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UK PM Starmer Urges Social Media Firms on Child Online Safety
TechnologyBBCNYTThe Guardian+13CNNFox Newsdennik-nThe Independentindex-hrNew Statesmanstraits-timesjerusalem-post+5 more4d ago16 sources

UK PM Starmer Urges Social Media Firms on Child Online Safety

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with social media executives, pressing them to take greater responsibility for protecting children online. He emphasized the need for enhanced measures to ensure child safety across their platforms.

Iran Targets UK/US Base on Diego Garcia Island
WorldThe Independent26d ago

Iran Targets UK/US Base on Diego Garcia Island

Iran has reportedly targeted a military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles, while a UK official refused to comment on Iran's capability to strike the UK.

Iran Missile Strikes Raise UK Vulnerability; UK Plays Down Attack Fears
WorldThe Guardianfazle-figaro+4la-repubblicaaktualne-czThe ObserverDaily Sabah28d ago7 sources

Iran Missile Strikes Raise UK Vulnerability; UK Plays Down Attack Fears

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the US military base Diego Garcia, raising European concerns about missile range and highlighting the UK's reported vulnerability. However, the UK has since played down fears regarding Iran's attack capabilities.

Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access
WorldAPReutersBBC+153bloombergNYTeconomistwsjFTle-mondewapoThe Guardian+145 more29d ago156 sources

Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access

President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.

UK Reaffirms Cyprus Akrotiri Base Not for US Strikes on Iran
PoliticsThe Independentdnevnik-bgTimes of India+5jerusalem-postn1-bihnaftemporikiin-cyprusgulf-news1mo ago8 sources

UK Reaffirms Cyprus Akrotiri Base Not for US Strikes on Iran

Britain has reaffirmed to Cyprus that its military bases on the island, specifically RAF Akrotiri, will not be used for offensive operations or US strikes against Iran, a decision made amid escalating tensions and reported Iranian missile attacks.

Jerusalem Old City Targeted by Iranian Projectile; Israel Vows Intensified Strikes
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Jerusalem Old City Targeted by Iranian Projectile; Israel Vows Intensified Strikes

The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, including the Jerusalem Old City, as Israel vows intensified attacks with US support.

Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate

‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombers UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Britain has not ruled out participating in future strikes against Iranian ballistic missile launch sites, officials have indicated. US heavy bombers are expected to reach UK bases at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands and Fairford in Gloucestershire in the next few days, from where they are expected to attack I...

Trump says he was disappointed with Starmer over Diego Garcia base access
Politicsindex-hrin-cyprus1mo ago2 sources

Trump says he was disappointed with Starmer over Diego Garcia base access

US President Donald Trump said he was very disappointed with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain’s initial refusal to allow the United States to use the Diego Garcia air base to carry out strikes on Iran, the Daily Telegraph reported. Trump made the comments in an interview with the newspaper, according to the report. […]

Trump: Razočaran sam Starmerom
Politicsindex-hr1mo ago

Trump: Razočaran sam Starmerom

DONALD Trump "jako je razočaran" britanskim premijerom Keirom Starmerom zato što nije odmah dopustio Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama da koriste zračnu bazu Diego Garcia za izvođenje napada na Iran,…

UK has not paused Chagos Island deal ratification after US criticism
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

UK has not paused Chagos Island deal ratification after US criticism

Britain clarified it has not paused the ratification of a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. While discussions with the US continue, a foreign office spokesperson stated no deadline exists and timings will be announced normally. This comes after US President Trump criticized the deal, which preserves US operations on Diego Garcia through a 99-year lease.

Trump flips position on UK's Chagos Islands deal approval
PoliticsReutersbloombergThe Guardian+6Al JazeeraDWSCMPThe IndependentYahooTimes of India2mo ago9 sources

Trump flips position on UK's Chagos Islands deal approval

After initially saying he supported the deal, the US president called it a "big mistake." London stood by the agreement, saying it was the "only way" to guarantee a strategic joint military base with the US.

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Mideast Amid Iran War
PoliticsReutersBBCbloomberg+50FTAl JazeeraCNNyle-uutisetruvukrainska-pravdafazberlingske+42 more20d ago53 sources

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Mideast Amid Iran War

The United States has deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the war with Iran continues, following the earlier deployment of the USS George H.W. Bush and ongoing repairs for the USS Ford, underscoring a heightened military posture.

Iran's Diego Garcia Missile Attack Confirmed, Demonstrating Extended Range
WorldAPBBCbloomberg+38wsjThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNcnbctagesschauaftonbladetle-figaro+30 more29d ago41 sources

Iran's Diego Garcia Missile Attack Confirmed, Demonstrating Extended Range

Iran's unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base has been confirmed, revealing greater missile capabilities and an extended range, prompting the UK to denounce the 'irresponsible attacks' and raising concerns about other distant bases.

Iran Missiles Target UK-US Base in Indian Ocean; UK Allows US Strikes on Iran
PoliticsNYTFTThe Guardian+14yle-uutisetlsm-lvSCMPel-mundodigi24The Independentindex-hrhindustan-times+6 more1mo ago17 sources

Iran Missiles Target UK-US Base in Indian Ocean; UK Allows US Strikes on Iran

Media outlets confirm Iran fired missiles at the joint US-UK air force base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, an event seen as an escalation, with the UK's decision to allow US use of its bases for strikes on Iranian sites targeting Hormuz cited as context.

Israel Vows, Defense Minister Confirms Intensified Attacks on Iran
Worldobservador1mo ago

Israel Vows, Defense Minister Confirms Intensified Attacks on Iran

The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz promises to significantly increase attacks on Iran with US support.

Media Confirm Iran Missile Attack on Diego Garcia Base, UK Role Clarified
Politicsdnevnik-bg1mo ago

Media Confirm Iran Missile Attack on Diego Garcia Base, UK Role Clarified

Media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, continue to report that Iran fired two missiles at the joint US-UK air force base on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean, confirming earlier reports of the attack where missiles reportedly missed their target. Great Britain's decision to allow the US to use its bases for attacks on Iran, aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, is cited as context for the Iranian response.

UK Halts Return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Politicsnewsbeast1mo ago

UK Halts Return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Britain has paused the process of ratifying an agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the strategically vital island of Diego Garcia hosting a US military base, to Mauritius.

Iran Launches Missiles at British Base as Warning to Europe
Politicsdigi2429d ago

Iran Launches Missiles at British Base as Warning to Europe

Iran launched two missiles towards a British military base in Diego Garcia, an act interpreted by diplomatic sources as a warning to Europe against involvement in the ongoing war, with experts suggesting a potential for nuclear weapons in the future.

Israel Launches Overnight Strikes After Hits in Arad, Dimona; Vows Intensified Attacks
Worldjerusalem-post1mo ago

Israel Launches Overnight Strikes After Hits in Arad, Dimona; Vows Intensified Attacks

The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, including the Jerusalem Old City. Following hits in Arad and Dimona, Israel has approved a wave of overnight strikes, vowing intensified attacks with US support.

Israel Displays Iranian Cluster Bombs as UK Condemns Missile Attacks
Worldhinduklix-ba1mo ago2 sources

Israel Displays Iranian Cluster Bombs as UK Condemns Missile Attacks

The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, as Israel vows intensified attacks.

Iran Reportedly Fires Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Base in Diego Garcia
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Iran Reportedly Fires Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Base in Diego Garcia

Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, with Iran's Mehr news agency confirming the strike and other international reports detailing the incident and its implications, raising questions about Iran's undeclared 4,000-km strike capabilities and potentially expanding the conflict.

Donald Trump turns against UK Chagos Islands plan again
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Donald Trump turns against UK Chagos Islands plan again

President suggests US could use Diego Garcia airfield for potential strikes against Iran Donald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US strike on Iran, the Guardian has been told. In his latest change of heart on the deal, the US president said on social media that Keir Starmer was “making a big mistake” by handing sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius in exchange for continued use by the UK and US of their airbase on one of the islands, Diego Garcia. Continue reading...