War & Geopolitics
Patriot Missile Deal and Trump Praise Heighten Pressure on Russia
The United States’ decision to move forward with a Patriot missile deal and former President Donald Trump’s public praise for…
China’s Second Typhoon Hits Zhejiang, Evacuations Ordered
China’s second typhoon in a week has made landfall, triggering large‑scale evacuations in eastern Zhejiang province. Nearly two million residents…
UK Moves to Ban Unlicensed Casino Sponsorships in Football
The UK government is preparing a consultation to curb unlicensed casino sponsorship of football teams, citing recent concerns over offshore…
US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The United States has launched fresh strikes as Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, following an attack on a…
Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv, Exposing Gaps in Ukraine Air Defences
A wave of Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing 19 people and heavily damaging buildings, exposing widening gaps in…
Huge Crowds Pack Tehran for Khamenei Funeral Procession
Thousands of people lined the streets of Tehran as the funeral procession for Iran’s former supreme leader moved through the…
Report Finds Nepotism and Bias Plague Police Leadership
A government‑backed inquiry has concluded that nepotism and bias are pervasive in England and Wales police leadership, and that many…
Sierra Leone Fishermen Blame Chinese Trawlers for Declining Fish Stocks
Fishermen in Sierra Leone say large Chinese trawlers are illegally hoovering up fish stocks, leaving local crews struggling to earn…
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict decides if she can stand
Marine Le Pen will learn whether she can stand in the 2027 French presidential race after a court appeal verdict.…
Families of Children Killed in Iran School Bombing Join Leader’s Funeral
Families of children killed in the Iran school bombing attended a leader’s funeral, using the occasion to highlight what they…