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.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated rhetoric amid the Israel–Iran war, calling for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and warning Tehran civilians to evacuate.
The Israel–Iran conflict has escalated sharply after five days of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear, military, and energy infrastructure, reportedly killing at least 224 Iranians and wounding around 1,400.
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At the G7 summit in Canada, UK PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump inked a bilateral trade deal covering the aerospace and automotive sectors.
Israeli airstrikes are entering their fifth day, after targeting military and nuclear sites across Iran—including Tehran—while simultaneously striking Iran’s oil and gas facilities and even its state broadcaster, which Tehran condemned as a “war crime”.
At the G7 summit in Canada, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump formally approved a UK‑US trade deal targeting aerospace and automotive sectors.
Analysts warn that Section 899 of the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—Donald Trump’s proposed retaliatory tax on foreign entities—could deter investment by imposing a tax starting at 5 %, rising to 20 %, on companies from countries that levy “unfair” taxes on US entities.
President Trump has rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—a proposal reportedly vetoed after he asked, “Have the Iranians killed an American yet?”.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a diplomatic campaign in Canada ahead of the G7 summit, urging global leaders—including Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron—to defuse rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
A military parade in Washington DC celebrated the US Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 79th birthday, featuring 6,600 soldiers and various military hardware, marking the first tank display in over 30 years.
For the first time in over 30 years, a military parade featuring M1 Abrams tanks and Paladin howitzers is set to take place in Washington D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Army
The US Secretary of State stressed that Israel’s airstrikes on Iran were a unilateral decision, despite Iran’s claims of American support for the attacks.
President Trump claims a deal with China is finalised, though specifics on tariff reductions remain unclear, highlighting ongoing negotiations.
Elon Musk publicly acknowledged on X early 11 June that he “regret[s] some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” following a heated public feud sparked by his criticism of Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” and allegations tying Trump to Jeffrey Epstein’s withheld files.
Israel is contemplating a unilateral military strike on Iran as negotiations between the US and Iran progress towards a preliminary nuclear agreement, which Israel deems unacceptable.
Protests against ICE in Los Angeles have escalated, prompting a curfew and the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to protect federal personnel.
Elon Musk admitted to regretting some of his recent posts about Donald Trump, acknowledging they “went too far,” including criticisms of Trump’s tax and spending bill.
Protests in Los Angeles triggered by intensified ICE immigration raids have entered their fifth day, prompting President Trump to deploy around 700 active-duty Marines alongside 4,000 National Guard troops—despite California officials condemning the move as “illegal” and “authoritarian”.
High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China are underway in London, extending into a second day at Lancaster House.
Mass protests erupted across Los Angeles following a string of aggressive immigration raids led by federal authorities, targeting undocumented communities in the city.
Canada is set to announce a significant increase in its defence budget to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target, according to sources reported by The Globe and Mail.
Tensions soared in Los Angeles after President Trump deployed around 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines—federalising forces without California’s consent—to crack down on protests sparked by recent ICE immigration raids.
Errol Musk described his son’s feud with Donald Trump as typical of disagreements, suggesting they will reconcile soon despite recent tensions over Trump’s tax and spending bill and allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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