Trump hits out at Prince Harry | Assisted dying bill falters | World Cup tickets on sale for millions of dollars
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostSummary
Donald Trump comments on the escalating tensions with Iran, stating that the "clock is ticking" for the country while insisting he has ample time to negotiate a resolution. He acknowledges the war's impact on American citizens, particularly regarding fuel prices, which he claims are a necessary sacrifice for a nuclear-free Iran. Trump also addresses recent comments made by Prince Harry about U.S. support for Ukraine, asserting that the Duke of Sussex does not represent the UK and that he himself speaks more for the nation.
In other news, the assisted dying bill in England and Wales faces significant delays in the House of Lords, with both supporters and opponents recognizing that it will not advance before the parliamentary session ends. Critics accuse the Lords of using procedural tactics to stall the bill, which had garnered backing in the Commons. Meanwhile, police have closed an investigation into a reported rape incident in Epsom, concluding that no sexual offense occurred, and a U.S. soldier has been arrested for allegedly betting on classified information regarding the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Finally, ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup final in the U.S. have reached staggering heights, with some seats listed for over $2 million. Fans are expected to face inflated costs for travel and accommodations as the tournament approaches, raising concerns about accessibility for many supporters.
Show Notes
Donald Trump says the “clock is ticking for Iran” but insists he has "all the time in the world" to make a deal to end the war. The US President also hit out at Prince Harry after comments about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine. And the assisted dying bill officially runs out of time today after being stalled in the House of Lords. Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred". And a US soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been arrested after he allegedly made $409,000 by betting it was going to happen. Plus, tickets for the World Cup final in the US have gone on sale for more than $2m each. Kamali and Rob have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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