Britain must prepare for possibility of attack on UK soil, government warns The government’s new security strategy said it has to actively prepare for potential wartime scenarios The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing Trump’s ire after fanfare Trump slams Netanyahu for truce violation, says it is still in effect and that he is not seeking regime change in Iran. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2025
Boost investments in Ukraine defence and stop Russia getting your equipment, Zelenskyy tells NATO Ukraine's defence production capacity has jumped from 1 billion in 2022 to 35 billion this year, according to the government. Euronews · Jun 24, 2025
Trump rips CNN and MSNBC as ‘Scum!’ in expletive-laden White House rant: Media are out ‘to demean me’ ‘I think CNN ought to apologize to the pilots of the B-2s. I think that MSDNC ought to apologize,” the president fumed on the White House lawn. The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Welfare rebellion not a confidence vote, PM says as he remains defiant over cuts Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will ‘press on’ despite the backbench rebellion. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
UK commitment to landmine ban ‘unwavering’ says minister as allies exit The Government highlights the role played by the Ottawa Convention in protecting civilians against the indiscriminate weapons. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
Trump tells Fox News he’s madder at Israel than Iran as Morning Joe crew marvels at his ‘remarkable anger’ at ally President tells breakfast host he is furious with Benjamin Netanyahu for not acting in ‘good faith’ The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Ceasefire, strikes and fury from Trump: chaotic 24 hours in Israel-Iran war Events have moved rapidly since Iran’s attack on US military base in Qatar on Monday The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Keir Starmer backs US strikes on Iran as Donald Trump fumes over ceasefire collapse Keir Starmer has defended Donald Trump launching airstrikes against Iran – insisting America was “alleviating a threat to nuclear weaponry by… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2025
Trump questions mutual defence as NATO gets set to boost defence spending The US president casts doubt on Washington’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 clause ahead of two-day summit in The Hague. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2025
British man charged after ‘mock wedding’ with girl, 9, in Disneyland Paris Police were called by a ‘guest’ who later claimed he was hired to play the father of the bride The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Starmer defends US action in Iran and calls for de-escalation Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the US had helped in ‘alleviating’ the threat of nuclear capability for Tehran. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
A look at the major players in the crypto industry and their ties to Trump President Donald Trump took office in January pledging to “make America the crypto capital of the world” and has since harnessed wide swaths of the federal government to bolster the industry The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Britain must ‘actively prepare’ for a war on home soil, major government review warns The new National Security Strategy has been published with a grim warning as international turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine continues The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 ‘UK must prepare for war on home soil for first time in years’, strategy warns Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden told the Commons the whole country must now be ‘clear-eyed and hard-edged’ about the threats it faces.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Royal upgrade: Trump will stay at the Dutch king's palace during his NATO visit U.S. President Donald Trump has a sleepover this week in the Netherlands that is, quite literally, fit for a king
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Don't let the season go by without making strawberry shortcake One of the best ways to make the most of strawberry season is making strawberry shortcake
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 Starmer: No tax rises on working people to reach 5% defence spending pledge He said the current commitment to get defence spending up to 2.5% of GDP was coming from cuts to overseas development aid.
Euronews · Jun 24, 2025 Merz emphasises Germany's support for Israel and calls for ceasefire in Gaza German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed the country's support for Israel amid its conflict with Iran and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2025 NATO summit opens in The Hague amid unprecedented security and protests The 2025 NATO Summit opened in The Hague today under unprecedented security, as 32 world leaders—including Donald Trump—arrived for two days of high-stakes talks on defence and global security, amid airspace lockdowns, street protests, and sweeping citywide disruptions.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Starmer leaves door open for tax rises to fund rise in defence spending IFS director Paul Johnson warns the £30bn increase in defence spending will need to be funded by tax rises
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Trump won’t say if US still committed to defense of NATO nations ahead of summit: ‘It depends on your definition’ President waffles on U.S. support for treaty provision that was invoked after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 UK must be ‘clear-eyed and hard-edged’ about global threats, minister warns Pat McFadden warned of the challenge from ‘major powers like China’, and threats of new technologies as he set out the national security strategy.
International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025 Trump Says Iran-Israel Truce Holds After Berating Both Countries US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding, shortly after he lashed out at both countries and cursed as he accused them of violating the truce.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Venice swaps palazzi for paparazzi as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez prepare to tie the knot The so-called wedding of the century will see some of the world’s most famous celebrities descend on the city of water. But protests could take the shine off the Amazon tycoon’s special day, Alex Croft reports