Surging fuel prices are forcing outer suburban families to cut back on essentials, with some children missing school as parents struggle to afford petrol. Charities report rising demand and falling donations as cost of living pressures intensify.

Cyber attackers claim to have stolen hundreds of thousands of sensitive files from Irish recruitment platform Healthdaq. Health trusts in Northern Ireland have warned staff to stay vigilant following the reported breach.

Iran cannot fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it cannot find or remove all the mines it placed there, according to United States officials. The issue is complicating ceasefire talks as global shipping and energy markets remain disrupted.

Record North Sea oil prices have intensified calls for the Government to approve new drilling projects. Critics argue that untapped reserves could boost energy security and raise billions in tax revenue amid global supply disruption.

Doctors in Israel are seeing more cases of stress induced cardiomyopathy amid ongoing conflict. The condition, triggered by extreme emotional distress, mimics a heart attack and can be life threatening.

Keir Starmer defended the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after Donald Trump threatened action against Britain over the Iran conflict. He said the alliance serves both American and European interests but admitted Europe must increase defence efforts.

President Donald Trump's Board of Peace says it has no funding constraints and that all Gaza-related requests have been fully met. The statement contradicts a Reuters report claiming only a fraction of pledged funds has been received.

A new investigation finds that United States made Precision Strike Missiles likely struck civilian sites in Lamerd, killing 21 people. Video and weapons analysis contradict United States military claims that an Iranian missile was responsible.

Former Representative Eliot Engel of New York has died at 79. The longtime lawmaker chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee and played a key role in international policy and the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.

A Rahat man has been indicted for allegedly smuggling goods into the Gaza Strip in coordination with Israeli army reserve officers. Prosecutors say the operation financially benefited Hamas and was repeated several times.

After suffering major military setbacks from United States and Israeli strikes, Iran has intensified a sophisticated propaganda campaign to shape global opinion. Using fabricated videos and social media manipulation, Tehran is seeking influence abroad as it struggles on the battlefield.

President Donald Trump said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is the central goal of upcoming talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials have set preconditions for negotiations, while Vice President JD Vance warned Tehran against attempting to manipulate the discussions.