Reform says it would review all asylum claims from the past five years if it wins power

Reform has pledged that, if it forms the next government, it would review every asylum claim made over the past five years. The current Labour government has already announced tougher immigration measures, including efforts to disrupt people-smuggling gangs.

Two arrested after attack on Kenton synagogue in north-west London

Two people have been arrested after Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London, was targeted around midnight on Sunday.

Progressive Bulgaria secures a parliamentary majority in Bulgaria

With 87% of the vote counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in the Bulgarian parliament.

Oil Prices Rise After Trump Says an Iranian Ship Was Seized

Oil prices moved higher after Trump said an Iranian ship had been seized. Energy markets have been volatile since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

Bulgaria's Pro-Russian Radev Takes Early Lead in Election Count

Exit polls show Rumen Radev’s new left-leaning, pro-Russian party well ahead in Bulgaria’s latest election, the country’s eighth in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as president in January.

US Releases Video Said to Show Mission to Seize Iranian Ship

The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, and Donald Trump said the video shows the mission to capture it.

U.S. Navy Fires Warning Shots and Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship in the Gulf of Oman

U.S. military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The ship reportedly tried to evade a naval blockade, and the incident comes amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Says It Will Retaliate After U.S. Marines Seize Iranian Ship Near the Strait of Hormuz

Talks in Islamabad remain stalled as tensions rise after U.S. Marines captured an Iranian ship near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it will retaliate, adding another flashpoint to the conflict.

Russian Agents Monitored Mandelson for Years, Including His Links to Epstein

Fresh reports say Russian intelligence tracked Peter Mandelson from 2004 onward, including his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The reporting also says Mandelson failed security vetting for his ambassador role in Washington, with officials flagging concerns over his business links to Russia and China. The fallout has now turned into a political headache for Keir Starmer, who says he did not know Mandelson had failed the clearance.

Obama and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Visit a Child Care Center in New York

Barack Obama joined New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care center, where he read to preschoolers and backed Mamdani’s affordability agenda for families.

Roy Keane clashes with Neville and Richards after Manchester City beat Arsenal

Roy Keane argued with Gary Neville and Micah Richards on Sky Sports after Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, rejecting the idea that the Gunners should take comfort from their performance. City’s goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland cut Arsenal’s lead at the top to three points, with City also having a game in hand. Keane said the only thing that matters in a title race is points, not praise, while Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal still control their own fate with five games left.

Expert Says Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev Is a Pro-EU Figure With Pro-Kremlin Leanings

An analyst says Bulgaria’s election winner, Rumen Radev, is unlikely to be openly anti-EU, but argues his victory is still a major win for the Kremlin and the result of a long Russian effort to deepen its influence in the country.

More European Kanye West concerts are canceled as his EU tour faces uncertainty

Kanye West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled, adding to a growing string of setbacks for his planned European tour. The cancellations come amid backlash over his past antisemitic comments, and it’s now unclear how much of the tour will actually go ah