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The quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories. Our team of specialist correspondents plus guests bring you information and analysis you can trust so you get What You Need To Know in minutes.

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07:16

Why King Charles' US state visit could be a big risk...

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2026/04/26

The King and Queen will meet with US President Donald Trump in person five times over four days as they try to patch up the strained relations between the US and UK amid the conflict in Iran.And everyone involved in the visit admits it is the most risky diplomatic trip of King Charles’ reign so far.Trump has said Starmer is "no Winston Churchill", he picked on his voice, shared social media posts mocking his British counterpart and called Royal Navy warships "toys" compared to American ones.But the

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11:09

Who knew what and when about the Peter Mandelson...

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2026/04/24

The appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington has led to a series of scandals and resignations, after revelations about the extent of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light. Lord Mandelson was sacked as ambassador in 2025, after information was published by the US government as part of the Epstein files. Despite admitting to being aware of this relationship, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted Mandelson "lied repeatedly" to No 10 about

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07:38

Is this teenager the heir to Kim Jong-Un?

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2026/04/20

Kim Ju Ae could be the most powerful teenage girl in the world. Not only is she the daughter of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – one of the most feared dictators in the world. She could also end up becoming the next Supreme Leader of the country. Recently, she’s been seen at official events more and more alongside her father. But could the patriarchal totalitarian regime in North Korea ever accept a female leader? Here's What You Need To Know.

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07:17

Could the upcoming local elections spell the end for...

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2026/04/14

On the 7th of May, the United Kingdom will go to the polls to vote in local and national elections across the country. And they are more important than you might think. National elections in Scotland and Wales could set a path for the breakup of the UK, England's council elections could decimate Labour and the Conservatives. The Greens and Reform are projected to make big gains, and the results across the board could be the end of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Here's what to expect, how results

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09:38

The risks behind NASA’s return to the Moon

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2026/04/01

For the first time in more than 50 years, a half-million-mile return journey looping around the lunar surface.Artemis II will be full of firsts but also fraught with danger. So what are the 6 things that could go wrong on NASA’s moon mission?

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05:24

Real or fake? Why AI can't tell you what's really...

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2026/03/26

IntheweekssincetheU.S.launcheditsattackonIran,videosfromthewarintheMiddleEasthavefloodedsocialmedia,butintheageofAI,howmuchofitcanweactuallytrust?Artificialintelligenceisincreasinglybeingusedtoverifythatcontent,withsocialmediausersrelyingonplatformslikeGrokandGeminitoconfirmthatcontentisrealorfake.Buttheiranswersaren’talwaysaddingup,tellingusersthatvideosarerealwhenthey’reinfactAIgenerated,ormisidentifyingcontentthatisactuallyfromtheconflictintheMiddleEast.Mislabellingcontentcanfeedintomisinformation

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09:29

Can the US find the Iran regime's hidden uranium?

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2026/03/20

In this ITV News explainer, correspondent Geraint Vincent breaks down the race to neutralise Iran’s missing uranium stockpile. Deep beneath the rubble of Iran’s bombed nuclear facilities lies an estimated 440kg of near-weapons-grade uranium. Following massive US and Israeli airstrikes in June 2025, much of this vast radioactive stockpile is now thought to be entombed underground, and the Iranian government claims it has no plans to retrieve it.With the material enriched to 60%—dangerously close to

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04:33

Will Rachel Reeves fix student loans?

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2026/03/12

MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system.The Treasury Committee is asking young people for their views on issues like whether they would still take out loans today and how their student loan repayments are impacting their finances.Chancellor Rachel Reeves said any change to the student loan system would have to be “fully costed and fully funded”, and indicated that the Government had prioritised other spending commitments

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07:27

How war in the Middle East could cause a global food...

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2026/03/12

After almost two weeks of the war in the Middle East, global attention has been on fears about the rising price of oil and gas, but there’s a hidden factor at play: the impact on the cost of food. Because with tensions across the region escalating, Iran has now closed the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to attack ships passing through the narrow stretch of sea. In this explainer, ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew breaks down the hidden impact this could have on global trade, food supplies,

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09:09

Who does Donald Trump want to run Iran?

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2026/03/03

After US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, and the Middle East is in chaos. But who will replace the Supreme Leader?As Tehran faces a power vacuum, who is likely to be Donald Trump's desired candidate and what is his ultimate long-term aim for Iran.Will we see a new Supreme Leader, an internal revolution, or a return to the Iranian monarchy?Here's what you need to know about who could lead Iran, and how President Trump is influencing the country's future.

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09:10

How the Ukraine conflict rewrote the rules of war...

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2026/02/24

From FPV drones, to leaderboards for kills and captures, to large-scale cyber warfare, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has rewritten how modern combat is fought. As we reach four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the stalemate between Putin and Zelenskyy continues to push military tech to its limits.So how is this new technology impacting soldiers on the battlefield and people living in the rest of Europe? And how will these four years of innovation define the future of warfare across the

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13:55

Can new deal with China help tackle Britain's small...

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2026/01/29

Could China be key in tackling the small boats crisis? Keir Starmer has been meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing and is hoping a new security pact will be a game-changer, with more than half of small boat engines made in China.The Prime Minister is also pledging to put more money in British pockets through a better relationship with China. So will it work and what are the risks?Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen tells Paul Brand what you need to know.

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18:17

How do you stop teens carrying knives?

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2026/01/26

People carrying knives are more likely to end up as victims. Weapons escalate arguments and confrontations - sending them out of control. Videos of violence, rapidly shared on social media, can strike fear into teens watching. But for some, far from putting them off carrying a weapon, it has the opposite effect, even when knife crime is falling. Police and schools across the country are grappling with this viscious cycle. So how can you stop teens carrying knives? North of England Reporter Jonathan

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15:30

House of Lords backs under-16s social media ban: what...

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2026/01/22

Opposition parties are demanding it, the government is consulting on it, the House of Lords have voted in favour of it and it's splitting opinion amongst bereaved families. But what do young people themselves think of a ban on social media for under-16s? Westminster Political Reporter Lewis Denison tells Faye Barker what you need to know.

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15:10

Why Prince Harry is suing the Daily Mail

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2026/01/19

Prince Harry is back in the UK, and back at the High Court.The Duke of Sussex is leading a high-profile group of claimants against the publisher of The Daily Mail and Mail On Sunday over claims of phone hacking, and other illegal information gathering.Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Doreen Lawrence are amongst the others suing Associated Newspapers Limited.Associated Newspapers Limited denies the allegations. So what can we expect from the trial?Royal Editor Chris Ship tells Faye Barker what you

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12:41

How Trump action on Iran risks regniting trade war...

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2026/01/15

With Donald Trump blowing hot and cold on whether the US will strike Iran or not - how will this uncertainty and unpredictability play out with Iran's biggest trading partner - China? At least two thousand people have been killed in the Islamic Republic's brutal crackdown on protests, which were sparked by the country's soaring inflation and crippling price rises. In response the US President initially announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. So could it spell the end of the

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20:48

Would upgrading ketamine to Class A stop the drug's...

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2026/01/12

Would upgrading ketamine to class A stop the drug's surge? The cheap, widely available drug can shred and shrink users bladders' - leaving them constantly rushing to the toilet.It can even kill, with Friends actor Matthew Perry and drag star The Vivienne both dying after taking the drug in recent years.The government is deliberating on whether to reclassify the drug from class B to class A, bringing harsher punishments for supply AND possession.Steve Rolles from Transform Drug Policy Foundation and

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13:06

Why Birmingham can't end its bin crisis one year on

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2026/01/08

It's been a whole year since Birmingham's refuse workers first went on strike. Since then bin-bag-lined streets, rats and horrible smells have all become an unwanted feature of the UK's second city. But the union and council have not been in negotiations since the summer. So why are they still in deadlock and will they ever resolve Birmingham's bin crisis? ITV Central's Lewis Warner tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.

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13:56

Will Trump's Venezuelan oil gamble pay off after...

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2026/01/05

Captured amid gunfire in Caracas, Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has now appeared in a New York court to face multiple drugs and wepaons charges.The US accuses him of leading a cartel responsible for flooding their country with cocaine and fentanyl - which he has always denied.Meanwhile, President Trump has made it clear there's another substance at the top of his mind: oil.“We need access to the oil and to other things in their country that allow us to rebuild their country,” Trump said.He

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15:57

How could Ukraine get billions of Russia's frozen...

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2025/12/18

"We have a simple choice, either money today or blood tomorrow".Those were the blunt words of Polish PM Donald Tusk, as leaders gathered to discuss the billions in Russian assets, frozen in the EU.Once released, that money would help Ukraine's war effort...but the plan has faced significant opposition from some member states.Meanwhile, Roman Abramovic is yet to fulfill his pledge to send the £2.5bn from Chelsea football club's sale to Ukraine.Keir Starmer says the government is prepared to take him

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