Another five soldiers were critically injured, according to the U.S. Central Command. They mark the first American casualties since the start of operation ‘Epic Fury’ on Saturday.
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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
The unexpected reason babies are now visiting 70 London care homes every week
When a toddler sang nursery rhymes to her “silent” grandfather, three unexpected words proved the power of bringing generations together.
Mum thought stage four cancer was pain from breastfeeding
Angel Madu, 39, started experiencing some discomfort in her chest in December 2022 and assumed the pain was just from breastfeeding her son or stress at work
British troops shoot down Iranian drone as missiles land yards from UK forces
Hundreds of British service personnel faced near misses in Bahrain and Iraq as Tehran unleashed 25 waves of strikes across the Middle East
IRGC Stockpiles Just Getting Started? Missiles Hit 27 US Bases, $1.1 Billion Radar Gone In Hours?
Questions are growing about air-defence performance and stockpiles in the Gulf after footage cited by Military Watch Magazine purported to show U.S. Patriot …
Fresh Croydon murder arrest in case where boy stabbed in front of his mum
Met Police say they ‘remain dedicated to securing justice for the victim and their family’
‘No longer a blessing’ – How Rwanda is coping with increased rainfall
Rain, which millions of Rwanda’s poorest residents rely upon to survive, is increasingly responsible for new threats to their lives.
how London fashion week is opening up to visually impaired guests – photo essay
From live audio descriptions to fabric swatch booklets, designers including Chet Lo are rethinking the catwalk experience for blind and low-vision clothes-lovers
Labour can win Holyrood vote and ensure ‘new direction’ for Scotland – Sarwar
But recent polls put the party in third place behind the SNP and Reform ahead of the May 7 election.
Donald Trump likened to a ‘child in Hamleys excited by what he can play with’
Mr Trump has been accused of acting as though he was ‘grasping at straws to come up with an excuse to do something’
Stephan cautious about Poku’s QPR return
Julien Stephan has suggested that QPR might need to be patient with Kwame Poku when the winger returns to action. Poku is expected to train in the coming days and could even be considered for a place in the squad against Middlesbrough on Sunday. Having been signed from Peterborough during the summer, Poku suffered a […]
Inside the top-secret Willy Wonka-style factory that makes bath bombs
The factory makes over 11 million handmade bath bombs every year
Commercial area of Dubai hit with attacks
Iran launched a fresh wave of strikes across the Middle East Sunday morning, with explosions heard by CNN teams in several capitals and major cities. Iran’s …
These stocks are the most at risk from AI disruption
Jefferies found a basket of “AI risk” stocks, ranging from MongoDB to Robinhood, that could be under threat as the technology develops.
Forget DeepSeek. China’s already released 5 new AI models and UBS prefers this one
While many Chinese companies have chased market share at home for consumer AI applications, UBS likes one in particular for its global enterprise potential.
London protester with nephew jailed in Iran brands air strikes ‘only choice’
Maryam Mashal’s parents, sister and many of her friends still live in Iran and her nephew is one of the country’s many dissidents to have been arrested and jailed
Ian Huntley was bludgeoned up to 15 times in ‘unbelievably savage’ attack
Ian Huntley bludgeoned unbelievably savage
Investigations continue after police car on 999 call collides with pedestrian
The 52-year-old man was treated in hospital following the incident in Dumbarton and later discharged.
Five-storey tower block could be demolished for one four times as big
A report says the plans would affect daylight, sunlight and views of nearby properties but deliver high-quality social rented family homes
The abandoned mansion next to Heathrow Airport that used to be home to a king
Hidden near Heathrow is the neglected former mansion of King Faisal II of Iraq, left empty and largely forgotten for decades.
Dubai’s famous Burj Al-Arab hit as Iranian drones rain down on Gulf for second day
Luxury tourist hotspots went up in flames as Iranian drones and missiles struck Dubai and Bahrain, injuring four and triggering airspace shutdowns that left Britons stranded
Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons resigns over Labour Together ‘distraction’
The Makerfield MP previously ran the prominent think tank.
UK on ‘high-alert’ as terrorism threat level could rise amid Iran attacks
The Met Police have outlined how Londoners can stay safe
Nigel Farage says he would only allow British citizens to vote in UK elections
Nigel Farage claimed postal voting has turned the UK’s elections into a ‘laughing stock’, and that allowing non-British citizens to vote is ‘absurd’.
Under the shadow of the Iran war, Israel finds another way to punish Gaza
NGO ban and the blocking of aid due to closure of the border crossings are meant as another collective punishment.
Broad daylight street attack leaves man fighting for his life
Two men were arrested on suspicion of causing Grievous Bodily Harm
Fulham v Tottenham line-ups: Two Whites changes
Oscar Bobb makes his first Premier League start for Fulham, who make two changes for today’s London derby at Craven Cottage. Bobb replaces the injured Kevin, while Issa Diop comes in for Joachim Andersen. Fulham: Leno, Tete, Diop, Bassey, Sessegnon, Berge, Iwobi, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Bobb, Jimenez. Subs: Lecomte, Cuenca, Castagne, Robinson, Reed, Cairney, King, […]
Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled
Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed.
BBC star’s warning to Londoners as daughter left with black eye after Tube ride
A BBC presenter has issued a safety warning to parents after his teenage daughter was hit in the face during an attempted phone theft on the London Underground
How US and Israel launched audacious dawn strike that killed Khamenei
From secret CIA surveillance to a blitz at first light, the inside story of the operation that wiped out Iran’s most powerful man
Lawyers investigate whether porridge factory could have killed grandad
Allan Davies died only four weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer – now his widow wants answers
Hope for Barking nature reserve closed following asbestos contamination
The site was once a former wasteland for Barking Power Station
Double stabbing sees 2 women rushed to hospital and 3 arrested
Three women, two aged 36 and one aged 30, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm
Iran missiles fired towards UK bases in Cyprus, Defence Secretary reveals
John Healey says 300 British personnel were near targets in Bahrain and warns of wider regional fallout after US-Israel strikes
‘I went to one of London’s best boroughs for the first time –
Going from East London to South London should be a lot easier so when MyLondon reporter Ayo saw this borough ranked as top three best places to live in London, he had to go see whether it was true
IDF Releases Footage Of Strike On “Iranian Regime Headquarters” In Tehran
The Israeli Defence Force has published video of a targeted strike in Tehran, claiming it hit what it calls the “headquarters of the Iranian terror regime.” …
Foreign Office issues urgent advice to British nationals in the Middle East
Major airlines have cancelled flights to the region over the coming days
Israel closes Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid attacks on Iran
The crossing with Egypt is considered vital for delivery of humanitarian aid and evacuation of critically ill patients.
I can’t understand how Londoners do this 1 thing’
The American man observed that Londoners ‘don’t break a sweat’ when doing 1 thing daily
Kate shares message in Welsh for first time to mark St David’s Day
It comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Powys earlier this week.
Trump launches war against Iran
How could the U.S. strikes in Iran affect the world’s oil supply?
Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world’s major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.
What to know about the new US-Israel attacks on Iran
The U.S. and Israel have launched major attacks on Iran, whose state media say Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Iran counterattacked, and exchanges of fire continued early Sunday.
Burj Khalifa evacuated? Why Dubai authorities are asking people to vacate world’s tallest building
Loud blasts were heard across Dubai on Saturday after Iran launched retaliatory attacks targeting US-linked military facilities in the region. | World News
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.
What you missed this week internationally
Fascinating news from around the world includes Christian Ronaldo, the World Photography Award, low birth rates in Japan, turtles on the Galapagos Islands and a problem with Canadian broccoli slaw.
A look at Iran’s key political and religious figures
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising
Who is Ali Larijani? Khamenei’s top aide at the center of regime change in Iran
Ali Larijani, a prominent Iranian political figure, is poised to play a pivotal role in Iran’s future amid rising tensions with the US and Israel. | World News
Iran’s supreme leader has been killed during major attack, Trump says
“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump wrote in a social media post.








