Is the US preparing to strike Iran?

Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region. Source

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting

The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home. Source

Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

Donald Trump's son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025. Source

Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU's Kallas

The EU foreign policy chief's remarks come days after Nato's secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence. Source

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' as US military builds up in Gulf

The US president, who has previously vowed to rescue protesters in Iran, says a "massive Armada" Source

The politician whose death leaves a vacuum in India's richest state

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra's politics in surprising ways. Source

US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends

Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move. Source

Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?

He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking. Source

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger

Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing Source

Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate

A complaint has been filed by Ecuador, whose consular staff prevented the agent from entering. Source

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email

The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error. Source

Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking. Source