The Secretary of State, however, warned that the U.S. will “deal with it another way” if diplomatic means to end the conflict fail.
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A Look Back at When Cuba Was a Global Force to Reckon With
Now cornered by the U.S. and on the brink of collapse, the Communist island once projected power, backing insurgent groups. | World News
Mysterious odor at luxury mall in Ginza leaves at least 25 feeling unwell
Police and the Tokyo Fire Department are investigating the cause of the odor.
New cell therapy has been a godsend for me, says liver disease sufferer
Sandra Watson suffers from primary biliary cholangitis which causes chronic itching and can lead to liver failure.
New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients
Researchers hope the findings could reduce the need for liver transplants.
London swelters as UK breaks record for hottest day in May
Tourists flock to London tourist sites as Britain breaks its record for the hottest day in May, according to the national weather agency, with the mercury ri…
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’
Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid says the U.S.-Iran deal fails to meet Israel’s goals and criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for allowing Washington to negotiate with little Israeli input.
Tottenham admit ‘football success was not driving decisions’
Tottenham say “football success had not been driving our decisions” as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club’s supporters.
Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France
What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work
The nine-year-old startup is replacing hundreds of employees with thousands of AI agents.
QPR’s Kolli joins expanded Algeria squad ahead of World Cup
QPR forward Rayan Kolli has been included in an expanded Algeria squad ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Kolli, who has played for Algeria at Under-20 level, arrived in the country’s capital Algiers on Monday after being called up. Those joining the expanded group of players are under consideration for places in the final World […]
Google Just Made a Decision That Could Break the Internet as We Know It
Google has quietly rewritten the rules of search, and the ripple effects could reach far beyond your browser.
Met Police bodycam footage at Golders Green stabbing
A series of bodycam footage videos have been released by the Met to ‘improve transparency and trust in policing’
Raye to make her movie debut in “bold” and “fresh” London-set crime drama
With seven BRITs and two Ivor Novello awards under her belt already, Raye has taken the music industry by storm over the past few years.
John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry
Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.
Musk abandoned his own ‘solar electric economy’ to burn gas for an AI chatbot no one uses
Elon Musk once said a small corner of desert could power the US with solar. Now xAI burns gas for Grok, sells compute to ‘evil’ Anthropic, and pitches solar in space ahead of SpaceX’s IPO.
Zuckerberg Boasts He Exploited Staff For AI Training Before Firings
The Meta boss just sacked 8,000 staff, but not before having AI spy on their skills
Grass fire near Arthur’s Seat sends plume of smoke over Edinburgh
The fire started in an area of vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel.
London set for more heat after record-breaking 34.8C May bank holiday
Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May
Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
A local hospital official says that angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of an outbreak in eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of their relatives.
New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, the highest number to reach the summit from the mountain’s south side in a single day, a Nepali hiking official said.
Silicon Valley takes its AI pitch to the pope
As Leo XIV prepares his first encyclical, technology firms and Western diplomats have worked to make their case inside the Vatican.
Donald Trump says their Iran deal is ‘exact opposite’
US News: In a recent statement, Donald Trump asserted that his upcoming Iran deal would be significantly different from the Obama-era agreement, emphasizing its potential to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Trump dismissed critics, claiming ongoing negotiations are not fully disclosed.
Trump urges Saudi Arabia, Qatar to sign Abraham Accords in Iran peace push
US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan to normalise ties with Israel, saying it “should be mandatory” for them to join the Abraham…
How the Supreme Court both checks and empowers Donald Trump
It blocks his most blatantly illegal acts, but helps him in other ways | World News
Global tension, funding woes threaten peacekeeping missions
Global tension, funding woes threaten peacekeeping missions: SIPRI | World News
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said negotiations are proceeding
‘I quit London for Cornwall – my two fears were proven totally wrong’
A mother who quit London and moved to Cornwall after 16 years in the capital says she had two big fears about making the huge move – but they were quickly proved unfounded
Choosing between London’s two legendary cricket grounds
Both Lords in St John’s Wood and the The Oval in Kennington are famous venues, and each offers its own special appeal
It’s the Great Fear of Our Time. I’m Mathematically Sure It Won’t Happen.
Let the movies explain.
Teenager stabbed at ‘TikTok gathering’ in London’s Clapham Common
A 17-year-old has been stabbed and nine people have been arrested after a crowd of teenagers gathered in Clapham, south London.
QPR confirm departure of Diarra
QPR have confirmed the departure of Julien Stephan’s assistant Alou Diarra. West London Sport revealed on Saturday that Diarra was leaving the club. He arrived last summer after West London Sport revealed he would come in as Stephan’s right-hand man. Diarra, whose playing career included spells at Liverpool, West Ham and Charlton, has previously coached […]
Who is Peter Murrell? SNP supremo and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon
The SNP’s long-standing chief executive was once half of Scotland’s most influential power couple.
Husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party
Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party
Former SNP chief pleads guilty to embezzling £400k in party funds
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 in party funds.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices have fallen sharply and Asian stock markets have risen on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.US Secretary of S…
Cairney’s goal ‘the best way’ to end Fulham’s season
A stunning goal by Tom Cairney was the perfect way to end Fulham’s season, Marco Silva says. The Whites signed off their campaign with a 2-0 win against Newcastle at Craven Cottage, where Cairney scored with a superb, trademark left-footed strike. “What a great goal from him,” said Silva. “He is capable of doing these […]
Should people in Britain be preparing for war?
The UK needs to “actively prepare” for war. That was the warning from the government almost a year ago, but we’re still waiting for specific guidance on how …
Plans to turn abandoned underground toilets in East London into wine bar
The toilets and the street have been “in a state of almost abandonment for some time”.
Turkish riot police storm opposition offices
Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party’s headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, deepening a c…
Israel has killed 890 Palestinians in Gaza since the ‘cease-fire.’ Here’s how
Since October, 890 Gazans Have Been Killed by Israeli Fire Despite the Supposed ‘Cease-fire.’ Forty-two of Them Were Police Officers Whose Job It Is to Maintain Some Semblance of Order in a Tormented and Fractured Society
Woman’s fury at council after uneven paving leads to five broken bones
Gillian Partridge has spoken of her anger after a trip over uneven paving on London Street caused her to fall and break five bones in her elbow.
New £20 banknote to feature Scott McTominay’s famous overhead kick
It features artwork inspired by McTominay’s superb goal against Denmark in a World Cup qualifier in November.
Nuno Espirito Santo meeting Hammers hierarchy amid exit rumours
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is meeting the club’s hierarchy amid rumours he will leave the club following relegation to the Championship.
Hottest May day ever in the UK as temperatures top 33C
A trio of weather records has fallen in the UK
Beast of the East? How the Blue Wall Fell in the 2026 Elections
Staff Writer Saskia Catton analyses how the recent UK local elections delivered significant Reform UK gains across the East of England.
NATO CRACKS? UK, France & Canada Back Out From Rutte’s New Aid Package To Ukraine? Why
Major divisions have emerged inside NATO after several key allies reportedly blocked Secretary General Mark Rutte’s proposal for mandatory Ukraine aid spendi…
Is housebuilding in London impossible?
After its 900-home development in Peckham was blocked, Berkeley said it can “no longer invest” in housebuilding in London. Was it right?
Conference League final date, time, venue, tickets, statistics
Our Ask Me Anything team tell you all you need to know about the Conference League final.
Passengers stunned after car smashes through wall at Streatham station
Footage shows passengers at Streatham station trying to make sense of the chaos








