Starmer tightens screws on Putin as he announces raft of fresh sanctions against Russia Keir Starmer said his sanctions would choke off Putin’s ability to continue his war The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
US action against Iran would fuel 'broader conflict' in the Middle East, Kallas warns Kaja Kallas has spoken against the idea of the United States direct involvement in the military escalation between Israel and Iran. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
It’s The Donald Show … without Donald Trump. Welcome to the G-something or other summit The US president left the G7 early to solve the Middle East crisis. Are you less anxious now? No, me neither, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
Channel crisis ‘deteriorating’, No 10 admits as French use tear gas on migrants Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have discussed further action to address the problem. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
Angela Rayner chairs first Cabinet meeting The Deputy Prime Minister will lead the meeting while Sir Keir Starmer is at the G7 summit. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
Pope Leo escapes Rome’s summer heat to the nearby Castel Gandolfo Pope Leo XIV will resume the papal tradition of taking a summer break outside Rome The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in direct appeal to Trump at G7 summit During the G7 summit, Ursula von der Leyen said the source of "the biggest collective problem" in the global trading system dates back to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
Donald Trump not seeking ceasefire but wants ‘complete give-up’ by Iran US president says Iran must stop uranium enrichment entirely for conflict to end, as Iran says it is open to talks The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
What Is the G7 Summit: Where It's Held, Who Attends and Why Donald Trump Left Early US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada a day early to focus on the Israel-Iran conflict, skipping key meetings. What does this mean for global unity? International Business Times UK · Jun 17, 2025
Who are the G7 countries and why did Donald Trump have to leave early? Donald Trump departs early from the G7 summit as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, with both nations on the brink of further conflict Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
Tehran's fate up in air as Trump vows 'a real end' to Israel-Iran conflict As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, Israeli Defence Minister Katz and US President Trump call for the immediate evacuation of Tehran residents, warning of severe consequences, while the EU's Kallas confirmed the bloc is working on evacuating its citizens. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately' U.S. President Donald Trump has posted an ominous message on his social media site calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
First Thing: Iran and Israel trade more attacks as Trump leaves G7 summit early US president last night told residents of Tehran to ‘immediately evacuate’. Plus, MyPillow CEO ordered to pay $2.3m The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
French police fire tear gas at migrants in Calais Police Nationale officers, equipped with riot shields, tear gas, and batons, patrolled the beach before sunrise The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 New York mayoral candidate Brad Lander released after arrest sparks outcry – as it happened This liveblog is now closed.
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 At least 15 dead and dozens injured in ‘one of most horrific’ Russian strikes on Kyiv of war More than 440 drones and 32 missiles fired at Ukraine’s capital on Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelensky says
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025 ‘Vital’ that British steel gets Trump tariff deal after UK-US trade pact, say unions Starmer should secure deal as soon as possible to exempt UK steel from US levies, says Community union
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 US and UK sign a trade deal, but steel imports are still in question The two leaders agreed on the details of how to implement the trading terms disclosed last month, including lowering tariffs on key British exports and opening the door of the UK to US imports.
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025 ‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine slams Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow to agree a ceasefire.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2025 Trump's early departure casts shadow over G7 summit amid Middle East crisis G7 leaders meeting in Canada for a two-day summit have called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East with regards to the Israel-Iran conflict and the war in Gaza. However, US President Donald Trump's decision to leave a day early cast a shadow over the discussions which are set to take…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025 MPs back bill to end criminal penalties for abortion in key vote – as it happened Parliament votes on biggest shake-up to reproductive rights in England and Wales in 60 years
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Trump claims ‘big stuff is happening’ as he leaves G7 summit early to return to Washington Donald Trump has left the G7 summit a day early to return to Washington to hold a National Security Council meeting as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rolls her eyes as President Macron whispers to her at G7 roundtable Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught rolling her eyes after French President Emmanuel Macron whispered something to her as they sat at the G7 summit roundtable.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Trump finally signed a UK-US trade deal - but there’s a sting in the tail NEWS ANALYSIS: Huge 25 per cent levy leaves pressure on the Labour prime minister to act, Kate Devlin explains
International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025 Russian Strikes Kill 14 In 'Horrific' Attack On Kyiv Russian strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens in Kyiv in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called "one of the most horrific attacks" on the capital.