Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure over his early D-Day exit after he was filmed saying the events he did attend ran over time. The Prime Minister issued a public apology after skipping the main international event in Normandy in order to record a TV interview. Footage of him arriving at the ITV interview showed him apologising for keeping journalist Paul Brand waiting, saying that the commemorations he did attend “just ran over”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mark Harper defends Rishi Sunak for missing events during D-Day commemorations in Normandy, insisting the prime minister was at "all of the events in Normandy that were with British veterans". The transport secretary does admit that it was "clearly a mistake" to leave early before the main international event. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military.
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The US-led campaign to protect Israeli interests in the Red Sea has escalated into the "most intense" running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II. According to an AP report quoting American military commanders and experts, the US Navy has been engaged in relentless naval operations against Yemen’s Armed Forces for over seven months. Commanders warn that the situation is extremely perilous, with daily attacks from Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, including missiles and drones, in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This video covers the current state of the conflict, the challenges faced by the US Navy, and the broader implications for regional stability.
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Idris Elba is putting a spotlight on WWII soldiers of color. Elba's latest project is National Geographic's documentary special 'Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color,' a four-part series which Elba serves as executive producer and narrator, unearthing the unsung stories of people of color who served during the 2nd World War. The series weaves a blend of historical dramatizations with curated archival footage and powerful accounts from the veterans' descendants.
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79th Anniversary: , Remembering D-Day.
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops
invaded Normandy, France,
to fight Nazi Germany in World War II.
It was the largest invasion
force in history, with hundreds of
thousands of American, British,
Canadian and other troops.
It was one of the
most important events
of the second World War.
More than 13,000 aircraft and
5,000 ships supported the operation.
An estimated 10,000 Allied forces were
killed, wounded and missing in action.
The invasion is credited with sparking
the liberation of German-occupied
northwestern Europe from Nazi control.
and laid the foundations for the
Allied victory on the Western Front
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has denounced recent viral videos depicting US President Joe Biden as confused at public events, labelling them as “cheap fakes.” Her comments follow the spread of several clips on social media, which have ignited debates about the president's mental fitness. In one widely shared video, President Biden appears to struggle with sitting down during a D-Day memorial event in France. Commenters suggested he seemed “completely lost” or experiencing “some kind of episode.” Another clip from a G7 meeting in Italy shows Biden wandering away from the group during a skydiving demonstration, only to be guided back by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Lord Cameron refuses to answer whether he gave advice to Rishi Sunak not to leave the D-Day commemoration events early to attend an ITV interview. The foreign secretary says "prime ministers have to make decisions all the time" and "he got this one wrong and he fessed up straight away" contrasting Mr Sunak with Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has been forced to reject claims that he may resign following his D-Day controversy as he insists he is "energised about the vision that we're putting forward for the country." It comes as the prime minister came under fire for leaving D-Day commemorations early on Thursday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Policing minister Chris Philp has defended Rishi Sunak after he came under fire for leaving Thursday's D-Day events early. "He should have attended the event and he acknowledged that himself, he acknowledged it immediately and apologised fulsomely the following morning," Mr Philp said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn