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Why the US and Iran are now fighting a direct war

A US strike on Iranian tankers and an Iranian counter-attack on US targets in Jordan have moved a long-running shadow conflict into open warfare. The risk of regional escalation is now dangerously high.

Daniel Okafor·7h ago

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Why the Bank of England thinks your mortgage has to rise

Andrew Bailey has signalled more interest rate rises are on the way. For millions of households and businesses, borrowing is about to get even harder.

Priya Sharma·7h ago

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What happens when Germany's far-right wins but cannot rule?

The AfD won a landmark victory in Saxony-Anhalt but fell short of a majority. Now, Germany's political establishment faces a crisis with no easy solution, as European neighbours watch on with alarm.

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Germany's political firewall is about to break

The AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt is a political earthquake. But forming a government is another matter, and the old parties now face an impossible choice.

Daniel Okafor·2d ago

UK All UK

Why is Batman's mansion in a legal row over bats?

Mentmore Towers, famous as Wayne Manor, is in 'very bad' condition. A dispute with the council over protected bats now threatens long-stalled plans to turn the Buckinghamshire estate into a luxury hotel.

World All World

The Chagos deal was sealed. Why does the Maldives want it reopened?

The UK's historic agreement to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was meant to close a colonial chapter. A protest from the Maldives, citing its own maritime rights, has thrown the entire settlement into doubt.

Politics All Politics

What will Miliband’s sanctions row cost Britain?

Ed Miliband has sanctioned Israeli settlements, and Israel has retaliated. This is more than a diplomatic spat. It is the first test of a new, more confrontational British foreign policy.

Business All Business

Why your ‘eco’ holiday might not be eco at all

The ad watchdog just banned claims from Thomas Cook, loveholidays and others. It signals a much wider crackdown on the travel industry's flimsy environmental promises.

1h ago

Tech All Tech

Why your computer suddenly needs so many updates

New AI models are finding security flaws faster than ever. It has triggered a flood of software patches and the beginning of a new arms race in cybersecurity.

4h ago

Sport All Sport

Why a four hour tennis match ended with a hug

Frances Tiafoe's epic comeback against Alex Michelsen was a classic. But the embrace after the final point revealed something more profound about winning, losing, and what it costs.

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