Politics

Iran mocks Trump's 'Project Freedom' as adversaries wrestle over talks to end war

President indicated that deal had materialized but truth was that Saudi Arabia had stopped US use of its bases

Historic Oxford cinema under threat as Oriel College refuses to extend lease

The Ultimate Picture Palace opened in 1911 and is housed in a Grade II-listed building in need of renovation

The Guardian view on ceasefires that aren’t: Israel never stopped killing in Gaza – allies must reject any escalation

The US is unlikely to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with truce terms. Europe must take action

If Labour now decides the PM is no longer up to the job, there’s just one problem: neither is anyone else

Whoever leads Britain through the next three years may have to navigate a recession, even a war. The way we choose that person needs an urgent overhaul

Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for one month off UK coast

Moscow steps up maritime presence in North Sea after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers

Kalshi traders see odds rising that a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal will be reached by 2027

It comes after Axios reported on Wednesday that the two countries were nearing a one-page memo to end their war.

Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China

Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operation

Rubio affirms 'enduring partnership' with Holy See as he meets with Pope Leo XIV

Secretary of State Marco Rubio “underscored the strong relationship between the United States and the Holy See” and the “enduring partnership” between them during his meeting with Pope Leo XIV.

New details emerge in visual investigation of White House Correspondents' Dinner attack

A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Democrats know the redistricting game is over

For more than a decade, Democrats and their allies have used the federal courts as a redistricting weapon to force Republican-led states to carve up congressional maps along racial lines, override the will of state legislatures, and hand Democrats seats they couldn’t win on merit. The Supreme Court said enough.

Election monitors note instances of voters in England turned away over ID

European observers have seen incidents of confusion over ID requirements but problem is not regarded as widespread

Man arrested near home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Norfolk police arrest man on suspicion of public order offence and possession of offensive weapon