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CNA
19-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Israel-Iran conflict: At least 47 injured in Iranian airstrikes on civilian areas
Israel pledging to ramp up an Iranian offensive, which is now into its seventh day. Fresh attacks by Iran on civilian areas have injured at least 47 people. The strikes come at a critical time, with the administration in Washington weighing the possibility of getting directly involved in the Israeli campaign. Trent Murray, Kate Fisher and Olly Barratt report.
CNA
12-06-2025
- General
- CNA
Air India plane bound for London crashes shortly after take-off with 242 on board
An Air India plane has crashed in the western city of Ahmedabad, minutes after take-off. 242 people were on board the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick. Flight AI171 issued a mayday call before plunging into a civilian area near the airport perimeter. Air India said among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian. Earlier reports suggested there may be survivors, but the latest report from authorities says possibly there are none. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai and Olly Barratt reports from London's Gatwick Airport.
CNA
09-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Tariff war: US, Chinese officials meet in London to discuss trade disagreements
There are fresh hopes for a breakthrough as the US and China hold a second round of trade negotiations, this time in the UK. The London meeting between top-level trade officials comes just days after a phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Olly Barratt and Tan Si Hui report.
CNA
03-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
OECD cuts global GDP forecast amid tariff uncertainties, increase in trade barriers
Trade policy under US President Donald Trump is taking a major toll on global growth. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has cut its GDP forecast for this year and the next to below 3%. It has warned of an even weaker outlook, should it see a further rise in protectionism. The OECD's chief economist also said a "significant increase in trade barriers" and uncertainty caused will lead to "weakened economic prospects" all around the world. Olly Barratt reports from London.
CNA
02-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
British PM Starmer unveils defence spending plans for 'warfighting readiness'
The UK is set to release a key defence review, which aims to ensure that its armed forces is ready and able to fight in a modern war. The assessment will warn of an "immediate and pressing" threat from Russia, as well as the "sophisticated and persistent" challenge China poses to British interests. The UK's existing fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines will be expanded, with a new model developed with Australia under the AUKUS security pact that also includes the US. Olly Barratt reports from London.
