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Attacks continue after death of Iran's supreme leader
Israel has said it has dealt a "severe blow" to Iran's command and control centres as it continues to strike the country. Iran's retaliations have led to casualties across the region. In the meantime, President Trump has said he is open to talking to Iran's new interim leaders. We hear…
Iran names interim leaders following death of Supreme Leader
Iran's interim leadership council has been named following the death of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel attack. In Israel nine people have been killed by retaliatory strikes from Tehran. (Photo: Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran,…
President Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader is dead
US President Donald Trump says that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead following after a day of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Iranian state media denies Mr Khamenei is dead. We bring you the latest political and diplomatic developments from across the world and from inside the country…
US and Israel carry out joint attack on Iran
The US and Israel have carried out a joint attack on Iran. President Donald Trump confirms the start of a 'major combat operation,' and calls for regime change. We bring you reaction from neighbouring countries in the Middle East and the Gulf. We also hear from an Iranian resident in…
Bill Clinton: 'I saw nothing, I did nothing wrong'
Bill Clinton has told a Congressional committee that he was unaware of the crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Clinton said he saw nothing and did nothing wrong during his acquaintance with the late sex offender. Democrats have described the tone of the closed door hearing as civil, saying Mr…
Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
Pakistani forces struck the Afghan capital, Kabul, and the provinces of Kandahar and Paktika, though the casualty count remains unclear. We speak with a former Pakistani brigadier general and hear from voices on the ground in Kabul. Also on the programme: an International Criminal Court judge whose life has been…
Hillary Clinton gives evidence to a Congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein
In a published opening statement, Mrs Clinton said she had no recollection of ever meeting Epstein and castigated the committee for failing to question people who did have dealings with him, including President Trump. Also on the programme: as Iran and the US resume nuclear talks in Geneva, Iranians fear…
Hillary Clinton to testify on Epstein ties
The former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, will testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her husband, the former president, Bill Clinton, will testify on Friday. Also on the programme: a third round of talks between Iranian and American officials are being held in Geneva;…
US cuts health aid to Zimbabwe
The United States is ending its health programmes in Zimbabwe, including HIV treatment for one point two million people. The US embassy said Harare had pulled out of negotiations over a new health aid agreement which would have provided 367 million dollars over five years. The US has been renegotiating…
Trump's State of the Union address claims US in 'golden age'
US President Donald Trump makes the longest-ever State of the Union address, claiming America's enjoying a golden age. But will his message on the economy be enough to persuade voters worried about persistent high prices? Also in the programme: Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with…