Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been moved back to prison, after a court-ordered medical examination. He was also allowed to see his family for the first time in months. Mr Khan has been in prison since 2023 on corruption charges, which he says were politically motivated. Supporters of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party gathered along the route between the hospital and the prison in Islamabad.

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00:35 A developing El Niño event could be the strongest in living memory, scientists say

04:46 Sugar prices skyrocket in India, leading to new import measuresl

07:49 Ukraine calls for more Patriot missiles, amid global shortage

14:55 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, may return to acting

16:07 The story of an Indian man who cycled to Europe for love – retold in a film by Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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President Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.

He also noted on Truth Social that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the “denuclearisation” of Iran.

“These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile,” Trump posted.

Seoul said it was reviewing Trump’s comments, adding it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks. Pyongyang has not yet commented.

Earlier, South Korea said the drills with the US would proceed “as scheduled”.

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Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have got their results.

But what if it doesn’t go to plan? BBC Education Correspondent Hazel Shearing looks at what you can do next.

In this video…

0:18 – Remarks
0:49 – Resits
01:38 – A levels
2:20 – University
2:47 – Better grades

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Russia has warned of “consequences” for the UK, after is was confirmed that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike Russia.

The Russian embassy in London earlier accused Britain of “deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis”, adding that “the deeper its involvement in the conflict… the higher the price it will pay”. In response, prime minister Andy Burnham has reiterated that the UK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’.

Adam and Alex speak to Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson about the situation on the ground, and if we know what role the UK drones played. Adam and Alex also discuss the suspension of Tim Montgomerie from Reform UK, reportedly because of comments made about Zia Yusuf.

Plus, technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman is on the line to discuss the latest Meta trial in the US, where 30 states are taking Meta to court over social media addiction and child privacy claims.

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00:00 Russia threatens the UK for supplying drones to Ukraine
02:35 What is the situation on the ground?
07:00 Andy Burnham reiterates support
12:50 Is there any diplomacy going on?
14:15 Tim Montgomerie kicked out of Reform UK
20:40 30 US states take Meta to court
25:10 Why did Meta lose in New Mexico?
30:12 OpenAI makes ChatGPT less ‘human’ for teens
33:00 Tim Montgomerie statement

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