A planned operation to neutralize a weapons item in Haifa has been postponed. A new date for evacuations and road closures will be announced after further assessment.

A guide to Barnet ahead of the 2026 local elections, covering its demographics, housing costs, transport links and political background. The borough is considered a key marginal between Labour and the Conservatives.

President Donald Trump signaled he may end the conflict with Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, opting to limit the war’s scope. He is prioritizing military pressure and diplomacy while urging regional allies to help secure trade routes.

Iranian lawmakers have approved a plan to charge tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional conflict. Limited vessel traffic has resumed under Iranian oversight, with officials describing recent approvals as gestures aimed at easing tensions.

Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants clash in southern Lebanon as regional tensions escalate. United Nations peacekeepers and Israeli soldiers were killed while diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran appear uncertain.

Pakistan and seven Muslim-majority nations have denounced Israeli restrictions on Muslim and Christian worship in Jerusalem. They called the measures violations of international law and urged the international community to intervene.

The United States is set to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The mission will test spacecraft systems and advance plans for future lunar landings amid intensifying competition with China.

The United States and Iran are locked in an escalating missile and missile defence battle across the Middle East. Iran’s ballistic missile attacks are being met by the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, though concerns remain over damage to installations and interceptor shortages.

A Perth specialist has been suspended over allegations he ran anonymous social media accounts that posted antisemitic and racist abuse targeting colleagues. The case has been referred to a professional standards tribunal as investigations continue.

Experts warn that seizing Iran's Kharg Island would endanger American troops and risk broader escalation. Analysts say a naval blockade may be a safer way to pressure Tehran without deepening the conflict.

Four Israeli soldiers were killed and two wounded in a close-range clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The military says troops later came under anti-tank fire while evacuating casualties and responded with tank and air strikes.

Four Israel Defense Forces soldiers were killed in a close-range battle with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. The clash occurred during ongoing operations to secure the area along the northern border.