Three individuals charged over attempted arson targeting Iran International offices in northwest London earlier this week.

UK opposition demands Starmer resign after aide failed vetting, lied about Epstein ties and still secured diplomatic role.

China increases diplomatic push on Iran war while positioning for Xi-Trump summit focused on trade, Taiwan and stability.

European leaders discuss post-conflict Hormuz security mission, planning multinational deployment to secure shipping and restore free navigation.

Australia rejects fuel restrictions after refinery fire, ramps up imports and supply deals amid global disruptions from Iran war.

Tesla is recruiting Taiwan semiconductor engineers for Terafab project to boost AI chip production and strengthen manufacturing capabilities globally.

Eight people die after helicopter crashes in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan, as rescuers struggle to access remote forest crash site.

IMF and World Bank resume dealings with Venezuela, restoring recognition and paving way for economic assessment and funding access.

Pope Leo XIV condemns tyrants fueling global conflicts, urges peace and warns against exploiting religion for political and economic gain.

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov says Russia may resume foreign currency operations earlier than planned as the rouble strengthens on higher oil prices.

Trump announces rare Lebanon-Israel talks as Pakistan links regional peace to ongoing Iran negotiations.

Switzerland plans tighter foreign property rules as housing shortages worsen ahead of high-stakes referendum on population cap initiative.

BBC cuts up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsizing in 15 years amid mounting financial and funding pressures.

Japan commits $10bn to help Asian nations secure oil supplies as Hormuz disruptions trigger regional energy concerns.

EU moves to secure jet fuel supplies as Iran crisis disrupts imports, raising risks of flight cancellations across Europe.

Iran proposes safe shipping corridor through Omani waters in Hormuz, signalling potential de-escalation if agreement with US is reached.

China dismisses US military pressure on Taiwan, calling them distorted and politically motivated interference in its internal affairs.

19-year-old becomes first charged under new law criminalising AI deepfake sexual images, facing multiple offences and prison time.

Russia sends second post-sanctions LNG cargo from Portovaya to China, highlighting continued energy exports despite Western restrictions.

Netflix eyes ad growth and content spending as competition intensifies after failed Warner Bros Discovery bid.