Yemen Separatists Announce Independence Plan
Southern Transitional Council declares constitution for new state, escalating tensions within Saudi-led coalition. Read the latest on the Yemen conflict.
Southern Transitional Council declares constitution for new state, escalating tensions within Saudi-led coalition. Read the latest on the Yemen conflict.
Saudi warplanes have killed at least seven Southern Transitional Council fighters in Yemen, marking the coalition's first fatal attack on its UAE-backed ally and escalating tensions between the Gulf powers. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia executed 356 people in 2025, a new record largely linked to its 'war on drugs'. Explore the figures, the policy shift, and the international criticism it faces.
Riyadh accuses Abu Dhabi of threatening its security as Southern Transitional Council forces seize territory, risking a new civil war. Analysis of the Gulf rift.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla port, alleging a UAE weapons shipment for separatists. This major escalation strains a key Gulf alliance and threatens Yemen's fragile peace. Read the full analysis.
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes near UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council forces in Yemen's Hadramaut, escalating tensions over control of oil-rich regions. Read the latest on the crisis.
A student has died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields. The school is closed as the community mourns. Our thoughts are with the family.
Up to 20,000 Saudi-backed troops are mobilising on Yemen's border, raising tensions with UAE-supported separatists who have seized vast oil-rich territories. The UN warns of wider regional escalation.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious 2034 World Cup stadium projects are experiencing delays and cost-cutting, with architects asked to redesign expensive plans. Read the latest on the budget pressures.
Brendan Rodgers appointed Al-Qadsiah manager with a clear mission: break Saudi Arabia's 'Big Four' dominance. Can the ex-Liverpool boss succeed where other British coaches have struggled?
Bruno Fernandes reveals Manchester United hierarchy 'wanted him to leave' and criticises teammates' loyalty. He turned down a £700k-a-week Saudi offer to stay.
Mohamed Salah's stunning seven-minute post-match outburst has shattered his relationship with Liverpool, testing Arne Slot's authority and potentially hastening the end of an era at Anfield.
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals he would retire if not for his partnerships in China and Saudi Arabia. Get the full story on his future plans.
Nigeria welcomes its first official delegation from St Kitts and Nevis following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation.
Trump administration's absence from COP30 creates new alliance blocking climate progress as fossil fuels escape mention in final agreement. Discover the implications.
Analysis of how Trump's transactional foreign policy, marked by lavish treatment of Saudi Arabia and massive investment deals, is shifting US Middle East priorities away from Israel.
Australia faces complicity in human rights abuses as its critical F-35 components enable Saudi Arabia's controversial jet fleet. Experts warn of dire consequences.
Donald Trump's White House meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohammed bin Salman raises serious questions about football's role in global politics. Discover the implications for the 2034 World Cup.
Saad Almadi, 75, returns to Florida after 4-year Saudi detention for critical tweets. Family thanks Trump administration for securing release. Read the full story.
Donald Trump rolls out red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, cementing a transactional alliance rooted in business deals and mutual support.
Scotland's football team secures a historic World Cup place. Plus, the Epstein files bill passes, Trump's controversial meeting, and a stark UK defence report. Get informed in minutes.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's killing. Plus, Trump's drug war with Colombia and a Bangladesh ex-leader's death sentence.
As Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington, Jamal Khashoggi's murder warning about press freedom erosion resonates across American media. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump dismissed Jamal Khashoggi's murder during Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit, claiming the Saudi prince 'knew nothing' about the killing while announcing major defence deals.
Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to White House, dismissing Jamal Khashoggi murder while announcing massive $1tn investment deals. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump rolls out red carpet for Mohammed bin Salman, with major defence and business deals expected. Read the latest on US-Saudi diplomacy.