38 h. ago Every phone in UK to blast out 'severe' emergency alert as WW3 fears grow

The Government's emergency alert system will be tested later this year with a loud siren set to sound on millions of mobile phones across the UK - here is everything you need to know

Events

4 d. ago How to talk to your kids about Middle East wars in Gaza, Iran and Israel

Youngsters can grow fearful in times of conflict, even if they are not directly involved. Here's five top tips on how to discuss the difficult subject of war with them

Politics

5 d. ago Donald Trump breaks silence after US airbase attacked with bizarre rant as WW3 fears grow

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Politics

5 d. ago US and Iran conflict explained from why fight started to dark dangers facing UK

Donald Trump claimed the US had carried out a "successful" bombing attack on three nuclear sites in Iran during "Operation Midnight", as fears grow of an escalating conflict

Events

5 d. ago Brit bases brace for Iran drones as troops in Middle East on 'highest level' red alert

Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that UK Armed Forces protection is at its 'highest level' as fears grow that the US action could spark a wider conflict

Events

5 d. ago Iran says it is 'coordinating with Russia' and warns US should expect 'heavy consequences' as Trump appears to call for Tehran regime change and fears grow UK and other allies face terror backlash

LIVE UPDATES: Follow live coverage from the conflict in the Middle East after Donald Trump called for an Iranian regime change, less than one day after the US bombed the country's nuclear sites.

Events

5 d. ago Russia warns Trump he has opened 'Pandora's box' with strike on Iran as regime holds talks in Moscow and fears grow that the West will now face terror backlash

Trump said the audacious attack by a squadron of stealth bombers in the early hours of yesterday had 'taken the bomb right out of [Tehran's] hands'.

Events

5 d. ago Russia warns Trump he has opened 'Pandora's box' with strike on Iran as regime holds talks in Moscow and fears grow that the UK will now face terror backlash

Trump said the audacious attack by a squadron of stealth bombers in the early hours of yesterday had 'taken the bomb right out of [Tehran's] hands'.

Events

6 d. ago Iran warns Trump to 'bring enough coffins' for US soldiers as WW3 fears grow

A hardliner in Iran's parliament has warned that the US should "bring enough coffins" if it wants to wage all-out war against the country, following Sunday's strikes on nuclear sites

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6 d. ago World's safest countries revealed as WW3 fears grow after US strikes Iran

Amid rising tensions across the globe in various regions, we take a look at the some of the world's safest countries, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace

Events

6 d. ago Fears grow as man with leg in plaster still missing three days into search

Police say Mark would be walking with crutches as his left leg is in plaster

Events

8 d. ago Unicef warns children could die of thirst in Gaza amid collapse of water systems

Fears grow of drought as well as hunger as medics report more killings by Israeli forces of Palestinians seeking aidMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe collapse of water systems in Gaza is threatening the territory with devastating drought as well as hunger, Unicef has warned, as medics reported that Israel had killed more desperate Palestinians seeking aid.On Friday at least 24 people waiting for aid were killed by Israeli fire in central Gaza, according to local health authorities, in addition to other deaths by airstrikes. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Fears grow for Londoner missing in Rio de Janeiro for 10 days

Fears grow for Londoner missing in Rio de Janeiro for 10 days  BBC

Events

9 d. ago UK's central bank set to keep interest rates on hold amid Middle East uncertainties

The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States and send oil prices soaring and push U.K. inflation further above target

Politics

2 w. ago Emma Raducanu withdraws from Berlin Open due to back injury concerns

The newly minted British No1's first grass-court event came this week at Queen's, with Raducanu reaching the quarter-finals before facing off with number-one seed Zheng Qinwen.

Events

2 w. ago Iran hits back: Tehran launches waves of deadly missile attacks on Israel as fears grow of all

At least three people are reported to have been killed and dozens injured as Tehran launched waves of attacks on Israel

Events

2 w. ago Why Israel launched mega Iran attack as WW3 fears grow over nuclear plans

Israel has initiated a widescale attack on Tehran - Iran's capital city - targeting nuclear facilities, the residences of military commanders, and ballistic missile factories

Events

2 w. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump shows off US military might with choppers and missiles as WW3 fears grow

The US president repeated lies and conspiracy theories to troops as he threatened to "crush" the country's enemies and portrayed protesters as part of a “foreign invasion”

Events

2 w. ago Spending Review: 'We'll make working people better off,' vows Reeves but fears grow that London will miss out

The Chancellor stresses that health, security and the economy are her priorities for public spending

Economics