Iran War Live Updates: Trump Claims Progress in Talks to End War, Then Again Threatens Intense Attacks
President Trump warned that if a deal was not struck, he would respond by “completely obliterating” Iranian energy infrastructure targets. Oil and stock markets wavered on the news.
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Iran Condemns Attacks on Its Universities, Warns of Retaliation
After attacks on several Iranian campuses, Iranian forces warn they could target American universities in the region.
Harrods’ closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called ‘neither fair nor just’
Scheme for accusers of store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed to close before end of retailer’s internal investigationHarrods has been accused of being “neither fair nor just” over its decision to close a compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the luxury department store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.Kingsley Hayes, partner at KP Law, which is representing nearly 280 survivors, questioned why the scheme was being closed on Tuesday 31 March, before Harrods had completed an internal investigation into what happened and who knew about it. Continue reading...
Scott Mills sacked by BBC after allegations about his personal conduct
Radio 2 breakfast show presenter departs over claims said to relate to a ‘historic relationship’ in latest crisis for BBCThe BBC has been plunged into a new crisis after sacking the Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills over allegations about his personal conduct.Mills, who hosted Britain’s most popular radio breakfast show, was blindsided by the decision to take him off the air last Tuesday. The corporation has opted to terminate his contact after claims made against him. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure if ceasefire deal is not reached ‘shortly’
US president adds that he’s in discussions with a ‘new and more reasonable regime’ in a social media postFull report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talksAnalysis: what the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider regionDonald Trump is weighing a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds (454kg) of uranium from Iran, the Wall Street Journal is reporting, citing unnamed US officials.The mission would likely put American forces inside the country for days or longer, the report says.But the president remains generally open to the idea, according to the officials, because it could help accomplish his central goal of preventing Iran from ever making a nuclear weapon.The combined effect of both waterways being shut to commercial traffic from countries that neither the Iranians nor Houthis favour would be devastating.Napoleon Bonaparte’s remark that “the policy of a state lies in its geography” has never seemed more apt. Continue reading...
Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – UK politics live
The Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’Starmer complained about other parties whipping up division, and he specifically criticised Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, for “complaining about Muslims praying in public”.Labour, by contrast, values bringing people together, he said. Continue reading...
Trump’s border czar says ICE agents to remain at airports until ‘those airports are secure’ – US politics live
Tom Homan comments come after president instructed DHS to immediate pay airport security staff amid ongoing travel chaos caused by partial shutdownSign up for the Breaking News US email alertsThe average price for a gallon of gasoline in the US is about to hit $4, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).This is up 33% from a month ago, when the average price was $2.98 per gallon. The hike is the highest national average since 2022, after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...
Israel's proposed 'discriminatory' death penalty plans criticised by UK and allies
Britain has joined European allies in condemning a draft Israeli law which would make the death penalty the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.
Expansion of HMP Parc in Wales should be paused, MPs say
Welsh affairs committee says Bridgend jail is ‘not the right place’ to add inmates after deaths, violence and staff shortagesPlans to expand one of the most troubled prisons in England and Wales should be paused until serious failures surrounding staff and inmate safety are addressed, MPs have said.Seventeen men died at HMP Parc in Bridgend in 2024 – the highest number recorded at any prison in England and Wales that year – amid drug use, self-harm, violence and understaffing issues. Another three men died there in the first nine months of 2025. Continue reading...