US hits Iran in response to troop deaths as Israel warns of spillover

Healey appointed chancellor and Miliband becomes foreign secretary as Andy Burnham picks cabinet

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has named his cabinet and announced immediate tax cuts for household electricity bills.

Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters

Japan has filed a protest after Chinese and Russian warships conducted rare live-fire exercises within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over whether his 'Manchesterism' and devolution strategies can effectively unite and lead the United Kingdom.

‘I didn’t know we had a conflict. Sorry if I caused offense,’ Ukraine’s military chief Syrsky says

New PM Andy Burnham sets out first steps to reshape Britain

US issues ‘worldwide caution’ for American citizens