Pope Leo criticises linking Christianity to military force as Hegseth invokes faith over Iran war
Pope Leo criticised linking Christian faith to military domination as Pete Hegseth used religious language about the US-led Iran war.
US officials say American F-15E went down over Iran; search under way for crew
US officials cited by NBC said an American F-15E went down over Iran, with search efforts under way for its two crew members.
Israel says it will keep a security zone in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will hold a security zone in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River after the war with Hezbollah.
UK minister says no assessment shows Iran can strike London
Steve Reed said Britain has no intelligence assessment showing Iran can strike London or is targeting the UK, after an Israeli military claim.
UK charters second Dubai flight to help Britons return from UAE after Gulf travel disruption
A second UK-chartered flight left Dubai to help Britons return after Gulf attacks disrupted travel and commercial seats were hard to secure.
Iran state media reports Mojtaba Khamenei selected as new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the Assembly of Experts chose Mojtaba Khamenei after Ali Khamenei’s death; public documentation is limited and earlier accounts conflicted.
Two RAF Shadow surveillance aircraft loiter off Cyprus as Akrotiri stays on highest alert after suspected drone strike
Tracking data showed two RAF Shadow ISR aircraft loitering off Cyprus as the UK kept RAF Akrotiri at its highest protection level after a suspected drone strike.
UK charters first repatriation flight from Oman as Iranian strikes restrict Gulf airspace
The FCDO began charter repatriation flights from Muscat as Iranian strikes and airspace closures left many British nationals stranded across the Gulf.
UKMTO reports container ship struck by ‘unknown projectile’ near Strait of Hormuz
UKMTO said a container ship was hit by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the hull and causing an engine-room fire.
Open-source flight data shows RAF Typhoon sorties and coalition tanker/AWACS activity as Starmer rules out UK offensive strikes
FlightRadar24 data showed RAF Typhoons, a P‑8 and allied tankers/AWACS from the UK to the Gulf as Starmer said the UK won’t join offensive strikes.
UKMTO says it cannot verify radio claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed
UKMTO said ships reported VHF broadcasts claiming the Strait of Hormuz was closed, but it could not independently confirm the reports.
Cardiff-based man says 17-year-old cousin was shot and beaten to death during Iran protests
Diako Haydari in Cardiff says his 17-year-old cousin Amir Ali Haydari was shot and beaten to death during protests in Kermanshah, Iran.
Red paint on Joe Kahn’s home as anger over Gaza coverage spills onto New York streets
Joseph Kahn’s Greenwich Village building was splashed with red paint and the words “Joe Kahn lies Gaza dies,” prompting an NYPD investigation and a warning from the paper against targeting journalists at home.
Gaza Aid Operations Plagued by Deadly Violence: Over 1,300 Palestinians Killed Seeking Assistance Since Late May
Over 1,300 Palestinians have been killed seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza since late May, with the UN attributing most deaths to Israeli military action amidst a deepening crisis.
Young Iranians Find Safety and Solidarity Online as Airstrikes Devastate Tehran
As airstrikes rain down on Tehran, Iran’s Generation Z turns to digital platforms for community, support and survival.
Iranian state TV urges civilians to capture US aircrew after Tehran claims US jet downed; UK sends defences to Kuwait
Iranian state TV urged civilians to seize US aircrew after Tehran claimed a jet was downed, as the UK announced air defences for Kuwait.
Iran launches new missile volleys at Israel as Tehran denies direct US talks
Iran fired fresh missiles at Israel as Tehran denied direct talks with Washington, despite the US saying a plan to end the war is under review.
UK expands US access to British bases for strikes on Iranian sites threatening Hormuz shipping
Britain expanded US access to UK bases for what Downing Street said were defensive strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites targeting Hormuz shipping.
US Missile Strike Hits School in Khomeyn, Damages Homes Nearby, Iranian Media Reports
Mehr said a US missile strike hit a school and nearby homes in Khomeyn, Iran; no casualties reported and no immediate US confirmation.
Blair says UK should have backed Trump strikes on Iran as Starmer rejects offensive role
Tony Blair urged UK support for Trump’s Iran strikes and US base access; Starmer and Yvette Cooper reiterated Britain won’t join offensive action.
Two RAF Shadow surveillance aircraft loiter off Cyprus as Akrotiri stays on highest alert after suspected drone strike
Tracking data showed two RAF Shadow ISR aircraft loitering off Cyprus as the UK kept RAF Akrotiri at its highest protection level after a suspected drone strike.
Fact Check: “Drill the North Sea” won’t cut UK energy bills anytime soon
Fact check: Expanding North Sea exploration is unlikely to reduce bills soon, won’t deliver gas self-sufficiency, and may worsen climate and legal conflicts.
IRGC says it launched 230 drones at US-linked Gulf sites; Kuwait reports 11-year-old killed by shrapnel
Iran’s IRGC said it launched 230 drones toward US-linked Gulf sites; Kuwait said an 11-year-old girl died after shrapnel from debris struck her.
UK blocks US request to use Diego Garcia for Iran strikes; Trump criticises Starmer
Starmer declined a US request to use Diego Garcia for Iran-linked operations, citing legal and strategic concerns, prompting Trump to criticise him publicly.
US and Israel launch coordinated strikes on Iran; Tehran fires missiles across region
US and Israel struck Iranian military and nuclear-linked sites; Iran retaliated with missile and air attacks reported in Israel and Gulf states.
What led to Israel’s decision to attack Gaza?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on Gaza following a series of accusations between Israel and Hamas over ceasefire breaches and the handling of captives’ remains.
Aid line killings deepen global rupture over Gaza plan
Six civilians were reportedly shot while queuing for food hours after Israel approved a Gaza City takeover, triggering arms curbs, diplomatic rifts and a UN crisis meeting.
Israeli soldiers given orders to open fire on unarmed Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza
The Israeli outlet Haaretz reports that soldiers stationed near food aid distribution points in Gaza have intentionally opened fire on Palestinians.
Israeli Gunfire Turns Gaza Aid Centres Into Killing Zones as UN Condemns Mounting Civilian Deaths
UN slams Israel after deadly shootings near Gaza aid centres kill dozens of Palestinians seeking food.
Starmer says Iran war means UK will seek closer EU ties
Starmer said the Iran war will drive a closer UK-EU relationship on security and trade, while keeping Labour’s Brexit red lines.
Lebanon's state agency alleges Israeli shelling Naqoura with white phosphorus
Lebanon's state news agency said Israeli shelling hit Naqoura, alleging white phosphorus use and clashes with Hezbollah.
UK troops under fire shoot down two drones as swarm hits coalition base, injuring personnel
UK officials said British troops downed two drones as others hit Erbil base, causing minor injuries to several US service members.
Markets cut odds of March Bank of England rate cut after oil jumps and gilt yields rise
Oil above $100 and higher gilt yields have led markets to price the Bank of England keeping Bank Rate at 3.75%, making a March cut unlikely.
Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as US–Israel strikes enter seventh day
Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as US–Israel operations and Iranian retaliation continued into the war’s seventh day.
Iran alleges US and Israel struck Tehran elementary school; claim remains unverified
Iran says US and Israel hit Shahid Hamedani School in Tehran; video shows damage but is unverified, with no US or Israeli confirmation.
Flight tracking data shows RAF Voyager and A400M flights between Cyprus and Saudi airspace
Open-source tracking showed RAF tanker and transport aircraft flying between RAF Akrotiri and Saudi airspace; specific missions and cargo could not be confirmed.
Minab Girls’ School Strike: What We Know, What’s Disputed, and the Evidence
A missile strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killed 165 people, with open-source investigators disputing claims the site was a military target.
UN says reported strike on Minab girls’ school may be war crime as Iran reports 165 dead
UN rights office said a strike Iran says hit a Minab girls’ school, killing at least 165, may be a war crime if civilians were targeted.
Iran reopens airspace after five-hour shutdown as US warns ‘all options’ remain over protest killings
Iran reopened airspace after a five-hour closure as the US warned “all options” remain amid protests, sanctions and an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
Israeli Fire Kills Dozens in Gaza City as Aid Flotilla Departs Barcelona; Israel Says Hamas Spokesman Was Killed
Israeli bombardment and gunfire in Gaza City have killed at least 30 people while an international flotilla carrying aid and activists, including Greta Thunberg, set sail from Barcelona to challenge the blockade.
EU Condemns Israel's Gaza Takeover as UN Sounds Alarm
Europe’s rare backlash against Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan sparks UN alarm, a halt to arms exports, and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Iran carefully targets US base in Qatar avoiding direct American retaliation
Iran launches a restrained missile strike at a US airbase in Qatar, carefully avoiding casualties and escalation.
Israel and Iran plunge closer to war as missile strikes kill dozens
Escalating missile exchanges between Israel and Iran raise fears of broader regional conflict.