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US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran Ceasefire 'Over', But Open To Continued Talks
Iran War: The United States launched "power strikes" against Iran following a series of attacks by Tehran on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
"Wasted Cause": Trump Says US Won't To "Do Any Trade Business With Spain"
Trump singled out Spain for particular criticism calling it a "terrible partner in NATO".
Punjab Cop Transferred After US Charges Him In Case Linked To Indian Gangs
The cop is accused of helping gangsters extort $400,000 from a family in Los Angeles by threatening to file false murder charges against their relatives in India.
"It's A Waste Of Time": Trump Says US-Iran Deal To End War Is "Over"
Trump said that US representatives can continue negotiations but he cast doubt on the outcome. "They can talk, but I think they're wasting their time," he said.
Trump Warns Trade Cut With Spain, Renews Push For Greenland At NATO Summit
While Trump is still smarting from the European response to his war with Iran, he still also has not dropped his desire for NATO member Denmark's territory of Greenland.
French Lawmakers Back Bill Giving Police 'Benefit Of Doubt' In Shootings
The number of fatal shootings by police in France is among the highest in Europe and rising.
Ruth Ellis, last woman to be hanged in UK, granted posthumous conditional pardon – UK politics live
In 1955 Ellis was hanged for murder triggered by domestic abuseFor anyone involved in British politics, an invitation to be interviewed on Radio 4’s Today programme is the ultimate badge of seriousness. There are probably hundreds of MPs who have never made it onto the programme because they have not been deemed important enough.But, as if to prove the point that the Clacton byelection really is a “farce” (see 7.59am), this morning Today had an interview with Count Binface, the serial joke byelection candidate who may turn out to be Nigel Farage’s main opposition in Clacton.Probably not, but then you know my job is to celebrate and defend the wonders of British democracy.And look at this, eh? The fact that you are interviewing me on the Today Programme, because all the other parties aren’t standing, says more about them than it does about me.I don’t believe that single-handedly will tackle homophobia, racism or indeed any hate crime. But I do strongly believe that returning power back to people’s hands is a huge part of the role we should all be playing as elected public servants – and it’s how we build trust again. Continue reading...
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish
July update projects GDP growth of 1% this year, making UK the third fastest-growing economy in the G7The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK, while leaving those for other G7 countries weaker or unchanged, amid hopes the economic impact of the Iran war may be less severe than feared.In a July update of its World Economic Outlook, which was finalised before the latest outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, the Washington-based organisation projected UK gross domestic product to grow by 1% this year – up 0.2 percentage points from its April forecast. Continue reading...
Marine Le Pen launches France presidential campaign after court decision to shorten ban
France’s far-right leader plans to take part in 2027 vote after court of appeal upholds her conviction for embezzlementThe French far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign on Wednesday, after a decision by a court of appeal shortened her ban on running for office, allowing her to take part in the 2027 vote.Le Pen said voters would decide her future. Continue reading...
Police hunting man after wife and two daughters found dead in Bedfordshire
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, believed to have left UK for Zimbabwe before bodies of partner and children were discoveredPolice are hunting for a man after the deaths of his wife and two daughters in Bedfordshire.Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile, and Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found dead in a detached house in Great Denham, near Bedford, on Monday. Continue reading...
Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in UK, granted posthumous conditional pardon
Ellis, 28, was executed in 1955 after fatally shooting her abusive partner David BlakelyUK politics live – latest updatesRuth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in the UK, has been granted a conditional pardon in light of evidence that she was a victim of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour.Ellis was executed in 1955, aged 28, after she shot and killed her partner, David Blakely, who she met two years earlier while working in the nightclub she managed. Continue reading...
Succession fight under way after Bernie Sanders calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race – live
Vermont senator, who was a staunch ally of the Democratic candidate, called for Platner step down from race amid sexual assault allegationsHow could Democrats replace Graham Platner?Sign up for the Breaking News US emailNato sources are briefing that Trump “did not lash out” in this morning’s closed doors meeting of alliance leaders – in contrast to his public outburst when he met secretary general Mark Rutte this morning.The question is whether Rutte, or somebody, told Trump to calm down between his first press point and the leaders meeting. And whether that second more harmonious mood will hold. Continue reading...
