US President Donald Trump was swift to declare victory after the second crew member of a F-15 fighter jet downed over Iran was recovered, claiming that the dramatic and successful rescue in Iranian territory "proves, once again, that we have achieved overwhelming air dominance and superiority". While the mission was …

Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon. Middle East Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges? Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used …

Oil prices saw choppy trading on Monday morning in Asia after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran unless it allows ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz. In an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday, Trump said the US would attack power plants and bridges …

They were joined by other members of the Royal Family, including the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who has not been at the traditional event for the past two years. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were absent, after attending last …

Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of supporting the banned group Palestine Action during peace protests at an RAF base. Five men and two women were arrested on Sunday outside the main gate of Lakenheath airbase during a peace encampment against the Iran war, Suffolk Police said. The protest …

Tributes to 'fun, bright' boy, 13, killed in crash The family of a 13-year-old who died in a crash have paid tribute to a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked". Noah Campbell died in a collision between a car, a bike and a scooter in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, …

Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month - it's terrifying Erika Lye says she's "the sunshine" in her house, always smiling for her sons Logan, 20, and Jack, 16. But behind closed doors, she is terrified about money. She fears that a new change to the …

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has convened an emergency meeting of the National Defence Council after explosives were found near a pipeline that transports Russian gas to Hungary. The discovery in a border area of neighbouring Serbia comes as …

Pepsi has announced it is withdrawing as main sponsor of the Wireless Festival in London this summer after news that Kanye West is to headline the three-day event. The US rapper, now known as Ye, has drawn widespread criticism for antisemitic comments he made in recent years and for which …

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave When Erin Sharkey had miscarriages, they brought devastation and uncertainty - not least when it came to her and her partner deciding how much time they should take off work to help to process their …