Thomas Harding

Countries call for de-escalation as Islamabad claims key Taliban sites destroyed in Kandahar, Paktia and Afghan capital

After Gorton and Denton by-election victory, Green party will see spotlight on leftist policies

Withdrawal due to 'decades of under-investment' in frigates

Green candidate addresses voters in Urdu in campaign video, urging them to 'punish' Labour over Gaza war

US delegation sceptical of Tehran's nuclear intentions, says American president before further talks

But European allies divided over $106bn loan to Kyiv on fourth anniversary of war

Former head of Ukrainian armed forces says modern warfare has now evolved beyond tanks and fighter jets

What will make a difference - Tomahawk cruise missiles for Ukraine, a Russian economic meltdown, or the US denying intelligence to Kyiv?

Tension escalates as second US aircraft carrier to be sent to Middle East arrives in Mediterranean

MPs want action after former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Eighth in line to British throne investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office

US-mediated negotiations in Geneva between Russia and Ukraine end after two hours with agreement for further meetings

The exercise comes days after IRGC drills in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz

Sinking IRGC navy, hitting air defences, special forces operations and striking nuclear sites would all be in US playbook, experts tell The National

Negotiations days before fourth anniversary of ​Russian invasion follow 'constructive' meeting in Abu Dhabi