A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Go …
The months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran’s supreme leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran. Read full story Author:
Two ships hit near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait’s entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices. Read full story Author:
‘It’s eerie’ – Dubai on edge as city comes under attack
One British holidaymaker called it “surreal” to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby. Read full story Author:
At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says
Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is “not aware” of operations in …
In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel and the US continue strikes on Iran, while Iran steps up attacks across the region in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Read full story Author:
UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were “within several hundred yards” of a strike, the defence secretary says. Read full story Author:
Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes
BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks. Read full story Author:
Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David’s Day
The Princess of Wales says Wales is “very close to our hearts” in video message. Read full story Author:
The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards
From Harry Styles’ trousers, to Jade’s red carpet confession – here’s what went down at the Brits. Read full story Author:
After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?
As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat. Read full story Author:
Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction
A woman’s death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk. Read full story Author:
This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls
Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed. Read full story Author:
Why people are injecting themselves with wellness drugs ‘not fit for human consumption’
Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons – but one expert says they are “lab rats”. Read full story Author:
Money-saver or a curse? UK brides’ complex relationship with second-hand wedding dresses
Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck. Read full story Author:
Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut
The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges. Read full story Author:
I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away
I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide. Read full story Author:
Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel. Read full story Author:
How Ayatollah Khamenei rose to power and controlled Iran for nearly 40 years
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country. Read full story Author:
The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation. Go …