All news on the topic: Donald Trump

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Starmer races to Gulf as fragile Iran ceasefire teeters and Trump warns US forces will strike again if Hormuz lifeline is not secured
Donald Trump’s two-week pause in the bombing campaign, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, appears to be under threat.
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Holiday fury as defence secretary travels abroad during Middle East brinkmanship and Royal Navy disruption sparks outrage over priorities
The revelation comes after it was reported that the Prime Minister was on holiday in Spain when Donald Trump threatened to end Iranian civilisation on Tuesday.
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Only two oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz during brief ceasefire, as Iran warns all other ships to take alternative routes amid risk of mines and military retaliation
Iran was quick to dismiss Donald Trump’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is now officially open.
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UK billionaire convicted in US gives £4m to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
A British billionaire convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money-laundering controls in his cryptocurrency business has given £4m to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
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From ‘civilisation will die’ to ceasefire as Trump pauses Iran attacks
Donald Trump announced he will pause attacks on Iran for two weeks just hours after threatening that ‘whole civilization will die.’
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UK and allies push to lock in truce after Iran tensions send oil prices soaring
Keir Starmer will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to meet with Gulf leaders and discuss diplomatic efforts to support a two-week ceasefire.
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Adnan Ahmadzada and Alkagesta exposed amid claims of secretive Russian oil dealings routed into Europe
Sources within the oil industry in Baku say that the arrest of Adnan Ahmadzada is linked to efforts by Azerbaijani authorities to strengthen the country’s international image regarding Russian oil.
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Starmer urged to limit US access to UK bases after ’dangerous’ Trump threats
Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to limit US access to British airbases after Donald Trump threatened "a whole civilization" would die if Iran ignored his demands, comments that Downing Street has not directly criticized.
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Iran’s Hormuz toll scheme could generate up to $500bn in five years
Oil tankers once sailed straight through the center of the Strait of Hormuz. But since February 28, vessels crossing the 21-mile-wide waterway have been forced onto an alternate route.
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Iran launches cyber attacks on US after Trump threat to ‘wipe out civilisation’
Iran has launched a series of cyber attacks against the US hours after Donald Trump threatened to wipe out the country’s civilization.
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Meta-linked firm used workers to scrape social media and train AI, investigation finds
Tens of thousands of people have been paid by a company part-owned by Meta to train AI by combing Instagram accounts.
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Pakistan seeks two-week extension in US deadline to prevent Iran conflict
President Trump has told reporters that the US is in ’heated negotiations’ over an extension to his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz following a last-minute plea from Pakistan.
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Trump threatens escalation as Iranians form human shields around power plants amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz
Iranians are forming human shields around power plants, as the clock ticks down on Trump’s deadline for the regime to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump appears to strike Iran before deadline, warns ‘civilisation could die tonight’
Donald Trump has posted an unhinged Truth Social rant hours after apparently breaking the deadline he set for Iran by striking Kharg Island.
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From “perfect” tests to mounting doubts: how Donald Trump’s health narrative fuels controversy in the United States
Rumors about Donald Trump’s health are running rampant again, so much so that the White House has been forced to step in.
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Historic lunar flyby and record distance: how NASA’s Artemis II mission marked humanity’s return to deep space beyond the Moon
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission have started the journey home after making history on their pass behind the Moon.
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UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes but rejects involvement in offensive operations against Iran
The UK will not participate in offensive operations against Iran, a Cabinet minister has reaffirmed following Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.
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“Holy s*** moment”: US commandos nearly stranded in Iran after daring night rescue mission goes wrong
The rescue operation unfolded with nearly perfect precision.
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Trump-linked crypto firm’s partner tied to resort project involving alleged $15bn scam network crackdown
Last November, a new blockchain network called AB revealed a partnership with World Liberty Financial, a fast-growing cryptocurrency firm co-owned by the family of Donald Trump.
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Iran spy chief killed in US-Israeli strike as Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal
Iran has confirmed that Majid Khademi, head of the intelligence organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been killed by a joint US-Israeli strike.
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UK races to lure Anthropic as US turns on AI start-up over military clash
Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain.
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From Michael Jackson to Mick Jagger: Celebrity names emerge in Epstein files after DOJ disclosure
The U.S. Department of Justice revealed previously classified documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein, bringing political figures and celebrities into the public eye as calls for transparency grew louder.
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Prince Harry returns to UK but hopes of royal reconciliation fade amid security row
Prince Harry is preparing for a high-profile return to the UK this summer, but those hoping that the trip overseas might lead to a royal truce could be disappointed.
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Starmer slams ‘reckless’ Iran strike as UK deploys air defence to Gulf amid spiralling crisis
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned a “reckless” Iranian attack on an oil refinery in Kuwait and confirmed the deployment of Britain’s rapid sentry air defense system to the Gulf country.