
US Promises ‘Intense’ Attacks on Iran as Israel Continues Assault in Lebanon
The United States announced a new wave of intense airstrikes against Iran while Israel continued its campaign in Lebanon, signaling an escalation in the regional conflict. President Donald Trump publicly claimed the war would end soon, prompting a brief rally in equity markets and a dip in oil prices. Iranian officials, however, warned that any attempts by tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz would be met with force, underscoring Tehran’s resolve. The juxtaposition of political optimism and on‑the‑ground violence highlights deep uncertainty about the war’s trajectory.

Trump’s Iran War: “Pretty Much” Over, or Just Beginning?
The White House has sent mixed signals about the conflict with Iran: President Trump called recent strikes a “short-term excursion” aimed at degrading Tehran’s capabilities, while senior defense officials framed the campaign as an ongoing, tightly defined mission. Markets and...

Hegseth Promises 'Most Intense Day of Strikes Inside Iran'
On day 10 of Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth declared forces are executing their objectives with “ruthless precision,” promising the most intense day of strikes inside Iran yet — with the highest concentration of fighters, bombers, strikes and refined intelligence. He...

Scotland's Busiest Train Station to Remain Closed After Major Fire
A major fire gutted a 175-year-old landmark dome adjacent to Glasgow Central station, hollowing out the 1851 building and leaving the city centre shrouded in smoke. Emergency crews, including 250 firefighters who drew water from the Clyde, saved the station’s...

Inside Secret Iraqi Kurdistan Base with Fighters Ready to Attack Iran
A reporter embedded with Iranian Kurdish fighters at a clandestine base in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, found groups of exiled activists—some freshly returned from Europe—preparing for potential operations against Iran while stressing caution. The fighters, linked to a small party called...

How the World Is Paying the Price for the War on Iran
Air strikes and missile attacks tied to the war on Iran have struck military and energy infrastructure across the Middle East—from drone and military bases in Iran to refineries in Bahrain, shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz and strikes...

'We're Following International Law' In Iran, Says Former Israeli Defence Minister
The video features a former Israeli defence minister defending Israel’s stance that its forthcoming actions against Iran comply with international law, citing the October 7 Hamas attack as justification. He argues the war was not a response to an imminent threat nor...

Trump Demands Unconditional Surrender From Iran as Intense Bombing in Tehran and Beirut Continue
The video chronicles the seventh day of a rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran, highlighting President Donald Trump’s public demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender. Heavy aerial campaigns have struck Tehran, Isfahan and other Iranian cities, while...

'The Americans Betrayed the Kurds in the Past'
In a Fourcast episode, Channel 4 News correspondents discuss how the United States has historically betrayed Kurdish allies, citing broken promises in Syria and Iraq. The panel, featuring Secunder Kermani, Lindsey Hilsum, and Anushka Asthana, examines the geopolitical fallout and the impact on regional...

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Explained
The video outlines the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s most powerful institution, highlighting its pivotal role as the regime’s enforcer amid the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. The IRGC...

US and Israel Attack Iran - Has Trump Launched a New War in the Middle East?
US and Israeli forces carried out simultaneous airstrikes across Iran, dubbed Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury, hitting government sites in Tehran and other major cities. Iran responded with missile launches that reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz and...

UK Planes 'in the Sky' In Middle East
The United Kingdom announced that its warplanes are currently operating in the Middle East as part of a coordinated regional defensive effort. The statement framed the deployment as a lawful response aimed at protecting British forces, assets, and allies amid...

Kyiv Under Fire, Four Years Into the War
Four years after Russia’s full‑scale invasion, Ukraine’s conflict has morphed from rapid advances into a grinding war of drones, attrition, and civilian hardship. In a new interview, Washington analyst Angela Stent outlines how U.S. strategy has pivoted toward sustained, indirect...

Russia Suspected over Blasts Appearing to Target Ukrainian Police
A double bombing in the central Ukrainian city of Liv early Sunday night left 25 people injured and killed 23‑year‑old police officer Victoria, prompting the mayor to label the incident a terrorist act. Authorities say the explosions were caused by homemade...

The Real Cost of Trump’s Cuban Crisis
The video examines the Trump administration’s renewed pressure on Cuba, focusing on an oil embargo that has pushed the island into its deepest crisis since the 1960s. After Venezuela halted oil shipments and Mexico stopped imports, Cuba now produces only...

Why Is Finding Work so Painful for Britain's Youth?
UK unemployment has risen to 5.2% with youth unemployment at a 10-year high of 16.1%, and in some areas such as Birmingham 18-24 claimant rates reach 18.6%, well above the national average. Young people describe months or years of repeated,...

UK Unemployment Soars: Is AI Already Taking Our Jobs?
The episode examines the sharp rise in UK unemployment, especially among young workers, and asks whether artificial intelligence is already eroding entry‑level jobs. Official figures show overall joblessness at 5.2% and youth unemployment at a decade‑high 16.1%. Economists attribute most of...

Cuba Crisis: Trump Fuel Blockade Causes Blackouts and Waste in Streets
The video examines the escalating humanitarian crisis in Cuba triggered by the Trump administration’s decision to block oil shipments from Venezuela, effectively cutting off the island’s primary fuel source. With gasoline supplies dwindling, Havana’s streets are littered with trash, electric...

Cuba Receives Humanitarian Aid From Mexico as Trump’s Blockade Bites
Mexico dispatched two naval vessels loaded with rice, beans, sardines and powdered milk to Havana, marking the first sizable humanitarian shipment since President Donald Trump’s oil embargo took effect in late January. The embargo has cut off more than 80% of...