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Israel strikes nuclear sites in Iran and then calls for a state of emergency – expected retaliatory strikes from Iran. Netanyahu claims the attack on Iran was necessary because Iran threatens Israel’s very existence.

Israel has initiated Operation Rising Lion, conducting extensive airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites amidst an escalated threat perception.

Netanyahu has started another war. Israel has launched dozens of airstrikes against nuclear sites in Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. Iran has vowed to defend it’s sovereignty for the attack, which has killed the head of the Revolutionary Guard and a senior general. Follow the latest.

President Trump claims a deal with China is finalised, though specifics on tariff reductions remain unclear, highlighting ongoing negotiations.

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the recent Air India crash, was found conscious and alert in the hospital with minor injuries, described as a miracle by witnesses.

An aviation analyst found anomalies in the configuration of Air India Flight 171, suggesting possible issues with the flaps and landing gear during take-off.

Leading economist Paul Johnson warns Rachel Reeves may need to raise taxes following disappointing economic indicators, contrary to her claims of a “fully funded” spending review.

Air India Flight 171, carrying 242 individuals including 53 British nationals, crashed shortly after take-off near Ahmedabad Airport, resulting in no apparent survivors aside from one British man, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.

Two women tragically died in Eryri National Park, Wales, following an incident on Wednesday night, confirmed by North Wales Police.

A British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived an Air India plane crash shortly after take-off, reporting a loud noise before the incident.

An Air India flight carrying 242 individuals crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, with local authorities reporting no survivors.

An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday.

Peter Krykant, a prominent advocate for drug policy reform and safe consumption rooms, passed away at the age of 48, leaving a significant legacy in the UK’s approach to addiction.

The UK, Spain, and EU have reached a historic deal on Gibraltar.

Read how the left-wing media has reacted to the chancellor’s Spending Review.

Read how the right-wing media has reacted to the chancellor’s Spending Review.

The King and Queen expressed their shock and sadness over the tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, that claimed the lives of 10 individuals, including nine students aged 14 to 17.

Thursday’s newspaper front pages are dominated by reactions to the spending review. It won’t come as much of a surprise how the papers have reacted – with the left-leaning press cheering on the injection of cash, bringing an end to the Conservative austerity and framing the review as a “renewal of Britain.” The right-leaning press tells their readers to “brace for tax pain” calling Rachel Reeves’s review “fantasy spending.” 

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Thursday, 12 June 2025. The sun is making a welcome appearance over the capital, with temperatures reaching a pleasant 25°C. However, a touch of afternoon rain might have dampened your day, so keep an umbrella handy just in case.

Unsurprisingly, the chancellor’s spending review dominates the UK news this morning, with some publications seeing the plans as a huge investment that will boost the UK economy, and others arguing it will lead to huge tax hikes in the autumn.
The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, the chancellor has said, just a day after her spending review. The decline was sharper than expected.

Elsewhere, there is coverage of violence in Northern Ireland, as “protesters” set fire to a leisure centre – the violence began after an alleged sexual assault by two foreigners.

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.

The UK Economy shrank by 0.3% in April, exceeding economists’ expectations of a 0.1% contraction, largely due to President Trump’s tariff policies.

A group of masked rioters set fire to Larne Leisure Centre—used as temporary housing for displaced families—on the third consecutive night of unrest linked to an alleged sexual assault case in Ballymena.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a bold, near‑£113 billion, four‑year investment‑led spending review ahead of the next general election, marking a clear shift from austerity to a “renewal” agenda. 

South Korea’s military ceased loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea, fulfilling President Lee Jae-myung’s campaign promise to ease tensions between the two nations.

Rachel Reeves announced a funding increase for key sectors: the Ministry of Defence will see a rise in spending from 2.3% to 2.6% of GDP by 2027, while the NHS receives an additional £29bn per year.