US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany: Merz Published 09 Jul, 2026 09:11pm The missiles are mainly launched from submarines and warships and can travel more than 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles)
Records tumble as European heatwave moves east Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:03am BERLIN: Tens of millions face a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with...
EU steel talks could run to the wire, UK minister says Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am LONDON: Talks with the EU on steel could run to the wire as Britain runs up against an end-month deadline to replace...
UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:40am Starmer had said on Friday he would stand in any formal Labour leadership contest that sought to replace him
The robots are not waiting Updated 20 Jun, 2026 05:57am “The inhabited world is run by whoever holds the instruments of production. When those instruments move, power moves...
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say Published 07 Jun, 2026 12:29am Sanctions announcement expected within days, diplomats say
US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia in amended defence deal Published 01 Jun, 2026 04:28am SINGAPORE: Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of an...
Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am LONDON: The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the US and Iran...
Britain clinches USD5bn Gulf trade deal in shadow of Iran war Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am LONDON: Britain said on Wednesday it had secured a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council worth USD5 billion a...
Former minister Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace UK's Starmer Published 16 May, 2026 10:22pm LONDON: Former health minister Wes Streeting said on Saturday that he would challenge British Prime Minister Keir...
India's free trade deal with Britain hits steel hurdle before rollout Published 15 May, 2026 10:19pm NEW DELHI: India’s free trade deal with Britain, initially expected to be implemented by May, has hit an expected...
France locks down 1,700 on cruise ship after 92-year-old dies Published 14 May, 2026 05:59am BORDEAUX: French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship...
UK's Starmer facing crunch meeting as calls grow for him to quit Published 12 May, 2026 11:57am Several cabinet ministers tell Keir Starmer that he needs to set out a date at which he will step down
Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am STOCKHOLM: The Swedish Coast Guard said on Sunday it had seized a tanker in the Baltic Sea believed to be part of...
Trump says ‘not satisfied’ with new Iran proposal Published 02 May, 2026 07:20am WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating...
New York Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond Updated 30 Apr, 2026 01:30pm 'If I were to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond,' Mamdani
Suez echoes in the Gulf Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:57am History seldom repeats itself exactly, but it often rhymes. The Suez Crisis of 1956 was a pivotal moment in global...
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war Published 28 Apr, 2026 08:13am The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles' reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence from British rule
UK, France sign three-year deal to stop migrant crossings Published 24 Apr, 2026 07:45am LOON-PLAGE (France): Britain and France on Thursday signed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants...
UK inflation rises to 3.3% as Iran war impact begins to hit Published 22 Apr, 2026 11:46am The British central bank is expected to keep borrowing costs on hold on April 30 at the end of its next scheduled Monetary Policy Committee meeting
UK’s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal Published 20 Apr, 2026 05:29am LONDON: Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he tries to quell...
Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open following a...
Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, both sides may meet at weekend Published 17 Apr, 2026 11:08am Trump on Thursday said Iran had offered not to possess nuclear weapons for more than 20 years
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends Published 17 Apr, 2026 07:47am Iran has largely closed the strait to ships other than its own since the start of US-Israeli air strikes on February 28
Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war Published 16 Apr, 2026 01:03am The ministry said it believes governments in a number of EU countries have decided to increase the production and supply of drones to Ukraine
Trump threatens to backtrack on UK trade accord Published 15 Apr, 2026 07:00pm LONDON: US President Donald Trump has threatened to renege on a trade agreement with the UK, limiting the impact of...
UK’s Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path Published 10 Apr, 2026 08:03am Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises
Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz Published 03 Apr, 2026 11:48am Nearly five weeks after it started with a joint US-Israeli aerial assault
Dozens of countries discuss coalition to secure passage through Strait of Hormuz Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:32pm We are focusing on the diplomatic and international planning measures
Two migrants die trying to reach UK from France Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am LILLE (France): Two migrants died Wednesday while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French maritime...