Middle East countries call for urgent de-escalation after Israel’s strikes on Iran Foreign ministers condemn strikes amid fears of wider war, but reaction from Iran’s proxies is relatively measured The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
How Iran’s military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel ANALYSIS: Netanyahu will defend the attack on Tehran as an ‘existential’ defensive measure but we will all pay the price, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Why Israel’s air strikes signal a shifting relationship with the US and a weakening Iran The Middle East is undergoing a realignment of power. With Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites and the assassination of at least two of Iran’s senior security officials, Benjamin Netanyahu is showing his willingness to go it alone and ignore pressure from the Trump administration. The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025
Why is Israel attacking Iran? Tensions in the Middle East escalate Israel has launched missile strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military leaders, as tensions in the Middle East intensify Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
Iran conflict to test Israel's high-tech arsenal Two of the Middle East’s most powerful militaries, Israel and Iran, edge closer to open war, fuelling fears that the region may be on the brink of what could be the most significant conflict of the century. Euronews · Jun 13, 2025
Israel-Iran: A timeline of hostilities between the two nations as tensions rise in the Middle East Israel and Iran have opened a new chapter in their long history of conflict The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Analysis: Is Israel planning to strike Iran, or is it bluffing? Warnings of an Israeli strike on Iran have intensifed amid ongoing US nuclear talks with Tehran. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
Israel's strikes against Iran: A political manoeuvre or all-out war? Iran maintains its nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and geared to civilian use but Israel claims previous Iranian deception means a military response is the only way to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb. Euronews · Jun 12, 2025
The history of US-Iran relations as tensions flare with Israel The diplomatic tension between Washington and Tehran goes back decades The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Lebanon aims to bring tourists back to its beaches as travel bans finally lift The World Bank says poverty nearly tripled in Lebanon over the past decade The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025
Israel warns of more attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed Israel warned ‘there will be no calm in Beirut’ after launching the largest attack on the city since the ceasefire. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2025
Picasso and Warhol paintings belonging to ‘Hezbollah financier’ to be sold The artworks were seized from Nazem Ahmad The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
BBC Bargain Hunt expert jailed after failing to report sales to ‘Hezbollah financier’ The art dealer also appeared on Antiques Road Trip and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025 BBC Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri jailed over £140,000 art deals to suspected terrorist financier BBC star Ochuko Ojiri traded art to a suspected terrorist financier to try to boost his career
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 BBC Bargain Hunt expert jailed over art sales to ‘Hezbollah financier’ Oghenochuko Ojiri previously pleaded guilty to eight offences under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee The Lebanese army has condemned Israel’s airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are weakening the role of Lebanon’s armed forces that might eventually suspend cooperation with the committee monitoring the truce that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025 Israel launches several attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, south Lebanon This is the fourth time Israel has attacked the Lebanese capital since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025 Israel strikes Beirut's suburbs to target what it calls drone production The Israeli military has struck several sites in Beirut’s southern suburbs that it said held underground facilities used by Hezbollah for drone production
Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025 Irish premier welcomes that mother of peacekeeper killed in Lebanon can sue UN Sean Rooney, 24, from Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, was killed on December 14 2022.
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Kneecap announce huge Wembley show after band member charged with terror offence The trio are set to play London’s OVO Arena, Wembley, in September
Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025 Kneecap announce ‘biggest headline show outside of Ireland’ at London's Wembley Arena Controversial trio announce show at 12,500 capacity arena
The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2025 MSP demands answers from Police Scotland over Kneecap 'security concerns' AN SNP MSP has demanded Police Scotland reconsider their stance on "safety concerns" at TRNSMT over rap trio Kneecap amid claims of…
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025 Israel launches wave of strikes across south Lebanon A Lebanese local official says an Israeli drone targeted employee working at water well in violation of ceasefire deal.
BANG Premier · May 29, 2025 Kneecap will still headline 2000trees despite recent controversy Organisers of 2000trees have confirmed Kneecap will still headline the festival as planned.