Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached.

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.

Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

A man wrongfully served 17 years for rape. Now another man has been convicted
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.

Irish fugitive and alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.