Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Monday May 04, 2026

More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.

Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness
Posted on Monday May 04, 2026

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
Posted on Monday May 04, 2026

The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.