Is Trump’s war over? Not for the thousands in Beirut left homeless

Plus: UK warship heads for Cyprus to protect British bases

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Thousands in Beirut remain homeless while Trump claims the war in Iran will end imminently, a UK warship has departed for the east Mediterranean to protect the UK's Cyprus bases, and controversial court reforms driven by justice secretary David Lammy have been backed by MPs.  Top stories 1 | Is Trump's war over? Not for thousands in Beirut left homeless by bombs Read more 2 | UK warship HMS Dragon departs for Cyprus amid Middle East crisis Read more 3 | Controversial Lammy court reforms backed by MPs despite backbench opposition Read more 4 | Son of British couple trapped in Iran jail asks Trump for help after being 'let down' by UK Read more 5 | At least six dead after bus bursts into flames in Switzerland Read more Editors' picks Why the dark secrets of Epstein's Zorro ranch could soon be unearthed Make no mistake, this war is only good for Benjamin Netanyahu Boots on the ground? Gen-Zers like me don't think our country is worth fighting for Poll Poll Should the King still visit the US after Trump-Starmer row? Don't cancel it. It's far more effective if the King has an unfortunate sniffle and sends another royal in his place. I'd suggest Prince Edward – he strikes the right balance between "they can't say it's an insult" and "everyone will know it's absolutely an insult." UsagiSan   UsagiSan     Share your opinion and read the full debate here.     Don't forget to complete your registration We've noticed that you still have not completed your registration to The Independent. Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. It allows us to better understand our readers and tailor your experience. By registering, you'll also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including: Limited access to Premium articles Access to The Independent app Access to more than 20 newsletters Commenting on independent.co.uk Unlock these benefits by completing your registration today.  COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION   WATCH  Missing Vitoria Figueiredo-Barreto boards bus before disappearanc STAT OF THE DAY 3% UK inflation could hit three per cent by the end of the year if oil and gas prices remain at current levels, the government's official economic forecaster has warned, in another economic blow for Rachel Reeves. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "My government has let me down. They are British citizens who appear to have been abandoned. They are in real and immediate danger." The son of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53, has appealed to Donald Trump for help after being 'let down' by the British government. The pair were jailed for 10 years following their arrest in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a global motorcycle trip. Read more Other stories you might like AI, a dead student, and US airstrikes: How a civilian became caught up in a new age of warfare All this fawning over Donald Trump – where has it got Nigel Farage? Huge, out-of-control Nasa satellite to crash to Earth today Use discount code: "BOOST" to save at London Sock Company. This handy Vax cordless vacuum is reduced to just £38 at Amazon. Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy