Keir Starmer has agreed to allow the US to use UK military bases to launch attacks that degrade Iran’s missiles. In a recorded statement, the prime minister said, 'we have taken the decision to accept this request, to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region'. In addition, British jets are in the air as part of coordinated defensive operations, which he said had 'already successfully intercepted Iranian strikes'.
Gulf states, encouraged by Donald Trump, are on the verge of ending their neutrality in the war against Iran in reprisal for Tehran’s repeated “reckless and indiscriminate attacks” on their territory and infrastructure. “The United States abandoned the Gulf states and redirected its air defence to protect Israel. They left all the Gulf states that host American military bases at the mercy of Iranian strikes,” the official said. Nevertheless, the overwhelming focus of resentment from the Gulf states is directed towards Iran. They point out that they had given undertakings to Iran – with which they had abided – debarring the US from using its bases or airspace to attack Iran.
The war in the Middle East triggered by the joint US and Israeli attack on Iran expanded dramatically on Monday, with casualties and destruction reported across at least nine countries, including major strikes on Tehran. Iranian strikes map showing Iranian strikes“President Trump said new potential leadership in Iran has indicated they want to talk and eventually he will talk. “Iran, unlike the United States, has prepared itself for a long war,” he posted. An Israeli military spokesperson said there had been fewer attacks targeting Israel overnight since Sunday, which he attributed to Israeli strikes degrading Iran’s military capabilities. Iran’s nuclear programme is among the reasons Israel and the US have given for the attacks, alleging Iran was getting too close to being able to eventually make a nuclear bomb.
These are but a few of the key challenges facing Europe’s cultural and creative sectors in the age of AI. Authors and performers should be entitled to authorise and be remunerated for all uses of their protected works and performances. Web: www.ceatl.eu / EU Transparency Register ID: 65913704675-82ECSA (European Composer and Songwriter Alliance) represents over 30,000 professional composers and songwriters in 29 European countries. Founded in 1980, FERA speaks for more than 20,000 European screen directors, representing their cultural, creative and economic interests. Web: www.unitedvoiceartists.com / EU Transparency register ID: 810100650765-18[1] Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges (2025/2058(INI)), https://oeil.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure–file?reference=2025/2058(INI)[2] Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, Recital 133.
Cyber Activity in Parallel with Kinetic OperationsAs kinetic operations unfolded, cyber activity emerged in parallel, reinforcing the multi-domain nature of the conflict. Enterprises with regional infrastructure, operational technology systems, cloud-based platforms, or interconnected supply chain networks should treat this environment as one of heightened vigilance. Travel decision protocols should be reviewed and, where necessary, tightened to reflect airspace volatility and regional security advisories. Targeted regional risk assessments can help organizations differentiate between generalized headlines and specific exposure relevant to their footprint. Finally, coordination with regional security partners, local advisors, and trusted intelligence channels will help ensure decision-making remains aligned with verified developments rather than speculation.
Her cousin, Marienna Pope-Weidemann, is currently campaigning to introduce the Gaia Principle Duty, which would ensure reports are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly by police. “Two weeks before she went missing, she experienced another incident of sexual harassment online, which was extremely triggering. They all kept their jobs even though at every single stage, in every single sense, Gaia was terribly let down, and that’s why she’s not here anymore. We need enforceable standards and professional consequences for policing, just like any other profession, which is part of what the Gaia Principle Duty is calling for. The Gaia Principle would require officers to properly investigate, by proactively checking and acting on all relevant intelligence and warning signs about a suspect, instead of treating each report in isolation.
McGuireWoods London partner Francesca Titus examined the U.K. government’s new anti-corruption strategy and its significant implications for businesses in a Feb. 25, 2026, article in The Times. Titus explained that fraud enforcement in the U.K. has been largely dormant since the COVID-19 pandemic. The government’s new strategy signals a dramatic shift, wrote Titus, a partner in the firm’s Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Practice Group. “Businesses of all sizes must take action, but many are either out of practice or have never operated in an enforcement environment,” Titus wrote. Financial incentives for whistleblowers, modeled on successful U.S. programs, are also anticipated, Titus noted.
What is the latest Foreign Office advice on travel to Egypt? If you want to cancel your holiday to somewhere the Foreign Office considers safe, normal booking conditions apply. Is Egypt safe for female travellers? The Foreign Office advises: “Female travellers should exercise caution when travelling alone, particularly at night, in buses, taxis and microbuses. If you are travelling on public transport, including microbuses, avoid being the last passenger left on board.”Is Egypt safe for LGBT travellers?
Tottenham players could seek immediate exits if they are relegated to the ChampionshipTottenham will be at risk of a widespread player mutiny if they are relegated to the Championship and not just because of a lack of Premier League football. Such a development would be a nightmare scenario for Tottenham, who have only spent one season outside England's top flight since 1950. However, it wouldn't be as financially catastrophic as it might seem because of certain clauses included in the contracts of most first-team players. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAccording to The Athletic, the majority of the squad will see their wages slashed by up to 50 per cent in the event of relegation to the Championship. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe provision was reportedly factored into all existing agreements struck before Daniel Levy left his role as executive chairman in September.
When British Media Asked, “Why is Britain Educating China’s Scientists?” What Did They Really Overlook? Chinese students are often depicted as potential threats rather than regular international students. First, the large influx of Chinese students into UK universities is fundamentally driven by commercial logic, not sentiment. Chinese students, whose fees are often three to four times higher than those of British students, have become a crucial source of cross-subsidy. For many Chinese students, studying abroad is no longer a singular “pilgrimage to the West,” but rather a diversified and rational choice.
Youssef Chermiti hung in the air before sending an incredible acrobatic effort beyond Celtic keeper Viljami Sinisalo to give Rangers the lead in Sunday's derby stalemate at Ibrox. 9 has sparked a debate – was his overhead kick the best goal EVER scored in 138 years of Old Firm combat? It's quite a claim given some of the spectacular goals that have lit up the famous fixture over the years but there is a case to be made. The former Everton striker showed great technique to send Andreas Skov Olsen's pinpoint cross into the back of the net and spark wild scenes in the Ibrox stands. But here Record Sport picks out 10 of the best goals in the derby over the years that could rival Chermiti's as the best ever.
The boss of Renault at the time described it as a “pair of jeans” — fashionable, durable and suited to almost every occasion. It’s based on the electric Renault 5 supermini, launched in 2024, but offers a bit more space, a bit more ground clearance and a bit more interior flexibility. What’s more, the original R4 engine asthmatised its way to a top speed of 65mph, and the time it took to get there could be measured on a sundial. It also comes with a feature that made the original R4 such a joy for families — a low sill that makes it easier to load and unload items. When you consider the original car was — objectively — fairly gutless and had roly-poly suspension, I’d not bet against the new one becoming just as beloved despite its own very different compromises.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into whether the global hotel firms shared information through the use of CoStar’s data analytics tool STR and so-called algorithms to help them make commercial decisions. CoStar is under investigation as it owns the data tool through which competitively sensitive information can be shared. The CMA said that when rivals share competitively sensitive information through a data provider it can allow them to predict what each other will do and to co-ordinate they behaviour and pricing. The CMA said: “Companies use various types of data analytics tools and algorithms to help them make commercial decisions. “However, when rival businesses share competitively sensitive information – including through a third-party data analytics provider – this reduces the uncertainty competing businesses normally have about how each other will act.
Eban Raymond argues that Russian national identity is beset by a lack of security, and depends on defining itself in opposition to Ukraine. These contradictory ideas remain at the core of Russia’s national identity, long after Vladimir Putin became President in 2000. Ukraine: Russia’s brother and ‘other’Ukraine occupies a contradictory position within the construction of Russian national identity. Because Russian identity remains flexible, its various strands can be invoked in rhetoric that reflects the political situation. Russia’s national identity and ontological security – its certainty of its place in the world – relies on Ukraine remaining subordinate.
