Politics

Israel captures Crusader castle in Lebanon push

Seizure of 12th-century hilltop fortress comes as Israeli prime minister orders expanded offensive against Hizbollah

There can only be one President Donald Trump, forever

By snubbing his son’s wedding he seemed intent on making sure Don Jr knows his place

Jes Staley to appear before Congress over ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Former Barclays boss agrees to in-person interview with US lawmakers over his relationship with paedophile

Jill Biden’s memoir revives painful memories as Democrats try to move on

First Lady’s book raises awkward questions for a party trying to rebuild itself for midterm elections

The Very British Banality of the SNP's Shopping Scandal

Seven Dyson vacuums, two Bremont watches . . . and a Jaguar in the driveway . . .

Trump, Texas and the risk of a Pyrrhic victory

By favouring a divisive candidate, the president may have put the Senate in play

UK military looks at allowing lethal strikes without human approval

Officials push for machines to make autonomous decisions on targets in exceptional circumstances

Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time

Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.

Trump Pledges ‘Final Determination’ on Iran Deal to Extend Ceasefire

US president seeks agreement on ‘unrestricted traffic’ in Strait of Hormuz

Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC

ABC says early renewal for all stations is unprecedented, has no legitimate purpose.

Why Iran fears a deal today means more war tomorrow

Tehran interprets the US’s seemingly generous concessions as too good to be true

Meg O’Neill, the no-nonsense CEO steering BP through crisis

The ‘bullying’ scandal that led to chair Albert Manifold’s removal coincides with an attempted turnaround