Novara Live

The IMF has warned that Donald Trump’s war on Iran could trigger a global recession, with G7 countries being the hardest hit.

Plus: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is strengthening his country’s ties with Xi Jinping, a major Italian publication is at the centre of an antisemitism row after publishing a cover photo of an Israeli settler, a former British Police Officer has been stripped of his citizenship over Russia ties, and Donald Trump is trying to pretend he never posted an AI depiction of himself as Jesus.

With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

Donald Trump has pledged to escalate the economic pressure on Iran by blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Plus: Victor Orban has been trounced in Hungary’s general election, and Tucker Carlson clashes with the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire.

With Steven Methven and Barry Malone.

Donald Trump’s illegal war on Iran continues to isolate the US, as Keir Starmer says he is “fed up” with the President’s impact on UK energy costs.

Plus: Trump turns on former MAGA allies, Melania denies ever having known Jeffrey Epstein, a clash between Peter Hitchens and Zoe Strimpel reveals the divide between conservatives over the war on Iran, and the Greens are predicted to have another surprise victory.

With NoJusticeMTG & Steven Methven.

Between continued assaults by Israel on Lebanon, and mixed messaging from both Tehran and the White House, the US-Iran ceasefire is on increasingly shaky ground. 

Plus: Reports from Beirut paint a grim picture for civilians, and why the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran could be the best thing that ever happened to Keir Starmer.

With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Following his threat to destroy “a whole civilisation” if his demands to Iran were not met, Donald Trump has now declared complete victory, with Iran and the US entering a 2-week ceasefire.

Plus: Esfandyar Batmanghelidj weighs in on whether that ceasefire can hold, and Aaron explains how China could come out on top from the war on Iran.

With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.