Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site Israel’s far-right minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined thousands of Jewish extremists who stormed Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday. Escorted by armed police, they prayed, waved the Israeli flag and sang the ...
Month: July 2026
Oil price passes $100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict escalatesOil price passes $100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict escalates
Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifies The oil price has climbed back above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens to compound disruption to global oil supplies. The ...
Dubai offers £600 rewards to residents who lure friends to visit as tourist numbers plummetDubai offers £600 rewards to residents who lure friends to visit as tourist numbers plummet
Residents eligible for dining and hotel packages if they can persuade family and friends to city spurned by visitors amid Iran war Middle East crisis – live updates Dubai is offering to pay residents who attract family and friends to visit the emirate in an effort to revive tourist numbers ...
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says TrumpSaudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords. ...
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since MayOil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. ...
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of WalesWildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves. ...
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them moreGary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him “we can afford it”. ...
Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet returnRayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025. ...
Delta to launch direct flights to Saudi ArabiaDelta to launch direct flights to Saudi Arabia
The News Delta Air Lines will launch direct flights to Saudi Arabia in October, the first by a US carrier in 25 years, the airline’s president told Semafor. Flights will begin just ahead of Saudi Arabia’s flagship annual conference, the Future Investment Initiative. Ticket sales have so far been “softer ...
US prepares raft of new global tariffsUS prepares raft of new global tariffs
The White House is readying a raft of new global tariffs after previous levies were struck down by US courts. Since then, the Trump administration has imposed 10% duties on trading partners, but they were limited to 150 days without Congressional approval; a successor regime is expected this week. The ...