Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert

Review of original train order is meant to prevent service problems north of Birmingham, but it…

Bengal People Ready to Reply to Bombs with Votes; Determined to Evict Infiltrators, Says Amit Shah.

KOLKATA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Monday that the people of West Bengal are…

Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Iran Warns of Severe Consequences.

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Following the collapse of peace talks in Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a…

Australia news live: Susan Coyle to become nation’s first female army chief as PM announces slate of defence top brass changes

Coyle to replace the retiring chief of army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. Follow today’s news live…

Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Our live coverage continues here A post about an hour ago…

Middle East crisis live: Iran warns US blockade of strait of Hormuz would violate ceasefire

Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will…

Oil Spikes Past $100 As US Plans Naval Blockade Around Iranian Ports

US crude (West Texas Intermediate) rose 8 per cent to $104.24 a barrel. Brent crude jumped…

Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja among 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest

Musician says he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have…

Hungary election live: Polls in Hungary close in tightly fought election after 16 years under Viktor Orbán

Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have…

No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at the Olivier awards

West End spectacular about Michael Bond’s beloved bear wins seven prizes, while Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike,…