How the US decided to attack Iran. thenationalnews.com/news/men…

RT @Stone_SkyNews: There’s lots going on here… - why is Merz in his attic? - has VDL been doodling on her notes? - which aide, off camera,…

And so, the American military presence in Iraq came to an end today officially. Long drawn out, but still significant. After 23 years and 6 months, the US leaves Iraq, after previous attempts to leave failed war.gov/News/Releases/Releas…

Oh Canada!

Palestinian ambassador to France @HalaAbouHassira told me that recognition of Palestinian statehood by 11 western nations a year ago must not be “trivialised” despite a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation on the ground. thenationalnews.com/news/202…

There is no other body that has the infrastructure to address the long-term emergencies, plus the fundamental challenges posed by conflict. Opinion | Damien McElroy @ddamned via @TheNationalNews thenationalnews.com/opinion/…

Iran expels Swedish diplomat after Tehran accused of threats thenationalnews.com/news/eur…

One role for middle powers is how to carve out a position of strength on AI at a time when so much of the industry and its frontier development are concentrated outside their borders. Opinion | Damien McElroy @ddamned via @TheNationalNews thenationalnews.com/opinion/…

Saudi man stabbed during attempted robbery in London's Mayfair thenationalnews.com/news/uk/…

Are markets an echo chamber or is ‘undoubtedly demanding’ just a natural turn of phrase? apple.news/Anhuq-ZLsQVKeeQTz…

RT @ConorGallaghe_r: The Government continues to refuse to acknowledge it is receiving help from foreign militaries. It's getting a bit rid…

Here is my story of the meeting @edballs had to queue for his photo sirpeterwanless.substack.com…

🚨New passport requirements Irish Sea🚨 From 28 September 2026, all passengers, including Irish and British citizens, travelling between the Republic of Ireland and Britain (both directions) will be required to carry a valid passport. This is to ensure compliance with UK Border Force requirements relating to the accuracy and integrity of passenger data before boarding. We encourage all passengers travelling or planning to travel after 28 September 2026 to check that they have a valid, in-date passport (or Irish passport card) before arriving at the port.

'Local news' on BBC NI really was very different to all the other BBC regions in the 90's. (New Years Day 1993)

End of an Era as Diamonds News Prepares to Close After 47 Years in An Baile Meánach gyronnyherald.com/2026/08/13… via @gyronny I don’t know the person who wrote but it’sbeautiful in the way he describes the Newsagents it moved me to tears thank you 🙏

“International development is not an add-on to British foreign policy - it is central to it. By taking on the role of UK governor to the World Bank, I want to send an unambiguous signal that this government is serious about its global leadership on development & climate.”

Opinion: ‘My generation has lived through two American wars with Iraq, but I’d never met Iraqis, danced to their music or heard their anthem.’ Economist Roland Fryer on the power of the World Cup (he went to Iraq-Norway game) apple.news/A-BXARwFoQ46_ABp9….

And of course #YNWA is a pretty good thing for a Foreign Office minister to bring to the table.

Great to speak with @TheNationalNews about the prospects for deepening UAE–UK trade and investment, and how a bilateral CEPA could bring greater pace, ambition and opportunity to this important partnership. thenationalnews.com/news/uk/…

I warmly congratulate @Ed_Miliband as the new Foreign Secretary of the UK. I very much look forward to continue close 🇳🇴-🇬🇧 cooperation in a world that needs strong, principled and innovative leadership. Thank you to @YvetteCooperMP for being a stellar colleague and friend.

Well.