US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers.

Golders Green stabbing suspect in court on three charges of attempted murder
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London.