Iran says it will not resume talks with the US over its nuclear programme while under attack.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 21.06.2025.
It displays 60 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.06.2025 โข The Day Trump Claimed Nuclear Victory
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The Iran-Israel conflict entered its ninth day with Israel claiming to have set Iran's nuclear programme back by at least two years through targeted strikes. Iran's foreign minister warned that US involvement would be "very dangerous" as diplomatic efforts in Geneva failed to produce breakthroughs.
Trump returned to the White House by evening as the Security Council considered Iran action, culminating in his late-night declaration that the US had completed a "very successful attack" on Iranian nuclear sites. This marked the end of the two-week diplomatic window he had established earlier in the week.
Domestic politics saw Reform UK surge to record polling heights, with reports suggesting the party could achieve majority victory at the next election. The assisted dying vote continued generating political aftershocks, with Conservative outlets suggesting MPs would remember the decision.
Britain experienced transport chaos during 34ยฐC temperatures as passengers were trapped for hours on broken-down trains, requiring police intervention on the hottest day of the year.
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Plus: Keir Starmerโs flip-flopping on grooming gangs and Kneecapโs cosplay radicalism.
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01:57โขIran Rejects Nuclear Talks
โจThe newspapers report Iran has rejected resuming nuclear talks with the US while under attack, despite European diplomatic efforts (BBC News, Iran Peace Talks Last Over Four Hours). Britain, France and Germany met with Iranian officials on Friday urging Tehran to engage with Washington, though talks failed to achieve breakthrough as Iran-Israel attacks continue (Breitbart London, The Independent). Domestically, the Palestine Action protest group faces being banned under the Terrorism Act, making support or membership a criminal offense (Channel 4 News). Labour's railway renationalization creates concerns about a two-tier system discriminating against outsourced cleaners who remain with private contractors (Novara Media).
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The Spectator
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BBC
Iran and Israel exchange strikes after Iran rules out nuclear talks while under attack
Israel continues to target Iran's nuclear infrastructure, as Israeli military says Iranian drones shot down overnight.
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The Guardian
Five UK writers try to parent like the Europeans
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US | Jessica Kwong
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This could be Keir Starmer's defining, and accidental, legacy.
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Iran and Israel exchange strikes after Tehran rules out nuclear talks while under attack
Israel continues to target Iran's nuclear infrastructure, as Israeli military says Iranian drones shot down overnight.
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Iran FM warns US involvement in conflict would be 'very dangerous' as Israel targets commanders
Israel's military say Iran's Hamas coordinator, Saeed Izadi, has been killed in a strike in the country's north-eastern city of Qom.
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Breitbart UK
Prominent Conservative Michael Gove said bid to prevent child rape gangs hitting headlines from within govt did in fact take place in 2011.
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11:21โขIsrael Claims Nuclear Setback Victory
โจThe newspapers report Israel claims to have set Iran's nuclear programme back by at least two years following strikes, with Iran's Foreign Minister warning US involvement would be "very dangerous" (BBC News, The Independent). Israel's military reports killing Iran's Hamas coordinator Saeed Izadi in Qom city. Domestically, Conservative Michael Gove admits witnessing government attempts to suppress grooming gangs scandals in 2011 (Breitbart London). Labour faces potential rebellion over welfare reforms as whips work to maintain party discipline (HuffPost UK). The New Statesman describes an unspecified "revolution" occurring this week as potentially Keir Starmer's defining legacy, while The Spectator examines whether the House of Lords could block the assisted suicide bill following MPs' recent vote.
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The Guardian
The 50 hottest books to read now
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World | Katie Boyden
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The Guardian
How neo-Nazis infiltrated a US martial arts school
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16:06โขHeatwave Transport Chaos
โจThe newspapers report Britain experiencing extreme weather chaos as passengers were trapped for hours on broken-down trains during 34ยฐC temperatures, requiring police intervention on the hottest day of the year (Daily Mail). The Iran-Israel conflict continues escalating with Tehran rejecting Geneva proposals as "unrealistic" while warning US involvement would be "very dangerous" as Trump weighs strike options (The Independent, Sky News). Iran's Foreign Minister's warnings come as Israel launches new strikes in southwestern Iran, building on yesterday's attacks. Domestically, The Spectator suggests Conservative MPs will remember the assisted dying vote, indicating potential political consequences from the recent parliamentary decision.
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Breitbart UK
Nigel Farageโs Reform UK party has surged to record heights and is on pace to win a convincing majority at the next election, polling from Ipsos has suggested.
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There have been more blasts this afternoon in the South West of Iran with the Israeli Defence forces saying itโs continuing to target military infrastructure in the country.
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Israel launches further strikes in Iran as Erdogan meets Iranian foreign minister
Iranian media report an emergency centre was targeted in the strikes while the IDF say it attacked "dozens of military targets" in the Khuzestan province.
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The anti-Western fervour that fuelled the Iranian Revolution continues to seduce todayโs โprogressivesโ.
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Israel launches fresh strikes on central and southern Iran as conflict enters ninth day
Earlier, Iran's foreign minister warned against US involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran saying it would be "very very dangerous".
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Israel launches fresh strikes on central and southern Iran on ninth day of conflict
Earlier, Iran's foreign minister warned against US involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran saying it would be "very very dangerous".
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22:49โขReform UK Surges to Record Highs
โจThe newspapers report Israel continues striking Iranian military infrastructure on the ninth day of conflict, with fresh attacks on central and southern Iran despite Tehran's warnings that US involvement would be "very dangerous" (BBC News, Channel 4 News). Trump has returned to the White House as the Security Council considers Iran action, following his earlier dismissal of strike reports (Sky News). Domestically, Farage's Reform UK has surged to record polling heights and appears positioned for majority victory at the next election according to Ipsos polling (Breitbart London). The surge represents a significant shift in British electoral politics as Reform overtakes traditional parties in voter support.
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