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Rafale aircraft have reportedly been deployed over the weekend to counter drone attacks in the Gulf. EPA

France deploys air defences to Gulf and Red Sea after Iranian attacks

Frigates bolster European naval presence in defence of shipping in crucial sea lanes and ports

Europe

US Air Force to 'quadruple' its bomber strike power to hit Iran

MENA
Chas Corrigan, left, has been found guilty of murdering Saudi student Mohammed Algasim. Photo: Cambridgeshire Constabulary
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Construction worker guilty of 'senseless' murder of Saudi student in Cambridge

UK

UK to charter flight from Muscat to secure return of stranded Gulf holidaymakers

UK
Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia after being hit by a reported Iranian drone strike. Other Gulf nations, including the UAE, have been similarly attacked. Reuters

Putin to convey Gulf concerns to Iran over air strikes

Europe

Middle East forecast to lead a 50% rise in breast cancer cases by 2050

Health

Britain increases military support for Gulf region

MENA


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Islamic Centre of England, in Maida Vale, west London, held commemorations following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. The National

London Khamenei commemorations trigger backlash

Further events scheduled to commemorate Iranian supreme leader

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How to access UK's 'free' Gulf evacuation plans

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French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France is ready to assist in the defence of Middle Eastern states from Iran. AFP

France ready to defend Gulf states under Iranian attack

Europe

How London’s forgotten royal quarter is emerging from the shadow of Mayfair

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Jack Letts is believed to be held in Iraq.

Canada seeks consular visits for ISIS-linked detainees in Iraq

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Green Party wins UK by-election dominated by battle for Muslim vote

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Dubai school gets a buzz from training junior beekeepers

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Iranian woman in prisoner swap plan with France handed prison sentence for glorifying terrorism

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HMS Lancaster departing the Gulf in December 2025. Photo: UK Royal Navy

British warships exit Gulf as Iran conflict looms for US

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

MENA

Denmark's PM Frederiksen bets on Greenland boost and calls for elections

Europe

'Prolific' Iraqi people smuggler jailed after transporting hundreds of migrants to UK

UK

Juliet Stevenson launches Gaza health workers appeal

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Five charged in France with funding Hamas under guise of humanitarian aid

Europe

Battle for Muslim vote in UK by-election threatening Starmer

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MPs urge UK government to relax ETA rules for dual nationals

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A man was arrested after allegedly entering Manchester Central Mosque armed with weapons. AFP

Man armed with axe enters Manchester mosque during prayers

Local MP says incident demonstrates need for funding to protect mosques in UK

UK

Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet refugees in Jordan

MENA

Explained: UK's new ETA, visa and passport rules for entry

UK

US facing interceptor crunch in event of Iran showdown, IISS says

Europe

UK-based Iranian channel stops live broadcasts after threats

UK

France pulls US ambassador Kushner's access after official snub

Europe

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UK-based Iranian channel stops live broadcasts after threats

ManotoTV evicted from its studios after police warn landlords of potential threat

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France pulls US ambassador Kushner's access after official snub

Europe

Call for Tour de France changes due to heat stress risk

Climate

Zelenskyy invites Trump to Ukraine to see war with 'your own eyes'

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