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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 18.06.2025.
It displays 101 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.06.2025 ⇢ The Day Trump Approved the Iran Plans
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Trump's position on Iran shifted throughout the day from uncertainty to apparent military commitment. After initially stating "I may do it, I may not" regarding strikes on Iranian targets, reports emerged by evening that Trump had approved attack plans and was waiting to give final orders. The escalation prompted Starmer to convene emergency COBRA meetings while the US prepared evacuation flights from Israel.
Iran's Supreme Leader rejected surrender demands and warned of "irreparable harm" if America intervened, while an Iranian government jet fled to Oman as the country experienced internet blackouts. Russia warned Trump against bombing Iran as tensions reached crisis levels.
The domestic agenda continued with coverage of a British mother's death from rabies after a dog scratch in Morocco, while MPs faced criticism over abortion law changes. Starmer's government dealt with a brewing rebellion over benefit cuts as the international crisis dominated government attention.
18.06.2025
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FIRE AND FURY | World News
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BBC
Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' but says supreme leader is safe 'for now'
The US president is said to be weighing whether to join Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
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This rogues’ gallery suggests the Dems are determined to lose the next election.
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BBC
Israel says it has struck centrifuge site in Tehran in overnight attack
The latest attack comes as Trump is said to be weighing whether to join Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
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BBC
Trump considers joining Israel on Iran strikes as IDF targets nuclear sites
Israel targeted an Iranian centrifuge site where uranium is enriched in overnight strikes.
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06:41⇢Trump Weighs Iran Strikes
⌨The newspapers report Trump actively considering whether to order US military strikes on Iran, with Israel having targeted Iranian nuclear centrifuge sites where uranium is enriched during overnight attacks (BBC News, Sky News, The Sun). Trump issued warnings that the US won't kill Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei "for now," describing him as an "easy target" while the Iranian leader vowed to show Israel "no mercy" (The Independent, The Mirror, Daily Mail). Israeli forces told Tehran residents to evacuate as the conflict escalated, with Red Alert sirens heard across Israel and Iran's Supreme Leader issuing what media described as "chilling cryptic warnings" (Daily Mail, The Mirror). The focus has shifted from Trump's earlier demands for surrender to active deliberation about direct American military intervention alongside Israeli operations.
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The Spectator
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New Statesman
As Benjamin Netanyahu’s bodyguard, I saw him transform into the gangster he is today.
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The Guardian
Prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in detention
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TICKING CLOCK | World News
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TICKING CLOCK | World News
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US | Jessica Kwong
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TICKING CLOCK | World News
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GAME ON | Premier League
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The violent unrest that has gripped Northern Ireland has deep, complex roots.
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10:04⇢Trump's 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum
⌨The newspapers report Trump's administration has given Iran's ruling clerics 48 hours to avoid US military strikes, with American forces on high alert as Trump actively decides whether to launch attacks (Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro). Iran warns any US intervention would trigger "all-out war" while Israel has already struck Tehran's nuclear centrifuge facilities (Sky News, BBC News). The escalation represents a shift from Trump's earlier ultimatums to immediate military preparation, with officials describing Iran's Supreme Leader as an "easy target" after his latest "battle cry" (Daily Mail, Metro). Domestically, a British holidaymaker faces a £75,000 hospital bill after slipping in sliders at a Thai waterfall, with insurers refusing to pay out (The Mirror). MPs' recent abortion vote has sparked debate about infanticide (The Spectator), while Uber drivers report severe health problems from working conditions described as "slave-like" (Novara Media).
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Breitbart UK
The grooming gang review has found that ongoing cases involving group-based child sexual exploitation are heavily tied to migrants and supposed asylum seekers in Britain.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Stop arming the slaughter or lose the rule of law
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TRAGIC SENDOFF | World News
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TRAGIC THEORY | World News
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LET BATTLE COMMENCE | World News
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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BBC
Iran's supreme leader warns Trump of 'irreparable harm' if US joins Israeli strikes
As Donald Trump considers whether to join Israel in attacking Iran, Iran's supreme leader says his country will not surrender.
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Breaking | Live
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Showbiz | Laura Harman
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KATE PULLS OUT | Royals
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British lawmakers have backed the most significant change to abortion law in decades, voting in favour of an amendment to decriminalise abortions up to the moment of birth.
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13:15⇢Iran Threatens Irreparable Harm
⌨The newspapers report Iran's Supreme Leader warning Trump of "irreparable harm" if the US joins Israeli strikes, declaring Iran will "never surrender" as Trump reportedly gave Tehran 48 hours to avoid American military action (BBC News, Daily Mail, Sky News, The Independent). Russia has warned Trump against bombing Iran while the Cabinet appears split over sending US jets to support potential operations (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK). The escalation marks a shift from ultimatums to immediate threats of consequences, with Iran's leader condemning Trump's statements as "ridiculous" (Sky News). Domestically, British lawmakers voted for the most significant abortion law change in decades, backing decriminalisation of abortions up until birth (Breitbart London). Kate withdrew from Royal Ascot at the last minute as she continues balancing her return to work after cancer treatment (The Sun).
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UK | Jen Mills
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Breaking | Live
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'HEARTBROKEN' | UK News
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World | Jessica Kwong
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
'I may do it, I may not': Trump considers US joining Israeli strikes on Iran
The president says he'll "see what happens" after Iran's supreme leader warns of "irreparable harm" if the US intervenes.
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UK | Gergana Krasteva
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As Uber drivers struggle to make a living, their bodies pay the price. Polly Smythe reports.
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Yasser Abu Shabab’s militia is just the latest group to benefit from Israel’s longstanding support for groups that fragment and destabliise Palestinian civil society, writes Talal Abu Rakba.
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16:02⇢Trump Wavers on Iran Strikes
⌨The newspapers report Trump wavering on military action against Iran, stating "I may do it, I may not" when asked about striking Iranian targets, while saying he'll "see what happens" after Iran's Supreme Leader warned of "irreparable harm" if the US intervenes (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News). The escalation prompted Starmer to call an emergency COBRA meeting, with Deputy PM Rayner indicating Britain would not join any US attack on Iran, backing a "diplomatic approach" instead (HuffPost UK, Sky News). Meanwhile, a British mother's death from rabies after being "scratched very slightly" by a puppy in Morocco has been covered extensively, with her family revealing she "did not think any harm would come of it" (Daily Mail, Metro, The Sun). The woman, named as Gergana Krasteva, died after the minor scratch during her holiday.
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Breitbart UK
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that regime change in Iran could lead to “chaos”, as officials in France and Germany expressed concerns over potential Tehran-linked terror attacks in Europe amid the Middle East conflict.
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Breaking | Live
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Those who were desperate to avoid an inquiry now claim they were at the forefront of demanding one.
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'MIRACLE' BRIT'S AGONY | World News
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The war between Israel and Iran has been building for decades and now it’s spiralling out of control – but how did we get to this point?
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STARING INTO THE ABYSS | World News
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STARING INTO THE ABYSS | World News
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
Am I dangerously suppressing my anger?
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MIRACLE BRIT'S AGONY | World News
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18:41⇢Trump Wavers on Iran Intervention
⌨The newspapers report Trump's uncertainty about striking Iran, stating "I may or may not" join Israeli operations while the US prepares evacuation flights from Israel (Sky News, BBC News, The Independent). French President Macron warns regime change in Iran could cause "chaos" amid European concerns over Tehran-linked terror attacks (Breitbart London). Channel 4 News examines how 46 years of Israel-Iran proxy warfare led to the current spiralling conflict. Domestically, Starmer faces a major rebellion over "cruel" benefit cuts according to HuffPost UK, while Spiked reports a "great reverse ferret" on grooming gangs inquiries, claiming those who avoided investigations now claim they demanded them. The Daily Mail covers an award-winning film director murdered for her diamond Rolex, found wrapped in a blanket with tape over her mouth in her London home.
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BBC
Iran and Israel launch more attacks as Trump weighs US involvement
Iran and Israel continue strikes on Wednesday night, after Donald Trump says the US "may" join the Israeli attacks.
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Today, Israel launched strikes on Karaj, Zanjan and Kermanshah.
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Both the right and the left are exploiting the disaster of Iraq to try to criminalise the Jewish State.
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World | Jessica Kwong
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The Independent
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WAR OF THE WORDS | World News
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22:38⇢Trump Weighs War with Iran
⌨The newspapers report Trump's active consideration of US military intervention in Iran, with the president stating "I may do it, I may not" regarding joining Israeli strikes while holding crisis meetings in the "war room" (BBC News, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Mirror). Israel launched strikes on Iranian cities including Karaj, Zanjan and Kermanshah as Iran declared it would show no "surrender" and went offline (Channel 4 News, Daily Mail). Trump claimed Iran was weeks away from having a nuclear weapon and said the US "may have to fight" to prevent this, prompting preparations for evacuation flights from Israel (Metro, Sky News). UK Prime Minister Starmer chaired a Cobra meeting on Britain's response to the escalating situation (Daily Mail). The coverage marks a shift from Trump's earlier ultimatums to active deliberation about immediate US military action alongside Israeli operations.
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