US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
Trump administration drops $1.8bn ‘compensation fund’
Trump administration drops $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund 1 hour agoNardine Saad Reuters The Trump administration has abandoned plans to create a $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund to compensate individuals who claim they were…
Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle crackdown puts rural women’s livelihoods at risk
News Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle crackdown puts rural women’s livelihoods at risk Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle scheme for rural women is being squeezed by high fees, licensing rules and police enforcement. Save Daires Mutamangira…
Why women go to war
The image of the “fighter” often brings to mind a man, but women have always been present on and around the battlefield – in rebellion, defence and offence alike. Their…
Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media. Save…
Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses. Save Tourists walk…
Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain
US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.
More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast
The UK could see a warmer-than-average summer with the potential for more heatwaves, according to latest forecasts. The Met Office released its three-month summer outlook on 1 June – the…
Three quarters of workers not on track for ‘moderate’ pension income, report suggests
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
Rania al‑Abbasi’s children: The truth revealed
Syrian commission confirms the deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.