Ukraine’s president says air defences must quadruple to halt Russian advance as morale falls among troops The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said he expects …
Senior US administration official says decision was made last week over concerns about a full-scale assault on Rafah See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage Israel …
UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says rising temperatures are exacerbating the sanitation crisis See all our coverage of the Middle East crisis …
Ministers warn an offensive would be catastrophic for people in Gaza’s southernmost city Middle East crisis – live updates Foreign ministers from the G7 countries …
US president and allied officials fear ‘significant’ strike within days in retaliation for Israeli bombing of consular building in Damascus Joe Biden has vowed that …
A raft of agreements between African countries and Dubai-based company Blue Carbon could give the company control over large swaths of land for conservation projects
Campaigners and MPs demand regulation of the sector as struggling consumers increasingly use the deals to buy everyday essentials Ministers are being urged to intervene …
Labour mayor urges Lib Dem and Green supporters to ‘lend him their votes’ in May’s first-past-the-post election Sadiq Khan has called on Liberal Democrat and …
The communities secretary wants ‘trailblazer’ government departments to pilot a scheme to ban individuals and groups deemed extremist from public life Michael Gove is set …
As Israel’s ground operation intensifies, World Health Organization issues an urgent statement saying it is unable to cope with a total blackout Israel-Hamas war: live …
Defence secretary Lloyd Austin says strikes were in response to attacks on US troops, and warns others against action that would lead to ‘broader regional …
UN agency warns residents exposed to cholera and dysentery as city’s last seawater desalination plant closes Fears are growing that people in Gaza are beginning …
A six-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by a landlord fearing a ‘day of jihad.’ Watchdogs and civil rights groups are warning platforms and politicians against …
Rishi Sunak failure to commit to HS2’s northern leg has raised concerns about the future of several large-scale transport projects The future of several prestige …
Industrial action could continue till February and hospital leaders expect very difficult winter, with risk of harm to patients and staff Hospital bosses fear that …
Mayor of flood-hit city of Derna calls for body-recovery teams as international aid starts to arrive Rescue workers in the devastated Libyan city of Derna …
Full scale of devastation in north African nation still not clear as aid agencies struggle to reach cut-off areas International aid is slowly starting to …
Government understood to have concluded the disposable nicotine products are mainly aimed at under-18s Ministers are reportedly poised to ban single-use vapes, after a series …
Exclusive: Former leader’s youngest son slams ‘callous and cruel’ descision with 78-year-old facing pain that leaves her unable to eat – as he calls for …
From accidentally getting into trouble, the volume of homework, and the influence of older pupils – parents share their biggest anxieties as their children move …
Schools minister admits number of schools forced to close over dangerous crumbling concrete could rise – but refuses to release full list of those affected
Rule that manufacturers must make increasing amount of zero emissions vehicles could be weakened, business secretary hints Kemi Badenoch has raised concerns that electric vehicle …
Exclusive: Officials carry out last-minute inspections after reports Bibby Stockholm could become ‘floating Grenfell’ The Home Office has been forced to delay moving people seeking …
Campaigners’ pressure sees London mayor withdraw approval for stoves billed as better for the environment The London mayor Sadiq Khan has withdrawn his endorsement of …