Will India's strike on Pakistan end or inflame tensions?
Two weeks after a terrorist attack in Kashmir, Indian missiles streaked into Pakistan. Will the retaliation end this latest flare-up or intensify it? Our correspondent meets Alexandre de Moraes, a swashbuckling Brazilian supreme court justice who is taking sides in the global free-speech fight (8:35). And appetite for Sweden's rare-earth minerals will pose difficulties for the Sami people and their reindeer (17:37). Runtime: 24 min
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King Charles: 'Desperately shocked' by Air India crash
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Leader Live
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- Leader Live
King Charles: 'Desperately shocked' by Air India crash
Air India has confirmed that 169 passengers are Indian nationals, 53 are British, one is Canadian, and seven are Portuguese. The flight was departing from Ahmedabad airport, and the plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Gatwick Airport confirmed the plane travelling from Ahmedabad Airport was due to land at 6.25pm UK time. A message from His Majesty The King following this morning's tragic incident in Ahmedabad. In a post on X, the Royal Family said: "My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning. "Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they wait for news of their loved ones. "I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency service and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time." Prime Minister Keir Starmer previously shared a statement: "The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. 'I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.' Recommended Reading Prime Minister's 'thoughts' are with the passengers on crashed Air India flight Flight to London Gatwick from India crashes with 244 people on board 53 British nationals were on board crashed Air India flight bound for Gatwick The Government previously said it would provide 'all the support that it can' to those on the Air India flight bound for Gatwick Airport, which crashed shortly after take off, Commons Leader Lucy Powell said. In a statement on X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: 'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. 'In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.'
Glasgow Times
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- Glasgow Times
King Charles: 'Desperately shocked' by Air India crash
Air India has confirmed that 169 passengers are Indian nationals, 53 are British, one is Canadian, and seven are Portuguese. The flight was departing from Ahmedabad airport, and the plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Gatwick Airport confirmed the plane travelling from Ahmedabad Airport was due to land at 6.25pm UK time. A message from His Majesty The King following this morning's tragic incident in Ahmedabad. — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 12, 2025 King Charles: 'desperately shocked' by Air India Crash In a post on X, the Royal Family said: "My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning. "Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they wait for news of their loved ones. "I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency service and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time." Prime Minister Keir Starmer previously shared a statement: "The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. 'I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.' Recommended Reading The Government previously said it would provide 'all the support that it can' to those on the Air India flight bound for Gatwick Airport, which crashed shortly after take off, Commons Leader Lucy Powell said. In a statement on X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: 'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. 'In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.'
