Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe
US president says he is ‘very disappointed’ as he again lashes out at allies’ lack of involvement in Iran warMiddle …
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Israel Democrats decry settler violence in West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians
Aipac-backed lawmakers denounce ‘extremist’ violence in West Bank as support for Israel becomes a political liabilityAs Israeli settlers ramp up …
Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan
Market in North Darfur and truck carrying civilians in North Kordofan hit as civil war approaches fourth yearAt least 28 …
Thursday briefing: Why most Israelis back the conflict with Iran, even as international support wanes
In today’s newsletter: This new war has exposed widening fractures between Israel and its allies, and the country finds itself …
Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees ‘glimmer of hope’ for talks
US president claims Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side; Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says US and …
Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump
Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalationMiddle East crisis …
WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East
Hostilities should halt and healthcare facilities must be treated as ‘safe havens’, WHO’s regional chief has saidMiddle East crisis – …
‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on
Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the parkMiddle East crisis …
Iran gives negative response to US ceasefire plan amid push for talks
Pakistani intermediaries deliver 15-point plan but some proposals proved intractable in previous negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIranian officials expressed …
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business …
Israel used white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says
Human Rights Watch and others say they have documented use of weapon in civilian areas during war on GazaWhen the …
Middle East crisis live: Iran launches strikes on US bases in Gulf; oil prices drop after Trump ‘peace plan’ report
Iran Guards said they fired missiles at Israel and US forces in bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; crude oil …
No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
Dozens of former Israeli military, police and spy chiefs describe situation as ‘organised Jewish terrorism’Middle East crisis – live updatesIsrael …
UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz
Defence chiefs have been discussing how to unblock the conduit for about a fifth of the world’s oil suppliesThe UK …
Tangled trail probably leads from Golders Green ambulance attack to Tehran
British investigators are circumspect but experts and security officials say incident has hallmarks of Iranian intelligenceMiddle East crisis – live …
It will seize parts of southern Lebanon as ‘defensive buffer’
Hopes of de-escalation dim as Israeli PM also vows to keep striking Iran, even as Trump talks up deal hopesMiddle …
Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no
Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in placeMiddle East crisis – …
Middle East violence continues after Trump claims ‘very good’ talks with Iran
Israel and Gulf states targeted and Iran hit by airstrikes as Tehran denies negotiations are taking place to end warMiddle …
Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is ‘critical’
Iranian parliament speaker says ‘no negotiations’ held with US, as Trump postpones energy strikes for five daysTrump claims ‘productive’ talks …
Tuesday briefing: With the horror of conflict throughout the globe, how likely is world war three?
In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on how global instability feeds into conflict in so many parts of the world, …