Iran has launched missile strikes targeting the UAE, marking a significant escalation in the 67-day Hormuz crisis. The UK government and global leaders have issued sharp warnings as energy prices spike.
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A disputed strike near the Strait of Hormuz has put Jask Island at the centre of rising US-Iran tensions, with potential impact on UK energy prices.
Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones are bypassing Israeli defences, raising new questions about the future of electronic warfare and battlefield tactics.
A suspected car bomb has exploded outside Dunmurry Police Station in Belfast, leading to mass evacuations and a major security operation.
Tehran has dismissed the latest US ceasefire extension as meaningless while the naval blockade remains in place, keeping the world's most critical oil route firmly shut.
A heated Commons debate over Mandelson’s appointment saw Zarah Sultana and Lee Anderson ejected after accusing Keir Starmer of lying.
King Charles has reportedly blindsided Prince William by inviting Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to Royal Ascot, sparking a fresh debate over the future of the 'slimmed-down' monarchy.
Pope Leo’s Easter address rejects religious justification for war, arriving amid rising global tensions. One year into his papacy, his stance is shaping debate worldwide.
Scottish Green candidate Kate Nevens faces a massive backlash over her calls to abolish prisons, causing a major rift between the SNP and Greens.
As the IDF implements a long-term 'war order' against regional threats, Israel's border kibbutzim face a period of radical change backed by $30 million in new international aid.
Explosives found near a key Serbia-Hungary gas pipeline have raised security fears just days before Hungary’s election. The timing is fuelling political tension and energy concerns across Europe.
Donald Trump has lashed out at the UK and France, threatening to withdraw US military protection from the Strait of Hormuz and demanding allies secure their own energy supplies.









