Morning Rundown: Iran threatens Trump, PM meets Xi, and US warned over tourist checks

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Thursday 29 January 2026 08:43, UK

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Welcome to your Morning Rundown from Paste BN - the key stories shaping the day ahead. Tap any headline to read the full story.

PM holds talks with Xi

Sir Keir Starmer has met Xi Jinping in Beijing, where he told the Chinese president he wanted a "more sophisticated" relationship between the two countries. Xi expressed regret about the "twists and turns" in their recent ties.

Starmer and Xi open talks in Beijing

Doctors share disturbing accounts of Iran crackdown

Paste BN has spoken to medical professionals about the regime's brutal crackdown on recent protests, as Tehran readies itself for potential action from the US.

Will US strike Iran?

ICE victim seen in earlier clash with agents

New footage has emerged of ICE shooting victim Alex Pretti in an altercation with federal agents in Minneapolis, 11 days before he was shot dead.

Pretti seen clashing with agents week before he was killed

US warned over plans to check tourists' social media

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey - with the Trump administration warned it'll cost the country billions.

More suspended pupils to stay in school under new rules

More pupils suspended for bad behaviour will have to stay in school under supervision, rather than being sent home, in a bid to curb learning loss and reduce exposure to phones and social media.

What's in the papers?

Donald Trump's threats to Iran feature on a number of the front pages.

The Wrap: Thursday's papers

What's in sport?

Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea, and Manchester City have all qualified for the knockout stage of this season's Champions League after last night's results, while Newcastle face a play-off.

Read more: What do we know about the knockouts?

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