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Sky News halted for breaking announcement – and it’s terrible for Donald Trump | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Sky News halted for breaking announcement – and it’s terrible for Donald Trump | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

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Sky News presenter Matt Barbet halted this evening’s broadcast to deliver a breaking news announcement about US President Donald Trump. The broadcaster began: “Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social, informing everyone that Iran has shot down a US Apache helicopter. Just to quote what he has posted on social media, ‘I have just been informed,’ he says, ‘by our great military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz. “’There were two pilots involved,’ and he says both are safe and uninjured. ‘Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack.’” The US leader signed off on the post, writing: “Thank you for your attention to this matter. President Donald J Trump.” The helicopter went down as the Middle East was still fuming after Iran and Israel exchanged fire the previous day in a huge setback to the ceasefire of the Iran war, which started in February. According to Iranian television, Israeli forces killed at least two members of …

Trump issues Iran nuclear threat warning about major global city | US | News

Trump issues Iran nuclear threat warning about major global city | US | News

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Donald Trump insisted he would pursue the war regardless of popularity (Image: Getty) Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that the war in Iran enjoys widespread support amongst Americans, with his view bolstered, according to him, by the revelation that a major US city was threatened by Iran’s nuclear weapons development programme. Since American and Israeli bombs struck Tehran in February, the president’s approval ratings have nosedived while petrol prices have rocketed across the nation. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the construction site for the White House ballroom, Trump acknowledged some negative sentiment towards the conflict, which is approaching its third month. “Everyone tells me it’s unpopular, but I think it’s very popular,” Trump said. “When they hear that it has to do with nuclear weapons that could take out Los Angeles, take out major cities very quick – I’ll tell you what when we explain it to people – I don’t really have enough time to explain it to people. I’m too busy getting it done.” However, a fresh New York Times and Sienna …

China turns its back on Iran after Trump intervention | US | News

China turns its back on Iran after Trump intervention | US | News

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Trump had suggested he wouldn’t speak with Xi about Iran (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) China’s president Xi Jinping distanced himself from Iran after reportedly backing Donald Trump’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz, according to the White House. “The two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy,” the White House said in a statement on Thursday, praising the Chinese leader’s “good meeting” with Trump, who has been given a new Chinese nickname with a nasty translation. “President Xi also made clear China’s opposition to the militarization of the Strait and any effort to charge a toll for its use, and he expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce China’s dependence on the Strait in the future,” the statement continued. The White House asserted that China voiced support for Trump’s objective behind launching military action alongside Israel against Iran. “Both countries agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” the statement added. Trump’s China visit arrives at a precarious juncture for his …

Trump’s China showdown with Xi – Iran, Taiwan and trillion-dollar deal | US | News

Trump’s China showdown with Xi – Iran, Taiwan and trillion-dollar deal | US | News

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Donald Trump lands in China on Wednesday for a summit with Xi Jinping that analysts are calling one of the defining diplomatic encounters of his presidency. Washington’s attention has been elsewhere for much of the past year – consumed by the Iran conflict, operations in the Western Hemisphere and domestic political battles – but Beijing moves to centre stage this week. Global trade, the Taiwan question and the race for technological supremacy are all on the table. Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, Trump told reporters Iran would be high on the agenda as he promised a “long talk” with Xi on the subject. China has been working alongside Pakistan to broker a settlement, with the two countries putting forward a five-point peace framework in March that includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Behind the scenes, Chinese officials have been gently nudging their Iranian counterparts towards the negotiating table. Why does China want an end to the Iran conflict? Despite its public show of strength, China is eager for the war to end. Slower …

Royal Navy issues urgent Strait of Hormuz update for HMS Dragon | World | News

Royal Navy issues urgent Strait of Hormuz update for HMS Dragon | World | News

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The Royal Navy has issued a major update regarding its HMS Dragon. The warship is heading to the Middle East as part of a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz and safeguard freedom of navigation. It comes as the UK and France are set to host a meeting of defence ministers from the Strait of Hormuz coalition. According to the Royal Navy, the warship will use her Sea Viper missile system to safeguard the UK’s assets and interests. The Type 45 destroyer will be supported by Wildcats from 815 Naval Air Squadron, equipped with Marlet missiles to counter drone threats. HMS Dragon’s Commanding Officer, Commander Iain Giffin, said: “I am proud that Dragon is playing such a prominent role in the UK’s presence in the region as part of a multi-national task force seeking to assure the freedom of navigation and restoring vital trade routes.” The ship left its Portsmouth base in March and has been helping safeguard Cyprus. Commander Iain Giffin added: “Following our time defending Cyprus, Dragon has proven that she is …

Donald Trump issues chilling World War 3 warning over Iran | US | News

Donald Trump issues chilling World War 3 warning over Iran | US | News

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President Donald Trump described the Iran conflict as a “mini-war” while addressing concerns that the military action is taking “too long. “We have a war right now, and we’re to what, six weeks? He said, ‘What’s taking so long!’ We were in Vietnam 19 years,” Trump said. He added. “You have the wrong person up here, you’ll be in World War III.” Last week, Trump dismissed Iran’s latest proposal to bring an end to hostilities between the two nations, stating on Friday that he remained unsatisfied while criticising Iran’s “fractured” leadership structure. Trump rejected the latest proposal almost immediately upon its delivery. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency confirmed that Iran submitted its plan to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday evening. What deal is Trump making with Iran right now? “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters Friday at the White House, without elaborating on what he saw as its shortcomings. His latest comments came during an address to attendees at a small business …

CNN paused for breaking Trump alert – and it’s a humiliating blow for President | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

CNN paused for breaking Trump alert – and it’s a humiliating blow for President | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

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CNN anchor Erin Burnett shared a breaking alert with viewers today, in a humiliating blow to US President Donald Trump, as China has been “mocking” him with videos and memes amid the ongoing Iran conflict. An AI video from Iran’s embassy in China has been going viral, with the Beijing government’s strict censors allowing videos depicting Trump as “evil” and “dishonest” to spread online. One video of animated American eagles mocking a US-hosted security summit showed how Trump is “putting other countries into a cage”. “Relax, sometimes security comes with a little control,” an eagle in a suit tells the rest of the room. CNN journalist Will Ripley, who is based in Taiwan, said: “As the war escalates, so does the trolling. President Trump’s prayer circle with religious leaders have been flooding social media. Censors are allowing a tidal wave of viral videos and memes mocking that moment in the Oval Office.” There are also cartoons in Chinese media ridiculing the rising price of oil, and, according to the CNN report, anti-US messages are spreading …

Bombshell Trump and King Charles update as Iran was sparks chaos – ‘Could be embarrassing’ | Royal | News

Bombshell Trump and King Charles update as Iran was sparks chaos – ‘Could be embarrassing’ | Royal | News

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Plans are being drawn up for King Charles to embark on an even bigger trip to the US despite fears the monarch could be “embarrassed” thanks to President Donald Trump. Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to delay the royal tour with Labour calling for it to be postponded. The tour is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and would see the King visit Washington and New York, with the potential for a third city to be added. There are also discussions about extending the visit to include a stop in the Caribbean. The visit is being seen as an important opportunity to reinforce the “special relationship” following recent tensions over the Iran conflict. Officials are reportedly finalising plans for the landmark trip, reports The Sun.The US President has repeatedly criticised Starmer in recent weeks over what he sees as a lack of support for American and Israeli actions. *** Ensure our latest news headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here …

UK households urged to stockpile on 9 items amid Iran war | UK | News

UK households urged to stockpile on 9 items amid Iran war | UK | News

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Households across the UK are being encouraged to ensure they have emergency supplies as tensions rise over a possible conflict involving Iran. Government preparedness guidance advises families to think about what they would need if they had to remain at home for several days during an emergency such as a power outage, water shortage or severe weather. The advice has gained renewed attention as Western governments assess the implications of threats made by Donald Trump to unleash what he described as “Death, Fire and Fury” on Iran. Officials in the UK have been monitoring developments closely. A spokeswoman for 10 Downing Street confirmed that the Prime Minister spoke with the US president on Sunday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. “The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon,” the spokeswoman said. “The leaders began by discussing the latest situation in the Middle East and the military cooperation between the UK and US through the use of RAF bases in support of the collective self defence of …

Rescue teams scramble after US military aircraft goes down in Iraq | US | News

Rescue teams scramble after US military aircraft goes down in Iraq | US | News

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A United States military refueling aircraft has gone down in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with rescue efforts launched immediately after the crash, which the military said was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. US Central Command confirmed that two aircraft were involved in the incident, describing the downed plane as “a loss.” The second aircraft landed safely. “The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing,” a spokesperson said. “One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.” Both planes are understood to have been KC-135 tanker aircraft, according to a US official who reportedly spoke on condition of anonymity. A KC-135 typically requires a three-person crew. A separate KC-135 declared an emergency before attempting to land in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, according to flight tracking platform FlightRadar24. Central Command asked for patience as the situation developed. “We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members,” it said. Fourth crash of …