Yanar Mohammed’s assassination comes amid a number of killings as fellow campaigners warn women’s rights are going backwards In early March, two unidentified gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on Iraq’s most notable women’s rights activist, Yanar Mohammed, as she stood outside her home in the north of the capital, Baghdad. ...
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Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and IranTuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran
In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on whether permanent peace is possible – or whether there will be a new escalation in the conflict Good morning. The Gulf is stuck in limbo between war and peace. Despite a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, both sides have ramped up ...
Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report saysIsraeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says
Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriages Israeli soldiers and settlers are using gendered violence and sexual assault and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, human rights and legal experts say. Palestinian women, ...
Robbins gets chance to explain why he didn’t tell Starmer about Mandelson vettingRobbins gets chance to explain why he didn’t tell Starmer about Mandelson vetting
Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting. ...
If Plaid win in Wales, that won’t mean independence – at least not yetIf Plaid win in Wales, that won’t mean independence – at least not yet
In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser. ...
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costsPetrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands. ...
Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power pushGovernment to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain’s vulnerability to energy price shocks. ...
King honours his ‘darling Mama’, the late Queen, on her centenaryKing honours his ‘darling Mama’, the late Queen, on her centenary
The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth. ...
JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksJD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks
US vice-president to travel to Islamabad with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as deadline for current ceasefire looms Pakistan seeks to raise its global standing in push for Middle East peace JD Vance is expected to fly to Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday if ...
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with IranTrump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president’s comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week. ...