Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit the Geo stationary Tele communications satellite room at the Airbus Defence and Space factory in Stevenage. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty
UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.
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At a joint press conference with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Sir Keir Starmer said: “First thing we need to do is get Putin to the table for an unconditional ceasefire.'' Speaking at the Airbus plant in Stevenage, the prime minister also welcomed German commitments to tackling people-smuggling gangs. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer hosts German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the Prime Minister seeks to boost ties on defence and tackling people smuggling operations. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer is reported to have suspended a number of rebellious MPs. Brian Leishman, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchcliff voted against the Government’s planned welfare reforms as part of a wider rebellion earlier this month, and all were first elected at last year’s election. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers depart after a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive for a weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala was welcomed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to Downing Street. Mr Fiala said the UK and the Czech Republic had an “excellent level of cooperation” and that he was “grateful” the UK “continues its natural role as a key security pillar of Europe.” Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Germany has announced it will soon supply Ukraine with new long-range missile systems, but not the Taurus cruise missiles that Kyiv has long sought. Despite previous speculation, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed that Taurus missiles—capable of striking targets up to 500 km away—will not be sent. Instead, Germany is providing Patriot air defense systems purchased from the U.S. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that diplomatic avenues with Russia are "exhausted" and vowed to counter what he called a “criminal regime.”
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Russia has accused Ukraine of launching over 500 chemical attacks since the war began, including toxic drone strikes and gas container drops across the frontlines. General Rtishev alleges Ukraine uses chemical agents like chloroacetophenone and chloropicrin in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Moscow claims Kyiv is plotting a chemical leak at an ammonia facility to frame Russia for an environmental disaster. These escalating accusations mark a new, dangerous front in the conflict, raising international concerns over chemical warfare.
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A Russian 500-kg aerial bomb reduced a bustling shopping center in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast to rubble, killing two and injuring at least 28 on July 16. The heart of Dobropillia city was targeted in a broad daylight strike that left more than 54 shops destroyed, over 300 apartments damaged, and multiple cars obliterated. A massive fire erupted after the impact, prompting an urgent response from emergency crews.
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Trump has backed off a proposed strike plan targeting Moscow, delivering a sharp blow to Ukraine’s hopes. Declining to send long-range missiles, Trump left Zelensky hanging, signaling a potential pivot in U.S. support as the war enters a critical phase. Trump’s decision is sparking concern in Kyiv and among NATO allies over America’s long-term commitment.
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Putin launched a wave of kamikaze drone strikes on Zelensky’s hometown, Kryvyi Rih, plunging the city into chaos. Meanwhile, Kharkiv was rocked by 17 powerful explosions within just 20 minutes, marking one of the most intense overnight assaults in recent weeks. The attacks underscore Russia’s unrelenting aggression and the growing vulnerability of Ukrainian urban centers.
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On July 17, Ukrainian troops raised national flags in the eastern villages of Yalta and Voskresenka, located near the Donetsk-Dnipropetrovsk border—territories Russia had already claimed to have captured.
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