UK and US spy chiefs ‘working ceaselessly’ for Gaza ceasefire Politics British and American spy chiefs have said they are together “working ceaselessly” for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, in a rare public statement. MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore and CIA director Bill Burns said the agencies have “exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and de-escalation” in the Middle East. In [...]
UK minister urges de-escalation after Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire Politics A major war in the Middle East is “a real danger”, a cabinet minister has warned following an escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah overnight. Early on Sunday, the Israeli military launched what it described as “pre-emptive” strikes against the militant group in southern Lebanon, saying it had detected plans to attack Israel. Hezbollah, [...]
Israel aims strikes at Lebanon as Hezbollah launches attack Politics Israel launched a wave of air strikes across southern Lebanon early on Sunday in what it said was a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. It came as the militant group said it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month. The heavy exchange of fire [...]
Death toll rises to 80 after Israeli air strike hits Gaza school August 10, 2024 The Israeli military acknowledged the strike on the Tabeen school on Saturday morning, claiming it hit a Hamas command centre within the school.
Sunak: Britain launched fresh Houthi airstrikes last night – and would ‘not hesitate’ to do it again May 31, 2024 Rishi Sunak's announcement comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched attacks on ships in the red sea in a bid to disrupt international shipping.
Halting arms exports to Israel ‘unwise’ warns David Cameron May 12, 2024 Concerns have risen over the past few days as Israel has signalled a potential offensive into Rafah, telling Gazans in the city to evacuate.
Five things we learned from Friday’s local election results May 4, 2024 Whether you stayed up all night for Friday’s local election results, or are catching up now, we've rounded up the five key takeaways from the night.
Rishi Sunak urges restraint after Iranian attack on Israel April 15, 2024 Rishi Sunak will urge Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to show restraint in response to Iran’s missile attack.
RAF jets downed attack drones in Iranian action against Israel, Sunak confirms April 14, 2024 RAF jets shot down “a number of” attack drones after Iran launched an unprecedented assault on Israel, Rishi Sunak has confirmed, saying the fallout in regional stability would have been “hard to overstate” if fewer projectiles had been intercepted.
Al Quds Day march: Over 500 Met Police officers for Palestine demo amid Gaza tensions April 5, 2024 Police plans come after the Home Office called on the police to implement a "zero tolerance" policy to criminality, including support for proscribed terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah.