The Telegraph

THE TELEGRAPH: The Houthis are preparing to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global shipping route.

A closure would force ships to reroute around Africa, mirroring Iran's approach to the Strait of Hormuz. The group has not acted yet, reportedly waiting for the right moment as part of a broader Iranian pressure campaign against the US and its allies.

The BBC has requested U.S. President Donald Trump’s phone records and private schedules from around the January 6 United States Capitol attack in Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster, The Telegraph reports.

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Two trains have collided in Bedford, England, with reports of serious injuries.

Several injured passengers were covered in blood, according to graphic footage obtained by The Telegraph.

Telegraph: Britain plans to use facial recognition technology to enforce a social media ban for users under 16.

The Trump administration is weighing a U.S. purchase of the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure the Diego Garcia military base, one of several options under review as Britain prepares to transfer sovereignty.

- The Telegraph

Britain has zero nuclear attack submarines available for deployment. All five operational Astute-class boats are in port for maintenance or repairs, and a sixth has yet to reach readiness. Former commanders warn it undermines deterrence against Russian sub activity.

- The Telegraph

Iran wants $24B in frozen assets released before signing a peace deal, including $12B upfront when the agreement is announced. - Telegraph

Senior Trump advisers have pressed the UAE to take a larger role in the conflict with Iran, with proposals that include capturing Lavan Island.

- The Telegraph

North Korea amended its constitution to require an automatic nuclear retaliation if leader Kim Jong Un is killed by a foreign enemy, according to The Telegraph.

Boko Haram has kidnapped over 400 women and children from Ngoshe in northeastern Nigeria and is demanding roughly £2.7 million in ransom within 72 hours, threatening mass execution if the government does not pay.

- The Telegraph

Britain scrambled two Typhoon jets after a Russian military plane headed toward UK airspace. The aircraft changed course before reaching British territory. - The Telegraph

Trump told The Telegraph that King Charles would have taken “a very different stand” from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the war in Iran and “stood by” him.

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Police report multiple victims after a male drove his vehicle into pedestrians at Derby City centre in Derbyshire, UK.

The Telegraph is claiming that there are at least 20 victims. Video by Derby Paul.

Telegraph: 400 killed in Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital, Afghan officials say.

If confirmed, this would mark one of the highest death toll from a single-site strike since World War 2.

It’s not Israel, so don’t expect protests in London or NYC.