SudanInstitutional source
Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan's war, UN warns
Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic – used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – continues to fuel the war.
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Global SecurityInstitutional source
Childhood vaccination rate increases slightly, but millions remain unprotected
Global childhood immunization programmes continued to recover in 2025, but conflict, poverty and growing vaccine hesitancy are still leaving millions vulnerable to preventable diseases, according to new UN data released on Wednesday.
Israel/GazaInstitutional source
World News in Brief: Gaza aid challenges persist, renewed push for clean energy, Sudan cholera update
Humanitarians in the Gaza Strip continue to face significant challenges in reaching communities located near the so-called “Yellow Line” in northern Rafah, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Tuesday.
IranInstitutional source
‘Cycle of escalation must end’: UN condemns deadly Strait of Hormuz attacks
The UN maritime agency, IMO, condemned overnight attacks on shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz that killed at least two seafarers as fresh strikes were reported early Tuesday in the escalating US-Iran war.
Ukraine/RussiaInstitutional source
‘Hunted’ by drones: UN reports worst month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
Civilian casualties in Ukraine soared during the first half of 2026 amid escalating Russian attacks and intensifying use of deadly weapons, the UN human rights monitoring mission in the country, HRMMU, said on Tuesday.
Migration/DisplacementInstitutional source
People continue to stand by refugees, Gen Z shows most empathy
Protection for refugees has been enshrined in international law for more than seven decades, but how much support is there today for those fleeing conflict and persecution?
Global SecurityInstitutional source
West Africa and the Sahel: Terrorism is changing its face
Jihadist groups are no longer content with launching attacks in West Africa and the Sahel: they administer territories, control trade routes, exploit new technologies and are gradually pushing their influence all the way to the Gulf of Guinea.
Global SecurityInstitutional source
Security Council LIVE: Top UN officials call for de-escalation in Yemen
As the UN chief’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, calls for swift de-escalation following reports of Saudi Arabian airstrikes and Iranian aircraft landing in the country, the Security Council’s emergency meeting at 3pm (local time) on Monday heard briefings from top officials on the latest ...
IranInstitutional source
Strait of Hormuz: UN agencies call for diplomacy to end attacks
As both Washington and Tehran claim to control the critical commercial shipping route through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, UN agencies on Monday are calling for de-escalation amid the recent spike in strikes in the region related to the US-Iran war.
Israel/GazaInstitutional source
World News in Brief: Aid deliveries to Gaza restricted, UN prepares El Nino response, El Salvador eliminates disease
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for greater humanitarian access to Gaza, warning that restrictions on aid deliveries, ongoing violence and funding shortages are severely limiting its ability to reach people in need.
Ukraine/RussiaAggregator
Russia’s War on Ukraine | Generators and transformers offered to Ukraine - DG ECHO Daily Map | 15/07/2026
Russia’s War on Ukraine | Generators and transformers offered to Ukraine - DG ECHO Daily Map | 15/07/2026 ReliefWeb
Ukraine/RussiaAggregator
Joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and by Ukraine on civilian detainees and the humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression
Joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and by Ukraine on civilian detainees and the humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression consilium.europa.eu
SudanAggregator
Sudan: Council strengthens EU sanctions regime by targeting gold trade
Sudan: Council strengthens EU sanctions regime by targeting gold trade consilium.europa.eu
IranPublic broadcaster
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
Ukraine/RussiaPublic broadcaster
Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
VenezuelaPublic broadcaster
Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
IranPublic broadcaster
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
IranPublic broadcaster
The U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iran threatened to block all oil exporting routes in the region on Wednesday in response to the U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
IranPublic broadcaster
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.
IranPublic broadcaster
Retired vice admiral on whether the U.S. can control the Strait of Hormuz
Can the U.S. control the Strait of Hormuz? NPR's A Martínez asks retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, who commanded the Navy's Fifth Fleet and the Combined Maritime Forces in the Middle East.
Global SecurityPublic broadcaster
China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.
IranPublic broadcaster
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
IranPublic broadcaster
Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz
The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher examines the latest tensions over the key international shipping channel.
IranPublic broadcaster
Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
Israel/GazaPublic broadcaster
Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".
IranPublic broadcaster
Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport
The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.
IranPublic broadcaster
The U.S. is back to blockading Iran as the Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
The U.S. military says it's begun its blockade of ships entering or exiting Iran's ports, as Iran vows to assert its own control over the critical Strait of Hormuz.
SudanPublic broadcaster
EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
IranPublic broadcaster
UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
IranPublic broadcaster
Pakistan urges restraint as its Mideast deal unravels
Pakistan urges restraint as Iran and the U.S. clash and a memorandum of understanding unravels.
IranPublic broadcaster
The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a return to all-out war after agreeing to a ceasefire last month.
Global SecurityPublic broadcaster
Irish police to engage with Jordanian force in murder investigation
The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.
IranPublic broadcaster
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. And, Congress returns from recess facing tight deadlines.
SudanPublic broadcaster
Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
IranPublic broadcaster
U.S. and Iran share mixed messages about Strait of Hormuz as strikes continue
The U.S. strikes Iran for a third weekend and Iran retaliates by hitting Gulf nations and claiming to close the vital Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says ship traffic continues.
IranPublic broadcaster
What's next for the U.S. and Iran? An expert weighs in on the current situation
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Ray Takeyh of the Council on Foreign Relations about the U.S. bombarding Iranian military targets and Iran thrashing Gulf and Arab neighbors.
Ukraine/RussiaAggregator
Ukraine updates: 'Coalition of the willing' meeting in Paris
Ukraine updates: 'Coalition of the willing' meeting in Paris dw.com
Israel/GazaDirect source
Palestinian homes sealed off by Israeli military restrictions
An Israeli military order imposed after a series of settler attacks has left families cut off from parts of their home.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Lebanon and Israel end sixth round of US-brokered talks
A US official said the two sides made progress on a plan for Israel to withdraw from 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon.
IranDirect source
Iran unveils huge billboard showing Trump in coffin
Iran has installed a billboard in the capital Tehran showing US President Donald Trump lying in a coffin.
Global SecurityDirect source
Democrats grill Todd Blanche on ICE agents at polling sites and Kash Patel’s conduct at attorney general confirmation hearing – live
Trump’s nominee for attorney general – also his former personal defense lawyer – faces questions from senators as he attempts to take the top justice department role Sign up for the Breaking News US email In his opening statement before senators today, Todd Blanche, said that he is “pleased to testi...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon
A gas tanker exploded after soaring temperatures sparked a fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Save the Children clashes with Labour after accusing Starmer of ‘complicity’ in Gaza deaths
Government – which provides significant portion of charity’s funding – is understood to have demanded an explanation The charity Save the Children has angered the government with a social media post marking Keir Starmer’s impending exit from Downing Street. The organisation suggested on X that the o...
IranDirect source
Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran
US attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.
Global SecurityDirect source
Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency
US defense secretary unveils plan that will work to ensure service members have the ‘right testosterone levels’ Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense will offer testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers 30 and older. The US defense secretary unveiled plans for a new sc...
IranDirect source
Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz
Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he started Donald Trump has taken the war with Iran into a new, murkier phase as the two sides move further and further from the vague memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on 17 June. And as during the opening...
IranDirect source
Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports amid renewed US blockade
Tehran shuts strait of Hormuz and carries out retaliatory strikes as Trump threatens to attack site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme Middle East crisis – live updates Iran threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East after the US reimposed a blockade of its ports and ships, as the tw...
Global SecurityDirect source
Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?
Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Zelenskyy backs state energy company chief Koretskyi for new Ukraine PM
Ukraine's parliament is expected to vote for the next prime minister on Thursday.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Father, mother, daughter killed in Israeli attack on Gaza home
Palestinians held a funeral for a father, a mother and their six-year-old daughter killed in an Israeli air attack.
Global SecurityDirect source
Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match
The host city will have advanced security in place as a proactive measure against any potential crowd trouble between fans.
Global SecurityDirect source
Pro-government militia seizes boat with ‘Houthi weapons materials’ in Yemen
A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.
Global SecurityDirect source
Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton refuses to say Biden won 2020 election
Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, and is facing senators for confirmation as the US’s top spy Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, refused to say that Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his Wednesday confirmation hearing to become the nation’s next i...
Global SecurityDirect source
White House overturns DHS halt to ICE traffic stops despite killings of two men
Move comes after Trump rebuked his own homeland security department and insisted ICE maintain policy The White House overturned a one-day old homeland security department (DHS) memo that said they would be halting traffic stops in the wake of recent stops that left two men killed in the space of a w...
IranDirect source
Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?
The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz - and the government says it's on the same page.
Global SecurityDirect source
Family of girl injured in mass-stabbing welcome baby boy
The parents of a seven-year-old girl who was severely injured in the 2023 Parnell Square attack in Dublin have spoken of their joy after welcoming a baby into their family.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Moscow warns that foreign troops in Ukraine would be seen as legitimate targets – as it happened
Members of the pro-Ukraine “coalition of the willing” this week reasserted their desire for such a force after a cessation of hostilities Meanwhile, the Kremlin has rejected Lithuanian president’s warnings about a potential Russian attack on critical infrastructure ( 10:06 ) , dismissing them as “ho...
Global SecurityDirect source
July 15, 10 years on: Turkiye’s will, Turkiye’s victory
The defeat of the 2016 coup attempt helped usher in a decade of greater diplomatic, economic and military power.
IranDirect source
How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
NATO/EU/SanctionsDirect source
Ilhan Omar introduces resolution urging US to join international criminal court
Exclusive: bill from Democratic lawmaker comes two days after Marco Rubio vowed to dismantle war crimes tribunal The Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution on Wednesday urging the United States to join the international criminal court (ICC), marking the first congressional pushb...
Global SecurityDirect source
My Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here I’ve just come back from a trip to Kyiv, where after more than four years of war, it can feel like...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Legal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights
Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
Global SecurityDirect source
Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Far-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown
Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Starmer shares tributes and offers ‘full support’ to his successor in his final PMQs before stepping down – UK politics live
Lindsay Hoyle thanks Starmer for his leadership, particularly in regard to ‘his steadfast support for Ukraine’ Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister? Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise to help tackle the UK’s straitened public finances, the Org...
Global SecurityDirect source
US civil rights leaders plan march on Washington for voting protections
Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III to lead August march after court rulings weakened voting rights A coalition of civil rights leaders have announced plans to march on Washington in defense of voting rights following a string of federal and supreme court rulings that have weakened protection...
Israel/GazaDirect source
‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist tells of rape in Israeli detention
Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel over alleged attack by female guards and says abuse was intended to silence campaigners The third time Anna Liedtke was subjected to an illegal strip-search in Israeli detention, female prison guards forced her on to her knees, covered her mouth to sto...
IranDirect source
As the US restarts war on Iran, is its weapons stockpile running low?
The US has expended a significant number of munitions since the war began in February.
Global SecurityDirect source
Utah man arrested after allegedly targeting Muslim kiosk worker in stabbing
Rights groups condemn the attack and warn against recent anti-immigration rhetoric.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Will Lindsey Graham’s death affect Israel’s standing in Washington?
It might in the short term, but not in the long term.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three
One child survives hit on Deir el-Balah home as Israel escalates attacks across territory despite October 'ceasefire'.
Global SecurityDirect source
Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion, police say
Arrested suspect tells police he ‘intends to kill Muslims’ after alleged attack on kiosk worker at West Valley City mill A man was arrested in Utah for stabbing a Muslim man multiple times and stated that he targeted the victim because of the victim’s religion, police said in court records on Tue...
VenezuelaDirect source
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado will not lead negotiations over new elections, contrary to expectations The interim government of Venezuela has announced it will begin formal talks with the opposition aimed at “strengthening democracy” in the country. The move is backed by the US, which says it ...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure | First Thing
US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes. Plus, the bear that raided an elderly couple’s fridge, and a stolen cat involved in a bank robbery Good morning. Donald Trump has threatened to expand US strikes on Iran next week to target civi...
Israel/GazaDirect source
‘Cycle of chaos’: Israel killing Gaza civil officials to derail its future
Israel's relentless Gaza attacks aim to sabotage the 'ceasefire' and ensure perpetual chaos, analysts warn.
IranDirect source
Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?
Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.
Global SecurityDirect source
Patient records stolen in cyber-attack on Australian healthcare provider
Partnered Health says personal information and medical details and notes were breached in the attack on 21 clinics Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Thousands of medical records and patient information stored with one of Australia’s biggest healthcare providers have been b...
Global SecurityDirect source
600 rape threats in one night: the daily reality of abuse faced by MPs
As Ann Widdecombe’s death raises concerns over security, politicians describe the threats and aggression they have faced and the anxiety it causes Jess Phillips has received so many death threats she has to remind herself not to be blase. One night she received more than 600 rape threats. In 2019, a...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’
Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorism The arrest in Ibiza and US justice department extradition request for a wealthy American donor to lefwing causes in connection with alleged material support for Hamas is s...
IranDirect source
Iran launches attacks across region as US strikes continue
Iran attacked Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Tuesday night, claiming to destroy the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Russian attack on Odesa kills three as Ukraine targets vessels in Black Sea
At least three people killed and three others wounded in Russian strikes on Odesa, city's military administrator says.
IranDirect source
US resumes Iran ports blockade as Gulf attacks continue: What’s the latest?
Less than a month after signing an MoU as a step towards peace, the US reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
IranDirect source
US attacks Iran as IRGC claims strikes on US military sites in Gulf
Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Waiting for Hassan: Another Gaza doctor held by Israel without charge
Hassan Khalil Almukayed is among at least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza currently in Israeli detention.
Global SecurityDirect source
How the failed 2016 coup reshaped Turkiye’s civil-military relations
Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.
Global SecurityDirect source
Brisbane child accused of school stabbing allegedly faced ‘racist’ abuse, court hears
Alleged attack may have been motivated by a social media post, police prosecutor tells court Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Brisbane child accused of stabbing a fellow student was allegedly subjected to months of ...
IranDirect source
How Iran’s southern coast is bearing the brunt of US attacks
Donald Trump says the US is going to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure if there is no deal by next week.
IranDirect source
British man jailed with wife in Iran given additional sentence
A British man jailed in Iran along with his wife has been handed an additional two-year prison sentence, according to the couple's family.
Global SecurityDirect source
Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisis Heating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled when the war in the Middle East caused a price surge are to receive compensation of up to £350 each following an investigation by the UK compe...
IranDirect source
US Fifth Fleet targeted in Bahrain, says Iran, in latest exchange of strikes – as it happened
This blog is closed. You can read our latest full report here Resurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth interest rate rise in Australia this year if Donald Trump’s renewed conflict with Iran is not resolved within a week , economists warn. US missile strikes on Iran and Trump’s announcemen...
IranDirect source
Iran war live: At least 30 civilians killed in recent US air strikes
US missile barrage on southern Iran kills 7 Iranian soldiers as Trump vows to intensify attacks.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Australia news live: top 100 CEOs bank 16% pay rise; Husic warns Labor over Gaza policy
Chief executives of Australia’s 100 biggest companies earned a median $4.8m in the 2025 financial year. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former Labor leader Bill Shorten , now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said he was shocked ...
Global SecurityDirect source
Supreme court justices request $14.6m increase in security amid rise in threats
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appear before House lawmakers in rare testimony to ask for more protection Supreme court justice Amy Coney Barrett told House lawmakers that a sharp rise in threats against her and other justices is increasingly affecting her personal and family lives. Barrett and f...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Top House Democrats vow to oppose bid to cut US military aid to Israel
House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, calls amendment ‘overly broad’ as party grapples with backlash over Israel US politics live – latest updates Top House Democrats split on Tuesday over a proposal to block aid for Israel’s military, with two of the party’s highest-ranking lawmakers saying they ...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Palestine weekly: Israel attacks children, hospitals in bloody week in Gaza
Israel's grip on the occupied West Bank tightens through outposts, demolitions, and army-backed settler raids.
IranDirect source
Sirens blare in Bahrain as Iran launches barrage of missiles, drones
Iranian state media is reporting that Tehran has targeted a US naval support base in Bahrain’s capital.
Global SecurityDirect source
Man killed by semi after fleeing from immigration officials in Florida
Death of unidentified 28-year-old man marks third immigration enforcement-related death in one week A person died during an encounter with federal immigration officials on Tuesday morning in Florida, a state highway patrol spokesperson confirmed, marking the third death in one week linked to immigra...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and pro-Israel groups over ‘conspiracy’ to target him
Lawsuit alleges administration coordinated with online surveillance groups to ‘criminalize solidarity with Palestine’ Mahmoud Khalil filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Trump administration officials and several pro-Israel groups, accusing them of conspiring to target him and others as punishment for...
IranDirect source
What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain?
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, an underground nuclear-related complex.
Global SecurityDirect source
Why Yemen’s long ‘no war, no peace’ deadlock may be ending
Mobilisation of fighters and attacks signal the collapse of Yemen's fragile peace, with regional implications looming.
Israel/GazaDirect source
US Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel integration
The Senate votes 50-46 to block debate on the annual defence bill over war funding and defence cooperation with Israel.
Global SecurityDirect source
ICE pauses vehicle stops after deadly shootings in Texas and Maine
Deaths of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo prompt calls for independent investigations Federal immigration officials have been instructed to stop pulling over vehicles until further notice, according to a homeland security source, following two recent deadly shootings in Tex...
IranDirect source
Senate Democrats block advancement of defense bill to protest Trump’s hostilities with Iran
Chuck Schumer says Republicans are ‘ignoring the nation’s most urgent national security crisis’ amid US exchange of fire with Iran US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked the advancement of a must-pass defense bill in pr...
IranDirect source
US reimposes blockade on Iranian ports, launches more strikes
Iran's deputy FM accuses US of destroying the interim peace deal and says Tehran now has no commitments under MoU.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
After Graham’s death and McConnell’s absence, conspiracy theories abound
A collision of online conspiracy theories came for two of the most powerful Republicans in the Senate in recent days It was Russia. It was Israel. Could it have been Iran? Or maybe it was a Covid-19 booster. What about the Clintons? After US senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly over the weekend from...
IranDirect source
US risks falling into ‘escalation trap’ if it deploys troops in Iran
Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an escalation trap if it launches a ground assault in Iran.
IranDirect source
Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation
Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
Global SecurityDirect source
Ann Widdecombe killing: police investigating possible leftwing motivation
Detectives examining whether hatred of Widdecombe’s strong views or of Reform party were factors in killing described as a ‘targeted attack’ The police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe is examining whether a leftwing or single-issue cause may lie behind her killing, the Guardian has le...
Global SecurityDirect source
Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises
Government to launch campaign to help people cope with events such as weather emergencies or cyber-attacks The British public should begin taking “small but important steps” to secure and protect water, power supplies and basic phone signal in case of further severe weather emergencies, national cri...
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission
NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.
IranDirect source
Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP
Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.
Global SecurityDirect source
UK man admits 32 sexual offences against allegedly drugged or sleeping partner
Defendant pleads guilty to crimes over more than a decade, some of which also involved ‘a person unknown’ A man is facing a life sentence after raping his girlfriend while she was drugged or asleep on multiple occasions over more than a decade – including some attacks he carried out along with other...
IranDirect source
Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’, police say – UK politics live
Counter-terrorism police say that they are still working to establish the motive for the killing of the former government minister In response to a question from Alec Shelbrooke (Con), Campbell said he was “totally unaware” not just of the wording of the Tory opposition day motion planned for tomorr...
IranDirect source
US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
IranDirect source
Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran peace deal
Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by 70 cents on last year Inflation cooled to an annual rate of 3.5% in June as the brief US-Iran ceasefire, which has since ended, brought energy prices down, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Stati...
IranDirect source
Trump withdraws Hormuz tolls threat but says US will continue to blockade Iran
US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump has backed down from a threat that ships would have to pay a 20% fee to the US for “security” in the strait of Hormuz, replacing it wi...
Global SecurityDirect source
Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say
Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires
Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament … and Europe’s strategic awakening’ Emmanuel Macron has presided over his final Bastille Day parade in Paris amid a searing heatwave and wildfires that forced authorities around the country to cancel traditional firewo...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Israeli attack on north Gaza police station kills eight
Gaza's interior ministry denounces 'horrific massacre' that killed station chief, other police personnel and a civilian.
Global SecurityDirect source
Yellowstone tourist tossed 8ft in air by bison says attack could have been worse
Carl McDaniel, 65, says run-in ‘was not as catastrophic as it could’ve been’ in first remarks since attack that injured him A grandfather flipped 8ft in the air by a bull bison at Yellowstone national park recently has spoken out for the first time about the encounter that broke his femur in four pl...
Global SecurityDirect source
EU rejects Trump administration claims that ICC threatens US sovereignty
US government says it wants to ‘systematically disable’ The Hague-based international criminal court A spokesperson for the EU has pushed back against the Trump administration’s assertion that the international criminal court poses a threat to US sovereignty, a day after the US government said it wo...
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur
Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron honours outgoing prime minister for leadership role in supporting Ukraine Keir Starmer has become the first UK prime minister to be presented with the Légion d’honneur by a French president, in recognition of his work with France on the security of Europe. Emmanuel Macron ...
Global SecurityDirect source
Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack
Speaking to Al Jazeera, leading Houthi Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warns of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
IranDirect source
Inside Iran: Is the war about to escalate?
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Global SecurityDirect source
Young Germans opting out of military service as Berlin strives to boost army
Almost 6,000 young men apply to be excluded on moral or religious grounds despite ‘conscription lite’ policy The number of young men applying to be conscientious objectors and refuse armed military service in Germany has risen sharply this year, undermining a drive by Berlin to create Europe’s stron...
Global SecurityDirect source
David Penman wasn’t happy with his local Victorian council. So, he privately prosecuted five councillors
Legal action by the Daylesford small business owner has forced Hepburn shire councillors to stand down – leaving only two able to serve Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast David Penman wasn’t happy. The Daylesford small ...
Global SecurityDirect source
France deploys 70,000 security personnel across country for Bastille Day, World Cup semifinal events – as it happened
‘No unruly behaviour will be tolerated’ after the match, according to France’s interior minister Here is the first big moment of the day as the Garde républicaine plays the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise”. Macron is not singing, but Lecornu behind him – very much is. Continue reading...
IranDirect source
Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way
To prepare, the world needs to focus on building energy independence through renewables and decentralisation.
IranDirect source
India summons Iranian diplomat over missile killing of seafarer
India summoned Iran's deputy ambassador after an Indian crew member was killed in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Russia-Ukraine war: What is Europe’s new ballistic missile shield plan?
Nine European countries and Ukraine have launched a coalition to build Europe's own defence against ballistic missiles.
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Coalition and One Nation’s plan to ditch net zero would not lower power prices, CSIRO report finds
GenCost report contradicts parties’ claims about abandoning emissions target, and finds nuclear would be most expensive way to generate power Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Claims by the Coalition and One Nation tha...
IranDirect source
Iran lawmakers present Hormuz management bill as US war heats up
Hardline MPs table plan that aims to formalise control over the strait and undermine any negotiations.
Global SecurityDirect source
What’s behind the Sanaa Airport attack and latest Yemen tensions?
A diverted Iranian plane, a strike on Sanaa Airport and threats of retaliation have reignited tensions in Yemen.
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Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment
PM to declare Australia the first country worldwide to bring economic, social, security and environmental issues from AI under single office in major speech Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese says the federal government will introduce faster approval proces...
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Russia readies to reroute exports from Sea of Azov after Ukrainian attacks
Ukraine says drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Azov Sea, targeting tankers, dry cargo ships, and a tugboat overnight.
SudanDirect source
Sudan sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death: Who’s he, what’s he accused of?
Port Sudan trial of paramilitary leaders centres on atrocities in West Darfur.
IranDirect source
Oil price jumps as US-Iran clashes raise odds of interest rate rises
Stock markets fall as analysts price in two quarter-point UK rate rises by the end of the year Business live – latest updates Oil and gas prices have jumped and expectations of interest rate rises in Europe have increased after the US carried out a third night of military strikes against Iran . Bren...
Global SecurityDirect source
How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis
If the fighting in Yemen expands, and the Houthis try to block Bab al-Mandeb, the world economy faces a new shock.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome on implementing framework deal
Beirut is hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
IranDirect source
Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?
Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran's cheaply produced drones.
Global SecurityDirect source
China’s monthly car exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars
Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tn Business live – latest updates China’s monthly car exports topped 1m for the first time in June as overall overseas shipments from the world’s second biggest economy rose 27%. Official Ch...
Israel/GazaDirect source
First Thing: Trump threatens to impose US tolls on Hormuz shipping as strikes on Iran continue
Change of US position on free navigation comes as two tankers hit by Iranian cruise missiles. Plus, the international outpouring of love for the late actor Sam Neill Good morning. The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran , hours after Donald Trump said Washington would rein...
IranDirect source
What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, the mystery site Trump warns he’ll attack?
Tensions escalate as the US president threatens to destroy Iran's fortified nuclear site in the south of Tehran.
IranDirect source
Iranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official
Plane bringing Houthi delegation home from Tehran had to divert after Yemeni government bombed Sana’a airport Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iranian flights to and from Yemen are an unacceptable violation of the country’s sovereignty, the vice-president in Yemen’s Saudi-backed, UN-recognis...
VenezuelaDirect source
‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela
Threat of social unrest rises as public indignation at lack of disaster aid comes on top of fallout from US military intervention • A revolution in ruins: fury amid the rubble of a housing project in quake-hit Venezuela Public anger at what many perceive as the Venezuelan government’s botched respon...
IranDirect source
US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
Global SecurityDirect source
Jenrick criticises government for not offering Farage earlier security meeting
Reform’s Treasury spokesperson says talks on party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s death UK politics live – latest updates Robert Jenrick has criticised the government for not offering Nigel Farage a security meeting earlier, saying it has only happened “as a res...
IranDirect source
US military releases video of its latest strikes on Iran
US Central Command has released video showing its latest wave of attacks reportedly hitting Iran's mainland and islands.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Polish-Ukrainian solidarity over Russian threat undermined by bitter historical dispute
Kyiv’s decision to honour second world war fighters who killed about 100,000 Poles has revived simmering tensions In the aftermath of Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Polish-Ukrainian solidarity emerged as one of the most heartwarming subplots of the Kremlin’s brutal war. Millions of Pol...
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Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure
Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacks Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne ars...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Jewish professor feared ‘terrorist attack’ when protesters occupied office, antisemitism royal commission hears
Prof Steven Prawer tells commission University of Melbourne needs to show it tolerates dissent, but not misbehaviour Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Jewish professor has told the royal commission into antisemitism ...
IranDirect source
With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.
Migration/DisplacementDirect source
‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures
Legal challenges launched over accommodation ‘adequacy’ as UK government closes more asylum hotels Huda and her two children aged 10 and 12 had been living in two rooms in a London hotel for six months when they were told with just a few days’ notice they would be moved. The 41-year-old engineering ...
IranDirect source
Trump threatens to attack ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ a nuclear facility inside Iran
US President Donald Trump is threatening to attack a heavily-fortified underground nuclear facility in Iran
IranDirect source
Fourth Australian interest rate rise more likely if Trump’s Iran conflict not resolved within a week
Economists warn continued airstrikes could push oil prices beyond US$100 a barrel, increasing chance of further RBA rate hike Resurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth interest rate rise this year if Donald Trump’s renewed conflict with Iran is not resolved within a week, economists warn. ...
Global SecurityDirect source
Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport
Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport
Global SecurityDirect source
Australia news live: Ed Husic warns AI companies can’t be trusted to regulate themselves; academic tells antisemitism inquiry of ‘highly personal’ attack
Labor MP says giving tech firms social licence is ‘sadly doomed to failure’. Follow live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast George Miller remembers Sam Neill as ‘comprehensively an amazing person’ Acclaimed director George Miller shared memories of the late Sam Neill , who ...
IranDirect source
Oil prices hit 1-month high as US-Iran attacks dim Strait of Hormuz outlook
Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
IranDirect source
Trump says US reinstating blockade on Iranian ports – as it happened
This blog is closed – our live coverage continues here Bahrain’s military has accused Iran of targeting civilians with its latest attacks on the country, after Tehran said it had struck US military facilities and infrastructure there earlier. “Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through i...
Global SecurityDirect source
Marco Rubio launches campaign to dismantle international criminal court
Trump’s secretary of state claims the global tribunal is interfering with US military and law enforcement operations Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, launched a campaign to dismantle the international criminal court (ICC) on Monday, claiming the global tribunal was interfering with US militar...
IranDirect source
Trump demands payment to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks
US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by ‘rich’ oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir Putin Japan has said it recognised the need to counter foreign intelligence better after the New York Times reported that Russia had turned the count...
IranDirect source
Iran war live: India summons Iran envoy over dead sailor amid more strikes
Tehran claims retaliatory strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, as well as two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Three Palestinians killed, 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Israel shows no sign of letting up its attacks on the devastated Palestinian territory, despite a 'ceasefire' in place.
Global SecurityDirect source
ICE agents kill man in Maine as senator says victim not target of arrest
Killing of man – identified by rights groups as 26-year-old Colombian – comes days after man killed by ICE in Texas US politics live – latest updates A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed, just days after a m...
IranDirect source
US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the co...
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Police hope new photos will jog memories in investigation of murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio
Northern Territory force reopens evidence boxes in attempt to close investigation after 25 years Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Northern Territory police have reopened evidence boxes to reveal several previously unseen photographs from the investigation into the murder of the...
IranDirect source
US, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Tehran both claim to be in control of the strategic waterway as fighting escalates.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.
Global SecurityDirect source
US strikes Iranian ship with drone boats in first-of-its-kind attack
US CENTCOM has published a video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Kyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles
Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.
IranDirect source
Iran military warns US against Strait of Hormuz ‘interference’
Iran's military has warned it will not allow the United States to ‘interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Global SecurityDirect source
What do Israeli settler attacks on Americans reveal?
Recent attacks on international journalists and a US congressman have once again put a spotlight on settler violence.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.
IranDirect source
US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.
Israel/GazaDirect source
World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
IranDirect source
US senators demand findings of probe into deadly strike on Iran school
Senators have demanded the US military urgently reveals the findings of its probe into a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school.
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
Leaders give press conference after ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting in Paris – as it happened
French president Emmanuel Macron has been hosting leaders amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiations in Kyiv Meanwhile, Russia has been forced to suspend shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a week. Continue...
IranDirect source
UK designates IRGC as terrorist organisation
The UK government has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation under new powers.
Global SecurityDirect source
Tice finally gauges the mood on the death of Ann Widdecombe | John Crace
After a wild attack on the media, Reform’s deputy leader joins other MPs in the Commons offering tributes rather than speculation This is the third murder of either a sitting or former MP that I’ve covered in the last 10 years. It doesn’t get any easier or less shocking. Every death diminishes us al...
Ukraine/RussiaDirect source
‘Coalition of the willing’ to build shared European anti-ballistic programme
Ukraine and nine other countries including UK issue joint statement as leaders meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris Ukraine and nine other countries including the UK, Germany and France are to build a shared protection programme for Europe against ballistic missiles, using Kyiv’s experience in fighting...
Global SecurityDirect source
US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger
Bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job losses A dozen US state attorneys general are seeking to block the $110bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, arguing in a lawsuit filed on Monday that it would hurt competiti...
IranDirect source
Trump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of Hormuz
US president declares waterway open and demands tariff as both sides engage in heavy drone and missile exchanges Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump has once again threatened to take control of the strait of Hormuz, as he announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran and d...
NATO/EU/SanctionsDirect source
US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit in scathing ruling
Kathleen Williams sanctions president’s lawyers and says $10bn suit against IRS was brought for ‘improper purpose’ A federal judge on Monday nullified an agreement the government reached with Donald Trump and his sons over the leak of his tax returns. The judge lambasted the government and president...
Global SecurityDirect source
Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death
Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concern Shabana Mahmood has offered Nigel Farage a personal meeting with the Home Office unit that works on security for high-profile politicians, insisting all MPs are treated equally...
IranDirect source
UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat
London debuts new powers targeting state proxies after accusing Iranian outfit of engineering anti-Semitic attacks.
Israel/GazaDirect source
Israel sets October date for first elections since Hamas attacks in 2023
Vote will allow Israelis to pass judgment on Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of conflicts in Gaza and Iran Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, giving its citizens their first chance to pass judgment on the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu...
IranDirect source
Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – as it happened
Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her death Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation The government has announced that it is in effect proscribing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is doing so us...
Israel/GazaDirect source
Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from Khamenei Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel tried to recruit Iran’s intensely anti-Zionist former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to lead a new post-Islamic regime in Tehran, and even sent its top spy to B...
Global SecurityDirect source
Hegseth announces joint taskforce with DoJ to target and prosecute press leaks
US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdown The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, announced on Monday that the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice have created a “joint taskforce to identify and prosecute” what he...
Global SecurityDirect source
Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation
Shock development based on ‘new information and evidence’ renews debate over security of politicians British counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of the former MP and Reform spokesperson Ann Widdecombe in a shock development that has renewed the debate over the s...
Israel/GazaDirect source
US justice department investigating UAW president over corruption allegations
Shawn Fain calls allegations ‘bogus’ and says attorney holds a ‘grudge’ against him over union’s ‘anti-war stance’ on Gaza The US Department of Justice is investigating allegations against the United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, that he put pressure on another high-ranking union officia...
IranDirect source
UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Home Office announces move that officials say comes close to proscribing group as a terrorist organisation The UK will ban support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Keir Starmer said on Monday, in a move that officials said came close to proscribing the military group as a terrorist orga...
Global SecurityDirect source
Reform UK triggers row over MPs’ safety – podcast
After Ann Widdecombe’s murder, Reform UK has criticised the Commons speaker, Lindsay Hoyle and suggested its MPs are not given enough security. Pippa Crerar tells Kiran Stacey what Hoyle’s team have been telling her Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweekly...
IranDirect source
Oil prices leap and stocks fall as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade on Iranian shipping
Brent crude rises 5% after US president says 20% toll will be imposed on key trade route to cover ‘safety and security’ Business live – latest updates Oil prices rose 5% on Monday as Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will charge other countries to pass throu...
Israel/GazaDirect source
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.
NATO/EU/SanctionsDirect source
US imposes new sanctions on Cuba tourism ministry, state-owned companies
The US Treasury Department posted the new directive on its website on Monday.
IranDirect source
Trump: US will ‘take over’ Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal.
IranDirect source
Iraqi PM arrives in US seeking balance between security and economy
PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.