Proposal would enable wide-ranging powers over TV and radio groups
Surveillance footage showed alleged abuse of Palestinian inmate at notorious Israeli prison
From a posthumous Frederick Forsyth to a new Peter Hain, these page-turners take us from wartime London to modern Israel
Israeli prime minister does not rule out further strikes against Hizbollah and Houthi rebels
Measures aim to lure back high-skilled workers who moved abroad after 2023 war with Hamas
Charities affiliated with militant movement appear to exploit apparent weaknesses in money laundering fight
There are fears that trying to force the group to give up its weapons will trigger a new conflict
Authorities to open much-anticipated Tutankhamun galleries in centrepiece of $1.2bn Grand Egyptian Museum
Egyptomania is a cultural craze that keeps coming back, from Hawksmoor to the masters of polychromatic postmodernism
Eli Cohen claims he is holding up agreement to obtain better commercial terms but move has upset US
NGOs are being forced to re-register with authorities under new rules that require listing all Palestinian staff
Islamic republic has prohibited what it views as a western ritual — but young Iranians and businesses have other ideas
Informa boss Stephen Carter resigns from House of Lords ahead of relocation to rapidly growing region
Hundreds of thousands of Haredim converge on Jerusalem to oppose mandatory military service
Masoud Pezeshkian says water shortages have made megacity unlivable, but experts dismiss idea of moving
Military launched barrage of overnight attacks in response to killing of Israeli soldier
Apparent intensification of Israel’s aerial campaign comes as US envoy travels to Beirut for talks over militant group’s future
Testimonies from former detainees spotlight worsening conditions since October 7 2023 attack
Palestinian militants deny responsibility for Rafah attack and delays in releasing hostage remains as peace accord frays
Chancellor hopes to get agreement over the line before her Budget
State-owned lender absorbs Ayandeh Bank, owned by one of country’s richest families
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
Rachel Reeves’ Riyadh trip comes as she seeks to persuade fiscal watchdog to factor such deals into Budget forecasts
Israel says its latest post-ceasefire attack in Gaza was targeting an Islamic Jihad militant
The nascent government’s ambitious plans are yet to ignite, with banks and manufacturers under heavy strain
