Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:09:19 GMT
Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.
China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:23:25 GMT
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:59:32 GMT
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:26:58 GMT
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.
Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:24 GMT
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:31:17 GMT
Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?
Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:34:38 GMT
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.
'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:35:10 GMT
A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.
Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's car
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:39:56 GMT
The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:10:56 GMT
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
