US president says responsibility for reopening strait of Hormuz rests on countries relying on it ‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war Israel’s emergency medical service said an 11-year-old girl was in serious condition after a missile attack that the military blamed on ...
Month: April 2026
Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?
In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security Good morning. So far, there is only one clear winner from the war in Iran: Russia. Before the US and Israel ...
I wore Meta’s smartglasses for a month – and it left me feeling like a creepI wore Meta’s smartglasses for a month – and it left me feeling like a creep
Content creators love the built-in camera; sceptics call them ‘pervert glasses’. Do we really need any more hi-tech wearables, even with a voice assistant that sounds like Judi Dench? Lately, I’ve been hearing Judi Dench’s voice in my head. She tells me tomorrow’s forecast, when to turn right, that there’s ...
Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple’s split | Fatma AydemirWhy every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple’s split | Fatma Aydemir
Many will recognise their own experiences of digital abuse in Collien Fernandes’s allegations – the sense that technology offers perps both tools and cover Some stories that unfold in real life would read like the plot of a bad crime novel if you wrote them down. Too obvious, too contrived, ...
Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves saysEnergy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is “too early” to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn. ...
Man charged after seven people hit by car in DerbyMan charged after seven people hit by car in Derby
The pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift on Saturday night. ...
‘It’s going to be a great show’: Crowds gathering on Florida’s Space Coast for Artemis launch‘It’s going to be a great show’: Crowds gathering on Florida’s Space Coast for Artemis launch
Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission. ...
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacksWeight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes. ...
Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into forcePay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. ...
Eurovision expands to AsiaEurovision expands to Asia
The Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday announced its first Asia edition, with Bangkok set to host the campy international competition in the fall. At least 10 countries, including South Korea, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, are set to take part in the contest, with each nation submitting a pop performance to compete ...