A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a baby in Westminster. Met Police officers were called to Horseferry Road at 07:30 GMT following reports an 18-day-old baby had fallen from height at a residential property. Following the baby's death, a 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Detective chief inspector Alison Foxwell, who is leading the Met's investigation, said: "At this stage, we believe the incident occurred within a domestic context, but we are appealing for anybody with information to come forward. " Foxwell added: "Our thoughts today are with the baby's family. "The death of an infant is always an extremely tragic occurrence, and officers are making urgent enquiries around the circumstances.

Since the 1920s, Iran has lived through two defining political moments that have reflected two distinct civilisational identities. The first Iranian moment was the reign of the Pahlavi monarchy, which began in 1925 with Reza Khan Pahlavi, an army officer, being instated to the throne and ended in 1979 with the outbreak of the Iranian Revolution. Tehran recognised Israel after it was created in 1948, supplied oil to Western markets, and served as Washington’s chosen guardian of the Gulf. It became only the second Shia state since the Safavid Empire (1501-1736), which had itself made Twelver Shiism Iran’s defining identity. More than 3,600 different sanctions have been imposed on the republic — a cumulative siege that devastated the lives of ordinary Iranians. Three major armed conflicts scarred its existence: the Iran-Iraq War of 1980–1988, in which hundreds of thousands died; the 12-day war involving Israel and the United States in June 2025; and the ongoing conflict beginning on February 28.

More than 100 people have died across the mountains this season so far, according to the European Avalanche Warning Services – a ballpark figure not seen for eight years. "As with all around the world, the climate is changing," says Frédéric Bonnevie, our guide and a mountain patroller for 32 years. If you don't have one, the rescue operation can take longer, requiring dozens of people and more equipment, and the survival rate drops to 20%. "Most of the time when we're coming, it can be too late," says Pierre Boulonnais, who has patrolled the slopes of Val Thorens for 17 years. "If you are trapped under just 50cm of snow of this density, you already have more than a quarter of a tonne on top of you," explains Bornet. Out of the millions of annual visitors to these resorts, the British make up a quarter, and for those disembarking the ski lift at an altitude of 2,800m (9,200ft), recent events seem at the front of their mind.

Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz Iran has allowed some Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it does not want other countries to suffer, while blocking ships linked to nations it considers hostile.

In extracts from his forthcoming book, published by the Times on Friday, Tom Bower claims Queen Camilla told a friend Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry. He also writes that Meghan became a "divisive agent" and was seen by the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales as a "threat". They said in a statement on Saturday: "This is someone who has publicly stated, 'the monarchy in fact depends on actually obliterating the Sussexes from our state of life,' language that speaks for itself. " The extracts touch on topics including Harry and Meghan's relationship with Prince William and Catherine, and their business and charitable dealings since stepping down as working royals and moving to the US in 2020, such as deals with Netflix and Spotify. He also claims that the prince fears that his brother, the future king, "could remove all the Sussexes' titles and effectively banish him from Britain". He previously wrote Revenge: Meghan, Harry, And the War Between the Windsors, published in 2022.

In a breathless and full-blooded Dublin encounter, Ireland held off a spirited second-half surge from Scotland to deny Gregor Townsend's side a first Triple Crown since 1990 and a possible first championship since 1999. While a 12th successive loss against Ireland ended Scotland's ambitions, the bonus-point victory moves the Irish three points clear of holders France, who face England in Paris in Saturday's Six Nations finale (20:10 GMT). In a raucous Aviva Stadium atmosphere, Ireland full-back Jamie Osborne and Scotland wing Darcy Graham traded early tries before Dan Sheehan and Robert Baloucoune crossed to give the Irish a 19-7 half-time lead. Scotland, who came into the game on the back of a stunning 50-40 victory over France, raised hopes of a first win in Dublin since 2010 when Finn Russell and Rory Darge scored either side of Darragh Murray's bonus-point score for the hosts. But Scotland scored 40 unanswered points after falling behind against France last week and they were unmoved by Ireland's early salvo as they expertly navigated 19 phases before Graham scampered clear in the corner. While Ireland celebrated a 15th Triple Crown - and ninth of the Six Nations era - captain Caelan Doris admitted they will be cheering on England when they take on holders France in Paris in the conclusion to an enormously entertaining championship.

He was killed while commanding an armed checkpoint in southeastern District 15. Videos coming out of Iran continue to be circulated on social media, despite a near-total internet shutdown now being imposed by the theocratic establishment for a 16th day, which has created a black market for the few proxy connections to the outside world that still work. The state had also imposed a 20-day total internet blackout in response to the protests in January, meaning that more than 90 million Iranians have now spent more than a third of 2026 without access to the global internet. The police chief, an IRGC commander and state television hosts have all emphasised over the past week that people who take to the streets against the establishment will be treated as an “enemy”. This comes days after the judiciary said Iranians living outside the country will also have their assets confiscated if they engage in anti-establishment activities like participating in rallies calling for the return of Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s US-backed shah, who was overthrown in a 1979 Islamic revolution. Pahlavi released a video message on Saturday to say that he has a team in place for a “transition period” away from the Islamic Republic.

After an election last year, his centrist Liberal party formed a minority government with the highest share of the popular vote in 40 years. “In the face of global trade shifts … we will build big and build fast to create a stronger, more sustainable, more independent economy,” Carney said in a statement on March 6. And the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), which represents more than 600 Indigenous chiefs, unanimously passed an emergency resolution opposing a new pipeline. “This project is expected to bring in 30 billion [Canadian] dollars [$22bn] in investment, create thousands of skilled careers, and strengthen Canada’s leadership in low-emission LNG. Tara Marsden is Wilp sustainability director for the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, traditional leaders of the 900-member Gitanyow community. “But if you have maybe 20 to 30 First Nations whose territory would be crossed — and you get maybe three on board — that’s not a resounding consensus.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to US ships A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to US ships and called for their withdrawal from the Gulf. Shipping through the waterway, which normally carries about one-fifth of global oil supplies, has largely stalled since US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.

Vatican envoy visits Lebanese church after priest killed in shelling The Vatican envoy to Lebanon visited the town of Qlayaa, after priest Pierre al-Rahi was killed in what authorities described as Israeli artillery shelling earlier in the week. Hostilities between Israel and Lebanon have been escalating, killing up to nearly 700 Lebanese people.

In a survey conducted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) last year, nearly every respondent identified food as their most urgent need, with almost 80 percent of families reporting severe hunger. Our findings echo the most recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) projections, which warn that another one million people are currently at risk of slipping into life-threatening hunger, classified as IPC Phase 3+. IPC Phase 3 and above means families are routinely missing meals, relying on debt, and selling off what little they have left— jewellery, livestock, tools, even doors and cooking gas cylinders—to buy food. Even more alarming, pockets of famine affecting more than 40,000 people are expected to emerge across four districts within the next two months, marking Yemen’s bleakest food security outlook since 2022. Yemen has historically produced only a small fraction of its own food, relying on imports for roughly 80–90 percent of staple grains. By the end of 2025, the humanitarian response in Yemen was funded at less than 25 percent, marking the lowest funding level in a decade.

The former Labour minister Phil Woolas, who served in the governments of both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, has died at the age of 66. Woolas, who had brain cancer, held several ministerial roles including for local government, environment and immigration and served as MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth between 1997 and 2010. " Sir Tony described Woolas as "a greatly respected and admired colleague, and a source of both humour and rich political insight to all lucky enough to know him". " His successor as prime minister Gordon Brown also paid tribute as he described Woolas as a "brilliant MP, a highly-effective minister and a very generous and popular friend" Brown said the former minister "fought a brave struggle against an incurable cancer and will be sorely missed". In a notable moment at the Home Office, he was confronted during a live news conference by actor Joanna Lumley to make concessions over the rights of Gurkhas to remain in the UK. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.

Only a couple of years before that there was furlough – when the taxpayer paid more than 10 million people's wages during the pandemic. One government source said there "could be a scenario where the price cap goes up by just a couple of pounds", adding it wasn't clear there was a "huge £50-a-month spike coming". Two years later, with Liz Truss campaigning to become prime minister, one former No 10 official says while she was "out campaigning saying 'no handouts'… I was being shown modelling of households earning £50-60,000 who'd fall into fuel poverty. " When Truss arrived in No 10 she promised to help pay household bills for a full two years - capping them at £2,500 - with six months' support for businesses. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimated they would hit nearly £80bn, but in the end, the National Audit Office reported the price to be £44bn. In autumn 2022, a typical household's gas and electricity bill had been due to rise from £1,971 to £3,549 before Truss stepped in.

US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, while saying he spared the oil infrastructure “for reasons of decency”. Analysts warn any attack on the island could cripple Iran’s oil revenue and disrupt global energy markets. Here’s what we know.

Fire and damage after strike on US embassy compound in Baghdad A strike on the heavily fortified United States embassy compound in Baghdad caused a fire and damage to the complex. It is the second attack on the embassy since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.