US/Israel vs Iran War
Second UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure
Decision by Royal College of Pharmacy to end sponsorship comes after concerns over Teva Pharmaceuticals’ ‘activities’A second major UK health body has cut ties with an Israeli dru…
USS Abraham Lincoln scheduled to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea
Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among crewThe USS Abraham Lincoln, the US aircraft carrier that …
Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’
Oil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midtermsA tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar has b…
British Jewish groups to hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks
Gathering expected to take place at Richmond Terrace, opposite Downing Street, at 5pm on WednesdayBritish Jewish organisations will gather in central London for a vigil honouring …
The Greens may yet win in Holborn and St Pancras – but what happened to the party set to ‘replace’ Labour? | Andy Beckett
On the eve of the byelection, Polanski’s pledge is to keep the government ‘in check’. It may not be enough to stop a drift back to the political marginsOnly a few months ago, in t…
Three years on from the 7 October attacks, antisemitism has taken hold in Britain: Jews aren’t safe | Dave Rich
Britain cannot call itself a diverse democracy when communities are living with such fear. A line must be drawn. Let it be nowOn another anniversary of the 7 October attacks, the …
Israel marks three years since 7 October attack by Hamas – live
1,200 died in attack that led to launch of devastating war in GazaKeith Siegel spent many of his long hours in Hamas captivity in Gaza etching everything that happened after 7 Oct…
Trump’s suggestion to ‘take out’ LA or San Diego draws Republican rebuke
Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’A Republican candidate in San Diego has criticized Donald Trump after the U…
Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’Leaders in California have sharply denounced Donald Trump as “…
Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve
Relations have soured between the two countries over a number of issues since 2023, but Hillel Newman says a ‘reset’ is possibleGet our new political email, free app or daily news…
The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions
The war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on Oct. 6 at 12pm EDT with political and …
Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome
Party to unveil plans for one of UK’s ‘most significant military programmes since the cold war’ The Conservatives will announce plans to build a £10bn British “Iron Dome” similar …
Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’Zack Polanski may rue lack of leadership when Greens…
Zack Polanski may rue lack of leadership when Greens needed him to act
Party’s leader was absent when members voted to adopt policy stating that Zionism was a type of racismShortly after the Greens’ triumph in February’s Gorton and Denton byelection,…
Why did the US withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? – The Latest
The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the I…
Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations
Peak Jewish bodies organise ceremonies on third anniversary of attacks that triggered conflict in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killedGet our breaking news email, free app o…
No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers from base
A dozen B-1 bombers stationed at Gloucestershire base were redeployed to US on Sunday amid concerns over possible threat from IranDowning Street has insisted RAF Fairford is secur…
British Jews more likely to identify as Zionist since 7 October attacks, research finds
Percentage who feel ‘very emotionally attached to Israel’ rose to 51% in June 2025, up 13 points from before Gaza warBritish Jews have become more likely to identify as Zionist, c…
Conservatives claim ‘major victory’ as Tory conference begins after Labour scraps plans to curb jury trials – UK politics live
Shadow justice secretary says despite U-turn Labour are still ‘restricting juries by the back door’, as Conservative conference begins in BirminghamOvernight the Conservatives hav…
Young sailors on the USS George Washington adjust to life at war – in pictures
Life onboard the aircraft carrier near the strait of Hormuz as it conducts military operations against Iranian targets Continue reading...
Saudi Arabia reports one wounded by shrapnel from interception of Houthi missile
Crude oil tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, according to UK maritime agency, which says all crew members safe The post Saudi Arabia reports one wounded by shrapnel from i…
Oman reportedly banned flydubai terrorist from flying due to suspected extremism
Reports say Oman Air removed copilot from a training course and moved him to another role, with ABC reporting he suggested to investigators that he wanted to crash the plane in Is…
Saudis planning offensive to break grip of Houthis on Red Sea chokehold
Regional and Western officials say campaign will be led by Yemeni ground forces overseen by Riyadh, which will provide air support; Pakistan yet to decide whether to send troops T…
Suspected arson shuts Negev sewage plant, sending raw wastewater into streams
Some 30,000 cubic meters a day expected to flow through waterways for weeks; plant officials reportedly link attack to refusal to pay protection money, citing past incidents The p…