Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran
US president congratulates Iran and Israel on truce deal, but neither country has confirmed agreement to end war.
Australian passenger disruption as airlines delay or cancel flights after Iran’s attack on US base in Qatar
Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong said there had been ‘disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region’
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The Albanese government and airlines are warning passengers in Australia of flight delays and disruptions after Iran’s strike on a US base in Qatar resulted in several countries closing their airspace.
In a post to X on Tuesday morning, the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, said there had been “disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region”.
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Continue reading...Iran attacks US air base in Qatar: What we know so far
Iran says it has responded to the US attacks on its nuclear facilities by targeting the US military base in Qatar.
UK will commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035
Keir Starmer says investment in national security will also deepen Britain’s commitment to Nato
Britain will commit to spending 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035 after weeks of diplomatic pressure and intense negotiations with allies.
The decision came as Keir Starmer, the prime minister, prepared to join Nato leaders at a summit dominated by global conflict and expectations of European military self-reliance.
Continue reading...California officials say seventh person found dead after Lake Tahoe boat capsizes
Fast-moving weekend thunderstorm caused high winds and swells as authorities say one person still missing
The El Dorado county sheriff’s office confirmed Monday that it had found a seventh person dead after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a fast-moving weekend thunderstorm that caused high winds and swells of up to 8ft. One person is still missing.
A 27ft-long gold Chris-Craft vessel with 10 people aboard overturned Saturday afternoon after apparently being hit by a large swell near DL Bliss state park on the lake’s south-west edge, according to the US Coast Guard.
Continue reading...Airlines pay the price as no-go airspace increases due to global conflicts
US strikes on Iran are adding to the pressure on carriers, which are having to avoid war-torn regions, lengthening routes and pushing up costs
With barely 48 hours elapsed since the US launched strikes against Iran, the swift resumption of near-normal service circumnavigating the war zone underlines that few crises, short of the global pandemic, have stopped airlines and their passengers flying for long.
British Airways had been planning to restart flights to the Middle East cities of Doha and Dubai again, after cancelling departures from Heathrow at the weekend. However, on Monday evening Qatar temporarily closed its airspace again as Iran launched a missile attack on US bases in the country.
Continue reading...US War on Iran Is Not About Nuclear Threats. It’s About US Power and Domination. – Truthout
- US War on Iran Is Not About Nuclear Threats. It’s About US Power and Domination. Truthout
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Canada signs defense pact with EU – politico.eu
- Canada signs defense pact with EU politico.eu
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Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan
No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.
Canada and EU sign defence pact amid strained US relations and global instability
Amid Trump’s disrespect of old allies, EU and Canada vow more support for Ukraine and joint work on climate crisis
Canada has signed a wide-ranging defence pact with the EU, as Donald Trump and global instability prompt traditional US allies to deepen their alliances.
Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, on Monday joined European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and head of the European Council, António Costa, in Brussels, where they signed a security and defence partnership, pledged more support for Ukraine, as well as joint work on issues from the climate crisis to artificial intelligence.
Continue reading...No casualties reported after Iran missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar – Axios
- No casualties reported after Iran missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar Axios
- Live updates: Attack on Iranian nuclear sites thrusts US into Israel-Iran conflict CNN
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Ukraine and UK to jointly produce long-range drones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says two countries will deepen defence cooperation with the objective to ‘stop Russian terror’
Ukraine and the UK are to deepen their defence cooperation by jointly producing long-range drones, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday after talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street aimed at forcing Russia to “think about peace”.
Zelenskyy said his main objective was “to save as many lives as possible” and to “stop Russian terror”. Writing on social media, he called for “maximum political and diplomatic coordination” and closer work on “joint defence projects and weapons production”.
Continue reading...Iran attacks US military base in Qatar
Iran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar, saying it was retaliation for recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
US-Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 23, 2025
Here are the key events on day 11 of the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
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Ex-Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
The 67-year-old, who also worked for ITV, BBC and Channel 4, says he is ‘responding positively to excellent treatment’
The former BBC and Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The 67-year-old announced his diagnosis on social media, saying it was one of stage four advanced cancer.
Continue reading...What have countries said about Iran’s strike on a US base in Qatar?
Iran's attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base draws sharp rebukes from several states in the Gulf region.
European initiative to impose sanctions on Israel sucessfully blocked – Ynetnews
Labour MPs launch major rebellion to stop welfare bill
Amendment intended to kill off legislation that would cut benefits could be backed by up to 100 Labour MPs including senior figures
Labour MPs have launched a significant rebellion against the government’s benefit cuts with an amendment that could kill its welfare bill, spearheaded by senior select committee chairs.
The amendment – which sources said could be signed by up to 100 MPs – declines to pass the government’s welfare changes and calls for a pause, including for further consultation and for support to be in place before any further cuts are made.
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