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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 29, 2026

Russian strikes in Kyiv, the Ebola outbreak, Eid al-Adha in Gaza and Sinner at the French Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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UK influencer met senior officials on state-sponsored tours of Iran, factchecking body finds
ByAisha Down May 29, 2026

Bushra Shaikh, from Surrey, who appeared in The Apprentice, ‘ highly active’ in spreading regime messageA UK television personality went on two state-sponsored tours of Iran this spring where she met senior officials and was “active” in spreading the r…

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British Museum postpones Jewish culture month lecture over protest fears
ByNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Decision draws criticism from some commentators and free speech advocates as well as Tory leader, Kemi BadenochThe British Museum has postponed a lecture for Jewish culture month over concerns that the event would be disrupted by protesters.The museum …

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Opposition divided: battle among Iranian regime’s opponents plays out on London streets
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter May 25, 2026

Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of the late shah, are clashing with those who oppose a return of monarchyWearing a bucket hat, a blue Adidas hoodie and khaki shorts, Tony Mohraz, also known as 021kid, chest-bumps a friend in front of a memorial …

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 22, 2026

The Ebola outbreak, Israeli strikes in Gaza, Putin in Beijing and Arsenal win the Premier League – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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UK strikes £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
ByLisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent May 20, 2026

Keir Starmer described the agreement, worth double original estimates, as a ‘huge win’ for British businessesKeir Starmer has struck a trade deal with six Gulf states in what he described as a huge win for British business, ending four years of talks l…

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‘Come in for one minute’: Israeli survivor’s appeal to doubters as 7 October exhibition opens in London
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter May 19, 2026

Commemoration of atrocity at Nova music festival confronts those who deny its gravity, says Elkana BohbotTwo police vans waited expectantly near the front entrance. Officers patrolled the pavements while suited security men with ear pieces stood stern-…

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 15, 2026

Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump in Beijing and a mural of Lamine Yamal – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh
ByJulia Kollewe May 14, 2026

Impact of disruption from Iran war may be felt into 2027 even if strait of Hormuz reopens, says aviation body bossIncreases in air fares for travellers in Europe are “inevitable” over the peak summer period because of the high cost of jet fuel, accordi…

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Wife of Briton pleads for Saudi Arabia to release him from ‘arbitrary detention’
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 14, 2026

Ahmed al-Doush’s health said to be in sharp decline since his arrest in 2024 in relation to social media postsThe wife of a British national who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2024 for social media posts, has pleaded for his release as his w…

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