Trump says Iran’s handling of Strait of Hormuz is ‘not the agreement we have’
AdminsAFP via Getty Images Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of…
House Republicans reject Senate deal, prolonging partial US government shutdown
Republicans in the US House of Representatives have rejected a bipartisan deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and instead approved a different plan, prolonging the shutdown that…
Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit
Getty Images Bank of America has reached a $72.5m (£54.6m) settlement in a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his…
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
EPA Houthis say they will continue attacks until war against their allies stops The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen say they have launched a barrage of missiles against Israel - the…
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
Large protests against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies that have previously drawn crowds into the millions.…
UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
EPA Shutterstock The UK has agreed to allow the United States to use British bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Sir Keir…
Trump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war
President Donald Trump has said he is considering "winding down" the war in Iran because the US was "getting very close" to meeting its military objectives. He also said the…
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
DSNS Ukraine emergency services DSNS published photos of smoke from the Brody oil hub following a Russian bombardment A bitter dispute pitting Hungary and Slovakia against Ukraine is holding up…
US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar
EPA The US has lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced…
LA asks for investigation into 2028 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
Getty Images The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved a measure urging the Olympics committee to investigate LA 2028 chief Casey Wasserman over ties to the late paedophile Jeffrey…