Middle East crisis live: Iran says Trump’s threats to ‘blow up’ Oman ‘dangerous and bullying’
We have a statement from the Iranian foreign ministry in which the spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, described Donald Trump’s threats against…
Strait of Hormuz: US announces sanctions against Iran
The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in…
US launches new airstrikes on Iran
The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran. The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed…
Russian state TV calls on Putin to bomb UK in bizarre ‘tasteless cuisine’ rant
Russian state TV has called on Vladimir Putin to order a lethal strike on Britain – in a rant where…
Humiliated by Iran, the US wants an easy scalp: keep your eyes on Cuba | Owen Jones
Humiliated by Iran, the US wants an easy scalp: keep your eyes on Cuba Owen Jones The decision to charge…
EasyJet faces investigation into ‘unfair baggage pricing on booking platforms’
Italy’s antitrust authority has opened a formal probe into a major UK airline over alleged unfair commercial practices. The case…
What is killing Sumatra’s elephants? The battle to save one of our rarest animals
What is killing Sumatra’s elephants? The battle to save one of our rarest animals Investigators are still searching for what…
If you’re still on Elon Musk’s X, ask yourself this: why? | Jonathan Liew
Illustration: Sebastien Thibault/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Illustration: Sebastien Thibault/The Guardian If you’re still on Elon Musk’s X, ask yourself…
‘This isn’t freedom’: anger, anxiety and tears as Iran’s internet flickers back
A man in Tehran on his mobile phone. Some welcomed the return of connectivity with cautious optimism, but others viewed…
‘Seriously the best boss ever’: inside the world of Jeffrey Epstein’s assistant
Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant. Illustration: Guardian Design/GettyNo one’s name appears in the Epstein files more than that of…