Opinion: As Trump threatens force, intermediaries including Turkey and Qatar push Tehran toward talks; US forces rehearse defenses against Iranian retaliation, while Tehran readies missiles, drones and maritime disruption if diplomacy collapses

Opinion: what is a leader’s role in a crisis and when must decisions be made and action taken

Analysis: A rare, senior High Court panel signals alarm over political control of policing, warning that ministerial interference endangers law enforcement, civil rights and fair elections — and could force judicial intervention