A preliminary US assessment indicates that recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites only set back Tehran’s programme by a few months, contrary to claims of total destruction by Donald Trump.
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Lyon has been relegated to Ligue 2 due to €175 million in debt and a lack of a clear financial recovery plan, as confirmed by the French Professional League (LFP).
Israeli warplanes were prepared to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes, considering them a violation of a newly-established ceasefire.
Sir Keir Starmer insists on pursuing controversial benefit cuts despite backlash from over 100 Labour MPs, including Sir Sadiq Khan, who warns of detrimental impacts on vulnerable individuals.
Iran has implemented an internet shutdown and throttled speeds to control information flow, limiting access to news to state-controlled sources only.
Greenpeace and anti-tourism activists protested Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding, highlighting billionaire tax inequalities and environmental concerns with banners in St Mark’s Square.
Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s intention to boost defence, security, and resilience spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, despite critics labelling the move as “smoke and mirrors” with no immediate cash promises.
A “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran has been announced by Donald Trump, set to begin shortly after his announcement on Truth Social.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Vladimir Putin may attack a NATO country within five years to test the alliance, although he believes Putin is not currently ready for immediate action.
Ramping up NATO members’ defence spending has gained momentum, supported by Germany and driven by the US administration’s objective to enhance military budgets across Europe.
A fake wedding involving a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris sparked a police investigation after staff suspected illegal child marriage.
A suicide bomber attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus, resulting in at least 22 deaths and 63 injuries, including children.
NATO ambassadors from all 32 member states approved a new spending pledge to increase defence budgets to 5% of GDP by 2035, amid concerns over threats from Russia and China.
Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran risk escalating into a broader regional or global conflict, dependent largely on responses from Iran’s key allies, Russia and China.
Donald Trump is betting that US airstrikes have effectively destroyed Iranian nuclear sites, despite military officials suggesting full destruction is unlikely and that the strikes may only set back Iran’s programme.
Indonesia inks strategic partnership with Russia strengthening economic and technical cooperation while Indonesia joins BRICS.
Harriet Harman suggested that Sir Keir Starmer might permit Donald Trump to use British military bases for strikes on Iran, despite his opposition to the Iraq War legacy.
Hurricane Erick made landfall in Oaxaca, Mexico, as a Category 3 hurricane with winds reaching 205 kph before weakening to a tropical storm later in the day.
The Kremlin deems regime change in Iran as “unacceptable” and warns that the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would have severe global repercussions.
Former Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz refuted claims that the Israeli military intentionally targets hospitals, insisting such allegations are “absolutely not true.”
Air India has suspended select long-haul flights and reduced frequencies following a fatal crash involving a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which killed 241 people on board and around 30 on the ground.
British doctors in Gaza, such as Dr Tom Potokar and Dr Victoria Rose, exhibit remarkable humanitarianism by providing critical medical care in a war-torn environment, often at great personal risk.
Kim Leadbeater is optimistic about its passage to the House of Lords, citing strong support from previous votes and polls indicating 72% of Britons back the legislation.
Benjamin Netanyahu visited Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheba following an Iranian missile attack, emphasising Israel’s resolve to counter threats.
A Kenyan police officer has been arrested following the shooting of an unarmed civilian during protests against police brutality linked to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody.