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| Hello. US President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit early amid the conflict between Israel and Iran - we'll bring you the latest. From Seoul, our correspondent Jean Mackenzie reports how North Korea's failed warship launch reveals interesting details on its military plans and how propaganda is changing. And finally, take a look at photos from one of the highlights of the royal calendar in the UK. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | Trump says 'we’re looking at better than a ceasefire' as he leaves G7 early |
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| | Trump had earlier urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, but later said this was for their safety. Credit: Getty Images | US President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit in Canada early, with the White House confirming he has "important matters" to attend to back in Washington. Speaking on board Air Force One, Trump said he's not looking for a ceasefire, but "we’re looking at better than a ceasefire". He also reiterated that "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon". Before his departure, Trump and his fellow G7 leaders issued a statement which urged de-escalation but stopped short of calling for a ceasefire, and named Iran as the principal source of instability and terror in the Middle East. The conflict is now in its fifth day, with Israel and Iran continuing to launch attacks on each other. |
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| At least 15 killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv | The attack is one of the largest bombardments on Kyiv since the beginning of Russia's invasion in 2022. | What happened > |
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| Reports of 51 people killed waiting at Gaza aid site | The Hamas-run civil defence agency said Israeli troops fired on crowds near an aid site. Israel said it is looking into reports. | Read more > |
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| Doctor to plead guilty to supplying ketamine | Matthew Perry - best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends – died from an overdose in October 2023. | More on the case > |
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| Social media main source of news in US, report finds | Researchers also highlighted a trend for some politicians to give their time to online hosts instead of mainstream media. | What this means > |
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| Trump Organization to launch mobile phone | The gold-coloured smartphone will cost $499 (£367.50), along with mobile phone service for a monthly fee of $47.45. | More on the plan > |
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| BEYOND THE HEADLINES | What North Korea's warship failure tells us about the secretive regime |
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| | | Experts say Kim Jong Un used the botched warship launch to strengthen people's loyalty to the regime and its ideology. Credit: KCNA via Reuters | When North Korea's new warship capsized during its launch last month, it made international headlines. But why such interest, given that there were no casualties and the damage to the hull appeared relatively minor? The intrigue has less to do with the failure itself and more with how Kim Jong Un reacted and what this teaches us about his regime, writes our Seoul correspondent. |
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Follow the monk | In Laos, monk-guided experiences educate visitors about Buddhist heritage. | |
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And finally... at Windsor Castle | A procession of people clad in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes walked through the grounds of Windsor Castle on Monday, followed by the King and Queen, as part of an event considered among the highlights of the royal calendar - the Order of the Garter service. See the pictures. | |
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US Politics Unspun newsletter | No noise. No agenda. Just expert analysis of the issues that matter most, from North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher. | |
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