UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activities The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’ US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Starmer says justice has been done over arson convictions Last May, a Toyota Rav4 which was once owned by Sir Keir was set alight in a street in Kentish Town, north London. Evening Standard · Jun 16
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump's agenda as war drags on U.S. allies at the Group of Seven summit are pushing the war in Ukraine back on President Donald Trump's agenda AAP · Jun 16
G7 summit opens full day of talks with Ukraine, Iran and Trump tensions in focus As the G7 summit enters its first full day of discussions, French President Emmanuel Macron faces the challenge of keeping his US counterpart Donald Trump engaged as leaders weigh pressure on Russia, Middle East diplomacy and renewed trade tensions with Washington. Radio France Internationale · Jun 16
Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon Iran's top diplomat says that the end of the Iran war included the end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon AAP · Jun 16
Vice President Vance: Iran May Access $300 Billion Reconstruction Fund — But Not from US Taxpayers Vice President JD Vance discusses a potential $300 billion fund for Iran's reconstruction, contingent on Iran meeting nuclear obligations, with funding from Gulf states, not US taxpayers International Business Times UK · Jun 16
Iran World Cup clash sees protest against killing of schoolchildren by US strike IRANIAN football fans have staged a protest against US strikes on the country which have killed hundreds of civilians. The National (Scotland) · Jun 16
Strait of Hormuz may take weeks to fully reopen despite Trump claims, shipping industry warns Ship captains will want to be sure trip is safe before they set off The Independent UK · Jun 16
Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for ‘strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace’ – as it happened Ukrainian president praises successful talks after Trump’s comments that ‘Russia should make a deal’ after G7 meeting The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Russian central bank chief who ‘threatened to quit over Ukraine war’ not seen in public for three weeks Bank says Elvira Nabiullina is on sick leave but will attend press conference on 19 June The Independent UK · Jun 16
UK to supply uranium to Ukraine, ramp up sanctions on Russia: Starmer With a strategic move to fortify Ukraine's energy strategy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will provide enriched uranium for its nuclear power plants. This pivotal energy partnership, backed by £210 million from UK Export Finance, will ensure two years of energy supply and sustain many jobs across the… The Times of India · Jun 16
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz U.S. allies are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jun 16
US allies scramble to push Ukraine back to the top of Trump's agenda at G7 Allies of the United States at the G7 summit sought on Tuesday to refocus President Donald Trump’s attention on Ukraine, hoping to return the more than four-year war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion to the top of the agenda. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks dominated Trump's attention but… France 24 · Jun 16
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16 Trump news at a glance: Long way to Friday and Iran peace deal signing ‘A compromise deal packed with fudges’; Newsom says Trump weaponizing justice department against him. Key US politics stories from Monday 15 June at a glance
Bangkok Post · Jun 16 Netanyahu says Israel will keep forces in Lebanon, despite US-Iran deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a defiant address to Israelis, suggested Monday that he did not feel bound by the newly reached ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s allies push for peace at G7 summit in France Leaders urge Donald Trump to stand behind Ukraine and pressure Putin to negotiate; Russia allows sale of substandard fuel amid supply crisis. What we know on day 1,574
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 Starmer vows new sanctions on Russia and nuclear energy support for Ukraine G7 told ‘we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes’, with Russia’s finance networks and shadow fleet targeted
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 Trump declares US-Iran peace deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders battle to tie up loose ends US president says strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but questions remain over waterway fees and Israeli breaches of ceasefire in Lebanon
AAP · Jun 15 Dissident Yashin launches party to unite Russian exiles Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin has launched the Peaceful Russia party in Germany, aiming to unite Russian opposition activists who are in exile.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 Trump hails Iran deal that fixes nothing except a problem his war caused Deal will leave things almost exactly as they were before feckless war of choice started
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 US-Iran deal may get oil flowing again, but region’s root problems are unsolved Few analysts believe final settlement can be reached in 60 days – and even if it is, war and instability could soon return
International Business Times · Jun 15 Russia's Manpower Edge in Ukraine War Shows Signs of Erosion Despite Massive Recruitment Incentives Russia's long-standing strategy of leveraging its larger population to outlast Ukraine may be facing new challenges as recruitment rates decline despite incentives for military service.
The Independent UK · Jun 15 America has lost its war with Iran THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If the ceasefire holds, Donald Trump’s ill-starred foray into the Middle East will have left the Iranian regime stronger than it was before the conflict
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 What’s in – and what’s not in – the US-Iran peace deal Agreement contains no restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missiles, nor does it call for regime change or surrender