UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a multi-billion pound investment in the armed forces, which he described as the country’s “biggest sustained increase” in defence spending since the 1980s. The new expenditure is intended to prepare the British army, navy and air force for the future of war, with an emphasis on drones, AI and autonomous systems.

This comes amid international warnings that Russia could directly threaten Nato countries within the next five years. Britain and its European allies have been ramping up their military spending – spurred by the war in Ukraine and threats by President Donald Trump to withdraw from Nato.

We ask the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams how Nato members are preparing for the future of war, and threats in Europe, the Pacific and beyond.

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00:00 Introduction
01:46 Drone warfare
03:53 How prepared is Nato for modern war?
06:35 Are Nato countries spending enough on defence?
08:41 Deterring Russia and other threats

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The United Nations said tens of thousands of Venezuelans face hunger, homelessness and disease, as the country struggles with the aftermath of last week’s double earthquake.

More than 1,900 people are now confirmed dead, tens of thousands of others are still unaccounted for.

In the worst hit areas, the UN said basic services collapsed and foot shortages are widespread, with communication almost impossible.

The BBC’s Latin America correspondent Will Grant reported from the coastal town of Caraballeda in La Guaira – one of the hardest hit areas by the earthquakes.

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Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the country should he become Prime Minister, including plans like setting up a ‘No10 North’ in Manchester.

He said he wants to ‘take power out of the centre’ by transferring some powers from Westminster to the regions, and by extending devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. He also promised to deliver the biggest programme of council house building since the post-war period.

James, Chris and Faisal breakdown what was in the speech, and what wasn’t.

00:00 Is Andy Burnham ready to be prime minister?
00:47 Chris’s reaction to Burnham’s speech in Manchester
04:14 ‘Manchesterism’ explained
06:55 What does devolution actually mean?
10:50 Lessons from other European cities
13:55 Number Ten North: what is it and how would it work?
20:48 Would Burnham scrap the parliamentary whipping system?
23:34 Burnham’s policy pledges
29:16 The questions Andy Burnham faces before entering Downing Street

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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.

But what caused it? And how did people cope?

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