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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President Donald Trump has withdrawn 5,000 US troops from Germany amid rising NATO tensions.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.
Rishi Sunak is meeting with Conservative MPs as he publishes his emergency legislation to get Rwanda flights off the ground.
Thursday’s front pages lead with the resignation of immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who quit after the government announced its latest Rwanda plans – they didn’t go far enough for Jenrick.
Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, has quit, stating that the government’s Rwanda legislation isn’t sufficient.
Senate Republicans stopped a plan to pass a $110 billion aid package. Republicans insist that any help for Ukraine should be linked to broader US immigration and asylum reforms.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his handling of COVID-19 on Wednesday at a public inquiry into the pandemic, saying the government “got some things wrong” but did its best.
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