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Israel Strikes On Lebanon Continue As Threat Looms Over US-Iran Deal
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement.
'No Press Freedom': JD Vance Blames Pak For Delay In Releasing Iran Agreement
Speaking in a podcast called 'Interesting Times with Ross Douthat', US Vice President JD Vance said that although the US wanted to release the agreement on June 15, they could only do so two days later.
Pakistan Interior Minister Lands In Iran After Switzerland Talks Postponed
Tehran and Washington were due to hold talks in Switzerland on Friday, after signing a memorandum of understanding ending the war in the Middle East, but the latest negotiations have been postponed with no new date announced.
A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat
In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things upWhen news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates.What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most critical of artificial intelligence companies; and who is, basically, the coolest. Continue reading...
Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for SundayIran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships not to approach the strategic waterway, which before the war carried a fifth of global oil and liquid gas supplies, citing what it called Israeli crimes in Lebanon and a US violation of commitments to establish a ceasefire there. Continue reading...
Nine people in critical condition after Bedford train crash kills driver
East of England ambulance service says number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32Nine people are in a critical condition after the Bedford train crash that killed the driver of one of the trains, police have confirmed.The total number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32, East of England ambulance service said on Saturday. Continue reading...
Louisiana pastor sentenced to 80 years for sexually molesting two boys
Terry Reed, found guilty of rape and molestation of a juvenile, called ‘utter failure of a man’ by victim’s motherA suburban New Orleans religious pastor has been sentenced to 80 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of sexually molesting two boys – the third time in which he was found guilty of abusing minors.While Terry Reed received his punishment at a state court hearing on Thursday, the mother of one of his survivors read a victim-impact statement on behalf of her son which called him “an utter failure and a sorry excuse for a man”. Continue reading...
US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reportersScott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, advised Donald Trump not to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, having called the Ukrainian president a “little fucker”, a “special-needs child” and “Mr Bean on crack”, according to a new book.The suggestion that a US cabinet official described a world leader in such terms is included in Regime Change, a blockbusting account of the second Trump administration by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, set to be published worldwide on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, blaming Israel for violating ceasefire
Iran said it's shutting down the Strait of Hormuz just three days after it reopened, citing Israel's strikes in Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire agreement.
Arrested Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi To Get 74 'Lashes' For Performing Without Hijab
A criminal court in Iran's Qom province ordered 74 stokes for the group, along with a two-year ban on leaving the country and a two-year restriction on participating in artistic activities.
Soviet Leader Leonid Brezhnev's Great-Grandson, Fighting For Russia, Captured By Ukraine: Report
Anton Milaev is said to have joined the Russian military as a combat engineer in autumn 2025.
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin
Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who have been detained for months without charges in a Siberian city, after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concern for them in a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Philippine officials said Saturday.
