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Israeli military kills two in gun battle in occupied West Bank

Israel’s PM is preparing to order a shutdown in the occupied West Bank lockdown after a shooting near Hebron.

24 Oct 2026
Immigration

Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation

Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concernsUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the country’s immigration interests.Simon Montgomery’s application to remain a

24 Oct 2026
World

Neighbouring Countries Watch Israeli Election with Geopolitical Caution

Middle Eastern states are closely monitoring Israel's upcoming legislative election, fearing regional repercussions, while Netanyahu pushes his agenda to reshape the region since the 2023 Gaza war.

24 Oct 2026
World

Israeli forces accused of killing disabled man in Syria raid

Israeli forces reportedly shot dead a Syrian man with an intellectual disability and hearing problems, during a raid.

24 Oct 2026
Sport

Should Man Utd boss Carrick drop captain Fernandes?

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick must decide whether to leave skipper Bruno Fernandes out of Sunday's crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth

24 Oct 2026
World

Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile and two drones south of Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile and two drones targeting southern Saudi Arabia amid rising Houthi attacks. Oil prices rose over 1% on supply concerns, while the IMF says the economic impact remains limited.

24 Oct 2026
Health

First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial

The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

24 Oct 2026
Politics

إسطنبول تستضيف محادثات وزراء خارجية 7 دول بشأن هرمز والهجمات على السعودية وحرب أوكرانيا

تبحث سبع دول أوروبية وشرق أوسطية الجمعة في إسطنبول أمن الملاحة عبر مضيق هرمز والتصعيد في السعودية والتطورات في الأراضي الفلسطينية واليمن، إلى جانب الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية. ويجمع الاجتماع وزراء خارجية فرنسا وبريطانيا وألمانيا بنظرائهم من تركيا والسعودية وباكستان ومصر، وسط دعوات إلى حل دبلوماسي لأزمة هرمز وتحذيرات تركية من اتساع النزاعات، خصوصا في البحر الأسود.

24 Oct 2026
UK News

Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

23 Oct 2026
PoliticsAI illustration

ترامب يتهم إيران بتسببها في رفع أسعار النفط قبل الانتخابات

بعد تهديد الحرس الثوري بتوسيع الحرب، اتهم الرئيس الأمريكي ترامب طهران بأنها ارتكبت هجمات زائفة في مضيق هرمز وسعت أسعار النفط قبيل الانتخابات النصفية.

23 Oct 2026
Politics

البرلمان المصري يؤجل التصويت على دعم عسكري للسعودية

قرر البرلمان تأجيل أسبوع للتصويت على إمداد عسكري للسعودية في ظل تهديدات الحوثيين، وأكد الرئيس السيسي أن القاهرة لا يمكن أن تبقى مكتوفة الأيدي.

23 Oct 2026
World

صندوق النقد يتوقع انكماش اقتصاد السعودية 3.3% رغم هجمات الحوثيين

أشار الصندوق إلى أن تأثير هجمات الحوثيين على الاقتصاد السعودي محدود، لكنه توقع انخفاض الناتج بنسبة 3.3% في 2026 نتيجة لتداعيات الصراع الإقليمي.

23 Oct 2026
Politics

سياسات إسرائيل تجاه الفلسطينيين قد تتغير إذا خسر نتنياهو الانتخابات

تتباين مواقف نتنياهو وآيزنكوت بشأن إقامة دولة فلسطينية ونزع سلاح حماس، مع اختلاف واضح في سياسات الاستيطان وتعامل إسرائيل مع الاعتداءات.

23 Oct 2026
Politics

Government won’t put together ‘shopping list’ for public to stockpile for emergency – UK politics live

Ministers have repeated several warnings in the last 18 months about the threat of hybrid attacks from overseasAndy Burnham has been meeting armed forces veterans and Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal collectors to mark the start of the year’s campaign.Burnham welcomed them to Number 10 North’s office in central Manchester, contrary to the usual convention of making a donation to the cause on the

23 Oct 2026
Premier League

Forest's start raises questions - but belief in Glasner remains

Nottingham Forest go to Ipswich in the bottom three of the Premier League, but boss Oliver Glasner believes they have deserved more this season.

23 Oct 2026
Sport

Harry Kane hopes Ballon d’Or produces ‘special night’ in hometown

Kane, who scored 73 goals last season, is among the favourites for award with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

23 Oct 2026
Politics

Chancellor plans to cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m

Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

23 Oct 2026
Business

UK consumer confidence falls at fastest rate since Covid as cost of living bites

Economic fallout from war in Middle East adds to pressures on consumers and on chancellor before budgetConsumer confidence in the UK has fallen at the fastest rate outside the Covid pandemic since the 2016 Brexit vote as the escalating economic damage from the war in the Middle East hits Britain.With less than a week before John Healey’s first budget, the latest barometer from the data company GfK

23 Oct 2026
Immigration

Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit

Visa quotas, university fees and NHS surcharges remain sticking points ahead of post-Brexit negotiations next monthA deadline for a youth mobility scheme between the EU and the UK could be deferred by six months in a bid to ensure Andy Burnham has a successful “reset” summit on 20 November, diplomats have said.EU ambassadors in Brussels on Wednesday heard that the UK was still insisting on interna

23 Oct 2026
Business

Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter

Official forecasts show country will meet energy demand by paying high prices to secure importsGreat Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to deepen.Energy system operators have said the country will have enough gas and electricity to meet demand over the coldest months – in part because of

23 Oct 2026
Business

Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back

Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey is due to announce budget next weekBusiness live – latest updatesRetail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of goods sold fell 0.4% month on month in Septem

23 Oct 2026
World

Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?

With emergency stocks at multidecade lows, analysts say the world may have only a month or two if Hormuz shuts again.

23 Oct 2026
World

إصابة ستة أشخاص في إطلاق نار على حاجز إسرائيلي بالضفة الغربية ومقتل المنفذين

أفاد مسعفون إصابة خمسة إسرائيليين على الأقل، منهم اثنان في حالة حرجة، جراء إطلاق نار قرب مدينة الخليل في الضفة الغربية المحتلة، وأسفر الحادث عن مقتل المنفذين.

23 Oct 2026
Premier League

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Max Dowman may get a chance, Spurs need to find balance at Stamford Bridge and Axel Disasi must make amendsPremier League top scorersAfter seven games, Nottingham Forest’s record is eerily similar to last season: five points, five goals scored. A year ago Forest’s eighth game was a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea that marked the end for Ange Postecoglou, the second of four managers to occupy the dugout l

23 Oct 2026