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The Kremlin has accused British experts of involvement in Ukraine's deadly missile strike on the Russian city of Bryansk, claiming the attack used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles and could not have been launched without Western expertise.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday that "it is obvious that the launch of these missiles was impossible without British specialists." He stated that Russia would consider Britain's role "into account," although he did not specify what form any response might take.

The accusation follows Tuesday's strike on Bryansk, which regional governor Aleksandr Bogomaz said killed at least six civilians and wounded 37 in ...

A Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Bryansk has killed six civilians and wounded at least 37 others, according to local officials, as Ukraine confirmed it targeted a military factory producing components for missiles.

The attack on Tuesday struck a facility that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as "one of the key Russian military factories in Bryansk," which produced electronics and components for Russian missiles. He called the strike "a completely justified response to the aggressor."

Bryansk regional governor Aleksandr Bogomaz reported on Telegram that six civilians were killed and 37 wounded in what he termed a "terrorist missile attack." ...

The Iran war continues to escalate as Tehran rejects ceasefire proposals while US President Donald Trump claims the conflict could end soon.

Iran’s foreign minister said the country will continue fighting despite growing international calls for de-escalation in the Middle East war. Officials in Tehran argue that military operations are a response to strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, and insist Iran will defend its sovereignty and strategic interests.

The latest Iran war developments include reports of dozens of casualties following strikes in Tehran, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict. Iranian authorities say the attacks targeted military ...

In a video posted on the Novara Media (@NovaraMedia) YouTube channel, former Prime Minister Tony Blair has called on the UK government to fully support the United States in its conflict with Iran, asserting that the American alliance is an "indispensable cornerstone" of British security.

Speaking at a private event, Blair said the UK "should have backed America from the very beginning," adding: "If they are your ally and they are an indispensable cornerstone for your security, you had better show up." His statement drew comparisons to his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion, including a declassified note in which he told ...

The UK government has launched a public consultation on whether to introduce age restrictions for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), following a surge in VPN downloads after age-verification rules for adult websites came into force last year.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is seeking opinions from parents, industry, and the public on how children may be using VPNs to bypass online safety rules. The consultation, open until 26 May, asks whether universal age checks for VPN access could be effective and what impact such measures might have on ordinary users who rely on the services for privacy and security.

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Global energy markets faced renewed uncertainty on March 10 as President Donald Trump threatened "death, fire and fury" if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran vowed to halt all oil exports from the region until US and Israeli attacks cease.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the day would bring the "most intense" US strikes inside Iran to date, even as Trump offered conflicting signals about the conflict's duration. The president described the war as a "short-term excursion" that is "very complete, pretty much," but also warned of hitting Iran "twenty times harder" if oil flows are disrupted.

Iran's Revolutionary ...

Global financial markets showed signs of recovery on March 10 after President Donald Trump suggested the war with Iran might be nearing its end, offering relief to investors after weeks of heightened geopolitical tensions and oil price fluctuations.

In comments to CBS News, Trump indicated that "the war is very complete, pretty much," signalling a possible conclusion to hostilities. The remarks helped soothe markets rattled by the conflict's effect on energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which about 20% of global oil passes.

US stock indices recovered from earlier declines, while Asian markets saw strong gains, with ...

On the World Affairs In Context (@lenapetrova) YouTube channel, the host analysed the United States' recent decision to grant India a temporary waiver allowing imports of Russian crude oil, interpreting the move as a sign of increasing tension in global energy markets amid the escalating Iran conflict.

The video noted that just weeks after Washington pressured India to reduce Russian oil purchases, the Treasury Department issued a 30-day licence permitting Indian refiners to accept cargoes loaded onto vessels before 5 March. The waiver, expiring on 4 April, allows transactions provided the oil is delivered to and bought by Indian companies.

The analysis linked ...

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as Iran's new supreme leader following his father's death in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, marking the first dynastic succession since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

The Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting Iran's highest authority, announced the decision on Sunday as the war entered its tenth day. Iranian institutions swiftly expressed allegiance, with the defence council stating: "We will obey the commander-in-chief until the last drop of our blood."

The 56-year-old cleric has never held elected office or formally occupied a senior government position. Raised ...

G7 nations will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to address surging oil prices, as global stock markets slump amid fears that the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran could cause prolonged energy supply disruptions.

Finance ministers from leading industrialised countries, including UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are expected to discuss a coordinated release of petroleum reserves through the International Energy Agency—a move last taken following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Brent crude prices briefly touched $119.50 a barrel on Monday morning, marking a 25% surge, before settling around $107. UK gas prices for month-ahead delivery jumped nearly 25% at market open. The ...