The conflict escalated into a full-scale war following a massive joint military operation by Israel and the United States. The initial strikes targeted high-level Iranian officials and strategic military infrastructure. Current Military Situation Regional and Global Impact The Humanitarian Crisis
King Charles III was formally proclaimed the monarch of the United Kingdom in a historic ceremony at St. James’ Palace on Saturday. Charles automatically became king after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, and the Accession Council formalised him as the sovereign—officially confirming his position. The Accession Council, which consists of senior politicians and officials who advise the monarch, attended the ceremony at St. James’s Palace, a royal residence in London. God save the King were the words with which those gathered reaffirmed the proclamation made by the clerk of the council. At the ceremony, King Charles III
Climate activists have deflated the tyres of scores of SUVs across parts of London overnight. Notes have been left by the group – Tyre Extinguishers – on the sports utility vehicles apologising for targeting the “gas guzzler” cars. Thought to be a splinter group of Extinction Rebellion, it said it wanted to “make it impossible to own an SUV in the UK’s urban areas”. Vehicles in Chelsea, Chiswick, Notting Hill and Belgravia have been targeted. Other areas in the capital said to be hit included Harley Street, Hampstead Heath and Clapham. It is Tyre Extinguishers’ first action as part of
Temperature-controlled work spaces and flexible working are being promised for City Hall staff going through the menopause, it has been announced. London’s mayor Sadiq Khan has promised to make offices “as comfortable as possible” for women experiencing symptoms like hot flushes and anxiety. Mr Khan also wants to shift attitudes to the menopause, he said. The British Menopause Society (BMS) welcomed the policy and hopes other employers will follow suit. “Menopausal symptoms affect more than 75% of women and may last for a number of years with an average duration of seven years”, Haitham Hamoda chairman of BMS said. In
Dizzee Rascal’s ex-fiancée said “wealth and status” should not be allowed to silence women after the grime artist was found guilty of assaulting her. The rapper, whose real name is Dylan Kwabena Mills, attacked Cassandra Jones at a property in Streatham, south London, in June. Ms Jones said the 37-year-old’s guilty verdict brought her “no joy”. “It does help me to look back on what I experienced and have it recognised by the courts as assault,” she added. Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court heard Mills “barged” his way into the property on 8 June, with his son under his arms, before “screaming
The childhood friend of a woman killed at notorious central London junction has called on Mayor Sadiq Khan to do more to protect cyclists. Shatha Ali died in a crash involving a lorry near Holborn station last Tuesday at the height of a Tube strike. University College London’s Dr Ala’a al Shehabi said the lawyer should “not have died in this horrific way”. The Met Police said no arrests had been made, but detectives were continuing to investigate. In an update, Det Sgt Rebecca Collens said: “Our thoughts remain with Shatha’s family and friends who are understandably devastated by what has
Residents of a tower block in east London say they complained about fire alarms and a “stay put” policy before a major fire broke out. Dozens were evacuated from the Relay Building in Whitechapel High Street on Monday after a blaze. Flames could be seen fanning out of the 17th floor of the tower block, and footage showed burning debris falling to the ground. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A number of residents said they could not hear any fire alarms sounding on the floors of their flat during the blaze. Andrew Meikle said residents have
The UK will increase “lethal and non-lethal aid” to Ukraine amid Russia’s continued military assault, the defence secretary has said. Ben Wallace said he would set out more details of what the UK and others could do in a statement to MPs on Wednesday. It will cover equipment for those fighting against Russia and also aid for those affected by the invasion. But he rejected calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, saying it would not halt Russian artillery or missiles. Ukraine has accused Moscow of preventing safe civilian evacuations as Russian forces continue shelling cities. Asked if the UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address British MPs via video link later, as his county continues to battle Russian invasion. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was pleased to grant Mr Zelensky’s “historic” request, with the address taking place at 17:00 GMT. The speech will be shown on screens being installed in the chamber. More than 500 headsets will also be issued to MPs so they can follow a live translation into English. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is hosting meetings in London with the leaders of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The series of meetings will be to
John Bercow was a “serial bully” while House of Commons Speaker, and would be banned from getting a parliamentary pass, a report has said. The Independent Expert Panel said “his behaviour fell very far below that which the public has a right to expect” from an MP. It also said his evidence showed he had been “a serial liar”. However, Mr Bercow said the inquiry into the complaints was “amateurish” and based on “tittle-tattle”. Mr Bercow was Speaker of the House of Commons from 2009 to 2019 and presided over a turbulent period during which the House of Commons debated
