Sir Keir Starmer has responded to the operation in Venezuela, saying the UK had no involvement in the United States strike in Caracas.

He said he has not spoken to Donald Trump about the "fast moving situation", but added: "I will want to talk to the president, I will want to talk to allies."

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US allies have rejected President Trump’s appeal for them to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas usually passes.

Iran has closed the key sea lane in response to US and Israeli airstrikes, attacking ships with drones and missiles, leading to a sharp increase in global oil and gas prices and warnings of soaring inflation and an international economic crisis.

The British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said the UK would not be “drawn into the wider war”. He said: “Ultimately, we have to reopen the strait of Hormuz” and did not rule out any form of action, but she aid it would have to be agreed by as “many partners as possible”.

That led President Trump to again criticise Sir Keir’s response to the war, saying he had thought the UK was the “Rolls Royce of allies” but was disappointed by the lack of support.

European countries have turned down the callas for help from the US president, despite threats from Donald Trump hat Nato faces “a very bad future” if members fail to help reopen the vital waterway.

Germany ruled out participation in any military activity, saying it had not been a joint decision to launch military action against Iran. The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said: “That is why the question of how Germany might contribute militarily does not arise. We will not do so”.

Italy’s foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, said “diplomacy needs to prevail”. France, along with Japan and Australia, has also said it does not plan to send warships to the region.

US allies also expressed concern over the situation in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have begun ground operations against what they say are Hezbollah strongholds in the south of the country, after days of airstrikes.

Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Chris Mason, Jonathan Beale and Jeremy Bowen.

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EU ambassadors are set to hold an emergency meeting later today following US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight allies who oppose his proposed takeover of Greenland.

Trump said he plans to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland from 1 February - and could later rise to 25%.

His announcement has been met with condemnation from leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called Trump's plan "completely wrong”.

Meanwhile, thousands of people have been protesting against Trump’s plans in both Greenland and Denmark.

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Donald Trump has said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading "any and all ships" trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz after talks to end the Iran war broke down.

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Following a Daily Express investigation exposing the brazen criminality operating behind American sweet shops in London, Alex Armstrong calls out elected officials who are 'turning a blind eye' to the 'plague' of stores popping up along British high streets.

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Today the focus is on new details expected in the long overdue Defence Investment Plan, set to be announced next week.

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The last week of June 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures across parts of the UK and Europe.

While some enjoyed the sunshine, the heat caused trains, schools and emergency services to buckle.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned protesters’ attacks on police in Southampton over the handling of Henry Nowak’s murder.

Starmer called the scenes “disgraceful”, while Hampshire Police said 11 officers and a police dog were injured during protests in the city on Tuesday evening. Two people were arrested.

The 18-year-old student was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December and was handcuffed by police as he lay dying on the ground.

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The Met Office is warning of extreme heat in parts of southern England, as well as the Midlands and southern Wales this week.

The warning will come into effect at 9am in the UK on Wednesday until 9pm on Thursday.

The hottest temperatures could reach 38C in some areas during the heatwave.

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Speaking to presenter Anna Botting as part of Sky News’s Makerfield byelection coverage, the Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire and the Reform MP Sarah Pochin clashed during a tense interview after an exchange about an undisclosed £5m personal gift accepted by Nigel Farage in 2024.
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Alex Armstrong says Andy Burnham 'must call a general election if he wants have an ounce of authority' should he take over from Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

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Downing Street issued a statement pushing back after U.S. Vice-President JD Vance linked the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak to immigration and what he characterized as civilizational decline in Europe.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned protesters’ attacks on police in Southampton over the handling of Henry Nowak’s murder.

Starmer called the scenes “disgraceful”, while Hampshire Police said 11 officers and a police dog were injured during protests in the city on Tuesday evening. Two people were arrested.

The 18-year-old student was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December and was handcuffed by police as he lay dying on the ground.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to have knowingly shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein when, as Prince Andrew, he was a UK trade envoy.

Emails seen by the BBC from the recently released Epstein files show Mr Mountbatten-Windsor apparently passing on details of investment and trade opportunities to the convicted sex offender.

The emails were sent in 2010, at a time when Andrew later claimed he had cut off contact with Epstein. Official guidance says trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality, with sensitive commercial or political information.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been contacted for comment by the BBC but has not responded.

Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Andy Verity.

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Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, securing nearly 55% of the vote.

The victory has paved the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour party leadership.

Burnham said his win could mark a "turning point" for the country, and Starmer has confirmed he would run in any possible leadership election.

But what actually happens now? BBC Journalist Jo Crawford and BBC Politics Editor Chris Mason are in Makerfield to explain.

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