William takes speedboat ride in area where shipping has been targeted by Iran
The Duke of Cambridge took to the high seas to learn about the role of Royal Navy sailors helping to protect British-flagged ships from Iranian attack.
Middle East
William watches military exercise on final day of Kuwait visit
The Duke of Cambridge watched British troops and their Kuwaiti counterparts storm a building during a dramatic military exercise as his tour of the Middle East country ended.
US and Turkey agree on Turkish ceasefire with Syrian Kurds
The US and Turkey have agreed to a ceasefire in the Turks’ deadly attacks on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.
Turkey agrees to Syria ceasefire, says US vice president Pence
US vice president Mike Pence has announced that the US and Turkey have agreed to a five-day ceasefire in northern Syria.
US delegation presses Erdogan for Syria ceasefire during talks in Turkey
A US delegation is pressing Turkey to accept a ceasefire in northern Syria hours after Donald Trump declared the US has no stake in defending Kurdish fighters who died by the thousands as America’s partners against so-called Islamic State extremists.
Syrian forces enter key border town, blocking Turkish plans
Syrian forces have entered the strategic border town of Kobani, blocking a path for the Turkish military to establish a “safe zone” free of Syrian Kurdish fighters.
US ‘locked and loaded’ to respond to attack on Saudis, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has said that his country is “locked and loaded” to respond after a drone attack on Saudi Arabia that cut into global energy supplies and halved the kingdom’s oil production.
Maxine Peake cancels play to highlight plight of Palestinian actors
Maxine Peake has cancelled a play in London to highlight the plight of Palestinian playwrights and other artists targeted by the Israeli authorities.
Ramadan means fasting and Facebook for many in Middle East, data shows
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to God and away from worldly distractions, is being reshaped by technology.
Jeremy Bowen reveals bowel cancer diagnosis
BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen has revealed he is suffering from bowel cancer but is staying positive.
Quest for Scottish Cup silverware begins for Aberdeen in the City of Gold
Aberdeen will make a 7,200-mile round trip to the Middle East to boost the bid to secure a 150-mile drive to Hampden for the Scottish Cup final in May.
Museum tells story of heroic north-east soldier chosen for daring secret WW1 mission
An army museum is highlighting the role played by a North-east soldier who was part of a handpicked team carrying out a daring secret mission during World War 1.
Sage Group shares plummet on sales downgrade
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.
Sage Group shares plummet on sales downgrade
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.
Sage Group shares plummet on sales downgrade
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.