The US military has targeted Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, critical for Iran’s oil exports. Donald Trump threatened further strikes unless a deal is reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. For updates and analysis, follow our ongoing coverage.

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning concerning Iran’s ongoing nuclear activities, declaring that a whole civilisation will die…

Trump’s threat to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure raises concerns about potential US war crimes in Iran.

Jet fuel prices have surged by 95% since the United States and Israel initiated military attacks on Iran on 28 February. Energy analysts predict that higher fares, fuel surcharges, and capacity reductions will soon become standard as airlines adjust to escalating costs.

UK MORNING BRIEFING

A teenager in Penge threatened a fast food worker with an imitation firearm over a sauce mix-up this morning.
Marwan Khadir, 18, has been jailed for three years following the incident on Christmas Eve.

Donald Trump’s alarming threats against Iran suggest he may escalate actions if demands aren’t met. His incendiary Truth Social post highlights his view of Iran’s population as expendable. Experts urge caution, noting overwhelming conventional force is more likely than nuclear options.

A passenger’s mid-air birth raises legal questions about the citizenship of the newborn, as detailed in Woman’s birth in mid-air creates tricky legal situation | US News.

KANYE MEETING
Kanye West offers to meet UK’s Jewish community.
Following controversy at Wireless festival.

European governments are significantly increasing investments in military space capabilities, responding to heightened security concerns following the cyberattack on the KA-SAT satellite network in February 2022. By 2030, investments are projected to exceed €95 billion, driven by commitments from Germany and France, as Europe seeks greater space autonomy.

ISRAEL CONSULATE SHOOTING
One gunman killed and two others neutralised in shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul this morning.
The incident resulted in multiple casualties and heightened security.