How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump’s Republican coalition
The president’s most dedicated supporters are on his side – but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.
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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are “ready to go home”, as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.
Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m
The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd’s best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.
Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland
The parcel plot is one of a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe which officials have linked to Russia.
IN PICTURES: Airstrike in Beirut as Israel Defense Forces target sites linked to Hezbollah, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait
Rory McIlroy hopes a birdie on the last hole of his second round will be enough to mean he makes the cut at the Players Championship.
Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists
Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.
News24 | Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war
The United States, which stopped providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine under President Donald Trump, has asked for Kyiv’s assistance in protecting its bases from Iranian retaliatory strikes in the Gulf.
Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one
The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally
Trump says Putin may be helping Iran ‘a bit’
In an interview, Trump acknowledged that the US is also helping Ukraine’s government fight Russia.
‘Traumatic night’ for women who found dead and dying horses in field
An animal welfare charity received a report of a horse having seizures in a field on Wednesday night.
Third horse dies at Cheltenham after Gold Cup race
Envoi Allen, due to retire after this week, collapsed on the walk back to the stables.
SA’s inaugural National Transport Conference sets the agenda for growth and innovation
SPONSORED | Government, industry, innovators, and investors will unite to build a smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive transport system that drives economic growth and job creation
From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin
Pavel Talankin’s film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.
News24 | Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know
A man rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the Detroit metropolitan area in Michigan on Thursday, before engaging in a shooting with law enforcement. He was later found dead in his car.
Would Arsenal be ‘ugliest title winners ever’? What stats say
While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper’s motive
The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.
Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
Gaelic Warrior wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup in supreme fashion as Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finishes eighth.