An Iran-backed Iraqi group says it will halt attacks on the United States embassy in Baghdad for five days under specific conditions. The pause depends on developments in Lebanon and an end to strikes on residential areas in Iraq.

Aid groups have warned that Government cuts to overseas assistance will cause widespread harm and damage the United Kingdom’s global standing. Ministers say difficult choices are needed but insist the country will remain a leading development partner.

A Michigan synagogue released photos showing extensive fire damage after a man drove a truck into the building and killed himself. Authorities said no children or staff were injured, and a motive has not been determined.

War between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted Dubai’s once-thriving luxury retail scene. With tourism stalled and security concerns rising, analysts warn sales could be cut in half if the conflict continues.

Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all mass religious observances in public spaces after a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square sparked political controversy. The issue has intensified debate between Reform, the Conservatives, and the Prime Minister over freedom of religion and public expression.

The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75 per cent as soaring energy prices stoke inflation fears. Markets are now betting on further rate rises, pushing up mortgage costs and deepening pressure on households.

Iran has expanded missile and drone attacks to several Gulf nations as pressure from Israel and the United States intensifies. The strikes highlight Tehran’s opposition to growing regional cooperation, even as momentum builds for expanded diplomatic agreements.

Senator John Fetterman said he believes opposition to President Donald Trump is currently guiding the Democratic Party. He criticized fellow Democrats for refusing to acknowledge policies they agree with when they come from the opposing party.

An Israeli missile defense expert says cluster warheads launched on ballistic missiles must be intercepted before they disperse bomblets at low altitude. Once released, the submunitions make effective interception far more difficult.

More than 375,000 smuggled eggs were seized in an underground parking lot in Bnei Brak. Officials said the unusually large haul, some with counterfeit or missing stamps, posed a significant public health risk.

Homeowners are rushing to secure mortgage deals ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision. Advisers say strong demand has pushed rates higher, though costs may peak soon.

A new report says Iran’s school curriculum promotes violent martyrdom, militarization, and hostility toward the United States. The study finds that textbooks glorify armed struggle and embed revolutionary ideology across subjects and grade levels.