Kemi Badenoch accused of insulting armed forces for saying RAF 'hanging around' in the Middle East
The leader of the Conservative Party is facing calls to apologise after she suggested the UK military are "just hanging around" rather than taking the necessary action in the Middle East.
New evidence challenges Trump claim about deadly girls school strike
On 28 February, a missile hit Shajareh Tayyebeh School - a girl's primary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, Iran. Iranian authorities have said the strike killed at least 165 people, many of them children.
Iran war: Markets are plummeting as the conflict escalates - but not every industry is affected
The conflict in Iran is inflicting misery on millions - driving up bills and upending energy markets.
Fire shuts Scotland's busiest train station for at least two days
A fire at a vape shop has forced the closure of Scotland's busiest railway station for at least two days, Network Rail has said.
Iran's miscalculation has 'destroyed everything', Qatar's PM says
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has described Iran's strikes on Gulf countries as a "dangerous miscalculation" - warning the escalation risks destabilising the region and sending shockwaves through the global economy.
Lib Dem leader calls on Starmer to cancel King's US state visit
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called on Sir Keir Starmer to cancel the King's US state visit over the war in Iran.
Bitter break-up for Trump and Starmer - but polling suggests PM on side of public opinion
"We will remember. We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!"
BBC 'profoundly regrets' BAFTAs incident, says director general Tim Davie
The BBC regrets its "serious mistake" during the BAFTAs broadcast, the corporation's outgoing director general Tim Davie has said.
Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s
Indonesia has become the latest and most populous country to say it will ban social media for under-16s.
US v Iran - how did we get here?
It has been a week of war in the Middle East, sparked by the US and Israel launching strikes on Iran.
The global economy's worst nightmare is here and the consequences could be scary
For years, geopolitical analysts warned us that among the scariest of all scenarios for the world economy was the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Britney Spears seen driving 'erratically' before arrest, say police
Britney Spears was spotted driving "erratically" before her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, police say.
Iran's women footballers granted visas and in 'safe location', says Australian PM Albanese
Australia has given visas to five members of the Iranian women's football team amid fears for their safety after they were criticised for not singing the national anthem.
What we know about Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei - and why his appointment doesn't bode well for peace
Mojtaba Khamenei has been confirmed as the new Iranian supreme leader - only the third in its history.
German media giant Axel Springer to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
German media giant Axel Springer is to buy Telegraph Media Group in a £575m deal that will see the Daily and Sunday Telegraph print titles and their online business come under overseas ownership.
Grok posts about fatal football disasters 'sickening', says government
Elon Musk's Grok is producing hate-filled, racist posts online after being asked for "vulgar" comments in the latest concerning trend by users on X.
Sky News wins best news channel at Royal Television Society Awards
Sky News has won news channel of the year and Yousra Elbagir has been named television journalist of the year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.
Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots fired at Rihanna's LA home
A 35-year-old Florida woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired at Rihanna's home.
Two jailed after 'dangerous' lorry pursuit involving three police forces
Two men in a lorry containing more than £40,000 worth of stolen tyres have been jailed after a "dangerous pursuit" involving police from three different forces.
Taxpayers could fund funeral for Soham murderer Ian Huntley
Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
AI tech firm Anthropic sues over blacklisting by Pentagon
Anthropic, which owns the AI assistant Claude, is suing the Trump administration after what it called an "unprecedented and unlawful" decision to blacklist the firm on national security grounds.
Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run
Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.
RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
The Royal Family knows the world is watching - but it can't control the Epstein scandal
At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
Diesel at 16-month high in UK as Iran war drives oil prices up further
UK average diesel costs have hit a 16-month high, less than a week after war gripped the Middle East and sent oil costs rocketing.
£22m fine for South East Water over repeated supply failures
South East Water is to be fined £22m for repeated supply failures, watchdog Ofwat has said.
Elon Musk's X grilled over 'appalling and offensive' Grok posts on Hillsborough
X has been questioned by MPs over "the most appalling and offensive" AI posts about the Hillsborough disaster.
Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban
The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.
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