Six days after the commencement of Operation Epic Fury, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce, in the context of the ongoing joint American-Israeli military campaign against the …
All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq. Read full story Author:
First image appearing to show Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together emerges
The image appears to show Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein. Read full story Author:
Petrol retailers in row with government over ‘rip off’ accusations
They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using “inflammatory language” over rising fuel prices. Read full story Author:
Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year’s Oscars
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year. Read full story Author:
Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life
Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the “cold-blooded murder” of Paria Veisi. Read full story Author:
Man’s blue skin A&E panic was just bed sheet dye
Tommy Lynch rushed to hospital when he woke with blue skin but it turned out to be from his sheets. Read full story Author:
Dharshini David: The UK’s economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war
The government’s hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered. Read full story Author:
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children’s emotions. Read full story Author:
Michigan synagogue attack was ‘hate, plain and simple’, says governor
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community” but a motive for the crime remains unclear. Read full story Author:
Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns
It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles. Read full story Author:
Towie star’s plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected
The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger. Read full story Author:
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil – and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin. Read full story Author:
As Iran regime change hopes fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds. Read full story Author:
‘My hotel bill is £12,000’: British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food. Read full story Author:
Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated
The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka. Read full story Author:
Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today’s Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences. Read full story Author:
Global leaders urged to help Iran detainees
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison. Read full story Author:
Iran women’s football team are ‘heroes’ after national anthem stand, says former men’s coach
The Iran women’s national football team have become “heroes” and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men’s head coach Afshin Ghotbi. Read full story Author:
Morrissey ‘too tired’ to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled. Read full story Author:
