Politics

Israel's Plan to Expand Lebanon Ground Campaign Fuels Fears of Prolonged Occupation

Israeli defense minister says IDF instructed to destroy 'terror infrastructure' in southern villages

Iran's Hormuz Blockade is its Strongest Card Against Trump and Israel. It Won't Back Down Easily

By imposing massive costs on the global economy, the Iranian government hopes to cause the US to back down.

Gulf states may be covertly encouraging attacks by US, Iran foreign minister says

Abbas Araghchi demands clarification on reports Saudi crown prince urged Donald Trump to ‘hit the Iranians hard’

EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing

Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety

‘Attention will swing back’: Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump’s Iran war

Advocates say 24/7 coverage of US attacks will not last for ever – and spotlight will return to Epstein and his crimes

Howl by Howard Jacobson review

A suburban headteacher navigates antisemitism in Gaza-outraged London in Jacobson’s latest novel