Corbyn criticised for questioning Iran’s role in tanker attacks

The leader of the UK opposition challenged the government’s claim that is had ‘credible evidence’ pointing to Iran’s involvement in the explosions that took place in the Gulf.

Chinese firm making key parts for F-35 jets – report

Exception PCB, based in England, creates circuit boards that "control many of F-35's core capabilities," broadcaster Sky News reports. UK's defence ministry says there are "no risks associated with their product in the F-35 aircraft supply chain".

Fake social media charity accounts take advantage of Sudan’s crisis

Accounts have appeared on Instagram promising to send food to desperate Sudanese children in return for follows and shares, but few have been able to substantiate their pledges.

Airbus launches new A321 jet, Boeing apologises for MAX crisis

Rattled by the grounding of its 737 MAX in the wake of two fatal crashes, US plane maker Boeing will be looking to reassure customers and suppliers about the plane's future.

Heavy storms kill at least two people in Switzerland, France - authorities

Authorities said that a tourist has drowned in Switzerland's Lake Geneva after her boat capsized in a driving storm, and another was killed in nearby France after high winds brought down a tree on her campsite.

UK judge sets February 2020 for WikiLeaks founder extradition hearing

Julian Assange faces the next stage of a US attempt to try him on espionage charges after Britain's interior minister said he had validated the American extradition request.

Women strike in Switzerland for fairer pay, more equality

Turnout is uncertain for the Alpine country's first such protest in 28 years, but supporters vow to make their views clear at train stations, offices and other public sites during the morning commute.

Mourning and anger dominate second Grenfell anniversary

At least 72 people were killed when a London tower block went up in flames. Two years after the disaster, many continue to demand accountability.

France's Le Pen unveils new far-right European Parliament group

The Identity and Democracy Party, formerly known as the Europe of Nations and Freedom Party, becomes the assembly's fifth-biggest bloc, immediately after the Greens.

Europol says Russian money is biggest laundering threat

A European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation high official said that Baltic banks are threatened by money laundering coming from Russia.

Turkish Aerospace to display fighter jet at Paris airshow

For the first time, the company will showcase the one-to-one mock-up of a Turkish fighter aircraft at one of the world's largest aerospace fair shows in Paris.

Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader

The former foreign secretary takes a commanding lead in the contest to become Britain's next prime minister.