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25/06/2025 14:09 The Guardian

UK purchase of F-35A squadron means US nuclear warheads are likely to be stored on British soil once againBritain is to obtain air-launched nuclear weapons by buying a squadron of 12 F-35A fighter jets, which are capable of carrying the US B61-12 gravity bomb as well as conventional arms, Keir Starmer has announced at the Nato summit. Continue reading...

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Costa Rican court orders government to free migrants who were deported by US

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25/06/2025 17:21 The Guardian

Pakistan debates Trump Nobel peace prize nomination after US strikes on Iran

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25/06/2025 17:05 The Guardian

‘Nothing less than a punishment’: Serbian artists criticise theatre role for ex-paramilitary chief

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25/06/2025 14:59 The Guardian

Israel-Iran live news: Donald Trump likens US strikes on Iran to atomic bombing of Hiroshima

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25/06/2025 13:34 The Guardian

Anti-arms groups plan mass protests over expansion of UK nuclear deterrent

Expansion decision ‘undermines democracy’ and will mobilise new generation of protesters, groups warnThe biggest expansion of the UK’s nuclear deterrent in a generation will put the nation on the “nuclear frontline” and mobilise a new generation of anti-nuclear weapons protesters, campaig...

25/06/2025 12:26 The Guardian

‘We made history’: Mamdani celebrates after shocking Cuomo in New York City mayoral primary – US politics live

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25/06/2025 10:22 The Guardian

Starmer says vote on welfare cuts bill happening on Tuesday amid growing Labour revolt – UK politics live

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25/06/2025 09:36 The Guardian

NSW MP Gareth Ward likened to ‘vampire running a blood bank’ by alleged sexual assault victim, court hears

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25/06/2025 09:23 The Guardian

‘It’s like being walled in’: young Iranians try to break through internet blackout

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25/06/2025 09:02 The Guardian

Wednesday briefing: Why Nato is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump at key summit

In today’s newsletter: Europe’s leaders unveiled sweeping new defence spending pledges designed to satisfy Donald Trump and signal a new era of militarisationGood morning. The Nato summit that started last night in the Netherlands could hardly be better timed for Donald Trump: after dec...

25/06/2025 05:58 The Guardian

Israel agrees to deepen ‘close’ security cooperation with US – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Our live coverage continues hereAs dawn broke in Israel and Iran, confusion reigned as to whether the two countries were still at war. Israelis, who fell asleep to the news that a ceasefire had been agreed to, woke up to four consecutive missile warnings, heading back and fo...

25/06/2025 01:24 The Guardian

Fears of unrest as Kenyans mark first anniversary of storming of parliament

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25/06/2025 01:00 The Guardian

NSW political staffers to appear at Durl caravan plot inquiry after being threatened with arrest warrants

Staff for premier Chris Minns and police minister Yasmin Catley to attend voluntarily after upper house president indicated warrants would be soughtAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFive staffers from the offices of the New South W...

24/06/2025 22:17 The Guardian

Starmer to give missiles to Ukraine paid for with £70m interest on Russian assets

The 350 air defence missiles mark the first time the UK has used Russia-linked funds to buy weapons for KyivKeir Starmer has announced a fresh package of military aid for Ukraine – this time paid for using the UK’s interest haul from frozen Russian assets.The UK will send 350 advanced air defenc...

24/06/2025 21:30 The Guardian

UK to expand nuclear deterrent with US fighter jets capable of carrying warheads

Starmer to unveil purchase of 12 F-35A jets that can deliver tactical nuclear weapons, which may be kept at RAF basesThe UK is to substantially expand its nuclear deterrent by buying a squadron of American-made fighter jets that are capable of delivering US tactical warheads that are likely to be st...

24/06/2025 21:30 The Guardian

‘Of course it was worth it’: Israelis celebrate ceasefire with Iran

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24/06/2025 18:21 The Guardian

Bank governor wades into row over Reeves’ focus on fiscal rule forecasts

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24/06/2025 17:53 The Guardian

‘A pause before something worse’: Iranians wary of what future holds

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24/06/2025 17:49 The Guardian

The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter

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At least 40 more Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza, say medics and officials

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24/06/2025 17:18 The Guardian

Trump ‘flying into big success’ at Nato summit, claims Rutte who praises his ‘decisive action’ in Iran – as it happened

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24/06/2025 17:01 The Guardian

Republican House speaker says law to check president’s authority over military action is unconstitutional – live

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24/06/2025 16:52 The Guardian

Britain must prepare for possibility of attack on UK soil, government warns

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24/06/2025 15:00 The Guardian

Sadiq Khan joins growing Labour rebellion against disability benefit cuts

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