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Political reaction to the long awaited Chilcot report

The decision to go to war in Iraq in 2003 was a divisive one, and this morning, after waiting seven years for its publication, The Iraq Inquiry, headed by Sir John Chilcot, has delivered a deleterious

United Kingdom

Cameron warns 'lessons need to be learned' from UK's handling of Iraq invasion

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Britain to learn lessons from the Chilcot Report.

United Kingdom

Sir John Chilcot outlines key findings of report into Iraq war

It was the first time since World War II the United Kingdom sent its troops to invade a sovereign country.

United Kingdom

Blair takes 'full responsibility' for 2003 Iraq invasion, but stands by decision

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has taken full responsibility for the British invasion of Iraq in 2003, but says he stands by the decision.

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USA

Obama campaigns with Clinton after FBI rule out criminal charges over 'emailgate'

They were once bitter political rivals but Hillary Clinton now has outgoing President Barack Obama backing her in the race to the White House.

United Kingdom

Chilcot Report finds "no imminent threat" from Saddam Hussein in 2003

Policy on Iraq was based on "flawed intelligence and assessments," that went unchallenged, says Chilcot.

United Kingdom

Why is the Chilcot Inquiry important?

The inquiry, led by Whitehall mandarin Sir John Chilcot, has examined the UK government’s role in the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq.

World News

British politicians brace themselves for more turmoil with publication of Chilcot report into Iraq war

Chilcot inquiry set up in 2009 PM Tony Blair and others expected to be criticised Legal basis for military action to be assessed The Chilcot report into Britain’s role in the Iraq war is to be p

France

France to shake up intelligence services following Paris failures

The French have published their official inquiry into last year’s January and November attacks in Paris in which 147 people died, and the main conclusion is to shake up the country’s intelligence serv

Russia

Lost Russian fire-fighting aircraft found in Irkutsk

Russian authorities have located the wreckage of a plane that crashed last week in the country’s Irkutsk region.

Spain

Tax inspectors raid Google's Spanish offices

Spanish tax inspectors have raided Google’s offices in Madrid as part of an ongoing investigation into possible tax evasion.

Egypt

Flight recorder of crashed EgyptAir flight is repaired

One of the flight recorders of crashed EgyptAir flight MS804 has been successfully repaired in Paris and is to be sent back to Cairo for analysis.

World News

Israel admits mistakenly killing Palestinian bystander said to be '15-year-old boy'

The Israeli military says it mistakenly killed a Palestinian bystander while responding with gunfire to a petrol bomb and rocket attack in the occupied West…

USA

Orlando gunman pledged allegiance to ISIL during 911 calls

Newly released transcripts of 911 calls made by Orlando gunman Omar Mateen reveal he threatened to strap hostages into explosives vests.

United Kingdom

Church commemoration for murdered British MP Jo Cox

A memorial service has been held for the murdered British MP Jo Cox.

United Kingdom

Family of murdered British MP Jo Cox pay tribute to 'perfect' relative

The family of the murdered British member of parliament Jo Cox have gathered close to the scene of the killing to pay tribute.

United Kingdom

Man charged with murder of MP Jo Cox gives name as "Freedom for Britain"

Thomas Mair, the man charged with the murder of British MP Jo Cox, appeared in court in London on Saturday.

France

Pair quizzed by anti-terror judge after slaying of French police couple

Two people arrested in connection with the killing of a police commander and his partner in France were being questioned by an anti-terrorist judge on Saturday.

United Kingdom

Mair to appear at London court charged with murder of MP Jo Cox

Britain’s West Yorkshire Police say Thomas Mair has been charged with murder of MP Jo Cox.

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Police charge suspect with murder of British MP Jo Cox

Thomas Mair, the suspect of the murder of British MP Jo Cox, has been charged and is due to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates Court later today (June…