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From NY jail, Iran-linked plot targeted US base in UK

Coded prison calls allegedly directed attack on British airbase housing US bombers

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This photograph of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi (left), with Qasem Soleimani, was featured on Al Saadi's Snapchat account, according to a federal criminal complaint. Soleimani was the Iranian commander who was killed in January 2020 by a US drone strike ordered by President Donald Trump at Baghdad International Airport.

UAE gains as wealthy worth $160b leave UK

Half of those tracked completed their departures before major UK tax reforms took effect

The shift has gathered pace since Labour came to power in 2024, following changes to the tax system affecting wealthy residents and continued speculation over further measures.

Carrying baseball bat in Manchester can lead to arrest

Man carrying a baseball bat that was still sealed arrested and then released

Beware! Carrying a baseball bat in Manchester could lead to arrest

UK changes UAE travel advice after US-Iran ceasefire

Foreign Office removes advice against all but essential UAE travel as tensions subside

The update is likely to be welcomed by UAE and UK travellers, offering greater clarity for those planning trips between the two countries. Pictured above is London Bridge in central London, one of the UK’s most recognisable landmarks.

Kohinoor back in spotlight after NYC mayor's remark

Mamdani’s remark on Kohinoor revives questions over empire, loot and justice

King Charles III, standing next to Queen Camilla, interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 29, 2026, in New York City.

Meet UAE resident who ran London Marathon in a kandura

From Kerala to Abu Dhabi, runner’s kandura record showcases pride in UAE on a global stage

Sadique Ahamed

Why did Scott Mills get sacked by BBC?

BBC sacked star after complaint linked to historic sex offence investigation

Scott Mills

Scott Mills sacked by BBC following conduct allegations

BBC confirms veteran broadcaster's sudden exit after personal conduct allegations

Scott Mills

Usman Tariq first Pakistan player sold in The Hundred

2026 season of The Hundred is scheduled to take place from July 20 to August 15

Pakistan's Usman Tariq celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Sam Curran during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026.

Celebrities stuck in the UAE due to airspace closures

A look at high-profile figures from Bollywood and British reality TV stars who are in UAE

Esha Gupta

Why Alia Bhatt speaking in Hindi at BAFTA 2026 was epic

Bollywood star and Gucci ambassador Alia Bhatt's Hindi debut at BAFTA captivates the world

Alia Bhatt

Robert Aramayo’s shocking BAFTA win goes viral

A surprise BAFTA win and a father’s reaction steal the spotlight

Robert Aramayo poses with the EE rising star award and the award for leading actor for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

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