Angus Neale

The US military has launched airstrikes against Iran after Tehran targeted American bases in Jordan. The strikes followed Donald Trump's threat to hit Iran after a pause in fighting, while Iran's expanding attacks across the region have raised fears of a wider Middle East war.

Firefighters in France and Spain are battling severe wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. French authorities describe the fires, particularly the Gironde blaze near Bordeaux, as exceptionally severe, while another heatwave is expected to increase the threat.

Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s sixth prime minister in a decade, taking over from Keir Starmer and promising a circuit‑breaking moment for the country with major changes ahead, as discussed by Lucy Hough and Alexandra Topping.

Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s new prime minister following a transfer of power from Keir Starmer, describing his arrival as a circuit‑breaker moment and promising major changes. The report includes commentary from Lucy Hough and Alexandra Topping.

A government plan would extend the existing under-16 social media ban by introducing a midnight-to-6am curfew for 16- and 17‑year‑olds, automatically blocking certain apps unless teenagers opt out. The video examines whether the non‑mandatory curfew is likely to reduce online harms, with Annie Kelly speaking to social affairs correspondent Jessica Murray about its potential effectiveness.

A UK government plan would extend social media restrictions by imposing an optional midnight‑to‑6am curfew on 16- and 17-year-olds, with certain apps blocked by default to reduce online harm. Annie Kelly and Jessica Murray examine how the opt‑out structure may affect its effectiveness and what it means for young people.

The US government has refunded $81bn to companies after the Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs illegal. Lucy Hough discusses the implications with international editor Chris Michael.

The US government has issued $81bn in refunds to companies affected by Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs after the US Supreme Court ruled the duties illegal, prompting substantial fiscal-year payouts.