Day: 24 June 2025

For a second day running, the Israel-Iran conflict leads the way as Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two nations. It comes after the US joined Israel in bombing Iran over the weekend, claiming to have wiped out Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran has returned retaliatory strikes on US bases in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Despite the US President announcing a ceasefire and Israel confirming it, it’s unclear how accurate this is. Iran has denied a ceasefire and has continued striking Israel.

It’s set to be a difficult week for the prime minister as Labour backbenchers mount a rebellion over cuts to welfare.

Ahead of the NATO summit this week, the UK is amongst the countries agreeing to up defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.

The home secretary has moved quickly to proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terror law. It comes just a day after activists broke into an RAF base and vandalised two military planes.

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced by Donald Trump after 12 days of intense conflict involving strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan) and Iranian missile attacks, including one on a U.S. base in Qatar.

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has announced her intention to ban the direct-action group Palestine Action under anti‑terrorism laws, placing it alongside organisations like Hamas and ISIS, after activists broke into RAF Brize Norton and vandalised two military aircraft with red paint.

Over 100 Labour MPs have launched a significant rebellion against the government’s welfare reform bill, supporting a formal amendment to block its progress until further consultation and comprehensive impact assessments, especially regarding disabled people, are carried out.

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Donald Trump announced non-retaliation against Iran’s missile attack, framing US intervention as a preventive measure to avoid foreign wars, showcasing strategic success without American casualties.

According to members of the team, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders received a 400% raise last season, with specific rates having not been released. What do you think?

First a beloved weatherman and children’s TV show host in Indianapolis, David Letterman eventually graduated to becoming a regular on game shows and talk shows in L.A.

People are trying their best to stay cool and healthy, but those with pets are also concerned about their furry friends.

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Kirsty Coventry made history on March 20, 2025, by being elected as the first woman and first African president of the International Olympic Committee, officially taking office on June 23, 2025.

Iran has implemented an internet shutdown and throttled speeds to control information flow, limiting access to news to state-controlled sources only.

Greenpeace and anti-tourism activists protested Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding, highlighting billionaire tax inequalities and environmental concerns with banners in St Mark’s Square.

Two young bears, Mish and Lucy, escaped their enclosure at a wildlife park and consumed a week’s worth of honey during their brief freedom.

The significance of exclusives may diminish over time as players prioritise game quality over platform ownership, particularly after initial console launches.

Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s intention to boost defence, security, and resilience spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, despite critics labelling the move as “smoke and mirrors” with no immediate cash promises.

As Formula 1 gears up for its next generation of cars in 2026, Pirelli is set to address the long-standing woes surrounding its wet tyres, which have rarely seen action during races.

A “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran has been announced by Donald Trump, set to begin shortly after his announcement on Truth Social.

Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the knockout stage of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC, finishing first in Group B with six points.

Mick Ralphs, co-founder of Bad Company, passed away at the age of 81, with tributes highlighting his exceptional songwriting and guitar skills.