John Prescott, a former British deputy prime minister in Tony Blair's Labour government, has died, his family said on Thursday.
Prescott, 86, died following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family said in a post on X.
He served as deputy prime minister from 1997 to 2007.
Prescott was one of Blair's most colourful ministers and was known as a plain-speaking politician who bridged the divide between the traditional left-wing and the modernisers in the Labour Party.
Two injured from falling debris as missiles intercepted in Saudi Arabia
Two people have been injured after debris from two intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles fell in southern Saudi Arabia.
Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns to country
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to the South American nation after nearly a year outside the country, she said on social media on Sunday.
Riyadh airport to designate terminals for flights from October 25
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport said on Saturday its Terminal 1 would be designated for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights operated by national carriers starting from October 25.
Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys drones, missiles targeting different regions
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed multiple drones and missiles from the Houthis targeting different regions in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Around 1,200 Palestinians displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation
The Israeli military has forced around 1,200 Palestinians to leave their homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said on Saturday, a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.
The UAE on Sunday strongly condemned attempts by Yemen’s Houthis to target several areas in Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles.
Dr Anwar Gargash has responded to criticism from Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf over Lana Nusseibeh’s candidacy to become the next United Nations Secretary-General.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced temporary daytime closures near Al Maktoum International Airport from October 26-31.
