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Three charged over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in London

They have been charged with arson, "being reckless as to whether life would be endangered," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

Iran war
Editorial

West Asia war: US jet downed in Iran as strikes continue across region

The conflict began more than a month ago after US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran responded with attacks that spread across the West Asia.

Yvette Cooper
UK

UK-led talks call for reopening of Hormuz, no breakthrough

The Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed since the US-Israeli war against Iran began on February 28. The disruption has affected supplies of oil, liquid natural gas and fertiliser, leading to a rise in energy prices.

Knife crime
UK

Police launch national unit to check online knife sales in UK

Statistics released by the Metropolitan Police for 2025 showed a quarter of stabbing victims in the capital were under 18.

West Asia
Editorial

Iran fires missiles at Israel; Trump says US has not started 'destroying what’s left'

Trump said the US military “hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then electric power plants!” in a post on Truth Social. He had earlier said Iran’s tallest bridge had been destroyed.

Junior doctors' strike
UK

Six-day doctors strike to proceed after talks break down

Prime minister Keir Starmer had set a 48-hour deadline on Monday for the strike to be cancelled if the union wanted the offer to remain.

Kemi Badenoch
UK

Tories plan to scrap carbon taxes on industry

The Conservatives also plan to remove carbon price support and the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which is due next year.

Iran
Editorial

Iran threatens further attacks after Trump warning

Trump said the United States was “very close” to its objectives but warned strikes would continue if Iran did not agree to a settlement. Iran responded with missile attacks, with Israeli air defences activated.