The UK government's launching a $2 billion fund for less prosperous towns after Brexit.
The cash is being aimed at towns in areas that voted for Britain to leave the European Union.
Critics say the government is trying to bribe some opposition Labour MPs to vote for its Brexit deal.
Prime Minister Theresa May says there will be a "meaningful vote" on her deal in the House of Commons by March 12.
UK Communities Secretary James Brokenshire says the funding is not a Brexit bribe:
US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran
The head of the National Counterterrorism Center Joseph Kent resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first and most senior member of US President Donald Trump's administration to resign over the war in Iran, saying Tehran posed no imminent threat to the United States.
France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait, says Macron
President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday France would never take part in operations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that Paris was willing to help.
Iran rejects de-escalation offers; Israel says it kills Iranian security chief
Israel claimed on Tuesday to have killed Iran's security chief, while a senior Iranian official said the new supreme leader had rejected de-escalation offers conveyed by intermediaries.
Sudan clinic supplies to run out in weeks due to regional conflict, says charity
Medical supplies to clinics dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Sudan could run out within two weeks unless shipments are rapidly rerouted after disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East, the charity Save the Children said.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed regional military escalation and its serious repercussions on regional and global security and peace in a call with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on Tuesday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, in Dubai on Tuesday.
The Fujairah authorities have apprehended an individual after he trespassed and carried out filming in restricted areas without obtaining the necessary official permits, in clear violation of the laws and regulations in force in the country.
