NATO allies have agreed a major increase to annual defense spending in
a move heralded as a major victory for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The military alliance has pledged to spend five percent of annual GDP
on defense by the year 2035.
NATO's chief has also downplayed concerns about Washington's
commitment to NATO's collective security.
William Denselow reports from the NATO summit in The Hague.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
MAJOR UPSET IN NEW YORK MAYORALTY RACE - POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY
A dramatic upset in the race for New York City Mayor — a 33-year-old has emerged as the frontrunner for November's election.
Zohran Mamdani has defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
Mitch McCann reports:
Zohran Mamdani has defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
Mitch McCann reports:
India marks fifty years since a draconian state of emergency
India marked fifty years since a draconian state of emergency was imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on Wednesday.
And Mr. Modi's led government now observes 25th June as "Constitution Murder Day".
And Mr. Modi's led government now observes 25th June as "Constitution Murder Day".
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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President Trump set to discuss Ukraine war with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at NATO summit
President Trump will discuss the war in Ukraine with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit on Wednesday.
The US leader is attending the meeting of the alliance in the Netherlands, where the main dialogue will be around raising national spending on defence.
Ross Cullen reports.
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NATO Chief downplays Trump article 5 remarks
NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte has downplayed comments from the
U.S. President appearing to question his commitment to the military
alliance's Article 5.
The clause states that an attack on one is an attack on all of NATO
but Donald Trump said that there are numerous definitions of Article
5.
But addressing the media at the NATO Summit in The Hague Rutte said
that Washington's commitment to the alliance isn't in doubt.
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NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte has poured praise on the U.S.
President's handling of the conflict in the Middle East and his
decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites.
In a private message to Donald Trump that the President then shared on
social media Rutte called his actions "truly extraordinary"
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NATO's Secretary General has described the summit underway in The
Hague as historic as allies are set to agree to massively boost
defense spending over the next decade.
NATO's allies are set to commit to plans to boost spending from the
current benchmark of two percent of annual GDP to fiver percent.
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U.S. President appearing to question his commitment to the military
alliance's Article 5.
The clause states that an attack on one is an attack on all of NATO
but Donald Trump said that there are numerous definitions of Article
5.
But addressing the media at the NATO Summit in The Hague Rutte said
that Washington's commitment to the alliance isn't in doubt.
IN: "Look what…"
OUT: "... here in Europe"
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NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte has poured praise on the U.S.
President's handling of the conflict in the Middle East and his
decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites.
In a private message to Donald Trump that the President then shared on
social media Rutte called his actions "truly extraordinary"
IN: "We had…"
OUT: "... hands on
DUR: 15 seconds
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ALT
NATO's Secretary General has described the summit underway in The
Hague as historic as allies are set to agree to massively boost
defense spending over the next decade.
NATO's allies are set to commit to plans to boost spending from the
current benchmark of two percent of annual GDP to fiver percent.
IN: "It's really important…"
OUT: "... producing sufficiently
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UK To Buy Nuclear-Capable Fighter Jets
The UK has announced it will buy new fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
The British Government says the purchase of 12 F-35A's will see the UK join NATO's airborne nuclear mission and calls it the 'Biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation'.
The announcement comes with NATO's summit underway in the Netherlands, and as the alliance's member states commit to increased defence spending.
The UK's Defence secretary John Healey says the deal aims to strengthen both defence and British industry.
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Hungary Sends Astronaut to International Space Station
Hungary has returned to space for the first time in more than four decades.
A Hungarian astronaut is headed to the International Space Station as part of a private mission supported by NASA and SpaceX.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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India-China ties in focus as officials travel for SCO meeting
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Counter-terrorism and tensions in the middle east will be high on the agenda when India's defence minister meets his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday.
China is hosting officials from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - a bloc of 10 Asian countries, for a two day conclave.
Ishan Garg has more from Mumbai.
Counter-terrorism and tensions in the middle east will be high on the agenda when India's defence minister meets his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday.
China is hosting officials from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - a bloc of 10 Asian countries, for a two day conclave.
Ishan Garg has more from Mumbai.
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Trump says China can continue to purchase oil from Iran
US President Donald Trump says that China can continue to buy crude oil from Iran, in a move that the White House clarifies does not signal an easing of US sanctions.
China is the largest buyer of oil from Iran.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Millions of Americans under extreme heat warnings
A heat wave has shattered temperature records in several US cities and tens of millions of Americans remain under extreme heat warnings.
Authorities are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Ira Spitzer reports
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CLASSIFIED IRAN BRIEFING FOR US LAWMAKERS CANCELLED
A classified briefing for lawmakers in Washington about the U.S. strikes targeting Iran and the intelligence used to justify them has been cancelled.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mitch McCann reports:
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Supreme Court allows Trump Administration to resume deportations to third countries
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump Administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries - including war-torn nations like South Sudan. The Department of Homeland Security has called the ruling a victory for the American people…in a statement saying "fire up the deportation planes." Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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Trump criticises Israel and Iran for ceasefire violation
Donald Trump has lashed out at both Iran and Israel for violating a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Qatar, saying both sides have "got to calm down"
The fragile truce comes after the US's decision to intervene in the conflict and bomb a number of Iran's nuclear facilities.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more
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The fragile truce comes after the US's decision to intervene in the conflict and bomb a number of Iran's nuclear facilities.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more
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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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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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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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