Beijing is poised to press Donald Trump on US arms sales to Taiwan, amid rising concerns that the president could alter his stance toward the island. Trump on Monday said he would discuss the weapon sales with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, alarming the island’s supporters; some US lawmakers warned against ...
Remains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recoveredRemains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Mariyah Symone Collington and Kendrick Lamont Key Jr, who also died, had fallen off a cliff during an off-duty hike The remains of the second US army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the army said on Wednesday, ending a multinational search operation that ...
Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at NetanyahuIsrael’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu
Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapse Israel’s ruling coalition has submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, came under mounting pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties. The ...
Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – Stateside with Kai and CarterStacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – Stateside with Kai and Carter
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can’t consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey ...
Starmer warns leadership contest would ‘plunge us into chaos’ in pleas to ministers and MPsStarmer warns leadership contest would ‘plunge us into chaos’ in pleas to ministers and MPs
Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday. ...
Family of British couple jailed in Iran say they have lost contactFamily of British couple jailed in Iran say they have lost contact
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were given 10-year sentences after entering the country on a motorcycling trip The “terrified” family of a British couple jailed for 10 years in Iran on spying charges have said they have lost all contact with them. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53, were arrested in ...
Benjamin Netanyahu made secret trip to UAE at height of the Iran warBenjamin Netanyahu made secret trip to UAE at height of the Iran war
The covert meeting with the UAE’s president is the latest milestone in a rapidly developing Middle East alliance Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed he made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates at the height of the Iran war to meet president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “This visit ...
Chris Mason: Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change – and warnings of chaosChris Mason: Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change – and warnings of chaos
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister. ...
Watch: What next after the King’s Speech?Watch: What next after the King’s Speech?
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King’s Speech. ...
Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry’s overdose deathDrug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry’s overdose death
The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction. ...