Trump says he will be ‘involved’ in keeping peace in Gaza – as it happened

In an interview with Gavin Lee, British MP Emily Thornberry discusses global diplomacy, foreign policy, and the challenges of governance. She addresses ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, and reflects on the political culture in British politics. Thornberry emphasizes the BBC's role as a reliable source amid disinformation, highlighting the pressures it faces as a publicly funded broadcaster. She notes that navigating the middle ground in politics often leads to criticism from both sides, but expresses optimism about the public's desire for deeper understanding of complex issues.

Trump has faced backlash from some Republicans for not focusing enough on domestic policy issues. He asserts that the presidency should be viewed as a 'worldwide situation, not locally.'

Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for 'anywhere between a billion and $5 billion' despite receiving an apology from the broadcaster. The controversy stems from a misleading edit of his speech in a Panorama episode regarding the Capitol riot in 2021. This incident has led to accusations of bias against the BBC, resulting in the resignation of two senior executives: director general Tim Davie and chief executive of news Deborah Turness.

South Africa's intelligence services are investigating the arrival of a chartered plane in Johannesburg that brought over 150 Palestinians from Gaza. The passengers did not possess proper travel documents and were held on the tarmac for approximately 12 hours, according to the country's president. This incident has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding their arrival and the individuals or organizations responsible for the flight.

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for possible military operations in Venezuela, amid a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump has deployed F-35 aircraft, warships, and a nuclear submarine to the region as part of a military buildup following two months of deadly strikes against boats off Venezuela. Earlier this week, the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group moved into the Latin America region, bringing with it more than 75 military aircraft and over 5,000 troops.

The United States has called on the UN Security Council to support its draft resolution, which is aimed at reinforcing President Trump's Gaza peace plan. This development comes as Israel has closely coordinated the transit of families from Gaza to South Africa, a move that has raised questions and intrigue regarding the circumstances surrounding their departure. The situation continues to unfold as international attention focuses on the implications of these actions.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion over an edited video of his January 6 speech. This announcement comes after the UK broadcaster issued an apology for what it described as an 'error of judgement' in its editing. Trump's legal threat highlights ongoing tensions between him and media outlets, particularly regarding coverage of events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riots.

US President Donald Trump has urged the Justice Department and FBI to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's alleged connections with prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. This call for investigation arises amid increasing scrutiny of Trump's own longstanding relationship with Epstein, as lawmakers prepare to vote on a measure to enforce disclosure of related information.