Good evening. Rishi Sunak has warned the Houthis of further Western airstrikes, after a missile from the rebel group hit a US-owned ship near Yemen. Elsewhere, an extremist group responsible for a pro-Palestine protest is to be banned in Britain.
Sunak warns Houthis after fresh missile attack
Challenged in parliament on further military action, the Prime Minister said: “Of course we will not hesitate to protect our security, our people and our interests.” This statement comes after a missile from the rebel group hit a US-owned ship near Yemen.
Pro-Palestine extremist group to be proscribed as terrorist organisation
An extremist group that organised a pro-Palestine protest at which there were chants of “jihad” is to be banned in Britain for allegedly promoting Hamas, James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, has announced.
Jeremy Hunt among the Tory big beasts on course to lose their seats
Jeremy Hunt would be among 11 Cabinet ministers to lose their seats if Rishi Sunak went to the country now, the biggest opinion poll since 2019 has revealed.
Evening Briefing: Today’s essential headlines
Rishi Sunak | The Prime Minister has dismissed the significance of a new YouGov survey that suggested the Conservatives could be heading for a 1997-style wipeout.
Comment and analysis
Tom Harris | The hopeless Tories have forgotten how to do politics
David Frost | If the Tories don’t act, there will soon only be smoking rubble left
Ross Clark | Gary Lineker is brazenly making a mockery of the BBC
Andrew Orlowski | The Post Office scandal is proof we trust technology too much
Lucy Burton | Writing off the super-rich’s favourite ski resort is a slippery slope for Britain
World news: Iowa Caucus 2024
The Republican primary process is set to kick off tonight as voters brave snow and ice to select their preferred presidential candidate in the Iowa caucuses.
Feature of the day
‘Two years on, I’m still dealing with my dead husband’s digital legacy’
When Matthew Smith died aged 33 his wife Hayley not only had to deal with grief but had to face a new concern that didn’t exist 20 years ago.
Business news: AI will affect 40pc of jobs and worsen inequality, warns IMF chief
The rise of artificial intelligence will affect 40pc of jobs around the world, the International Monetary Fund has warned.
Live markets news: There’s no more money, protesting German farmers told as economy shrinks
Editor’s choice
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Tube | The best and worst lines (according to science)
Health | How to be more Scandinavian and beat Blue Monday
Sport briefing: Today’s essential headlines
Formula 1 | Toto Wolff signs a new deal at Mercedes
Tennis | Murray is being held back by his mind, not his body
Football | Israeli player charged in Turkey with ‘inciting hatred’
Oscar Bobb | Man City’s ‘Little Wizard’ is Norway’s next big thing
Brian Moore | ‘When broadcasters don’t like your sport, you know you’ve got a problem’
Three things for you
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Agony Uncle | My grandson is spying on his wife with secret cameras – how do I confront him?
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