The ongoing crisis in Iran is set to dominate sentiment when leaders
of NATO-allied countries gather in the Netherlands later this week.
Tehran has promised a decisive response sparking fears that U.S.
allies within the military alliance could be dragged into the
conflict.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Monday, June 23, 2025
UK FORCES IN MIDDLE EAST ON "HIGH ALERT"
UK Defence Secretary John Healey says British military bases in the Middle East are on "high alert" after Iran promised to punish the US for bombing its nuclear facilities.
UK forces did not participate in the strikes, but officials in London are worried about a "spiral of conflict" developing in the Middle East.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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UK forces did not participate in the strikes, but officials in London are worried about a "spiral of conflict" developing in the Middle East.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Final day of talks in France on possible changes to pension reforms
The French prime minister and trade unions are meeting for the final time on Monday in Paris to try to find common ground on adjusting retirement reforms.
The pension reforms of 2023 remain deeply unpopular and the prime minister offered to hold the so-called 'conclave' with industry representatives to discuss potential solutions.
The pension reforms of 2023 remain deeply unpopular and the prime minister offered to hold the so-called 'conclave' with industry representatives to discuss potential solutions.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister convenes a top-level national security meeting
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Pakistan's Prime Minister is holding a top-level national security meeting to discuss the regional fall out of America's strikes on Iran.
The meeting comes days after the country's army chief met US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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INDIA: US DIDN'T USE OUR AIRSPACE FOR IRAN STRIKES
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India says claims that the US used Indian airspace to launch its strikes on Iran are 'fake'.
This comes days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iran's President, and called for the "early restoration of regional peace, security and stability".
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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India says claims that the US used Indian airspace to launch its strikes on Iran are 'fake'.
This comes days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iran's President, and called for the "early restoration of regional peace, security and stability".
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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TRUMP: STRIKES ON IRAN 'OBLITERATED' NUCLEAR SITES
US President Donald Trump claims US strikes in Iran "obliterated" three key nuclear facilities.
The UN's nuclear watchdog says the extent of damage from the bombings remains "unclear" - but there are "clear indications of impacts".
Iran has accused the US of "waging war" against the country and says its "punishment" of Israel will continue.
Former UK defence minister Tobias Ellwood says recent history carries some warnings.
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The UN's nuclear watchdog says the extent of damage from the bombings remains "unclear" - but there are "clear indications of impacts".
Iran has accused the US of "waging war" against the country and says its "punishment" of Israel will continue.
Former UK defence minister Tobias Ellwood says recent history carries some warnings.
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Trump suggests backing a regime change in Iran
US President Donald Trump appears to be supporting the idea of a possible regime, even as his top aides continue to assert the US is not at war with Iran.
Mark Mayfield has more.
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Strait of Hormuz "situation" to not affect India: Petroleum Minister
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India says it is diversifying its oil procurement as tensions in the Middle East threaten trade through the strait of Hormuz.
Iran has threatened to close the narrow trade route after US strikes on its nuclear facilities this weekend.
Indian officials say they're monitoring the situation, as Ishan Garg reports from Mumbai.
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India says it is diversifying its oil procurement as tensions in the Middle East threaten trade through the strait of Hormuz.
Iran has threatened to close the narrow trade route after US strikes on its nuclear facilities this weekend.
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China condemns US strikes on Iran, calls for ceasefire
China has condemned the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, saying the move has damaged Washington's credibility.
China, along with Russia and Pakistan, at a UN Security Council meeting on Sunday, proposed that the body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Hong Kong.
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Sunday, June 22, 2025
Iran hits back at the US, insisting it receives "a response" for its aggression
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has hit back at the US, saying it “must receive a response for their aggression”.
This comes after the US bombed three Iranian nuclear sites in the early hours of Sunday morning.
U.S. President Donald Trump insists the strikes did what they were meant to do: stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Our Washington correspondent, Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Our Washington correspondent, Nina-Maria Potts says Iran is insisting on its right to defend itself:
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Saturday, June 21, 2025
US TO BEGIN ASSISTING CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS TO DEPART ISRAEL
The US will begin assisting with departure flights from Israel amid escalating tensions in the region.
This comes as President Trump weighs whether to strike an Iranian nuclear facility in the coming weeks.
Mitch McCann reports:
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This comes as President Trump weighs whether to strike an Iranian nuclear facility in the coming weeks.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Friday, June 20, 2025
US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil
A US judge has ordered the release of a pro-Palestinian protester the
Trump administration has been trying to deport.
Mahmoud Khalil has been in immigration custody since the start of
March after he took part in demonstrations last year.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump administration has been trying to deport.
Mahmoud Khalil has been in immigration custody since the start of
March after he took part in demonstrations last year.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US appeals court allows National Guard at LA protests
A US appeals court has given Donald Trump the green light for
continuing to use California's National Guard to quell protests
against his immigration policies in Los Angeles.
The decision supersedes last week's ruling by a federal judge ordering
the President to give back control of the troops to California's
governor.
Jagruti Dave has more on the implications of this latest ruling.
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continuing to use California's National Guard to quell protests
against his immigration policies in Los Angeles.
The decision supersedes last week's ruling by a federal judge ordering
the President to give back control of the troops to California's
governor.
Jagruti Dave has more on the implications of this latest ruling.
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UK MPs VOTE IN FAVOUR OF ASSISTED DYING LEGISLATION
UK lawmakers have voted in favour of legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
The legislation would allow some terminally ill adults with under six months to live to seek medical assistance to end their lives.
It will now move to the UK's House of Lords for further scrutiny.
MP Rachel Hopkins says the bill's been scrutinised very carefully.
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MP Ian Duncan Smith voted against the legislation.
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The legislation would allow some terminally ill adults with under six months to live to seek medical assistance to end their lives.
It will now move to the UK's House of Lords for further scrutiny.
MP Rachel Hopkins says the bill's been scrutinised very carefully.
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E3 set to meet with Iran’s foreign minister
Foreign Ministers from the UK, Germany and France are set to meet on
Friday with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva.
The European powers are seeking a deescalation in the conflict between
Israel and Iran that is now into its second week.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Friday with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva.
The European powers are seeking a deescalation in the conflict between
Israel and Iran that is now into its second week.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Parts of France near 40C as heatwave continues
Parts of France will approach 40 degrees Celsius on Friday as a nationwide heatwave continues.
Several regions are under an amber alert for heat that's been caused by a slow-moving front of warm air from southern Europe.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Indian Defence Minister to travel to China for SCO meet next week
Indian defence minister - Rajnath Singh will be traveling to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers' meet in China's Qingdao city next week.
He is expected to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart as both countries take steps to restore ties after a deadly standoff at their shared border in 2020.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
He is expected to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart as both countries take steps to restore ties after a deadly standoff at their shared border in 2020.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Pakistan backs dialogue amid Iran-Israel standoff
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As part of these diplomatic efforts, the country's Foreign Minister is set to visit Turkiye this weekend to attend the session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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IRAN TALKS IN EUROPE
Iran's foreign minister is due to hold talks with his counterparts from the UK, France, Germany and the EU on Friday.
UK Foreign secretary David Lammy says there is a "window" to achieve a diplomatic solution to Iran's conflict with Israel.
Donald Trump is set to make a decision in the next fortnight on whether the US will attack Tehran's nuclear sites.
Former British ambassador in Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown says it's hard to predict the outcome.
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UK Foreign secretary David Lammy says there is a "window" to achieve a diplomatic solution to Iran's conflict with Israel.
Donald Trump is set to make a decision in the next fortnight on whether the US will attack Tehran's nuclear sites.
Former British ambassador in Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown says it's hard to predict the outcome.
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Air India says crashed plane was well maintained
In the first public statement since the tragedy, the owners of Air India have said that the plane that crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad last week was 'well maintained'.
The firm says it is 'fully cooperating' with authorities.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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The firm says it is 'fully cooperating' with authorities.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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