Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.
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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
BBC’s North America Editor Sarah Smith has spoken with President Donald Trump in a brief phone call Monday about the US president’s conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading up to strikes on Iran. When asked if Netanyahu defied him by firing at Iran on Sunday, Trump said the missiles were “already on their…
'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn
Hundreds if not thousands of people’s homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.
Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
Hamilton AI data centre proposal unaffected by planning tribunal decision, group involved says
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Hamilton data centre proposal is unaffected by a recent planning tribunal decision, CBC Hamilton has confirmed. On Monday, the Digital…
‘Lives still at risk’ from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation
She outlined existing provision for new parents, including the Healthy Babies programme which “supports new parents and families by offering integrated preventative and universal support, including perinatal mental health, parent-infant relationships and infant feeding in the 1,001 days from pregnancy to age two.”
How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
Mamata Banerjee’s once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.
Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King
Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its “ironclad” support for Ukraine.
Federal government starts public consultation on future of Toronto’s island airport
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The federal government is starting public consultations on the fate of Toronto’s island airport, which the province wants to expand to…
Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial after days of emotional testimony
McKINNEY, Texas — The defense rested Monday in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, after a shortened day of testimony on the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Metcalf, 17, was stabbed and mortally wounded on April 2, 2025, after ordering…