the US.
Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait
Authorities say several U.S. fighter jets crashed in Kuwait but no military personnel was injured. This comes as the U.S. says strikes on Iran can last for 5…
A Mirrored Monet musical in London – first listen
Dean John-Wilson performs “In The Light” ahead of the London premiere
Three F-15 US warplanes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait forces as Iran war escalates
Photos show US pilot being rescued after apparently ejecting over Kuwait – as smoke seen rising near the US embassy
Airport in european holiday hotspot evacuated as embassy warns ‘stay away’
Paphos International Airport has been urgently evacuated following reports of a drone in airspace
Man, 25, ‘loved by everyone’ stabbed to death in north London
Suleyman Nuh, 25, ‘was incredibly social and eager to lend a helping hand’, his family said
RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone as local residents evacuated amid new security threat
Suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri comes just hours after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK had allowed the US to strike Iranian missile sites from British bases
Conor Coady ‘loving’ playing in midfield again
The former England international says he is relishing playing in midfield since arriving on loan at Charlton Athletic from Wrexham.
Police say two people injured amid reports of multiple stabbings in Edinburgh
Locals says a number of people may have been stabbed, with an emergency response in place since before 9am on Monday
Family pay tribute to ‘beloved’ man, 25, stabbed to death
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder
‘My bus driver father was attacked several times’
Asked about the rising number of attacks on TfL staff, Sir Sadiq reveals: ‘My own dad was assaulted a number of times’
M25 delays after police incident forces full closure
Drivers face major disruption on the M25 after all lanes were closed anticlockwise between Junctions 10 and 9 following a police-led safety incident
U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran and reactions from around the world
Here’s a look at Iran, Israel and reactions from around the world after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran.
Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded following U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
Hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers scrambled to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines Sunday after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down much of the Middle East to air travel.
Maersk suspends vessel transit through Strait of Hormuz
Maersk, the major container shipping company, said Sunday it was halting passage through the Suez Canal and the narrow Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, next to Iran, for “safety”
Did Iran shoot down US B-2 Bomber amid the ongoing conflict? Here’s the truth behind viral videos
A viral clip sparked speculation that Iran downed a US B-2 bomber after strikes. But no official reports back it and neither US nor Iran has confirmed. | World News
CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months ahead of attacks that began with 3 strikes in 60 seconds
The eventual barrage of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran came so quickly that they were nearly simultaneous, an Israeli military official said Sunday.
Trump says more US service members ‘will likely’ be killed before Iran conflict ends
Trump said the U.S. would “avenge” the deaths of three service members killed during the U.S. military’s operation in Iran and that “there will likely be more” killed before the conflict ends.
RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike, Yvette Cooper confirms
The foreign secretary said the UK is considering ‘all options’ to support the 300,000 British citizens who are currently in the Gulf
Israel strikes Lebanon after Iran ally Hezbollah fires missiles over border
Conflict spreads as militant group targets Israel over Ali Khamenei killing and IDF responds with Beirut strikes
China’s leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow
China’s leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the
Huge demand and sky-high prices
From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100
Kuwait mistakenly shoots down three US fighter planes, as US says Iran’s ‘reckless’ attacks threaten regional stability
Israeli military says fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah could take ‘many’ more days; US crew bailed out safely after crash-landing, says Kuwait
Tech sovereignty and AI networks set to dominate mobile meet
Tens of thousands flocked to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona Monday, with this year’s edition of the telecoms trade fair marked by efforts to integrate AI into networks.
Moscow gloats over potential oil price spike from Iran war
Putin may have lost an ally with the death of Khamenei but an oil price shock is good news for the Kremlin.
Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends
Trump cited debunked claims in video address that Iran was on verge of nuclear weapons to justify US casualties
Secondary school offer day gadget to compare performance of any two schools
If you want to view a school’s performance in even more detail then you can select to read more about that school
People are moving to this ‘vibrant’ London borough more than anywhere in 2025
A new study has named Wandsworth as the most popular London borough for 2025. Metro chats to an estate agent to understand why.
Inside London’s Albanian ‘Mafia’ who bring fear to community dubbed ‘Little Tira
Metro investigates the rise of the Albanian gangs in north London, who are leaving residents and businesses looking over their shoulders.
Santander and Mastercard complete live payment executed by AI agent
The payment is a milestone in the use of AI systems capable of initiating and completing transactions on behalf of customers, the firms said.
Girls as young as 13 trafficked for sex sites, with most ads in London
EXCLUSIVE: As a new report finds women and children are being exploited for online sex work, with the highest concentration of adverts in London, data obtained by MyLondon shows arrests for prostitution offences have fallen








