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Iran delivered ‘heavy slap to US’s face’, says Khamenei as he threatens further attacks on American bases – Middle East crisis live

26/06/2025 12:58 The Guardian

In his first comments since the ceasefire, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US ‘gained no achievement’ when it joined the war with Israel against TehranIsrael’s national security minister called for a “complete halt” of humanitarian aid to Gaza on Thursday, claiming that Hamas is taking control of the supplied goods and food.Itamar Ben-Gvir says that he will “demand” Benjamin Netanyahu put a new vote to the country’s cabinet on the issue of the introduction of aid to Gaza.The humanitarian aid currently entering Gaza is an absolute disgrace. What is needed in Gaza is not a temporary halt to the “humanitarian” aid, but a complete halt to it.When I warned and warned, and unfortunately the only one who voted a month and a half ago against the introduction of the aid, it was clear to me that it would give oxygen to Hamas.With all due respect and gratitude to the president of the United States, he’s not supposed to intervene in a legal process of an independent state.I hope and suppose that this is a reward he (Trump) is giving him (Netanyahu) because he is planning to pressure him on Gaza and force, to force him into a hostage deal that will end the war. Continue reading...

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Pentagon details US attack on Iran as Hegseth criticizes media over reporting that questions strike effectiveness – live

Defense secretary also says he is unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from US strikesBy taking military action, Trump “created the conditions to end the war, decimating, obliterating Iran’s nuclear capabilities”, Hegseth says, c...

26/06/2025 13:08 The Guardian
European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, defence and migration – Europe live

European Council will also discuss broader enlargement policy of European Union towards the western Balkans Ireland’s Martin also continues on the US trade situation:“I do genuinely detect an atmosphere that’s focused on getting a deal, both on the US side and on the European Union side, and t...

26/06/2025 12:53 The Guardian
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens to strike back against any future US attack

Supreme leader says attack on US base in Qatar was ‘slap to America’s face’, in first comments since ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has threatened to respond to any future US attack by striking American military bases in the Middle...

26/06/2025 12:53 The Guardian
Cancer experts alarmed over ‘gut-wrenching’ Trump plan to cut research spending by billions

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26/06/2025 12:00 The Guardian
Israeli opposition rejects Trump’s call to cancel Netanyahu corruption trial

US president accused of interfering in judicial system after saying charges against Israeli PM are ‘witch hunt’Middle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli opposition politicians have rejected Donald Trump’s call for the cancellation of the long-running corruption trial of his ally Benjamin Neta...

26/06/2025 11:25 The Guardian
Reform Warwickshire council head quits after five weeks, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Rob Howard says ‘health challenges’ are behind resignation and teenage deputy George Finch will lead until replacement foundUK politics live – latest updatesA Reform UK councillor has resigned as leader of Warwickshire county council just five weeks after he was elected, leaving his 18-year-ol...

26/06/2025 10:51 The Guardian
Britain’s biggest biofuel plant could close over impact of UK-US trade deal

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26/06/2025 09:15 The Guardian
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26/06/2025 08:00 The Guardian
Australia news live: war of words between online safety chief and YouTube continues; fire ants intercepted in WA

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26/06/2025 07:30 The Guardian
EU rollback on environmental policy is gaining momentum, warn campaigners

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26/06/2025 04:00 The Guardian
Iran intensifies internal security crackdown with executions and mass arrests

Iranian rights group has recorded 705 arrests on political or security charges since the start of the war with IsraelIranian authorities are pivoting from a ceasefire with Israel to intensify an internal security crackdown across the country with mass arrests, executions and military deployments, pa...

25/06/2025 20:49 The Guardian
Change in Nato mindset brought on by Vladimir Putin as much as Donald Trump

Allies agreed to raise defence spending to counter likely prospect of Russian remilitarisation if Ukraine war endsThe price was high, but for now, at least, a crisis in Nato has been averted. Donald Trump may like to take the credit for almost all of the 32 allies agreeing to a sharp increase in def...

25/06/2025 18:57 The Guardian
Costa Rican court orders government to free migrants who were deported by US

About 200 people were brought to the country in February under an agreement with the Trump administrationA court in Costa Rica has ordered authorities to release foreign migrants who were locked up in a shelter after being deported by the US, according to a resolution issued on the eve of a visit by...

25/06/2025 17:21 The Guardian
Pakistan debates Trump Nobel peace prize nomination after US strikes on Iran

Pakistani government had credited US president with ‘pivotal leadership’ in its ceasefire negotiations with IndiaMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump’s intervention into the Iran-Israel war, and brokering then announcing a ceasefire, has drawn a heated debate in Pakistan – where t...

25/06/2025 17:05 The Guardian
‘Nothing less than a punishment’: Serbian artists criticise theatre role for ex-paramilitary chief

Dragoslav Bokan to head national theatre’s board of directors as authorities crack down on culture sectorArtists in Serbia have criticised the appointment of a nationalist ex-paramilitary chief as the head of the national theatre board, as authorities crack down on the culture sector days before a...

25/06/2025 14:59 The Guardian
How and why is Britain obtaining access to nuclear gravity bombs?

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 Starm...

25/06/2025 14:09 The Guardian
Israel-Iran live news: Donald Trump likens US strikes on Iran to atomic bombing of Hiroshima

US president says ‘I don’t want to use an example of Hiroshima… but that was essentially the same thing that ended that war’ as he speaks at NatoSee all our Middle East coverageAt the Nato summit in the Netherlands, tensions between Israel and Iran could dominate discussions among world lead...

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

Andrew Cuomo concedes as progressive left-winger builds substantial lead over former governorZohran Mamdani declares historic victory in New York City mayoral primary after Cuomo concedesWe have more from The Hague.Reuters is reporting that when asked if the United States would strike again if Iran...

25/06/2025 10:22 The Guardian
Starmer says vote on welfare cuts bill happening on Tuesday amid growing Labour revolt – UK politics live

MPs are due to vote on cutting disability and sickness benefits worth around £5bn but number of Labour MPs signing amendment is growingEuropean leaders have never been 100% confident of Donald Trump’s commitment to Nato, and to its article 5 saying an attack on one member should be treated as an...

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

State MP’s alleged victim spurred to action after learning politician had been appointed as families minister, court hearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA court has heard a New South Wales state MP’s alleged sexual abuse victim was spurred to action after learning the...

25/06/2025 09:23 The Guardian
‘It’s like being walled in’: young Iranians try to break through internet blackout

Desperate for news on war with Israel, people search for proxy links to route messages through servers outside Iran• Middle East crisis – live updatesAmir* hasn’t slept much in days. From his apartment in northern Tehran, the 23-year-old spends his nights searching for proxy links, fragile dig...

25/06/2025 09:02 The Guardian
Wednesday briefing: Why N​ato is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump at key summit

In today’s newsletter: ​E​urope’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

Nationwide marches planned in honour of those killed during anti-government protestsKenyans plan to march countrywide on Wednesday, the first anniversary of the historic storming of parliament by protesters, to honour those killed during last year’s anti-government protests, but there are fears th...

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

Despite Iranian missiles killing people and destroying buildings, many Israelis say they are happy with the current situation• Live updates: Trump says it was ‘great honor to stop war’ after angry outburst at both sidesThe Iranian ballistic missile landed a little over an hour before the cease...

24/06/2025 18:21 The Guardian
Bank governor wades into row over Reeves’ focus on fiscal rule forecasts

Andrew Bailey says OBR projections – which the chancellor uses to calculate headroom – shouldn’t be ‘over-interpreted’The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has waded into the controversy over Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules with a warning against “over-interpreting” the Office fo...

24/06/2025 17:53 The Guardian
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