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Tributes to Queen as Platinum Jubilee marks 70 years on throne – BBC News

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The Prince of Wales has has led tributes to the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee, for the “remarkable achievement” of reaching 70 years on the throne.

Prince Charles welcomed his mother’s wish that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, be known as Queen Consort when he becomes King. He said he and his wife were “deeply conscious of the honour”.

The Queen, who is 95, is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Her reign began when she was 25 years old, following the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952.

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Trump threatens Iran’s infrastructure as US team heads to Pakistan for talks | BBC News

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President Trump says a US team is heading to Pakistan for further talks with Iran, but has again threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if a deal isn’t reached soon, saying “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY” in a post on social media. 

Meanwhile ships have again come to a standstill around the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed it again.

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Donald Trump reacts after US-Iran peace talks fail to reach agreement | BBC News

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President Donald Trump says the US Navy will “blockade any and all ships” trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route.

It comes after peace talks in Pakistan failed. The US blames Iran for not agreeing to a nuclear deal. Iran says the US failed to gain Tehran’s trust.

Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon are set to hold their own talks in Washington next week.

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“You’re misleading the public” | Epstein survivor criticises Keir Starmer over Mandelson

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Matt Chorley interviews Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips about the King’s visit to the United States as well as controversy surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer in relation to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British Ambassador to the United States.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing.

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Second, bigger tsunami may hit after earthquake off north-east coast, Japan says | BBC News

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Japanese authorities have warned that a second tsunami may be on the way after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s north-east coast.
 
An initial 40cm (16-inch) wave was recorded at the Miyako port in Iwate prefecture, with waves as tall as 3m (10 feet) forecast by the Japan Meteorological Agency. 
 
Tsunami warnings have been issued in Iwate and Hokkaido prefectures, and the country’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged people in impacted areas to seek higher ground.

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