Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy
Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with President Donald Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups…
Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown
Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown A massive haul of gold recently uncovered has been linked to a high-profile anti-corruption case in Iraq. Save Iraq’s Supreme Judicial…
Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say
Twelve people have been arrested over an alleged right-wing terror threat to an Islamic event at a country estate in Suffolk, police said. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London said the…
A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park – Sam Neill dies aged 78
Neill was born in 1947 in Northern Ireland, where his father was serving as an officer with the Royal Irish Fusiliers. “I was born in Omagh, we lived in Armagh…
Most clinical? Least creative? BBC Sport compares the last four teams in the World Cup
Luis de la Fuente’s side have also enjoyed the most possession (66%) – not just of the teams remaining but of any side at this World Cup – and have…
Heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK
The UK’s third heatwave of the year is set to intensify again this week, following a slight drop in temperatures for some on Monday. More places in England and Wales…
UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous
Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow
Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow President Ahmed al-Sharaa says improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities. Save Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa (top, centre)…
Meet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaign
‘Like we were dogs’ For Scull Delgado, life in the US began with the famous Mariel boatlift, a 1980 exodus that saw some 125,000 Cubans pile onto small, rickety boats…
Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza Since a US-brokered truce in October, Israeli attacks have killed more than 1,098 Palestinians in Gaza. Save Israeli air raids…