Strait of Hormuz Apr 20, 2026 Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route The day after Iran declared the vital waterway open, it reversed course, injecting new peril into navigation there. Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route The day after Iran declared the vital waterway open, it reversed course, injecting new peril into navigation there. See more
Makerfield byelection Jun 18, 2026 Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy BurnhamUp to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expecte... Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy BurnhamUp to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expecte... Share
Taliban Jun 18, 2026 Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibitionThe Taliban have ordered a sw... Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibitionThe Taliban have ordered a sw... Share
Real estate Jun 18, 2026 Dubai property sales have fallen ‘off a cliff’ since start of Middle East war Sellers of luxury villas have wiped tens of millions of pounds off asking prices, with sales down 19% in May from the previous monthProperty sales in Dubai h... Dubai property sales have fallen ‘off a cliff’ since start of Middle East war Sellers of luxury villas have wiped tens of millions of pounds off asking prices, with sales down 19% in May from the previous monthProperty sales in Dubai h... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jun 18, 2026 Middle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace deal Chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window; both sides sign memorandum of understanding extending... Middle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace deal Chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window; both sides sign memorandum of understanding extending... Share
World news Jun 18, 2026 Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its warRussian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belarusian ai... Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its warRussian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belarusian ai... Share
Bird flu Jun 18, 2026 More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak Testing confirms spread of deadly H5N1 virus on the subantarctic Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of PerthFollow our Australia news live blog for lates... More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak Testing confirms spread of deadly H5N1 virus on the subantarctic Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of PerthFollow our Australia news live blog for lates... Share
Indigenous Australians Jun 18, 2026 Racism hindered NSW police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines, inquest found Coroner overturned initial police finding of suicide, saying their investigation was ‘deeply flawed, superficial and inadequate from the outset’•Warning: Thi... Racism hindered NSW police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines, inquest found Coroner overturned initial police finding of suicide, saying their investigation was ‘deeply flawed, superficial and inadequate from the outset’•Warning: Thi... Share
Taxation Jun 18, 2026 Billionaire Tax Officially Has Enough Signatures for California Ballot A proposed wealth tax on billionaires is headed to the ballot unless Gov. Gavin Newsom and other opponents reach a deal with backers to remove it. Billionaire Tax Officially Has Enough Signatures for California Ballot A proposed wealth tax on billionaires is headed to the ballot unless Gov. Gavin Newsom and other opponents reach a deal with backers to remove it. Share
Makerfield byelection Jun 18, 2026 Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England? About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minsterAn election that... Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England? About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minsterAn election that... Share
Ukraine Jun 18, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576... Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576... Share
Norway Jun 18, 2026 Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – recent crises have exposed its dark underbelly | Magnus Nome The royals were always popular, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein connections and her son’s rape convictions have profoundly shaken public trustThe No... Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – recent crises have exposed its dark underbelly | Magnus Nome The royals were always popular, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein connections and her son’s rape convictions have profoundly shaken public trustThe No... Share
Mexico Jun 18, 2026 From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factorThe mood in Mexico... From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factorThe mood in Mexico... Share
