US LAWMAKERS TO RECEIVE CLASSIFIED IRAN BRIEFING

Lawmakers in Washington will receive a classified briefing on Tuesday about the U.S. strikes targeting Iran — and the intelligence used to justify them.

Many Democrats are expressing frustration with the President's decision, arguing he should have sought approval before taking such action.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Israel threatens "powerful strikes" on Iran after claiming ceasefire violations

A ceasefire between Iran and Israel is already showing signs of strain, after Israel accused the Iranians of violating the truce and threatened to launch "powerful strikes" on Tehran.

President Trump is urging both countries to honor the agreement brokered late on Monday night.

But our US Correspondent Simon Marks says events in the Middle East may be moving to derail it.

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India's national security advisor meets China's minister of foreign affairs in Beijing

India's National Security Advisor has met China's Foreign Minister in Beijing at the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Both sides have stressed the need for countering terrorism to maintain regional peace and stability, New Delhi's readout claims.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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UK PM Pledges Defence Spending Increase to 5% of GDP by 2035

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to increase the UK's defence spending to 5% of its GDP by the year 2035- in line with new targets set to be announced at the NATO summit in the Netherlands.

The 32 member state alliance is expected to agree to the new 5% spending goal- 3.5% of which will be core defence spending with 1.5% being made up of spending on defence related areas. 

The new figure represents a marked increase from NATO's previous defence spending expectation of 2% of GDP - with Starmer having pledged only earlier this year to reach 2.7% in 2027 and 3% by 2034. 

The increases come after US President Donald Trump said in January that the 2% figure was "not enough" and that NATO members should be spending 5%. 

Former Army intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram says the increase is recognition of the threats NATO faces. 

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French opposition warn prime minister of possible no-confidence vote if no progress on pension changes

The French opposition Socialists have warned the prime minister that they may call a no-confidence vote if there is no progress on possible pension changes.

Four months of discussions between the government, industry representatives, and the unions ended on Monday without an agreement on changes to the contentious reforms in 2023.

Ross Cullen reports.

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NATO Summit gets underway

Leaders representing the 32 allies of NATO are gathering in the
Netherlands today for a summit that the military alliance is calling
'historic.'

Heads of state are expected to approve plans to significantly ramp up
defense spending and military capabilities.

The summit is also an opportunity for leaders to speak directly with
the U.S. President to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and
Iran.

William Denselow reports from the NATO Summit in The Hague.


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Embassies Back Budapest Pride in Joint Statement

 Several embassies in Hungary are voicing support for LGBTQ+ rights ahead of this year's Budapest Pride. The show of unity comes amid growing tensions with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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ISRAEL SAYS IT HAS AGREED TO IRAN CEASEFIRE

Israel says it's agreed to a ceasefire with Iran announced by US President Donald Trump.

Iran says if Israel stops its attacks it will do the same.

On Monday Iran launched missiles at an American air base in Qatar - in response to the US targeting its nuclear sites over the weekend.

American diplomat Mitchell B. Reiss says it does look to be a success for the US president.

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Iran noncommittal on Trump's ceasefire claims

Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran and Israel have agreed to end hostilities, Tehran has neither confirmed nor denied the ceasefire being in place.


Iran's Foreign Minister also said his country has not agreed to Trump's ceasefire and that Tehran will decide later whether to approve of taking part in the agreement.

But Iran also said that it will stop its attacks on Israel if Tel Aviv does.

Nina Maria Potts has more on the way ahead.

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TRUMP CLAIMS ISRAEL/IRAN CEASEFIRE

US President Donald Trump claims a 'complete and total ceasefire' has been agreed between Israel and Iran.

Iran says if Israel stops its attacks it will do the same.

On Monday Iran launched missiles at an American air base in Qatar - in response to the US targeting its nuclear sites over the weekend.

US vice-president JD Vance, speaking to Fox News, says it's a key moment.

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India diversifying its oil supply amid concerns about Strait of Hormuz blockade

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India, along with its Asian peers is bracing for impact as concerns about a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz remain.

Analysts say a protracted conflict could raise the cost of living and business in the most populous nation in the world.

Ishan Garg tells us more from Mumbai.

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Asian stocks rally on Trump's ceasefire announcement

Asian markets rallied on Tuesday, following US markets higher after president Donald Trump said that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire.

Meanwhile, oil prices have dropped as fears ease over possible supply disruptions.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Hong Kong.

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Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar

Iran has fired missiles at a US military base in Qatar, in retaliation
for the Trump administration targeting three nuclear facilities over
the weekend.

Qatar says it was able to intercept the missiles.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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House of Representatives Bans WhatsApp

WhatsApp has been banned from all devices issued by the US House of Representatives.

In a memo, the House's Office of Cybersecurity cited "potential security risks" with Meta's popular messaging service.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Blunder by UAW leadership could cost auto union $80m in lost returns: Reuters

A major investment blunder by the leadership of the United Auto Workers could cost union members $80m in lost gains. According to Reuters, the union failed to reinvest money it had liquidated to pay striking workers in 2023. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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WHITE HOUSE SEEKS TO CLARIFY PRESIDENT'S IRANIAN "REGIME CHANGE" COMMENTS

The White House is working to clarify comments made by the president, in which he discussed the prospect of regime change in Iran.

Mr Trump's recent social media posts about Iran have raised concerns — including one in which he suggested that America knows where Iran's Ayatollah is hiding but is choosing not to assassinate him.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Seven Ugandan Soldiers Killed in Somalia

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At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in a battle with al-Shabab militants in southern Somalia. The troops are part of the African Union's mission to help stabilize the country.
 
Uganda is one of the largest troop contributors to the regional peacekeeping effort, which is facing deep funding cuts and manpower shortages.
 

Isabel Nakirya Reports

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Iran in focus as NATO leaders set to gather

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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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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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.

Ross Cullen reports.

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