Iraq 2003 vs Iran 2025
We compare and contrast the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq over alleged weapons of mass destruction with Israel’s military
‘True model of humility’: hundreds pay tribute to victims of Minnesota killings
Candlelight vigil honoring Melissa Hortman and husband at state capitol was attended by Tim Walz and couple’s son
Hundreds gathered at the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday night to honor state Democratic representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed at their home on Saturday night in what authorities have described as a “political assassination”.
Some mourners reportedly brought flowers to place in front of this memorial, while others held candles. Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, grew teary at the vigil, and consoled attendees, as a brass band from the Minnesota Orchestra performed, according to the Associated Press.
Continue reading...Spanish PM rejects Nato’s ‘unreasonable’ 5% GDP target for defence spending – as it happened
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Earlier today, I cheekily suggested that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably wondering how to persuade US president Donald Trump to stay at the Nato summit in The Hague next week long enough to get to discussions on Ukraine and Russia – and not leave early, as he did at the G7 summit.
Well, looks like this issue may have actually influenced the planning.
“Budapest city hall will organise the Budapest Pride march on 28 June as a city event. Period.”
Continue reading...Putin, Xi criticise Israel’s attacks on Iran, urge de-escalation
The Russian and Chinese leaders agree there is no military solution to the dispute over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Amber heat alert issued across England with warning of ‘rise in deaths’
UKHSA warns of risk to people aged 65 and over as temperatures of up to 33C expected until Monday
Amber heat alerts have been issued in England as the UK experiences its hottest day of the year so far, with a temperature of 30.8C recorded at Wisley in Surrey.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the warningd on Thursday, and stated there could be “a rise in deaths” across all nine English regions, with “those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions” particularly at risk as the temperature is expected to rise sharply.
Continue reading...Starmer urges diplomacy as Trump considers Iran attack – BBC
- Starmer urges diplomacy as Trump considers Iran attack BBC
- Starmer warns Trump to de-escalate in Iran politico.eu
- Keir Starmer: ‘We Are Gravely Concerned’ Bloomberg
- Starmer warns Trump against ‘ramping up’ Middle East conflict by striking Iran The Independent
- Europe's paradoxical support for Israel's attack against Iran Le Monde.fr
Israel’s airstrikes aim to break foundations of Khamenei’s rule in Iran – Reuters
- Israel's airstrikes aim to break foundations of Khamenei's rule in Iran Reuters
- Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall The New York Times
- How Israel and Iran’s conflict went from covert to all-out fighting The Washington Post
- The Three Dramatic Consequences of Israel’s Attack on Iran The Atlantic
- Where will the Iran-Israel war end? The Economist
Ringo Starr labels Roger Daltrey ‘that little man’ after son’s sacking from the Who
Zak Starkey says his father made the comment after he was fired over a disagreement about his performance
Ringo Starr has reportedly criticised the way “that little man” Roger Daltrey runs the Who after Starr’s son was sacked from the band.
Zak Starkey, 59, who was sacked as the Who’s drummer over a disagreement about his performance, said he was proud that his father had come to his defence.
Continue reading...Deadly US listeria outbreak linked to chicken dishes at Kroger and Walmart
Food poisoning outbreak has killed three and resulted in one pregnancy loss across 13 states over past year
A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said late on Tuesday.
The outbreak, which includes at least 17 people in 13 states, began last July, officials said. At least 16 people have been hospitalized.
32.8oz trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese with best-by dates of 27 June or earlier.
12.3oz trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese with best-by dates of 26 June or earlier.
12.5oz trays of Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Pasta, Grilled White Meat Chicken and Parmesan Cheese, with best-by dates of 19 June or earlier.
Continue reading...Finland Votes to Exit Treaty Ending Land Mines – Newser
- Finland Votes to Exit Treaty Ending Land Mines Newser
- Finnish parliament votes to exit landmines treaty due to Russia threat Reuters
- Finland's lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defenses against Russia AP News
- Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty, citing Russian threat The Kyiv Independent
- Finnish Lawmakers Approve Exit From Treaty Banning Landmines Bloomberg
Serial rapist Zhenhao Zou jailed for minimum of 24 years
London student drugged and filmed himself raping at least 60 victims between 2019 and 2024
A PhD student feared to be one of the worst sexual offenders in British history has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years for drugging and raping 10 women.
Zhenhao Zou, 28, drugged and filmed himself raping at least 60 victims between 2019 and 2024 after luring them into his flat with invitations to study or have drinks. Since his conviction more than 20 women have come forward to police, and still more remain unidentified.
Continue reading...What are the legal issues around Britain helping Trump bomb Iran?
Keir Starmer is weighing up whether to back the US and – as a lawyer – will be aware of the legal landscape
As Keir Starmer considers whether Britain should support the US if Donald Trump decides to bomb Iran, the attorney general, Richard Hermer, has reportedly warned him that UK involvement could be illegal. The prime minister was an outspoken opponent of the Iraq war when he was a human rights lawyer in 2003 and will be well aware of the thorny legal issues around engagement in strikes against Iran.
Continue reading...Video: Israeli attacks on Iran’s facilities risk ‘nuclear contamination’
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports in Tehran under attack from Israel, which has been striking Iran’s nuclear facilities.
How Trump’s position has changed on Iran, splitting MAGA base
'I may do it. I may not': Trump's position on the Iran-Israel conflict has shifted over the past week of violence.
Remove decisions on lone child asylum seekers from Home Office, report says
Call for root-and-branch reform of treatment of children, many of whom are wrongly classified as adults
Decisions relating to lone child asylum seekers should be removed from Home Office officials because of fundamental problems with the way they treat this vulnerable group, a report has found.
The report calls for root-and-branch reform of the treatment of thousands of children who have fled persecution in their home countries and made hazardous journeys in search of safety, often crossing the Channel in a dinghy or concealing themselves in the back of a lorry.
Continue reading...Israel threatens to kill Iran’s supreme leader after missile strikes
Israel's defence minister threatened to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after Iranian missiles
This Oregon Native Went to Kyiv as a Volunteer. He Died in a Russian Attack. – The New York Times
- This Oregon Native Went to Kyiv as a Volunteer. He Died in a Russian Attack. The New York Times
- Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Ukrainian capital Kyiv AP News
- 15 dead in massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on BBC
- Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian strike climbs to 28 Reuters
Israeli TikTok trend mocks bombed Iranian TV presenter
Israeli social media users are making videos mocking an Iranian TV anchor whose broadcast was interrupted by a bombing.
Mexico begins clean-up after hurricane Erick hits southern coast
Category 3 storm causes power cuts, some damage and floods, with forecasters predicting it will dissipate by Friday.
Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel-Iran war
Calls follow news that attorney general advised government to limit its involvement to defending allies
Ministers are facing calls to publish legal advice given to the government on Israel’s war against Iran after reports emerged that the attorney general had warned that any UK involvement beyond defensive support would be illegal.
Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior legal officer, is said to have raised concerns internally about the legality of joining a bombing campaign against Iran.
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