EU pledges €620m aid to Syria in historic visit
Senior EU officials visit Syria for the first time, pledging €620 million in aid for recovery and reconstruction after the civil war. Read the latest on Syria's diplomatic shift.
Senior EU officials visit Syria for the first time, pledging €620 million in aid for recovery and reconstruction after the civil war. Read the latest on Syria's diplomatic shift.
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit Syria, pledging €620m in aid for reconstruction after the civil war. A new chapter in EU-Syria relations begins.
British and French fighter jets conducted a joint strike on a key Islamic State underground facility near Palmyra. Defence Secretary John Healey vows to 'eliminate dangerous terrorists'.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have conducted a joint operation with French forces, striking a Daesh weapons facility in Syria. Read the latest on this coordinated defence action.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have conducted a joint operation with French aircraft, targeting a Daesh weapons storage facility in Syria. The MoD confirms the strike. Read the latest.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have conducted a joint strike with French aircraft on an underground Islamic State facility in Syria. The MoD said the site was likely used to store weapons and explosives.
US Central Command confirms at least seven ISIS operatives killed and a dozen captured in Syria following retaliatory missions for a deadly December ambush that killed two American soldiers.
Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.
Deadly bombing at Alawite mosque in Homs sparks violent protests and counter-protests on Syria's coast. Security forces intervene as sectarian tensions flare. Read the latest.
A deadly bombing at an Alawite mosque in Homs, Syria, has killed eight people. Hundreds mourned as a militant group claimed responsibility for the sectarian attack. Read the latest.
At least eight people are dead after a bombing at a mosque in Homs, Syria. Authorities condemn the attack as an attempt to destabilise the nation. Read the latest.
The US and Jordan conduct a major air assault on Islamic State compounds in Syria, vowing further action after a deadly attack killed three Americans. Read the full details of Operation Hawkeye Strike.
Jordan confirms its air force participated in US-led strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, following the killing of three US citizens. Read the latest on the coalition's response.
The US military has conducted a massive retaliatory strike against ISIS in Syria, hitting over 70 targets after three Americans were killed in an ambush. Read the latest on the operation and the new US-Syria alliance.
Up to half of England's medical workforce begins a five-day strike over pay. Search our interactive map to see if your hospital is affected and what to do if you need care.
The US Army identifies two Iowa National Guard sergeants killed in a Syria attack blamed on IS. Governor orders flags at half-staff. Read the latest.
A US-led operation in Syria killed a man working undercover against IS, highlighting intelligence failures amid shifting alliances. Discover the complex security implications.
A US military strike on an alleged drug boat has killed four, raising total fatalities to 86. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the action as 'lawful' amid fierce criticism. Read the full report.
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out. The union demands a fair contract after four years of negotiations.
Resident doctors in England will walk out from 17-22 December after accusing the government of failing to make progress on pay and jobs. The strike threatens major NHS disruption.
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Tate gallery staff are striking for a week over below-inflation pay rises, with reports of employees using food banks. The action coincides with a major exhibition opening.
Flight and train services across Italy face major disruption on 28 November due to a national strike over pay and Gaza. Check your travel plans now.
Syrian pistachio farmers face devastating drought and pests threatening their 'red gold' crop. Discover how climate change impacts this ancient industry and what it means for exports.
NHS leaders issue public guidance as resident doctors begin a five-day strike across England. Patients urged to attend appointments unless told otherwise. Emergency services remain available.
Syria's foreign minister has reopened the embassy in London, marking a major step in the nation's international reintegration. Discover the details of this diplomatic thaw.
Exclusive: A striking doctor reveals why 20,000 young medics can't get permanent NHS jobs despite staff shortages. Discover the crisis forcing a five-day walkout.
Donald Trump sprayed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa with $249 cologne during historic White House meeting, then questioned him about his wives. Read the full diplomatic incident details.
Hundreds of catering workers at Leonardo UK sites across Britain begin sustained strike action in dispute over real-terms pay cuts and working conditions.
Hollywood's most-watched ex-couple Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were spotted in a surprise private meeting during the actors' strike, fuelling speculation about their relationship status and leaving fans wondering if romance could be rekindling.