Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US-Israel strikes, reports say

February 28, 2026 · The Independent

Jack Whitehall condemned for ‘classist’ jokes at Brit Awards ceremony in Manchester
Comedian also cracked jokes about Alex Warren, Mark Ronson and people from Preston
Trump expresses discomfort over Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition
Trump expresses discomfort over Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition
Trump saw top aide’s history of shooting dog as an ‘asset’ for his cabinet, book claims
Trump saw top aide’s history of shooting dog as an ‘asset’ for his cabinet, book claims
Man to run half marathon with Gangnam Style on repeat
Ryan Smith wants to test his mental and physical ability by listening to “everyone’s favourite song".
Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government
President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how