The assisted dying bill is facing a critical Commons vote, with a narrow previous majority of 330 to 275 in its favour, making every vote crucial today.
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Labour MP Kim Leadbeater expressed confidence that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will pass its crucial Commons stage on Friday, moving on to the House of Lords.
Baroness Harriet Harman cautioned that Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose political identity was shaped by opposition to Iraq, might ultimately permit U.S. use of UK-controlled bases, such as Diego Garcia or RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, for strikes on Iran if President Trump requested it.
Indonesia inks strategic partnership with Russia strengthening economic and technical cooperation while Indonesia joins BRICS.
Harriet Harman suggested that Sir Keir Starmer might permit Donald Trump to use British military bases for strikes on Iran, despite his opposition to the Iraq War legacy.
Hurricane Erick made landfall in Oaxaca, Mexico, as a Category 3 hurricane with winds reaching 205 kph before weakening to a tropical storm later in the day.
Diplomacy to prevent the conflict between Israel and Iran spiralling further out of control is picking up pace with the UK at its centre.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with his US counterpart Marco Rubio and President Trump’s chief negotiator Steve Witkoff in Washington, and flies next to Geneva.
The Kremlin deems regime change in Iran as “unacceptable” and warns that the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would have severe global repercussions.
Former Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz refuted claims that the Israeli military intentionally targets hospitals, insisting such allegations are “absolutely not true.”
Air India has suspended select long-haul flights and reduced frequencies following a fatal crash involving a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which killed 241 people on board and around 30 on the ground.
Matt Clifford, Sir Keir Starmer’s AI opportunities adviser, is stepping down for family reasons after six months in the role, having advised on the AI opportunities action plan.
British doctors in Gaza, such as Dr Tom Potokar and Dr Victoria Rose, exhibit remarkable humanitarianism by providing critical medical care in a war-torn environment, often at great personal risk.
Kim Leadbeater is optimistic about its passage to the House of Lords, citing strong support from previous votes and polls indicating 72% of Britons back the legislation.
Benjamin Netanyahu visited Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheba following an Iranian missile attack, emphasising Israel’s resolve to counter threats.
The extension of the £150 Warm Home Discount will now support an additional 2.7 million households, bringing the total to over 6 million, including 900,000 families with children.
Mykhaylo Mudryk faces a potential four-year ban from football after being charged by the FA for doping offences related to the banned substance meldonium.
Iran is currently experiencing a near-total internet blackout, causing widespread fear and panic among citizens, while the regime maintains control.
Cliff Notes A former Mossad director reported that Israel swiftly neutralised Iran’s air defences within 36-48 hours during recent aerial attacks on the country. Israel has conducted multiple strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, claiming Iran was close to developing a nuclear bomb, a charge Tehran denies. Israeli officials suggest that while full destruction of Iran’s nuclear programme is unattainable, recent control over Iranian airspace offers significant operational advantages. Israel’s speed at which it ‘took down’…
Cliff Notes Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India crash, has been discharged from hospital and was seen as a pallbearer for his brother’s coffin during the funeral. The incident involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that struck a medical college hostel shortly after take-off, resulting in at least 241 fatalities, including 30 on the ground. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities looking into aircraft issues, while both cockpit voice and flight data recorders…
Trump poised to join war on Iran The Daily Telegraph says Trump is “poised to join the war on Iran.” Donald Trump has called for an unconditional surrender on nuclear enrichment, whilst threatening that the US could join Israel in attacking Iran. There’s coverage of delays to the high-speed railway project in England – HS2. It will be delayed beyond 2033 and will go over budget. Read: A roundup of the front pages today.
Trump’s agenda The Sun front page leads on the Iran crisis as the US president could drag the US military into Israel’s war on Iran. A tribute to Kim Woodburn is featured on the front page. Read: A roundup of the front pages today.
U.S. POISED TO JOIN IRAN WAR The Daily Mail describes the situation in the Middle East as “in flames,” suggesting the US is assembling an “armada of warships” in the region ahead of possible involvement. A tribute to Kim Woodburn is featured on the front page. Read: A roundup of the front pages today.
Rabies is a viral infection affecting the central nervous system, primarily transmitted by mammals, with notable cases in bats in the UK.
At the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, six member countries—Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—released a coordinated statement affirming support for Ukraine after U.S. President Trump controversially left early, blocking a joint communiqué on Russia and Ukraine.
Spain’s government released a report concluding that the massive blackout on 28 April that plunged parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness was due to a combination of technical miscalculations and planning failures, not a cyberattack. Voltage surges triggered a cascade of shutdowns across southern Spain.