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Gaza activist ship 'attacked by drones' off coast of Malta, NGO says

Gaza activist ship 'attacked by drones' off coast of Malta, NGO saysJust nowReutersActivists who were planning to sail an aid ship to Gaza say it was struck by drones in international waters off the...

Gaza community kitchens warn food is running out after two months of Israeli blockade

Gaza community kitchens warn food is running out after two months of Israeli blockade3 hours agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondentReporting fromJerusalemBBCA hot meal is hard to come by in the...

Restaurant forced to issue apology and change its 'deeply hurtful name'

An Asian restaurant in Cheadle Hulme in Greater Manchester has issued an apology over its name and has vowed to change it after it was met with backlash from members of the Japanese community. Jap To...

Man charged with terror offence after Israeli embassy incident in London

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, was charged with terror and weapons offences on Wednesday after a man tried to enter the grounds of the Israeli embassy in London on Monday evening while allegedly in...

North Korea unveils 5000 tonne 'Aegis Destroyer' with new cruise missile test

North Korea has showcased a formidable new naval weapon this week, with state media announcing the deployment of a potent arsenal aboard its latest 'Cheo Hyun' class warship.Supreme Leader Kim Jong...

British forces join US in airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, in first campaign

In a significant move, the British military has joined forces with the United States in launching airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials revealed early Wednesday. This marks the UK's...

UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians

UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians57 minutes agoAnna HolliganBBC News, Hague correspondentEFEThe UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ),...

Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine

Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine2 days agoEwan SomervilleBBC NewsEPARussia's military says it has regained full control of the country's western Kursk region - a claim...

Expert sounds alarm bells over move that could see Xi 'claim whole of South China Sea'

China’s claim to have seized a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea fits into Beijing’s “established pattern of illegal pressure” in the region, according to an expert. State media in China...

BBC forced to 'change' after bombshell Huw Edwards report into 'toxic' culture

The crisis-plagued BBC does not have a "toxic" workplace culture but needs to take quicker action when rogue staff step out of line.A major workplace review has founf the taxpayer-funded corporation...

This was the first body-blow to the seemingly invincible German war machine

An iconic Supermarine Spitfire (MK Vb) pictured in 1941 (Image: Getty)That the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the...

Myanmar's army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly

Myanmar's army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly16 minutes agoQuentin SommervilleBBC NewsReporting fromMyanmarBBC/Lee DurantDays after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake...

Footage of Belfast rap group telling crowd 'Kill your MP!' assessed by police

A video of Belfast-based rap group Kneecap is being assessed by counter-terrorism police after the group allegedly encouraged the killing of MPs. Footage has emerged from a gig in November 2023,...

Shocking gamble Nazi forces took in WW2 to attack France, Belgium and Luxenbourg

The shattered city of Rotterdam In The Netherlands in May 1940 after the Luftwaffe bombing campaign (Image: Gamma-Keystone via Getty)For months, British soldiers dug trenches, drank tea, trained...

Absolute fury as DVLA bans pro-Brexit number plates

Pro-Brexit number plates have been banned by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) ahead of new "75" registrations. Any letter and number combinations deemed likely to cause offence,...