‘Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise’: Voices from Iran after US strikes
People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,214
Here are the key events on day 1,214 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail
Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.
Iran’s proxy militias may be unable to help if Tehran opts to hit back at US
Weakening of ‘axis of resistance’ forces leaves Iran with limited options if it chooses to retaliate
Iran’s proxy militias across the Middle East have yet to retaliate for the overnight strikes against the Islamic Republic and are sending mixed signals about their willingness to strike US targets – or even Israel – in the coming days.
The apparent reluctance or inability of such groups to come to Iran’s aid will limit Tehran’s options if decision-makers there opt to escalate the conflict with the US.
Continue reading...Senior Trump officials say US attacks on Iran ‘not about regime change’
Trump administration says Washington’s sole goal in its strikes on Iran is to destroy its nuclear programme.
How effective was the US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites? A visual guide
Trump claims the assault ‘totally obliterated’ the key facilities, but what do we know about its impact?
Donald Trump was quick to claim that US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities had “completely and totally obliterated” them. Still, it remains unclear how much physical damage has been done or what the longer-term impact might be on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Continue reading...Recovered Mike Lynch superyacht transferred to Sicilian town
Investigators can now examine the Bayesian in Termini Imerese to determine cause of sinking in a storm last year
The superyacht belonging to the late tech tycoon Mike Lynch has been moved to a town in Sicily where British and Italian investigators will examine its sinking.
Lynch and his daughter Hannah, 18, were among seven people who died when the Bayesian sank off the Italian coast on 19 August 2024.
Continue reading...Satellite images show damage from US strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site
The US struck Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, escalating tensions with Iran.
Hundreds protest against NATO summit, Israel-Iran conflict in The Hague
NATO meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss increased military spending in the shadow of Middle East conflict.
Disneyland Paris calls in police over alleged fake wedding with child ‘bride’
Police questioning two people as prosecutor says event at theme park was staged with girl aged about nine and actors
French police were questioning two people on Sunday after Disneyland Paris was hired for an alleged fake marriage ceremony involving a girl aged about nine.
The theme park complex outside Paris had been hired for what was presumed to be a genuine private wedding early on Saturday morning before opening hours.
Continue reading...US attacks Iran: How Trump rejoined ‘team’ Netanyahu
Four years ago, Trump used a swear word for Netanyahu. On Sunday, he said they worked as a team. We track that shift.
Iran’s supreme leader faces his defining moment – Financial Times
- Iran’s supreme leader faces his defining moment Financial Times
- Sheltering in a Bunker, Iran’s Supreme Leader Prepares for the Worst The New York Times
- The math behind the war: Can Israel's air defense keep up against Iranian attacks? NPR
- Trump says Iran's key nuclear sites 'obliterated' by US airstrikes Reuters
- ‘Everybody Knows Khamenei’s Days Are Numbered’ The Atlantic
Retaliate now, later or never: What Iran’s next move could be
Swarm attacks, cyber strikes or nothing at all for now. Will Iran retaliate against ‘the Great Satan’ - and if so, how?
Iran warns US of consequences after strikes, says Trump betrayed his voters
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says US Israel crossed 'a very big red line' by attacking three nuclear sites.
RAF base vandalism not enough to justify Palestine Action ban, says ex-minister
Lord Falconer says protest group ‘may have done other things’ to warrant expected proscription by home secretary
The spray-painting of aircraft at an RAF base by a pro-Palestinian group would not provide the sole legal justification for banning it, according to a former justice secretary.
The home secretary, Yvette Cooper, is expected to move to proscribe Palestine Action in the coming days after an incident on Friday at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
Continue reading...Iranians react after US bombs three nuclear sites in support of Israel
Iranian authorities say those who favour US and Israeli strikes are committing 'treason' and will face consequences.
Six people dead and two missing after boat capsizes on California’s Lake Tahoe
Boat overturned after apparently being hit by a large swell, in a region that’s a popular spot with tourists
Six people have died and two others were missing after a boat capsized on Saturday on California’s Lake Tahoe, local authorities have said.
A 27ft-long boat overturned in the afternoon after apparently being hit by a large swell near DL Bliss state park, according to the Coast Guard. Lake Tahoe and its surrounding wilderness region is a hugely popular spot with tourists.
Continue reading...MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins Italian GP for Ducati at Mugello
Six-time MotoGP world champ beat brother Alex and Fabio Di Giannantonio to sweep podium for local manufacturer Ducati.
How far will US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme?
Donald Trump claims Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities 'totally obliterated' after US bombs three nuclear sites.
Florida Republicans racially gerrymandered two state senate districts, court hears
GOP officials had previously manipulated districts as well to wrest voting power from Black electorate
Republicans in Florida racially gerrymandered two key state senate districts to disenfranchise Black voters and skew results in the Tampa Bay area, a panel of judges has heard.
In one district, they took a small chunk of St Petersburg heavy with minority voters and added it to an area of Tampa in a different county, and across a 10-mile waterway, leaving the remainder of its electorate “artificially white”, the court was told.
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