London Info21 Oct 2026, 9:58 PM

The White House has shifted towards favouring a pre-emptive military strike against Iran in recent hours

London Info21 Oct 2026, 9:58 PM

The White House has shifted towards favouring a pre-emptive military strike against Iran in recent hours, American administration sources say, after President Trump reviewed intelligence assessments presented by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu earlier this week.

Mr Hegseth has said the United States is prepared to take military action if directed.

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22 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to strike American bases across the Middle East if the United States continues escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

"If this trend continues, the conflict will extend to its bases in the region," the Guards said in a statement, calling it "a serious warning". The US military has been escorting growing numbers of vessels through the waterway.

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22 Oct 2026, 10:34 PM

Update: A 27-year-old woman has been charged after a police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre early on Sunday.

Aisha Zaman, of Hyson Green, is accused of possessing a prohibited firearm and of possessing it with intent to commit an indictable offence. The officer was shot after approaching two suspects at a bus stop in Angel Row shortly before 5am and remains in hospital.

Full story22 Oct 2026, 10:34 PM

Video22 Oct 2026, 8:59 PM

President Trump has said the United States is not negotiating with Iran, telling reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews that "something, one way or another, will happen fairly soon", adding that most people expect it after the American midterm elections.

His remarks come amid reports that Washington and Jerusalem have drawn up plans for renewed joint strikes on Iran.

Full story22 Oct 2026, 8:59 PM

Video22 Oct 2026, 7:46 PM

As Yidden mark Rochel Imeinu's yahrzeit today, here is rare archive film said to show the great chazzan Yossele Rosenblatt davening at Kever Rochel in 1933, just days before his passing.

The footage shows the kever as it stood then, with the chazzan standing beside it.

Full story22 Oct 2026, 7:46 PM

Video22 Oct 2026, 7:29 PM

Thousands of Yidden went to daven at Kever Rochel in Bethlehem for Rochel Imeinu's 3,581st yahrzeit, marked today, 11 Cheshvan.

Special transport arrangements and increased security are in place to help the many mispalelim reach the site safely.

Full story22 Oct 2026, 7:29 PM

22 Oct 2026, 4:41 PM

Norway's sovereign wealth fund has reported a third-quarter loss of about $29.7bn, a negative return of 0.5% on its $2.3tn portfolio.

The loss comes after the fund dumped major Israeli companies, including banks, over the West Bank and Gaza. Rising interest rates hitting the value of its bonds are the main reason given, and no link to the Israeli divestments has been shown.

Full story22 Oct 2026, 4:41 PM

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