US strikes Iran for third consecutive night as ceasefire falters
"We're going to hit them very hard tonight," Trump said, adding that Iran could do nothing to stop it.
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Spain props up Cuban dictatorship with billions in aid
According to a study, the EU funding for Cuba rose from about €50 million in the 2014-2020 budget to €125 million for 2021-2027.
Trump tells Congress the United States has resumed its war on Iran
The notification restarted a 60-day window during which the president may deploy forces without congressional approval.
Aberdeen University distances itself of employee who celebrated murder of Ann Widdecombe
Heather Herbert, a web developer at the university, a transgender activist and a former Labour candidate.
Israel heads to polls on October 27 as Netanyahu faces uphill battle for re-election
Opposition forces, including former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, are competitive or narrowly ahead in some head-to-head scenarios.
Sacked Foreign Office chief sues Starmer over Mandelson vetting row
Olly Robbins has requested a judicial review of the decision. He is being represented by the FDA union, which speaks for senior civil servants.
EU names German diplomat as special representative for Kosovo
Dirk Schübel, currently head of the Russia Division at the European External Action Service, would take up the post on September 1 for an initial two-year term.
European and NATO leaders lead tributes to Graham
His death removes a key Senate interlocutor for Europe on Russia policy, days after allies had worked alongside him at the NATO summit in Turkey.
Zelensky moves to replace Ukraine’s prime minister in government reshuffle
Under Ukrainian law, the prime minister's departure triggers the resignation of the entire government and must be approved by parliament.
Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and foreign-policy hawk, dies after sudden illness
A senator since 2003 and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, had secured his party's nomination in June for a fifth term.
Labour MPs press Burnham to dilute migration reforms
Almost 80 Labour MPs wrote a letter to Andy Burnham, the party's presumptive next leader and prime minister-in-waiting, warning that he risked "losing progressive…
Labour opens nominations set to hand Andy Burnham the keys to Downing Street
Candidates need the backing of 81 of Labour's 402 MPs to reach the ballot, a threshold Burnham is expected to clear comfortably. Nominations close on July 16.
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian strikes on refineries
Shipments made under pre-existing intergovernmental agreements, including a supply deal with Mongolia, are exempt.
Erdogan presents NATO leaders with personalised revolvers
The gesture was accompanied by a letter from the Turkish side waiving export restrictions on the weapons.
US strikes Iran for second day as Trump declares Hormuz truce over
The US President said the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran in June was finished.
Erdogan urges EU not to shut Turkey out of European defence
Turkish President argued that when allies outside the EU, such as Turkey, are not fully involved in the bloc's defence plans, those plans end up sharply limited.
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NATO ends Ankara summit with arms pledges and Trump’s blessing
The 32 allies adopted the Ankara Declaration, reaffirming that "an attack on one is an attack on all" and naming Russia as a long-term threat.
Reform UK faces fresh scrutiny over millions in reported transactions
Farage has consistently described the money as an "unconditional personal gift" intended to fund his security, rather than a political donation.
NATO commits billions in military aid to Ukraine without US funding
The pledge was set out in a joint declaration issued at the close of the alliance's summit in Ankara, adopted by consensus by all 32 member states.
Pakistanis on skilled worker visas bring six times as many dependants to Britain
India remains the top nationality for main applicants, also bringing in a huge number of dependents. 2,395 Indians brought in 10,504 dependents.
Count Binface and Reclaim leader to challenge Farage as major parties stand aside
Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7, triggering the by-election while he faces a parliamentary investigation.
Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘is over’
The US president tells a NATO summit in Ankara that talks with Tehran are a waste of time, hours after the two sides trade fresh strikes.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran over Strait of Hormuz ship attacks
The renewed bombardment is the latest exchange in a faltering ceasefire, with Washington blaming Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strait.
Trump revives call for US control of Greenland
US President said the Danish autonomous territory "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark".
IOC clears path for Russia’s Olympic return at Los Angeles Games
The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) was suspended in October 2023 after it incorporated regional sports councils from Russian-occupied areas of eastern Ukraine.
Farage resigns as an MP to force a Clacton by-election
Reform UK leader said parliamentary standards inquiries were being used as a political tool, and accused the media of harassing his family.
Kremlin spokesman admits ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war’
Russian domestic law and state media have largely avoided the term “war” for the conflict, with critics of that framing facing prosecution under strict legislation.
Explosions hit Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria
The Interior Ministry said four of the wounded were police officers and that no deaths had been reported.
France World Cup win against Paraguay spirals into an international dispute
Emmanuel Macron weighed in on a dispute sparked by racist remarks from Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla directed at France captain Kylian Mbappé.
Moldovan opposition parties snub prime minister talks and demand early elections
The move has deepened a political crisis set off by the resignation of Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.