In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fighting Good morning. The lightning advance of Houthi militants along the west coast of Yemen over the past week has prompted ...
Assad regime planned US journalist’s kidnap for weeks, BBC findsAssad regime planned US journalist’s kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims. ...
Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana bookPalace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals – with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events. ...
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choicesBank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year. ...
‘Grief can colour memory’: Palace responds after Earl Spencer’s claim in Diana book‘Grief can colour memory’: Palace responds after Earl Spencer’s claim in Diana book
Diana’s brother claimed the then-Prince of Wales said she would be forgotten “soon enough” days after her death. ...
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choicesInterest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year. ...
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in EnglandNew hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available. ...
Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlashEd Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum. ...
At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research showsAt least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer. ...
Global survey finds sinking trust in US, Chinese leadershipGlobal survey finds sinking trust in US, Chinese leadership
Concerted Canada-EU efforts to deepen ties reflect a global order accommodating itself to a more unpredictable — and less potent — US. The European Commission’s president called for the bloc to “reimagine our partnerships,” underscoring a pivot to building consensus among “middle powers,” Politico wrote. European fears are “no longer ...