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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

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

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

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

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 …

Trump says Iran team would risk their ‘life and safety’ by playing in World Cup

Trump says Iran team would risk their ‘life and safety’ by playing in World Cup

US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s football team Thursday their “life and safety” would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America. Trump’s comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East war. “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran’s participation at this summer’s men’s football World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the US. Read moreIran’s new supreme leader will keep Strait of Hormuz shut as oil prices spike Infantino, the head of world football’s governing body, said earlier this week that during a meeting with Trump at the White House they had discussed the “current situation in Iran.” “President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to …

Iran rules out ceasefire and sends chilling WW3 threat to Trump – ‘Learn your lesson’ | World | News

Iran rules out ceasefire and sends chilling WW3 threat to Trump – ‘Learn your lesson’ | World | News

The Iranian Parliament Speaker has warned Iran is “definitely not looking for a ceasefire,” while adding that the “aggressor” must be taught never to carry out another attack on the Islamic Republic. Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf made the comments on X this morning, in reference to the conflict that has broken out in the wake of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which began on February 28 and killed Tehran’s long-time dictator, Ali Khamenei. In a defiant statement, Ghalibaf said: “We are definitely not looking for a ceasefire. We believe that the aggressor should be punched in the mouth so that he learns a lesson so that he will never think of attacking our beloved Iran again.” Donald Trump previously called for the current regime’s “unconditional surrender”. But Iran has vowed to fight on and has installed the late Supreme Leader’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor. It comes as Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday (March 10) on Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East, in a war that has impacted …

Iran responds to ‘lying’ Trump after he declares war is ‘nearly over’ | US | News

Iran responds to ‘lying’ Trump after he declares war is ‘nearly over’ | US | News

Donald Trump told the world the fighting would be over (Image: Getty) Ten days into a war he is already calling a “short-term excursion,” Donald Trump stood before cameras in Doral, Florida on Monday and told the world the fighting would be over “very soon” — before immediately threatening to escalate it if Iran kept its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. The contradiction sat at the heart of a wide-ranging appearance in which Trump claimed 5,000 targets had been hit since the first bombs fell on February 28, boasted that Iran’s missile stocks had been ground down to “about 10 percent, maybe less,” and announced that drone factories were now being picked off one by one. “Starting today, we know all of the places they manufacture drones, and they’re being hit one after the another,” he said. But the oil chokepoint remained his sharpest focus. With Brent crude having touched $119 a barrel, Trump was unequivocal about the consequences of Iran maintaining its blockade. “I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the …

Going for broke? Iran war spirals further after naming of Khamenei’s son – The Debate

Going for broke? Iran war spirals further after naming of Khamenei’s son – The Debate

Second week of a war seen more than ever as a massive gamble by the US and Israel: strikes on oil installations in Tehran prompting retaliation across the Gulf. Also blown away are claims that disruptions to global energy security would be only a passing blip. As the price of crude shoots past 100 dollars a barrel, Tehran signals it’s staying the course, with Mojtaba Khamenei – the hardline son of the assassinated Supreme Leader – chosen to take the reins of an under-siege Islamic Republic that still has the means to make its neighbours pay a price for Trump and Netanyahu’s war. Take Lebanon, where rocket attacks by Iran proxy Hezbollah have drawn a deluge of fire, a ground incursion by Israel, and the displacement of nearly 700,000 people. We’ll talk about the Lebanese president who wants direct talks with Israel and weigh ten days of destruction of lives and livelihoods. As for the price at the pump, Europe will arguably feel the effects more sharply than a US that is farther away and …

The week in pictures: War in the Middle East, Milan Cortina Paralympic Games and Holi celebrations

The week in pictures: War in the Middle East, Milan Cortina Paralympic Games and Holi celebrations

Home Middle East From Israeli strikes on Lebanon and tributes to Iranian victims of the new war in the Middle East to celebrations of Purim in Israel, Holi in India, and the Paralympic Games’ kickoff in Milan-Cortina, FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week’s most striking images. Issued on: 08/03/2026 – 12:51 2 min Reading time Plumes of smoke rise after Israeli air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, March 2, 2026. © Ibrahim Amro, AFP   Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men celebrate Purim in Jerusalem on March 4, 2026. © Ohad Zwigenberg, AP Mourners attend the funeral of victims of the Israeli-American war against Iran in the Iranian city of Qom on March 5, 2026. © Mehdi Alavi, AFP A boy plays with his sheep near an unexploded missile that landed in a field on the outskirts of Qamishli, eastern Syria, on March 5, 2026. © Delil Souleiman, AFP A woman is covered in coloured powder during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad, India on March 4, 2026. © Mahesh Kumar A., AP Migrants attempt to board a …

UK readies aircraft carrier as Middle East crisis explodes after Trump threat | World | News

UK readies aircraft carrier as Middle East crisis explodes after Trump threat | World | News

The UK is preparing an aircraft carrier for possible deployment to the Middle East, it has been confirmed. It comes after Donald Trump warned Iran that no deal to end the conflict will be made until the country’s “unconditional surrender”. HMS Prince of Wales, which is based in Portsmouth, has had its 10-day notice to move slashed in half to five days. The acceleration of readiness means the aircraft carrier will be able to respond quickly if asked to mobilise. According to the Royal Navy, the giant vessel is one of the most powerful surface warships ever made in the UK. Carrying up to 1,600 crew, she is able to embark 36 F-35 fighter jets and four Merlin helicopters, as well as move 500 miles every day. Crews have also reportedly been alerted about potential deployment as the war in Iran rages on. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: “We have been bolstering our UK military presence in the Middle East since January, and we have already deployed capabilities to protect British people and our …