Middle East
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Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.
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Houthi forces appear to make slow advance in south-west Yemen
Group’s fighters hit key airport in Aden with explosive moments before plane from Cairo was due to land
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Want mind-blowing shots of the 2027 solar eclipse? Look at solar altitude, not totality length
The solar "eclipse of the century" occurs on August 2 2027, and can be seen in its totality in parts of North Africa and Spain — here's my advice for bagging the best possible photo
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Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’
Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port call
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Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran
Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tighter control of Hormuz, and Washington publicly pondered how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wielded.
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Singapore Grand Prix: George Russell to start from back of grid after penalty
Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.
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Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Record prices caused by global shortages amid shutdown of war-damaged refineries in Middle East and Russia
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Russia asks Vietnam for planes as seized Western fleet falls apart
Moscow proposed wet-leasing Vietnamese aircraft, crews and maintenance, but any transfer would involve Airbus or Boeing jets, exposing Vietnamese carriers to secondary sanctions. Nearly a fifth of Russia's largest airlines' planes are already grounded, double the normal downtime rate.
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UK property market warned over 'gathering dark clouds' as house prices stall
Mortgage rates are on the rise but house prices across the UK failed to grow last month
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Factory production in Germany hits highest level in 18 months
German industrial production rose to its highest level for a year and a half in August, according to data released Wednesday, but officials warned that the economy's recovery was still fragile.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Questions raised over firewall against AfD after state parliament speaker elected, chancellor pays tribute to Israel on anniversary of October 7th attacks, foreign minister warns of new migration due to climate change and more news on Wednesday.
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Spotify has huge audiobook upgrades on the way and bookworms will rejoice, but the platform won’t be giving me the one music feature I’ve longed for — it told me directly
Audiobooks are coming to over 180 markets, but all I want is my app to be a music-only experience.
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Houthis strike Saudi targets, Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary and other Mideast developments
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have attacked military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia
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Iran war weighing on long-haul travel demand, says Hostelworld
Shares in the company dropped by around 7.3% on Wednesday morning as a result, striking their lowest level for almost four years.
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IMF chief urges governments to tighten belts as global debt levels soar
Kristalina Georgieva says big economies will have to make ‘very touch choices’ as soaring bond yields hit budgets
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The Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year
Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year
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Shell upgrades gas production outlook and says refining profit margins to grow
Shell said it was forecasting higher integrated gas production between July and September than previous guidance.
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2030 Asian Games head to Qatar as F1 confirms Gulf races
Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.
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Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked
Israelis are gathering at intersections, bomb shelters, and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023
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How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP 1000 Tennis
Zverev chases world number one spot, with Alcaraz finding his form after an injury layoff
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Iran-US war live: JD Vance says one ‘basic’ step could end Tehran’s nuclear threat
Yemen says Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones
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Green Party member behind anti-Zionist motion ‘close friend’ of jailed terrorist
Lubna Speitan described in US court documents as a ‘close friend’ of terrorist who plotted suicide bomb attack at Heathrow Airport
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Lower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag
The FTSE 100 index ended up 43.75 points, or 0.4%, at 10,541.69, on Tuesday.
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National Book Award finalists span continents and tackle identity, justice and war
The National Book Award finalists have been announced, with authors like Edwidge Danticat and Valeria Luiselli in the spotlight
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‘No more Viktor Orbán’: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states
Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos outlines proposed safeguards to protect EU from undemocratic leaders
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British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.
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Governments should target cost-of-living support to poorer households – IMF
Cost-of-living crises weigh disproportionately on lower-income households than wealthier ones, a report said.
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Brussels eyes agricultural carve-outs from Ukraine's EU membership
The European Commission proposed excluding Ukraine's agricultural products from the EU market and agricultural funding even when Kyiv joins the EU, in a move to smooth the country's accession process and address concerns from several member states. #EuropeNews
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Tories plan £10bn ‘British Iron Dome’ to protect UK – how would it work?
The Tories pledged to build Britain its own £10bn ‘Iron Dome’ missile interception system – but now even the party leader is backtracking
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Major business group piles pressure on Burnham over tax cuts
Firms have been facing increased cost pressures for two years including a raised cost of hiring
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Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies
The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.
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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street gains, oil price steadies
Asian shares are mixed and U.S. futures are higher after shares rose to near a record close on Wall Street
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Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise
Key indicator dropped about 20% after the Reserve Bank last month announced the highest interest rates since 2011
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Trump blames Ukraine’s efforts to fight off Russia – for our sky-high gas prices
President’s new Truth Social post attempts to deflect blame for sky-high fuel costs on Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries — as Iran war and Hormuz Strait standstill continues with no end in sight
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Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
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Kemi Badenoch vows to build £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ to fend off missile attacks
The leader of the opposition accused Labour of failing to keep the country safe
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What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?
The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
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Sainsbury's in merger talks with supermarket giant rival
The last attempt at a merger on that scale saw Sainsbury's launch a £7 billion bid for Asda
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Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome
Party to unveil plans for one of UK’s ‘most significant military programmes since the cold war’
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Donald Trump says a 'threat' led US to move bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
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Trump says ‘threats’ led to US decision to remove bombers from RAF Fairford
Donald Trump said he believed the Fairford plot may have been linked to Iran, without providing evidence
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US envoy holds rare meeting with Sudan's top general in push to seek end to fighting
A U.S. envoy met over the weekend with Sudan’s top general as the Trump administration pushes for diplomatic efforts to end a war that has created what many describe as the world’s largest humanitarian crises
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Wounded US service members reveal shocking medical neglect after Iran drone attack
In a rare step for active-duty troops, nine injured service members spoke on the record, describing a military medical apparatus that frequently left them fighting to secure treatment on their own
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Trump blames Ukraine’s efforts to fight off Russia — for our sky-high gas prices
President’s new Truth Social post attempts to deflect blame for sky-high fuel costs on Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries — as Iran war and Hormuz Strait standstill continues with no end in sight
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Hepatitis A alert issued to UK primary schools after new cases confirmed
UKHSA working with primary schools in Newcastle after cases identified
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Britain’s energy watchdog Ofgem appoints Tim Jarvis as permanent boss
Mr Jarvis had been the regulator’s interim boss since March and will now take on the position on a permanent basis.
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No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers – UK politics live
Andrew Griffith makes speech today as Reform UK accuses party of copying policies they ‘announced weeks and months ago’
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UK services firms raise prices at fastest rate since May amid fuel surge
Firms surveyed reported rising fuel prices and increased pay for staff as factors pushing up overall business costs last month.
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Exclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike
It's the deadliest strike against American troops during the war with Iran
