US military forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel is part of the so-called 'Ghost Armada' linked to Russia and Venezuela. Get the latest updates here.
Amir Mehdi Haghighat's personal library, containing his life's work, endured the June 2025 bombardment of Tehran. His story reveals translation as an act of defiance.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife sustained head injuries fleeing US forces. Trump hails 'amazing military feat' as reports indicate over 80 casualties. Read the latest.
Protests for political and economic change turned violent in Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Human rights groups report 35 dead and over 1,200 detained as the government offers risky concessions.
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Nationwide protests in Iran, sparked by a severe economic crisis, have led to at least 29 deaths and over 1,200 arrests. We explain the causes, scale, and international response to the most significant unrest in decades.
Iran's government offers citizens £5 monthly coupons to offset subsidy cuts, as protests over soaring living costs enter tenth day. At least 19 killed and 990 arrested.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro faces US court after dramatic capture. Global leaders condemn Trump's military action as a 'crime of aggression'. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces, Donald Trump claims the US will 'run' Venezuela. We explore the reality behind the bold statement and its implications.
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro faces a Manhattan court after a controversial US operation. We analyse Trump's stated aim to 'run' Venezuela and the preceding pressure campaign.
At least three children are dead and 44 minors arrested in Iran's escalating protests. Human rights groups condemn the security forces' 'indiscriminate targeting' of civilians. Read the full report.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro captured by US special forces in a night raid. He faces narco-terrorism charges in New York. Analysis of the operation and its global consequences.
The Duke of Sussex is set to have his automatic armed police protection reinstated in the UK after a lengthy legal fight, potentially paving the way for royal family reunions. Read the latest developments.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife face US justice after a dramatic special forces raid in Caracas. Read the full indictment details and charges.
Iran vows a decisive response to Donald Trump's threat of US intervention in deadly protests. At least 10 killed and dozens arrested in unrest over economic crisis.
Nationwide protests in Iran over economic conditions enter fifth day amid reports of deadly force by security forces. At least two confirmed dead in Lordegan.
University students in Tehran have joined widespread protests over Iran's economic crisis, with inflation hitting 42.5% in December 2025. The rial has lost half its value against the dollar. Read the latest developments.
From March 2026, UK under-25s can apply for paid military gap year placements. The scheme starts with 150 recruits, aiming for 1,000+ annually. Find out how to get involved.
The UK government is launching a new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, offering skills and training without active deployment. Defence Secretary John Healey aims to make military careers part of the national conversation.
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
Young women in Tehran are openly defying Iran's strict hijab laws, posting unveiled videos online. Despite harsh new penalties, many believe the weakened regime fears mass arrests could spark fresh protests.
We review the Tapo C615F security camera kit. This solar-powered, AI-tracking device with floodlight offers serious value without subscriptions. Is it worth £149.99?
Sir John Stanley, the respected former Armed Forces Minister and long-serving MP for Tonbridge and Malling, has died aged 85. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton warns Russia's military is stronger than ever, urging a 'whole of nation' response to rising danger. Read the stark assessment.
The head of the UK's armed forces issues a stark warning that Russia's growing military poses a direct threat, calling for a 'whole of nation' response. Read the urgent call for preparedness.
At least 50 people, including 33 children, killed in a paramilitary drone attack on a nursery in South Kordofan. Humanitarian groups report further strikes on paramedics and civilians.
German parliament passes law to screen all 18-year-old men for military suitability, sparking nationwide school strikes. Defence minister warns conscription could follow if recruitment fails.
New satellite analysis reveals El Fasher, Sudan, eerily empty with evidence of mass graves after a paramilitary massacre. Up to 150,000 are missing as the UN is blocked from investigating war crimes.
Tehran's 15 million residents face a countdown to 'day zero' as water supplies near exhaustion. Discover the causes of this crisis and why cities like London are also at risk. Read the full analysis.
Tehran's reservoirs are nearly empty, forcing water rationing and potential evacuation for 15 million. Experts cite climate change and mismanagement. Could London be next?