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Trump announces a ceasefire in Iran-Israel war, but status remains unclear as Iran fires missiles
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” but its status remained unclear as attacks continued Tuesday. Trump’s announcement came soon after Iran...

Travellers ditch beach holidays for stunning 'cooler' locations
As the summer holidays approach, folks are gearing up to flock to sunny coastal resorts or enjoy a UK seaside staycation. But, some are bucking the trend and opting for chillier locales as soon as the British heat kicks in. The travel scene's seen...

Trump announces ceasefire in Iran-Israel war, but status remains unclear
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press David Rising, Jon Gambrell and Melanie Lidman Published Jun 23, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 8 minute read Members of Israeli security forces and emergency services work in...

Iran launches missile attack on US military base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but it...

Irish tourists banned from bringing five items into Great Britain under new rules
Irish tourists have been banned from bringing five items into Great Britain under their new strict rules. It was explained that these rules only apply to people travelling to England, Scotland and Wales, as the same rules won’t apply to people...

Iran Launches Missile Attacks on US Military Bases in Qatar and Iraq
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. Qatar condemned the attack...

Iran retaliates with strikes on U.S. military base in Qatar
Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. People in Doha, Qatar’s capital, stopped and looked up as missiles...

US confirms missile attack from Iran on air base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Defense Department official is confirming a missile attack from Iran on a U.S. military base in Qatar but says no casualties have been reported. The official said Monday that Al Udeid Air Base was attacked by...

Iran launches missile attack on US bases in Qatar, Iraq
By DAVID RISING, JON GAMBRELL and MELANIE LIDMAN, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and...

Ceasefire status unclear after Israel reports continued missiles from Iran The status of a possible ceasefire remained tentative after an Iranian missile barrage struck Israel after a first deadline for the proposal. Read More »
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for...

In payback strike, Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar
Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar. This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC shows Iran's underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo following U.S. airstrikes targeting the facility, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (Planet Labs PBC via...

BREAKING: Iran says it attacked US forces at air base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said Monday night that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base. The announcement was made on state television as martial music played. A caption on the screen called it “a mighty...

Iran retaliates for U.S. air strikes, launches missile attack on American military base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but it...

Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but it...

Iran says it attacked US forces at air base in Qatar
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions boomed Monday night in Qatar, home to a major U.S. air base, shortly after its airspace was closed due to Iranian threats of...

Qatar closes its airspace amid threats of Iranian retaliation against US
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel on Monday expanded its war against Iran to include targets associated with the country's struggling theocracy, striking the gate of a...

People are ditching beach holidays for stunning alternative destinations
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many people will be jetting off on their holidays to sun-filled coastal resorts, or for a seaside staycation right at home in the UK. However, not everyone will be heading off somewhere warm, with one...

Netanyahu bemoans postponement of son’s wedding
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran has reached into his own household, disclosing that his son’s wedding had to be postponed. “This war has not spared my family either,” he said in a televised address at the location...

Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American bombing
In this photo released on Monday, 23, 2025, by Iranian army press service, Iran’s army commander-in-chief Gen. Amir Hatami, center, accompanied by high ranked army commanders, speaks in a video call with top commanders of the army, in Zolfaghar...

Ireland may lack 'robust' asylum seeker checks - report
Immigration officials in Ireland may not be able to perform robust identity checks and security screening on asylum seekers due to the country's lack of access to key EU security databases, a Government report has warned. A new implementation plan...