Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to abandon allies in Strait of Hormuz and ‘let them be responsible’ for it

Russia says Hormuz shipping can only be restored through talks Russia believes ⁠that restoring shipping traffic ⁠through ​the ⁠Strait ⁠of ​Hormuz ⁠can ‌only be achieved through ‌negotiations, Russian ‌foreign ⁠ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. Bryony Gooch18 March 2026 14:23 Watch: Funeral held for Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli air strikes…

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‘Not currently a national incident,’ Streeting reassures on meningitis

BREAKING NEWS: ‘Not currently a national incident,’ Streeting reassures on meningitis By Lee Peart 18 March 2026 Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has said the meningitis outbreak which has so far claimed two lives in Canterbury is ‘not currently a national incident’. Wes Streeting (c) Alamy Streeting’s comments to the BBC this morning…

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ITV Good Morning Britain host shares breaking news update after meningitis outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 20 cases connected to the meningitis meningitis with nine confirmed cases and 11 under investigation 11:23, 18 Mar 2026Updated 11:23, 18 Mar 2026 Susanna Reid has revealed that 20 cases are currently under investigation in relation to the meningitis outbreak(Image: ITV screengrab) Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid…

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BBC Scotland to deliver comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election

BBC Scotland has unveiled a wide range of television, radio, and digital content to serve audiences throughout the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election campaign. It includes a rolling programme on BBC One Scotland and BBC Radio Scotland during the day on Friday 8 May to report the breaking news from the declarations across the country. There…

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