German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in Germany The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, days after the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, suggested Washington was being outplayed and “humiliated” by Iran. The US president had earlier said a “determination” on ...
Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotillaAustralian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla
Three Australians among 175 activists taken by Israel from ships attempting to transport aid to Gaza say they have launched a hunger strike Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Three Australian activists say they have launched a hunger strike in Crete, after being left there ...
The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?
The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is key In Japan, there are now companies that specialise in cleaning the apartments of elderly people who have died alone and gone undiscovered for weeks or months, while adult incontinence pads ...
The king went to Washington to save Britain’s bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself | Simon TisdallThe king went to Washington to save Britain’s bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself | Simon Tisdall
Charles III’s subtle, much needed history lesson delivered the US some tough love. But will Trump get the message? Of the many jokes cracked by King Charles during his visit to Washington, the one recalling the definitive 18th-century Anglo-French contest for dominion over the New World was the most pointed. ...
Blind date: ‘What would I change? Nothing. It was perfect’Blind date: ‘What would I change? Nothing. It was perfect’
Josh, 30, a video game designer, meets Hannah, 31, an architectural lighting designer What were you hoping for? A fun evening and easy chat with an interesting and unique human being. Continue reading… ...
‘It’s super weird, super odd, super rare’: meet the twins who have different dads‘It’s super weird, super odd, super rare’: meet the twins who have different dads
When DNA test results shattered everything Lavinia and Michelle thought they knew about their family history, they also revealed something never before documented in the UK I like being a twin. It defines who I am,” Lavinia Osbourne tells me on the 49th birthday she shares with her sister, Michelle. ...
Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggestsProtests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the “cumulative” effect of marches on the Jewish community. ...
‘I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah’: Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack‘I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah’: Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath. ...
Trump seeks to deflate Iran authorization push by telling Congress war is overTrump seeks to deflate Iran authorization push by telling Congress war is over
The News President Donald Trump notified Hill leaders on Friday, the 60th day of the Iran war, that US hostilities with Tehran are over — for now — and thus don’t need congressional authorization. It’s a significant message to Republican lawmakers who have grown increasingly anxious and, in some cases, ...
Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leadersTrump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push back US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump said in a letter sent to congressional leaders on Friday that hostilities with Iran have “terminated”, ...