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UK hereditary peers lose voting rights after Lords reform passes

The change will remove the remaining 92 hereditary voting peers from the Lords.

When will the Iran conflict end? Trump's responses are all over the place

New York Times: Trump and officials give conflicting statements on the timeline.

Iran war latest: Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as new Gulf attacks reported

Israel launches new waves of strikes in Beirut and Tehran.

'One of the best videos ever': The BBC dad shares life update

It has been nine years since Robert E Kelly's children burst into his live TV interview.

Shooting at US consulate in Toronto prompts increased security

Two men fired from a white SUV at the downtown consulate about 4.30am local time.

'You are not alone': Queen Camilla urges abuse survivors to end culture of silence

She wore a 'Shame Must Change Sides' badge from survivor Gisèle Pelicot.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie urged to step back amid new Epstein scrutiny

They are reportedly keen to "hold on to their royal status" despite the scandals.

British warship leaves for Mediterranean to protect Cyprus

UK has deployed drone specialists, helicopters to the island, and Typhoon jets to Qatar.

Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’

Senate report argues US policies weakening America’s advantage over China.

Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions

It may be linked to China’s political gathering or the upcoming Trump visit or Iran war.

Kiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaults

NZ is a key 'demand side' country for predators who want to 'direct' child abuse online.

Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets

The war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.

War with Iran spreading economic damage

Europe and Asia hit hard, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN

Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.

Couple who developed Covid vaccine to start new firm

Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci will explore mRNA innovations, building on their vaccine work.

Asia’s rich having second thoughts on Dubai as war rages

Some Asian clients are shifting funds back to Hong Kong and Singapore.

Iran bets on long war to wear down US

Aim is to make the enemy pay a price so heavy they have to give up, analysts say.