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Thousands of American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division are deploying to the Middle East as Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure. The heightened US military presence now totals 50,000 troops. Detailed discussions are expected to follow.
The US threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum as global energy prices soar due to the strait’s closure. Swift action is crucial, as the deadline approaches shortly after midnight on Monday.
Iran has conducted missile strikes targeting the US-UK base in Diego Garcia. The strikes mark a significant escalation, as experts caution against overstating the threat to Europe, particularly the UK. For further updates, stay informed with Metro’s coverage.
There are continued reactions to the news that top Trump official Mike Walz accidentally added a journalist to a group chat where top US officials were discussing plans to bomb Yemen.
The journalist leaked the messages, with the content from those messages leading headlines around the world. The major security blunder has led to questions in the US over Trump’s team and their lax approach to security.
The content of the messages revealed what most of Europe already knew – the United States hates Europe, calling the continent ‘pathetic’ and ‘free loaders.’
What can we expect in the Spring Statement 2025? – Wednesday’s Spring Statement, set to be announced by the chancellor this afternoon, dominates much of the UK news this morning. There is continued speculation over how severe the chancellor’s cuts to public spending will be amid promises that she is hunting growth for the UK economy.
The latest UK inflation figures are set to be released this morning, ahead of the chancellor’s statement, which will be delivered at 12:30 in the Commons.
Elsewhere, Prince Harry has stepped down from his role at the charity he co-founded after a row between the trustees and the chair of its board.
On the international front, the ongoing fallout with the Trump administration after the Yemen bombing plans were accidently shared with a journalist and there’s extensive coverage of the devastating wildfires sweeping South Korea, having already killed 18 people.
The rollout of assisted dying legislation in England and Wales has been postponed, now expected to take place no earlier than 2029 due to a four-year extension proposed by MPs.
Turkish protests continue for the sixth consecutive day following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, leading to a crackdown that has seen over 1,400 arrests, including seven journalists.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will reveal additional welfare cuts in her spring statement, following a report by the Office for Budget Responsibility indicating the initial reforms will save £3.4bn instead of the anticipated £5bn.
The £9bn Lower Thames Crossing project, spanning 14.5 miles and featuring a 2.6-mile tunnel, has been approved after 16 years of planning and £1.2bn in costs.
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