Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite major countries agreeing to release a record amount of oil from their emergency reserves as they try to curb the impact of the Iran war. Brent crude rose by over 9% in Asian trading to top $100 ($74. 79) a barrel even …

11 hours ago Lisa LambertWashington Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he …

When it comes to military firepower, the US and Israel are not shy about how they are attacking Iran. With professional photos and slick videos, US Central Command has been posting every few hours on social media about the kinds of weapons, jets and ships being used. But the US …

Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large 13 hours ago Jeremy BowenInternational editor I know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before. …

Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school 11 hours ago Lewis Adamsand Neve Gordon-Farleigh ,Norfolk Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy after a teenage girl was stabbed at a secondary school. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the incident at Thorpe St Andrew School, …

Met Office warnings for wind have been issued for northern areas of the UK on Thursday - with the risk of some transport disruption. There are yellow warnings in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, North Wales and the north Midlands. The strongest winds will be on and ahead …

The head chef of Noma, one of the highest-rated restaurants in the world, has resigned amid allegations of abuse. René Redzepi announced his exit on social media, saying: "After more than two decades of building and leading this restaurant, I've decided to step away and allow our extraordinary leaders to …

6 hours ago Laura Cressand Imran Rahman-Jones ,Technology reporters Major technology companies have been asked to bring in more robust age checks for under-13s in the UK, similar to those currently in place for services designed for adults. The platforms contacted by media regulator Ofcom and data watchdog the Information …

6 hours ago Hazel Shearing ,Education correspondentand Emily Holt ,Education reporter An inquiry into student loans is being launched by MPs amid "widespread dissatisfaction" over repayment terms. The Treasury Committee will examine whether the recent decision to freeze the repayment threshold for many graduates in England is fair. The inquiry …

BBC presenter Liza Tarbuck is stepping down from her Saturday evening show on Radio 2 after 14 years. She announced her departure to fans on Instagram: "We made 2 hrs [hours] of radio feel like a private members club, that's the stuff of dreams. " Shaun Keaveny, host of The …