Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
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Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge
The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.
Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats âUK politics live
Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesBadenoch told BBC Radio London that the ConservaâŚ
Iran warns Trump's blockade is 'doomed to fail' as energy prices soar to 4-year high
Iran warned President Trump's naval blockade was âdoomed to failâ as oil prices soared to their highest point in years with the standoff over the StraâŚ
Ministers under pressure to tackle antisemitism after Golders Green attack â live updates
The government has announced ÂŁ25m to increase security for Jewish communitiesHere are some of the latest images from the newswires in Golders Green thâŚ
Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merzâs Iran war criticism â Europe live
US presidentâs statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being âhumiliatedâ in conflictFor what itâs worth, Germanyâs Merz is exâŚ
Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the massive 17th arrondissement
In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a massive Parisian arrondissemâŚ
Crude oil prices hit four-year high as Iran war threatens to drag on
Brent crude has jumped to its highest level since the start of the Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump signalled that the American blockade onâŚ
US: Supreme Court weakens voting rigths act
The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, ruling it relied too heavily on race and weakâŚ
Strait of Hormuz: Iran-US standoff drags on
Donald Trump says a US naval blockade on Iran could last for months, as the standoff between Washington and Tehran continues. The crisis has disruptedâŚ
Gaza: expanding Israeli military zone fuels fears of long-term control
Israel has expanded its military zone in Gaza to cover nearly two-thirds of the territory since the October ceasefire. While the army says restrictionâŚ
Attacks on Jewish Targets in Europe Suggest Hybrid Warfare
Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methodsâŚ
Oil price tops $126 a barrel after Trump warns Iran blockade could last âmonthsâ
Markets spooked as US president appears willing to keep up naval blockade and Iran keeps Hormuz strait all but shutBusiness live â latest updatesThe gâŚ
Middle East: Rising tensions on Israelâs border as Iran negotiations falter
Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel are escalating after a reported breach of the âyellow line,â with Israel threatening further strikes. Talks betwâŚ
Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Headed to Gaza
Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled their boats in international waters near Greece.
Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise
Move comes as airline industry reacts to uncertainty over Iran war and increase in price of Brent crudeBusiness live â latest updatesAir France-KLM haâŚ
Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer
After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.
How the War in Iran is Affecting Africaâs Economy and Fuel Supply
Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about theâŚ
US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: âWe always thought about himâ
Amber Davidson-Orozco said the family had lost Dodger, their cat, during their move out of CaliforniaA family cat who got lost amid a move from CalifoâŚ
UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases
Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientistsA new tool that can shed light on who is most at âŚ
Icelandâs Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Arenât Thrilled.
Icelandâs swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders arenât so thrilâŚ
Shock in India after man takes remains of his sister to bank to prove her death
Jitu Munda says he was refused access to money in case highlighting âlack of humanityâ in Indian bureaucracyThe sight of a man bringing the remains ofâŚ
At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted
Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international watâŚ
Last Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close, with loss of 3,800 jobs, Premier Inn owner says
Whitbread to call time on restaurants in UK and Ireland blaming higher costs and taxes for latest strategic resetPremier Inn owner Whitbread is to cutâŚ
Israel arrests 175 Gaza flotilla activists in int'l waters off Greece
The Israeli military arrested some 175 activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla after intercepting it in international waters off Greece, the country'âŚ
Samsung, SK Hynix flag record supply squeeze in memory market as AI demand soars
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, South Koreaâs two memory chip giants, are warning of a prolonged and severe global supply crunch, weeks after the twâŚ
Masterpieces by Klimt, Matisse and Freud set for Londonâs most valuable auction
Sothebyâs said collection of billionaire Spursâ owner Joe Lewis and daughter Vivienne expected to fetch more than ÂŁ150m in June saleA major group of mâŚ
Robert Mugabe's son deported from South Africa over firearms offence
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.
Police in Australia Were Warned of Terror Risk Before Bondi Attack, Report Says
A Jewish security group told police an attack on the community was âlikelyâ because of heightened antisemitism, days before Decemberâs mass shooting iâŚ
âNightmareâ queues and missed flights: a turbulent start to EU entry-exit system
Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through âŚ
'Haitian solutions for Haitian problems: Every international intervention in Haiti has failed'
As the Kenyan peace force is set to leave Haiti, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law Conflict and Global DevelopmenâŚ
Why is the Koh-i-Noor diamond sought after? History and repatriation
Whether the Koh-i-noor was stolen or not is a matter of intense historical and political debate