19 hours ago Frank GardnerSecurity correspondent, Riyadh Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms? That is where positions diverge. The United States President Donald Trump's war aims have been somewhat opaque, appearing to vacillate between a simple curtailment of …

Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon 55 minutes ago David Gritten Israel's military says its troops have begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The military said operations had targeted "key Hezbollah strongholds" in recent days with the aim …

12 hours ago Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent Throughout his two terms in office, US President Donald Trump has not been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future …

Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK is working with its allies on a "viable plan" to restore freedom of navigation to the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after Donald Trump asked countries, including Britain, to send ships to to the area to keep the Strait "open and safe". Ben Chu …

Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk 6 hours ago Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent In the third week of the joint US-Israeli war against Iran, Donald Trump faces decisions that could define the rest of his presidency. But if the American commander-in-chief is grappling with …

After he was handed a statuette for best actor at the Academy Awards, Michael B Jordan received another golden prize - a cheeseburger. The actor, who won for his performance in the vampire-blues film Sinners, stopped by fast food chain In-N-Out Burger after the Hollywood ceremony. Still dressed in his …

Millions in Cuba have been left without power after the national electric grid collapsed on Monday, the country's power operator says. This the latest in a series of widespread power outages to hit the country, whose chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a recent US blockade on oil shipments …

Temperatures in parts of the UK are set to rise close to 20C later this week and bring the warmest weather of the year so far. After a colder period with some wintry weather for some parts of the country, spring-like weather makes a return. It will also coincide with …

Moving English tests online for migrants who want a visa to come to the UK could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, the largest international providers of English language exams have warned. Under the new £816m contract, which could be operational by December, English exams for Home Office …

Train travellers who buy discounted tickets using railcards will face additional checks, as part of a trial to crack down on ticketing fraud starting in April. If the trial is successful, the plan will save £20m a year in lost revenue, while preventing confused passengers from being prosecuted for fare …