The UK Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of northern England, northeast Wales, and the Scottish Borders, with a forecast of up to 40mm of rain within two hours, frequent lightning, hail, and gusty winds.
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NATO ambassadors agreed to boost defence spending and related spending, rising from the longstanding 2 % target to a combined 5 % of GDP by 2035, ahead of next week’s Hague summit.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stern warning following US airstrikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, calling the attacks a “heinous crime” that risks “everlasting consequences” for international security.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed shock and frustration over a planned protest supporting Palestine Action, which the government aims to ban under anti-terror laws.
The United States has launched attacks on three Iranian uranium enrichment sites, marking its entry into the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
A suicide bomber attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus, resulting in at least 22 deaths and 63 injuries, including children.
NATO ambassadors from all 32 member states approved a new spending pledge to increase defence budgets to 5% of GDP by 2035, amid concerns over threats from Russia and China.
The threat to the UK from Iran is already at a “significant level” and could increase following the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, a cabinet minister has told Sky News.
During an emergency Security Council meeting, Iran condemned US actions as “blatant aggression” and asserted the need for a strong global response against these “crimes.”
Israel’s UN ambassador declared that attacks on Iran will continue until the “nuclear threat” is eliminated and Iran’s military capabilities are dismantled.
The UK experienced cooler temperatures on Sunday following thunderstorms, with a yellow thunderstorm warning impacting northern England and southeast Scotland.
Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran risk escalating into a broader regional or global conflict, dependent largely on responses from Iran’s key allies, Russia and China.
Cliff Notes The Isle of Wight Festival, featuring headliners such as Justin Timberlake and Sting, is set against a backdrop of increasing political expression at music festivals, particularly in relation to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Controversy surrounds the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap, whose scheduled performance at Glastonbury has sparked debates over artistic freedom and appropriateness, especially following a band member’s recent legal issues. Promoters like John Giddings advocate for festivals to provide a break from…
A 59-year-old grandmother from Barnsley has died from rabies after being scratched by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco, highlighting the virus’s severity and risks for travellers.
Donald Trump is betting that US airstrikes have effectively destroyed Iranian nuclear sites, despite military officials suggesting full destruction is unlikely and that the strikes may only set back Iran’s programme.
British PM talks about the Stability in Middle East is priority, says Starmer – as he calls on Iran to ‘return to negotiating table’, but this is not a guarantee that will stop anymore attacks from the United States or Israel.
What options does Iran have to respond?Which would not be a good option and this would end up engaging the US navy who would launch missiles from there positions that could destroy Iran
Cliff Notes The US has targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow, with preliminary reports indicating significant military action. US B-2 bombers deployed six bunker buster bombs at Fordow, a facility designed to withstand heavy bombardment, and employed Tomahawk missiles on Natanz and Isfahan. President Trump has claimed that the strikes have “obliterated” the designated sites, although detailed assessments of damage remain unconfirmed. Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow: What we know about the…
President Trump announced successful U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the fortified Fordow enrichment facility, marking direct U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
A yellow warning has been issued for “potentially intense” thunderstorms across parts of northern England, northeast Wales, and the Scottish Borders, with up to 40mm of rainfall expected in two hours.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper plans to ban Palestine Action following an incident where the group vandalised RAF Brize Norton, seeking to classify it as a terrorist organisation.
Siarhei Tsikhanouski, a jailed Belarusian opposition leader, has been released alongside 13 other political prisoners following US envoy Keith Kellogg’s visit to Belarus for discussions with President Alexander Lukashenko.
Arrest in Cyprus as Israel claims Iran tried to attack its citizens. As Israel’s foreign minister made the unverified accusations hours after the arrest.
A hot air balloon crash in Praia Grande, Brazil, has resulted in at least eight fatalities, as reported by Santa Catarina’s governor, Jorginho Mello.
Cliff Notes – Israel-Iran live: Israel’s military strikes target Iran’s nuclear infrastructure to prevent weapon development; however, the effectiveness of these strikes remains uncertain due to the fortification of key underground sites. Concerns about radiological risks are primarily associated with attacks on the Bushehr nuclear reactor; a strike there could lead to a significant radioactive release. Attacks on enrichment sites may primarily pose chemical risks, with potential fallout buried under tons of debris, while any…