Footage broadcast on Iranian state TV shows the country’s flag being hoisted over the seized British oil tanker Stena Imper, with soldiers patrolling its decks. Via: State TV shows Iran's flag hoisted over seized British oil tanker
Intelligence experts say that tensions over Iran’s seizure of the British Steno Impero oil tanker (pictured) could end in cells across Europe being deployed to the UK to carry out attacks. Via: Sleeper cells of terrorists could be inspired to attack UK, security sources warn
To grasp fully the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, you need a clear picture of the chaotic and volatile scene in what is one of the world’s busiest shipping channels. Via: Geopolitical analyst Phil Diacon details why the Strait of Hormuz is so chaotic and volatile
Ever since sham elections in March, activists have been singled out in a series of brutal attacks as the military tightens its grip on power The blows came hard and heavy on Sirawith Seritiwat’s head. The four men, dressed in motorcycle helmets, black gloves and balaclavas, brought their metal truncheons Read more
I watched all the TV shows and read all the books and, gradually, I found my way back to myselfWhen the wheels come off, and your days become a gulag of deadlines and appointments and online “Are you stressed?” quizzes, you do what any self-respecting, middle-class woman does in this Read more
Divock Origi scores for Liverpool as Sevilla score late winnerYasser Larouci injured after ugly challenge from Joris Gnagnon 1.57am BST And here’s your match report: Related: Liverpool left to count cost of defeat to Sevilla in feisty Fenway Park friendly 1.07am BST “Not everyone wants Liverpool to win,” protests Gloria Read more
Research shows rate of branch closures is four times faster than in wealthy areasBanks are closing branches in deprived communities in England four times faster than in wealthy areas.High street banks have collectively closed 990 branches in the most deprived areas of the country since 2010, compared with 230 in Read more
Travellers told to claim for all delays after only 35% of those eligible made claims in 2017-18Rail passengers have been urged to claim compensation for every delay they suffer after missing out on an estimated £100m in payouts last year.Transport Focus, the UK industry watchdog, said passengers should send a Read more
Ministers deny reports UK had taken ‘eye off the ball’ because of domestic politics Via: Iran crisis: May to chair emergency Cobra meeting after Hammond insists UK 'didn't take eye off ball'
Franky Zapata will need to refuel halfway, as Flyboard only has 10-minute flight time Via: Inventor to cross English Channel on jet-powered hoverboard