The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. ...
Month: September 2026
Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs riseBurnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise
Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates. ...
Iran retaliates after US strikes reportedly kill wedding guests – The LatestIran retaliates after US strikes reportedly kill wedding guests – The Latest
Iran has accused the US of a ‘war crime’ after a missile blast killed at least four people, including a young child, and injured 68 at a wedding at a private house in southern Iran. A month-long uneasy truce between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed again, after ...
Iran retaliates after US missile strike reportedly hits wedding – videoIran retaliates after US missile strike reportedly hits wedding – video
US Central Command has released footage that purportedly shows missile and drone strikes being fired at Iranian military targets. Footage of some of the aftermath of the US attacks was shared on social media, showing shrapnel damage on a home in Sirik, southern Iran, where a wedding celebration was taking ...
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after ‘new escalation’ in GermanyEU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after ‘new escalation’ in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport. ...
Burnham’s PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politicsBurnham’s PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics
Burnham’s exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth. ...
Farage tells BBC ‘we live in a complainants’ society’ after questions over Reform fundingFarage tells BBC ‘we live in a complainants’ society’ after questions over Reform funding
The Reform UK leader said a “whole ecosystem” didn’t want “new kids on the block succeeding”. ...
Gulf’s biggest port Jebel Ali waits for the war to endGulf’s biggest port Jebel Ali waits for the war to end
The Scene Jebel Ali is one of the largest container ports in the world. Driving through the port and free zone last week, I saw a single crane in operation: A jarring scene for those used to the symphony of ships, trucks, and people moving stuff, some bound for the ...
Americans see sprawling government corruption, poll findsAmericans see sprawling government corruption, poll finds
The count of Americans who believe that corruption is widespread in government is at its highest point in the last 20 years. Almost nine in 10 Americans say that government corruption is widespread, according to new Gallup polling, an increase of 10 percentage points in the last year. The shift ...
Paid actors, AI writing: How a new kind of video business cashed in on America’s divided politicsPaid actors, AI writing: How a new kind of video business cashed in on America’s divided politics
The Scoop “William,” a middle-aged man in a blue short-sleeved button-down shirt whose YouTube videos have more than 14 million views, looked straight into the camera at his kitchen table in August and read a script about New York City’s mayor. His video, quickly racked up more than 474,000 views. ...