Wednesday, June 18, 2025

ABORTION TO BE 'DECRIMINALISED' IN ENGLAND AND WALES

A decision by MPs to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales is being described as a 'landmark moment'.

It will stop women from being investigated by police or prosecuted for ending a pregnancy outside of the rules.

Critics say it's a 'dangerous' change.

James Kitchin reports.

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TRUMP REPORTEDLY CONSIDERING UK STRIKES ON IRAN

US President Donald Trump is reportedly deciding whether the US should get directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.

He's been holding talks with advisers at the White House to discuss possible strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites.

President Trump has called for "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" from Iran.

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran "will never compromise".

Geopolitical adviser Rina Shah says the US President is deploying maximum-pressure diplomacy.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

US retail spending down in May


American shoppers slowed spending in May, as retail sales fell 0.9% according to the US Commerce Department.


The worse-than-expected figures come after consumers splurged on autos and other goods in recent months to beat tariff-related price increases.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Trump fires off provocative posts suggesting greater US involvement in Israel- Iran conflict

Donald Trump has fired off a series of highly provocative social media posts which seem to suggest the US is about to get much more involved in the Israel - Iran conflict.

The messages came as the President headed into a meeting with his top National Security officials in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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23ANDME FINED $3 BILLION FOR DATA BREACH

The UK privacy watchdog has fined genetic testing company '23andMe' over 3 billion US dollars for a data breach that leaked the personal information of nearly 7 million people.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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TRUMP LEAVES G7 - SAYS HE WORKING ON SOMETHING "MUCH BIGGER" THAN MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE

The G7 is now down to six leaders — after the US President left early to address the unfolding crisis in the Middle East, making clear he's not in the mood for a ceasefire.

Online, Mr Trump lashed out at the French President, who claimed the American leader was planning to negotiate one.

Mitch McCann reports from the G7 in Canada.

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Trump Administration hunkers down in Situation Room as Israel - Iran conflict intensifies

Donald Trump will meet with his top National Security officials in the Situation Room on Tuesday - as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies.

This comes after the President told people to "immediately evacuate Tehran" and abruptly left the G7 meeting in Canada.

Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Pakistan continues the repatriation of its citizens from Iran

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Pakistan is continuing to bring back its citizens from Iran and Iraq as tensions in the Middle East mount. 

So far, Islamabad has brought back over 600 nationals from both Iran and Iraq.

In response to the growing regional unrest, security across the country has also been hiked.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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EU and U.S. agree to accelerate trade talks

The European Commission President says trade talks will accelerate
with the United States.

The announcement came after Ursula von der Leyen had a meeting with
U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in
Canada.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Trump leave G7 Summit early as Israel asks for U.S. bunker-busters

President Donald Trump has left the G7 Summit early, saying that he has "many important matters" to attend to in Washington.


The American leader at first refused to sign a G7 declaration calling for military de-escalation between Israel and Iran, but then relented after the text was modified.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Budapest Mayor Says City Will Host Largest-Ever Pride to Bypass Ban

In Hungary, the mayor of Budapest says the city will host this year's LGBTQ Pride march as an official event to bypass a national law that allows police to ban such gatherings. 

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest

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US/UK TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE IMPLEMENTED (IN PART)

US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have finalised parts of a US-UK deal to cut some trade barriers.

They've agreed to implement an agreement reached last month to lower import taxes on cars and aerospace goods.

But US tariffs for UK steel remain at 25%, while that part of the trade deal continues to be worked on.

The two leaders hailed the progress at the G7 summit in Canada.

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India urges its citizens to move out of Tehran

New Delhi has revised its advisory for citizens in Iran, asking those in the capital Tehran to move out.

This even as India has made a diplomatic outreach to Armenia and the UAE, to ensure the safety of its citizens in the region.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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Israel and Iran continue to trade fire as conflict enters fifth day

US President Donald Trump issued a warning in a social media post, saying everyone should "immediately evacuate Tehran."  

This even as Israel and Iran have continued to fire missiles and rockets at each other on Tuesday - as the conflict enters its fifth day.

Countries around the world are urging their citizens to leave Iran and Israel.

Trent Murray is in Tel Aviv with the latest.

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Trump leaving G7 early amid Middle East tensions

US President Donald Trump is leaving the G7 meeting in Canada early to
return to Washington as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran.

The US leader has been pushing Tehran to negotiate a deal that would
reign in its nuclear program and end the retaliatory strikes with
Israel.

But the president's departure is fueling speculation there will be
heavier Israeli strikes on Iran in the hours ahead.

Nick Harper reports from the G7 summit.

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Monday, June 16, 2025

US UK sign trade deal at G7

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they have finalized a trade deal.

It will bring into force parts of a pact agreed between the two countries last month, including reducing tariffs on UK cars.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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G7 summit struggling to find unity

The G7 summit in Canada is off to a rocky start with differences
emerging between the nations' leaders and US president Donald Trump.

The Israel-Iran conflict, the war in Ukraine and tariffs are all on
the agenda as the world's largest economies try to find common ground.

Nick Harper reports from the summit.

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Donald Trump repeats calls for Israel and Iran to negotiate at G7 summit

Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to "talk immediately" as he attends the Group of Seven Summit in Canada.

As our correspondent Nick Harper reports, the Middle East and averting a trade war are top on the agenda.

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Trump says it was a mistake to remove Russia from G7

US President Donald Trump is taking part in the G7 gathering in Canada and says it was a mistake to remove Russia's membership of the organisation in 2014.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is one of the key topics of discussion at the summit as our correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Minnesota Shooting suspect faces 6 Federal charges

The US attorney’s office says a man accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another is facing federal murder charges, with the death penalty as a possible option.


The suspect was apprehended late on Sunday following a 2 day manhunt


Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.


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