Defence Ministers from Australia, the USA and the UK have met in London for a landmark meeting.
Defence secretary John Healey hosted US secretary of Defence Lloyd James Austin III and Australian deputy prime minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles to discuss the importance of the AUKUS partnership.
Report by Kennedyl.
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A bus mounted the pavement on Victoria Street, central London, at around 8.20am on Thursday, injuring 17 people. Two were treated at the scene, while 15, including the bus driver, were taken to hospital. A witness described the scene, saying: "There was a lot of people... The vehicles, the ambulances were too many to comprehend." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A number of pedestrians have been taken to hospital after a bus mounted a pavement near Victoria Station in central London. Several people, including the driver of the route 24 bus, are understood to have been injured in the crash on Victoria Street on Thursday morning. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has arrived at court in London at the start of his trial, in which he is accused of harassing a transgender activist. Sky News
Cosmetics retailer Lush has shut more than 100 UK stores, as well as its factories and website, for the day in solidarity with Gaza. Customers visiting the store on London's Oxford Street are met with posters in the colours of the Palestinian flag reading: "Stop starving Gaza. We are closed in solidarity". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary John Healey has spoken out ahead of Friday's meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, saying the talks will be "the first stage that will lead to negotiations". "This is about pressure on Putin," Mr Healey added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to the veterans who fought on Japan Day on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a stark warning to China, declaring that Britain may consider military action if Beijing invades Taiwan. In a show of force, the UK is deploying the HMS Prince of Wales, F-35B jets, and Royal Marines to the Indo-Pacific. The move is part of a wider deterrence strategy as China intensifies activity near Taiwan. Healey emphasized cooperation with allies like Australia, signaling that the UK intends to uphold peace through strength in the region.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General, says linking security guarantees for Ukraine to a ceasefire risks extending the conflict. He says: “If we make security guarantees dependent on an end to the Russian attacks on Ukraine, the war will continue. We are giving Putin an incentive to continue the war to avoid western security guarantees to Ukraine.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court saying the UK is "not free anymore" and describing it as "a police state". He is on trial accused of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks, which he denies. Prosecutors told the court that his posts about her were "oppressive" and "vindictive". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks with apprentices during a visit to BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Corbyn warns Palestinians in Gaza are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with the West Bank and Jordan Valley also under severe pressure. He says that US public opinion is increasingly critical of Israel, despite backing from President Trump. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence ministers from the UK, US and Australia, have said they will work closely together to boost global security, following the conclusion of a landmark Aukus meeting in London. Defence secretary..