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Middle East crisis live: Trump continues criticism of Nato allies over resistance to get involved in war on Iran

US president’s remarks come after allies in Europe and beyond ruled out sending warships to the strait of HormuzFull report: Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, killed in airstrike, Israel saysHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Are fuel price increases making you cut back?The head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has said that naval escorts through the strait of Hormuz will not “100% guarantee” the safety of ships attempting to transit the waterway, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.Military assistance was “not a long-term or sustainable solution” to opening up the strait, Arsenio Dominguez told the newspaper.We are collateral damage of a conflict when the root causes have nothing to do with shipping.Remaining in the area of the specified buildings exposes you to danger Continue reading...

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

Iran War Live Updates: Israel Says It Has Killed Iran’s De Facto Leader

Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, was killed in an overnight strike, the Israeli military said. His death would deal another severe blow to Iran’s power structure.

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Starmer tells Zelenskyy that Iran war won’t distract him from Ukraine – UK politics live

The prime minister told the Ukrainian president that Russia must not benefit from the war against IranNigel Farage is speaking now at the Reform UK event.The website promoting the lottery is up. It is called nigelcutmybills.com. Continue reading...

Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine

Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.

Gas Prices Keep Climbing as Seasonal Changes Add to Oil Price Pressure

Shipping routes crucial to global commerce remained disrupted as the conflict in the Middle East continued.

Video: What we know about Israel’s assault on southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has launched waves of air raids across southern Lebanon.

Pharmacies in England report surge in demand for meningitis jab

As outbreak in Kent claims the lives of two young people, experts advise against rushing to get a vaccinePharmacies in England are reporting a surge in demand for meningitis vaccines after an outbreak in Kent claimed the lives of two young people and left others in hospital.However, experts have advised against rushing to get a jab, stressing public health authorities are best placed to determine if vaccinations are required – and for whom. Continue reading...

MI5 apologises and pays compensation to woman allegedly abused by agent

Woman known only as Beth says abuser claimed status made him untouchable, which terrorised her into silenceMI5 has apologised and paid compensation to a woman who alleged the Security Service was to blame for her being attacked with a machete and abused by one of its agents.The woman, known only as Beth, was in a relationship with a man she says used his status as an MI5 agent to perpetrate abuse and terrorise her into silence. Continue reading...