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Donald Trump’s alarming threats against Iran suggest he may escalate actions if demands aren’t met. His incendiary Truth Social post highlights his view of Iran’s population as expendable. Experts urge caution, noting overwhelming conventional force is more likely than nuclear options.

ISRAEL CONSULATE SHOOTING
One gunman killed and two others neutralised in shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul this morning.
The incident resulted in multiple casualties and heightened security.

EUROPEAN UPDATE

This morning, Europe focuses on enhanced energy cooperation

UK MORNING BRIEFING

An Epstein survivor plans to hold a mock tea party outside the White House this morning during King Charles’s state visit, urging the Monarch to support funding for therapy for victims of sexual abuse.

The F-15 pilot rescued after two days on an Iranian mountain had evaded capture and contacted US forces for help.

UK MORNING BRIEFING

Today, a Bristol-born Donald Trump impersonator, Paul Cross, reported facing physical and verbal abuse since opening his Trump-themed bar in Thailand last August. He continues to attract attention and controversy.

Trump proposes a historic $1.5trn defence budget with a $500bn increase, cutting non-defence spending by 10% for fiscal 2027.

Sarinasadat Hosseiny, grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani, was arrested alongside her mother, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, in Los Angeles after their permanent resident status was revoked. This forms part of a larger crackdown on individuals linked to Iran; further developments are expected.

Iran is offering over $60,000 for the capture of a missing US fighter jet pilot after an F-15 was downed. While one crew member was rescued, Tehran intensifies its military actions across the Middle East. Follow developments as the search continues.

The Artemis II mission offered a spectacular view of Earth while tensions escalated with threats from Trump regarding Iran.