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US President Donald Trump said King Charles believes Iran must not have a nuclear weapon, telling a White House banquet: "Charles agrees with me - even more than I do”.

At the dinner, King Charles reiterated the importance of Nato and other alliances with the US in a "contested world”.

But for the most part, the King and Trump kept the mood light, with the royal teasing: "If It wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French”.

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MPs have voted that Keir Starmer should not face an inquiry into whether he misled Parliament over the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

MPs voted 335 to 223 against a Tory-led motion. During the debate, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said it's "very obvious" Starmer told the Commons things that were "not correct". No 10 accused the conservatives of a "desperate political stunt.

Adam, Joe and Alex react to the vote. They also look back on Morgan McSweeney, a former chief of staff to Starmer, giving his account of the Mandelson appointment. In it McSweeney said he made a “serious mistake” in advising the PM to appoint the former US ambassador.

00:00 - Intro

00:23 – Starmer avoids Privileges Committee referral

02:23 – Why some Labour MPs opposed the government

04:19 – What if the vote had gone differently?

05:23 – Mandelson scrutiny at committee hearing

10:14 – Was there pressure or a rushed process?

21:37 – The sacking of Olly Robbins

24:41 – The dispute over the “pressure” claim

28:41 – Political impact for Starmer

32:11 – UK–US state visit

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King Charles has delivered a direct message to President Trump and US lawmakers, in a speech to Congress in Washington.

He praised NATO, the military alliance which Trump has questioned in recent months. And the King urged the President not to abandon Ukraine, in its war with Russia.

The King also spoke of the “unbreakable” friendship between the US and UK, comments which led to one of many standing ovations.

The King reminded Congress that the only time Nato military alliance’s collective defence had been invoked was after the 911 attacks on the US

And he went on to say: “Today, Mr Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people. It is needed in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace”.

Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Daniela Relph and Sarah Smith in Washington.

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BP's profits for the first three months of the year have more than doubled following a surge in oil prices since the beginning of the Iran war.

US President Donald Trump claims that Iran has told the US it is in a state of "collapse" and would like the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, a superyacht linked to one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's key allies has sailed through the strait, despite the ongoing blockade of the critical shipping channel.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun a four-day state visit to the US, where the King is addressing Congress and attending a series of special events with President Donald Trump.

The visit coincides with Americans marking 250 years since the US declared its independence from Britain. But it also comes at a time when the "special relationship" between the two countries is under strain.

President Trump has criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for - in his view - failing to support the US-Israel war with Iran. He mocked Keir Starmer publicly - declaring him as "no Winston Churchill" and described the Royal Navy's warships as "old and broken down" and "toys".

King Charles has previously used symbols to show support for Canada, after President Trump made threats about claiming the country as the 51st US state.

Can King Charles help to repair UK-US diplomatic relations? And why is the "special relationship” important?

We speak to the BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale.

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As the US-Israel war with Iran reaches a diplomatic stalemate - one idea seems to be taking hold: that China is the real winner.

Some have argued that the US’s biggest rival is quietly boosting its international standing, leverage and reputation as a reliable partner.

Yet beneath the surface the economic situation in China looks far less triumphant.

We speak to the BBC China Correspondent Laura Bicker who has been reporting from inside China’s factories and trading hubs to explore whether the potential political gains China may be accruing from the Iran war are being offset by the acute economic cost - and what this means for China’s long-term geopolitical ambitions.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:39 Is China an ally of Iran?

03:51 'The Axis of upheaval'

05:31 Is the US-Israel war with Iran an opportunity for China?

09:31 China's reliance on exports

12:30 The world's largest trade fair

18:12 What do Chinese people think about Donald Trump?

19:56 Has the Iran war been bad news for China?

21:40 What will happen when Donald Trump visits China?

Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after trying to storm a gala event with weapons on Saturday night.

US President Donald Trump was rushes from the scene after suspected gunshots were heard, alongside his wife Melania Trump.

Several BBC journalists were at the dinner on Saturday night, including BBC State Department Correspondent Tom Bateman, who recounts what it was like to be in the room as the shooting incident unfolded, and the questions that have been raised over the security of the event.

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Hidden at the end of a Scottish loch sits one of the most important military sites in Europe.

Faslane is home to the UK’s fleet of nuclear‑armed submarines, but why are nuclear weapons based in Scotland?

Does their presence make the UK safer or Scotland a target?

This video explores the story of Faslane and ask how the nuclear deterrent actually works.

Here are some of the stories referenced in this video:

1. Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns - https://bbc.in/4tqyddv

2. Life in Faslane: 50 years of nuclear submarines on the Clyde - https://bbc.in/4ttM7f0

3. How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow - https://bbc.in/4ucya5g

Chapters:

00:00 - The nuclear base hidden in Scotland 

00:22 - 'Mutually assured destruction'

00:58 - The UK’s nuclear deterrent

02:01 - Why are there nukes in Scotland?

03:12 - Protest and the Faslane Peace Camp

04:20 - The global situation (How worried should we be?)

07:29 - Scotland’s role in global defence

10:08 - Is Scotland a target?

11:04 - Is the UK prepared for an attack?

12:04 - How close are we to nuclear war?

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King Charles is expected to say "time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together" during his address to the US Congress later on Tuesday.

The centrepiece of the second day of the King's state visit comes at a tense time in relations, during which US President Donald Trump has repeatedly lambasted Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over his response to the Iran war.

Security in Washington DC is extremely tight, with the four-day state visit beginning just two days after a gunman stormed an event attended by the president in the capital.

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BP's profits for the first three months of the year have more than doubled following a surge in oil prices since the beginning of the Iran war.

In its first results since the conflict broke out, the energy giant reported profits of $3.2bn (£2.4bn) between January and March after an "exceptional" performance in its oil trading business.

The figure was higher than analysts had expected and far ahead of income in the same period last year which reached $1.38bn.

The oil price has seen sharp swings since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran as the key Strait of Hormuz - which usually carries about 20% of the global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas - has been effectively closed.

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