Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships; Houthis in Yemen say they are imposing an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea Full report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies Iran’s Revolutionary Guard ...
Month: July 2026
Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choicesChris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason. ...
Who’s in Andy Burnham’s cabinet?Who’s in Andy Burnham’s cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham ...
Mary Beard on The Odyssey and how empires fall – Stateside with Kai and CarterMary Beard on The Odyssey and how empires fall – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Christopher Nolan’s new adaption of The Odyssey is an absolute monster of a hit, grossing $264m in its opening weekend. But celebrated classicist Mary Beard tells host Carter Sherman that while Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem comes with plenty of action-packed battle scenes, the film is missing ...
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to ‘intensify’ trade talksTrump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to ‘intensify’ trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours. ...
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiersUS launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran’s capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. ...
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi ArabiaYemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen. ...
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedingsTate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny. ...
Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prisonNotorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Known as “El Mayo”, the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast amounts of drugs to the US. ...
Darline Graham starts locking in support from Senate Republican leadersDarline Graham starts locking in support from Senate Republican leaders
The News South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham is making major headway with the Republican establishment in the primary race to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham. Within hours of announcing her bid to pursue a full six-year Senate term, Graham locked in the support of three party leaders: Majority Whip ...