Latest News
- Child dies following dog bite incident in North Yorkshire | News UK
- Scientists classify new tarantula genus Satyrex featuring giant male genitalia
- US vice-president travels to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran
- Explosions reported at Iranian oil terminals following ceasefire agreement
- MEPs urge European Commission to address election integrity concerns in Hungary
- Michigan Man Arrested in Wife’s Disappearance During Bahamas Trip
- Premier League — Friday’s 3rd Apr fixtures
- Trump faces diplomatic fallout as Vatican cancels planned visit amid rift
Politics
US officials confirmed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz today, as Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth announced that vessels will soon resume sailing through this crucial waterway. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised the need for ongoing efforts to ensure lasting peace.
Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to either strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of severe consequences if no agreement is reached, emphasising that “time is running out” before action will be taken.
Keir Starmer stands firm against US pressure over the Iran conflict, refusing to commit British warships to the Strait of Hormuz. This principled stance has garnered a significant approval boost amid rising tensions. Starmer must maintain this resolve for the upcoming challenges ahead.
Tory group of MPs aim to force changes to Rwanda Bill A team of Conservative…
Wanting a cheaper holiday is not a valid excuse to take children out of school, Labour warned yesterday.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set an election date (sort of) ruling out an election in the first half of the year – that’s his “working assumption” anyway.
The phrase “working assumption” does give Sunak wriggle room should circumstances change, and he has not ruled out a spring election.
But experts suggest a Mid-November election is most likely and with the Tories still trailing behind Labour by around 20 points in the polls, the longer Sunak can drag the year out, the better chance it’ll be for him.
Polling suggests that despite the Tory noise around immigration, it’s the economy and the NHS that are the two top concerns for the British public.
Breaking: Emmanuel Macron picks Attal, 34, as France’s youngest PM France’s next prime minister is…
‘Everyone has been shocked by watching what they have done over the past few days and beyond and it is an appalling miscarriage of justice.’
Ex-President Donald Trump on the eve of January 6 Capitol riot third anniversary mocked President Joe Biden, who called him a ‘loser’.
© 2026 WTX News.