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Thomas Harding

Thomas Harding

Security and Policy Editor
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Thomas Harding is the security and policy editor covering Westminster politics and European affairs. He has reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the British parliament. Before joining The National in 2020, he was a special adviser to the UK defence secretary, working on policy and communications in the Ministry of Defence. He was also defence correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, covering the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sierra Leone, the Balkans and Northern Ireland. He has a degree in international history.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said alternative trade routes to the Strait of Hormuz are being examined. EPA
Turkey's Hakan Fidan attacks global 'strategic resignation' as conflicts rage

Foreign minister calls for 'diplomacy with agency' to help tackle worldwide issues

MENAJune 02, 2026
A fire burns at the site of a Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv. Reuters
Residents trapped under rubble after Russian missile barrage on Kyiv

Assault by more than 700 weapons kills 11 and injures 100, renewing concerns over Ukraine's dwindling interceptor supplies

EuropeJune 02, 2026
The UK says it signed a contract to acquire multipurpose missiles, to strengthen the protection of British personnel in the Middle East. Getty Images
British soldier killed in northern Iraq

Defence Secretary says incident happened during training exercise

MENAJune 01, 2026
By-election placards in Makerfield where candidate Andy Burnham will have to win back supporters from left and right. Getty Images
Andy Burnham facing fight on two flanks in 'prime minister by-election'

Poll finds Labour heavyweight must unite voters who have defected to left and right-wing parties to stand chance of victory

UKJune 01, 2026
A Droid TW 12.7 ground robot that is proving highly effective in driving back Russians from Ukraine. Photo: DevDroid
Rise of the machines: Ukraine’s ground robot army forces Russian retreat

Autonomous ground vehicles and AI drones are transforming battlefield as Kyiv offsets manpower shortage to break frontline stalemate

EuropeMay 30, 2026
Zaid Anfoka and the scene of the rescue, Northcott Mouth, in Cornwall. Thomas Harding / The National / Getty Images
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Jordanian student relives moment he rescued women from sea but lost best friend

Zaid Anfoka and Jack Lees recognised with UK bravery award

MENAMay 29, 2026
Russian intercontinental ballistic missile launchers on Red Square in Moscow. EPA
Russia’s $400m missile blitz misfires as hypersonic Oreshnik falls short

Two-day assault on Ukraine has raised questions over Moscow’s new $50 million Mach-10 missile

EuropeMay 27, 2026
Europe must forge 'strong alliance' with Middle East, urges Tony Blair

Former UK prime minister launches scathing attack on ruling Labour party and leadership issues

UKMay 26, 2026
Protesters campaign for permanent residence permits for refugees in the Netherlands. EPA
Netherlands pushes ahead with bid to deport migrants to countries outside EU

Proposals could lead to failed asylum seekers being sent to Balkans or North Africa

EuropeMay 26, 2026
A laser drone interceptor that could be used against Iranian drone attacks. Reuters
'Heat to kill' laser beam weapons ready to take on Iranian drones

Advanced system could be used to take out Iran's Shahed swarms at a fraction of the cost

MENAMay 22, 2026
A package of measures to reduce the cost of living in Britain is to be paid for by a change in the tax rules for oil and gas companies. AFP
Energy giants to face higher UK taxes to pay for removal of food tariffs

Government aims to reduce cost of imported food by raising levies for oil and gas companies

UKMay 21, 2026
Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. Food prices could rise by more than 10 per cent once disruption linked to the waterway 'works its way through' supply chains. AFP
Strait of Hormuz closure triggers double-digit food inflation surge

Food security experts tell UK parliament food price rises now inevitable as energy costs soar

UKMay 20, 2026
GCC strikes milestone $5bn free-trade deal with UK

Britain signs agreement to open door for significant investment from Gulf

GulfMay 20, 2026
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham would easily win a contest against Prime Minister Keir Starmer to become Labour leader, polling of party members has shown. Reuters
Burnham dominates leadership poll on head-to-head challenge with Starmer

Prime Minister would defeat all contenders but one, survey of Labour members shows

UKMay 19, 2026
Ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. Unless they move soon the world will 'sleepwalk' into a food crisis, the UK foreign secretary has warned. Reuters
World 'sleepwalking into food crisis' over Strait of Hormuz

Food chains need fertiliser supply restored within weeks to avoid catastrophe, UK Foreign Secretary to say

NewsMay 18, 2026
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