Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre
Afghan officials say a Pakistani air strike has killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation centre.
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Experts say global response may evolve over Hormuz security
Experts say pressure could grow if disruption to the vital energy route continues.
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Trump says China, Japan and Korea should be ‘thanking’ US for strikes
President says ‘numerous’ nations vow to help protect vessels, while UK and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war
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Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU
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Iran war live: Trump scolds allies for not joining Strait of Hormuz mission
US President Donald Trump criticises allies' reluctance to commit forces to open the key waterway for Gulf oil exports.