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Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows charge on cargo passing through Hormuz | BBC News
3d ago00:13:17Tap to summarizePresident Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz following days of escalating strikes between the two countries. He said this would stop "Iran's ships or customers" from entering or leaving the key oil shipping route, but "all other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait". The blockade will be in effect from 16:00 Eastern Time (20:00 GMT) on Tuesday. Iran's foreign minister later said whoever provides safe passage "should be compensated for this service", but Iran would remain the strait's "GUARDIAN" - using Trump's word. Tehran and Washington clashed over the strait's control after exchanging strikes in the region overnight and on Monday. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews
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How will Andy Burnham approach Trump, Ukraine and other world affairs? | Global News Podcast
3d ago00:11:49Tap to summarizeAndy Burnham is expected to become the next prime minister of the UK within a matter of days. And he will inherit a host of challenges on the world stage - preserving Britain's "special relationship" with the US under President Donald Trump; maintaining post-Brexit ties the European Union; managing defence spending in line with Nato targets; and supporting Ukraine in the war with Russia. We ask the BBC's UK political correspondent Rob Watson how Mr Burnham's international strategy could compare with that of the current prime minister, Keir Starmer. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #uk #trump #ukraine #brexit #politics 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Andy Burnham’s international priorities 01:45 The UK and Donald Trump 03:10 Burnham and Nato defence spending 04:01 Brexit and EU relations 05:33 Burnham and the Ukraine war 06:41 Keir Starmer and international affairs 08:07 Does the world care about UK politics?
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Remembering Sam Neill, the star from Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders and The Piano | BBC News
3d ago00:04:39Tap to summarizeSam Neill, the New Zealand actor who has died aged 78, will forever be most associated with the film that made him an international star: Jurassic Park. But there was much more to Neill's career than escaping Velociraptors in the visitor centre of a billionaire's tropical island. Across a career spanning five decades, Neill showed himself to be an actor of depth, capable of taking on a wide range of roles in films ranging from box office hits to acclaimed arthouse movies. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #SamNeill #JurassicPark #ThePiano #PeakyBlinders #BBCNews
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Wildfires in the UK and Europe as heatwaves continue | BBC News
4d ago00:05:04Tap to summarizeWildfires of 'exceptional scale' have taken force in Paris, as neighbouring Spain still tackles flames across the country following its own devastating fires. Now the UK is also experiencing wildfires in England and Wales, as its third heatwave of the year is set to intensify again this week. Here’s what we know so far about the extent of wildfires in Europe and the UK, and how heatwaves are impacting them. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Heatwave #UK #Spain #France #BBCNews
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US hits 'dozens' of Iranian sites in strikes, as Iran targets US bases in region | BBC News
4d ago00:03:58Tap to summarizeThe US said it has hit "dozens" of Iranian military targets in overnight attacks, in response to Iran hitting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The military said it struck "air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats", using aircraft, ships, and drones - including "one-way attack sea drones for the first time". "The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade," the US military said. "Iran does not control it". In response, Iran said it targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait and also radar systems in Oman. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews
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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves | BBC News
4d ago00:03:10Tap to summarizeMore than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during the exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is based on what's known about the dangers of extreme heat. Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, they say - the warmest June on record in England, when temperatures hit 37.7C (99.9F) at Lingwood, Norfolk, smashing the previous high of 35.6C set in 1957. A rare red health alert was issued for parts of England and Wales at the time, warning even healthy people of the significant risk to life. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Heatwave #UK #BBCNews
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Aspiring engineers take on Soapbox racing | BBC News
4d ago00:05:54Tap to summarizeFrom wooden crates in the 1940s, to wacky designs, fancy dress and smart steering systems, Soapbox racing has evolved over the years. The Red Bull Soapbox Race recently took place in London, where competitors are judged on their creativity, speed and showmanship as they navigate a hill - kitted out with twists and ramps - within the grounds of Alexandra Palace. BBC Tech Now's Ammie Sekhon went along to meet a group of engineering students who built their own car, becoming the youngest team to take part in the competition. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Soapbox #Racing #Engineering #BBCNews
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What will the new UK prime minister's plan for tax be? | BBC News
4d ago00:25:35Tap to summarizeToday, after speaking to Rachel Reeves in what’s likely to be her final interview as chancellor, Laura speaks to Paddy about what we might get from the new administration. Andy Burnham has talked about “room within [the Labour] manifesto for movement on tax." What does that mean in practice? We’ve got some clues from Labour insiders. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Burnham #Tax #PrimeMinister #AndyBurnham #Reeves #BBCNewscast
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How do you save a shipwreck? | BBC News
5d ago00:05:00Tap to summarizeBBC Tech Now visits Sweden to see how cutting-edge technology is helping preserve a historic warship for future generations. Built from organic materials, historic ships are constantly at risk from decay, environmental changes, and structural stress. Conservation experts are now using advanced scanning, monitoring, and digital tools to better understand these fragile vessels and slow the effects of time. Watch how innovation is helping keep the past alive. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews
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US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz | BBC News
5d ago00:05:26Tap to summarizeThe US launched a fresh wave of strikes in response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In response to the American strikes, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the waterway was closed until further notice and launched attacks on US bases and allies in the region. The IRGC said it had hit a US base in Jordan, while the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain all responded to missiles and drones from Iran. It comes after incidents earlier this week in which three commercial tankers were attacked, prompting an exchange of strikes between the US and Iran. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews
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