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UN must block Iranian missile supply to Houthis in Yemen, UK and US say
Calls during Yemen briefing come as missile believed to have been launched by Houthis strikes a...
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Three sailors dead after Houthis strike ship in Gulf of Aden, US says
Incident marks first fatalities of commercial shipping crew since militants began launching strikes off Yemen last...
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Sinking of Rubymar in Red Sea poses grave environmental risks, experts warn
Leaking fuel and thousands of tonnes of fertiliser could harm marine ecosystems and affect coastal fishing...
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Italian warship forced to shoot down Houthi missile in Red Sea
Destroyer Caio Duilio, part of the EU shipping protection force, took out weapon when it came...
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Houthis deny targeting underwater cables amid marine disaster warning
Yemeni government warns of Red Sea environmental disaster after cargo ship struck by rebels last weekMiddle...
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More than half of UK retailers affected by Houthi disruption, survey shows
Costs are escalating amid delays, according to British Chambers of Commerce research that shows UK exporters...
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US and UK launch missile strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
Joint statement says 18 sites across eight locations were targeted, including missile storage facilitiesThe US and...
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Houthis claim cargo ship is at risk of sinking after Red Sea attack
Two projectiles hit Belize-flagged vessel in strike that if confirmed would be a propaganda victoryMiddle East...
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Maritime authorities investigate reported attack on UK-registered cargo ship near Yemen
UK Maritime Trade Operations says military authorities exploring apparent explosion near vesselThe UK is investigating reports...
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Houthi attacks in Red Sea having a ‘catastrophic’ effect on aid to Sudan
Shipments of food and medical supplies from Asia are having to take longer, more expensive routes...
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Houthis strike Iran-bound grain ship in first Red Sea attack in six days
Militants fired missiles at Greek-owned ship, says US military, in strike that raises questions over who...
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Houthis claim fresh attacks on British and US ships in Red Sea
Two vessels not badly damaged but incident casts doubt on success of UK-US strikes on Yemen...
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US and UK hit 30 Houthi targets to further weaken Iran-backed groups
Joint operation to further disable militias follows attacks on US and international interests amid war in...
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UK action against Houthis ‘not an escalation’, says Grant Shapps
Defence secretary says third joint UK-US assault on Iran-backed group is to protect lives and ‘preserve...
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UK manufacturers hit by Red Sea disruption and rising shipping costs
Supply chain difficulties have led to job losses and cuts in purchasing and stocks, S&P Global...
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Middle East crisis live: US targets Houthi drone base with further strikes inside Yemen
The US military says it also hit up to 10 unmanned drones that were preparing to...
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Middle East crisis live: US negotiators reportedly making progress on potential deal to pause Israel-Hamas fighting
Biden administration officials reported as saying terms emerging for prospective deal involving release of hostagesSee all...
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UK ‘reserves right to respond’ after oil tanker set alight off Yemen
US military confirms Houthi attack on Marlin Luanda in Gulf of AdenThe UK government has said...
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Houthi missile attack forces cargo ships with US navy escort to turn around
US navy shoots down two missiles and a third lands in sea as Iran-aligned group continues...
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Middle East crisis live: Israel and Hamas closer to ceasefire, reports say; Iraq PM warns US strikes will lead to ‘escalation’
Sources says Israel and Hamas closer to 30-day ceasefire; Iraqi PM’s office says US strikes undermine...
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Rishi Sunak warns of further Yemen airstrikes if Houthi attacks continue
PM rejects calls from MPs for Commons vote over military action as pressure grows to clarify...
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Middle East crisis live: Israel president calls deaths of 21 Israeli soldiers in single Gaza attack an ‘unbearably difficult morning’
IDF says deaths happened when militants fired rocket-propelled grenade as soldiers prepared explosives to demolish buildingsFull...
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Fresh US/UK airstrikes ‘send clear message’ to Houthis, says Cameron
Foreign secretary defends continued campaign in Yemen, while Labour says it was not briefed beforehandMiddle East...
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US and UK strike Houthis in latest attempt to stop group targeting Red Sea ships
US officials confirmed attacks amid footage of explosions around the capital city of Sana’aMiddle East crisis...