America “does not seek war” with Iran, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has said in the aftermath of a surprise US attack on three of Tehran’s key nuclear sites.

The Prime Minister has urged British nationals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to make contact with the Foreign Office as it prepares for an evacuation flight early next week. It ...

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were among those killed when the superyacht sank off Sicily on August 19.

The US strikes on Iran represent an “extraordinarily dangerous escalation” of the conflict in the Middle East, the Irish foreign affairs minister has said.

Northumbria Police have issued the warning after the death of a man in his 40s and four people suffering cardiac arrests in the Gateshead area.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been calling for restraint and diplomacy but Donald Trump launched military action against Iran’s ...

There is an “urgent” need for de-escalation and diplomacy in the Middle East, Ireland’s leaders have said. Premier Micheal Martin and deputy premier Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed ...

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations following the overnight attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.

US President Donald Trump said three facilities had been ‘completely and fully obliterated’ in overnight strikes.

Hours later, Iranian missiles struck areas in northern and central Israel, according to an Israeli rescue service. Initial reports suggested at least 16 people suffered minor injuries and several ...

Observers fear Tehran could now rush to develop a nuclear weapon, or act against US forces stationed in the Middle East.