Simon Ormiston

Iran

Iran and US exchange strikes in latest threat to fragile ceasefire

The US claims to have intercepted Iranian drones before launching missile strikes on what it described as "radar sites" in the south of Iran.

6 June 2026

Europe News

UK and France extend 'one-in, one-out' migrant deal until October

The policy, which was introduced in September 2025, has seen fewer than 4% of illegal migrants returned to France.

3 June 2026

Europe News

Norwegian teenager accused of plotting UK contract killing

Defendant Johannes Natland has been linked to the Foxtrot criminal network, formed in the late 2010s, that has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden.

3 June 2026

Europe News

EU more popular post-Brexit, including in UK, survey finds

A decade after Brexit, a new survey suggests the vote that split Britain may have helped bring the rest of Europe closer together.

3 June 2026

USA

Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' in row over Lebanon

The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.

3 June 2026

Europe News

France detains tanker linked to network accused of moving Russian oil

The seizure is the latest evidence of France's efforts to crack down on vessels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions imposed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

2 June 2026

USA

Republicans press Trump over controversial €1.5bn settlement fund

US President Donald Trump's Anti-Weaponisation Fund, launched to compensate individuals who believe they were subjected to politically motivated investigations, is being questioned by senators in his own party.

2 June 2026