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- Police incident at Manchester Airport closes Terminal 2 and causes traffic delays
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Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest offer, citing dissatisfaction and ‘disjointed’ leadership. He pointedly noted that options include making a deal or escalating military action. As the situation develops, governments are drafting contingency plans to address potential supply chain disruptions.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn 5,000 US troops from Germany amid rising NATO tensions. This decision follows a dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran. European leaders, including Poland’s Donald Tusk, are now urging NATO members to strengthen their alliance.
Security for King Charles is under review following a shooting in Washington, DC. Buckingham Palace will engage in discussions with US counterparts to assess the impact on the upcoming state visit scheduled for April 27-30. The King is being kept fully informed of developments.
According to the Justice Department, Smirnov’s motivation for providing false statements to the FBI stemmed from his personal dislike of President Biden.
Several of Thursday’s front pages report on the findings of an annual report on antisemitism in the UK, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Elsewhere, the UK economy and other domestic stories make the front page.
Before Trump’s initial presidential campaign in 2016, Putin had lauded him as “outstanding and talented.” Biden has long been a vocal critic of Putin, labelling him a “killer” well before the invasion of Ukraine.
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During the parliamentary year, the House of Commons and House of Lords periodically close for a break, with neither meeting to discuss government matters.
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