- Israel says Iran's nuclear plans set back 'many years' after US report casts doubt on impact BBC
- Live: Israel claims Iran's nuclear program set back 'years' Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- How badly have US strikes damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities? Here’s what to know CNN
- US, Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites: How big are radiation risks? Al Jazeera
- What is Iran’s Fordow nuclear site and why did Israel want a US strike? The Guardian
Did the US and Israel really obliterate Iran’s nuclear facilities?
A leaked intelligence report has cast doubt on Trump and Netanyahu’s claims about destroying Iran's nuclear programme.
NATO commits to major defence spending hike sought by Trump
The bloc agrees to boost spending to 5% of GDP, but Spain, Belgium and Slovakia say they will struggle to meet target.
Palestine Action are not terrorists. Israel is
Labelling peace activists as extremists while backing Israel’s genocide exposes the UK government's moral collapse.
Pakistan debates Trump Nobel peace prize nomination after US strikes on Iran
Pakistani government had credited US president with ‘pivotal leadership’ in its ceasefire negotiations with India
Donald Trump’s intervention into the Iran-Israel war, and brokering then announcing a ceasefire, has drawn a heated debate in Pakistan – where the government had formally nominated the US president for the Nobel peace prize as the US military was making its final preparations for a strike that threatened all-out war in the Middle East.
A statement in the early hours of Saturday local time – shortly before US B-2 bombers left the Whiteman air force base in Missouri and headed to Iran – had credited Trump for a “legacy of pragmatic diplomacy” and “pivotal leadership” for ensuring Pakistan’s ceasefire with India in a conflict that had begun with the killing of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir in April.
Continue reading...Trump and Hegseth admit doubts about level of damage to Iran nuclear sites
President calls intelligence ‘inconclusive’, while defence secretary describes harm to facilities as ‘moderate to severe’
Donald Trump and the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, have admitted to some doubt over the scale of the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear sites by the US bombing at the weekend, after a leaked Pentagon assessment said the Iranian programme had been set back by only a few months.
“The intelligence was very inconclusive,” Trump told journalists at a Nato summit in The Hague, introducing an element of uncertainty for the first time after several days of emphatic declarations that the destruction had been total. “The intelligence says we don’t know. It could’ve been very severe. That’s what the intelligence suggests.”
Continue reading...Man found guilty of murdering Daniel Anjorin, 14, with sword in London
Marcus Arduini-Monzo convicted of killing schoolboy in Hainault, north-east London last year
A man has been found guilty of murdering a 14-year-old schoolboy with a samurai sword last year.
Marcus Arduini-Monzo, 37, carried out a marauding attack while in a state of cannabis-induced psychosis in Hainault, north-east London, on 30 April 2024, the Old Bailey heard.
Continue reading...The myth of Iran’s invincibility has been shattered, and the fallout could be far-reaching – CNN
- The myth of Iran’s invincibility has been shattered, and the fallout could be far-reaching CNN
- When the Supreme Leader emerges, he'll be leading a changed Iran BBC
- What America Can Learn From Iran’s Failure The Atlantic
- How Israel failed in Iran Al Jazeera
- Afraid of Israel, angry at the regime: Iranians on 12 days of war - podcast The Guardian
Iran passes bill to halt IAEA cooperation as fragile Israel ceasefire holds
Iran official says the US 'torpedoed diplomacy' as Tehran moves to suspend IAEA ties following war with Israel.
Iran turns to internal crackdown in wake of 12-day war – Reuters
- Iran turns to internal crackdown in wake of 12-day war Reuters
- Iran intensifies internal security crackdown with executions and mass arrests The Guardian
- Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US Al Jazeera
- Execution of 3 accused of spying and mass detentions fuel crackdown fears in Iran NBC News
- Iran hangs three more accused of spying as fears grow for Swede Yahoo
Mamdani’s victory marks the rise of a new American Left
His NYC Democratic primary win reflects growing, immigrant-led politics rooted in global resistance.
Israel (& the US) vs Iran – what just happened? | Start Here Q&A
Making sense of the '12-day war' between Israel and Iran
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice for divisive wedding
Celebrity guests for nuptials of Amazon founder and former TV journalist arrive as activists continue to protest against event
The billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and the former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez have arrived in Venice as they prepare to tie the knot in a lavish three-day celebration that has divided the lagoon city.
Scores of celebrities and other members of the world’s super-rich will also join the pair in Italy, arriving on superyachts and private jets.
Continue reading...“Waiting Mode”: After the Iran Ceasefire, Is a Gaza Deal on the Horizon? – Drop Site News
- “Waiting Mode”: After the Iran Ceasefire, Is a Gaza Deal on the Horizon? Drop Site News
- Gaza mediators intensifying ceasefire efforts, Hamas official says BBC
- Mediator: Ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas possible ‘within days’ The Times of Israel
- Trump says 'great progress' made on Gaza ceasefire talks dw.com
- U.S. Makes New Push for Gaza Cease-Fire, Building on Iran Deal WSJ
Briton accused of staging Disneyland mock wedding with child is charged with fraud offences in France
Sex offender was arrested after alleged hiring of Disneyland Paris for fake ceremony with nine-year-old ‘bride’
A British sex offender accused of staging a mock wedding with a child at Disneyland Paris has been charged with money-laundering and fraud offences in France.
Jacky Jhaj, 39, who in 2016 was found guilty of sexual activity with two 15-year-olds, was arrested this weekend at Disneyland Paris after the theme park was hired for a private wedding. Staff are said to have called police when they saw that the “bride” in a wedding dress was a nine-year-old girl.
Continue reading...‘Not something to celebrate’: As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？ – AP News
- 'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？ AP News
- At 80, the U.N. Is Down But Not Out Foreign Policy
- Eighty years on, UN Charter marked by reflection, resolve – and a run UN News
- As the United Nations turns 80, here are some key moments from its history PBS
- Why reforms are necessary to protect the UN-led system The World Economic Forum
‘It’s possible’ Putin will invade more than Ukraine, says Donald Trump – Euronews.com
- 'It's possible' Putin will invade more than Ukraine, says Donald Trump Euronews.com
- Trump says Putin is 'difficult' on Ukraine war, calls Russian leader 'misguided' USA Today
- Ukraine war live: Trump admits Putin could invade more of Europe at Nato summit The Independent
- Trump Rejected Putin's Iran Offer: 'I Need Help With You' Newsweek
- Trump surprised Putin still hasn't resolved Ukraine war, hopes for deal Українська правда
Kenyan Gen Z protests in Nairobi to demand President William Ruto’s resignation – BBC
Europe placates Trump with NATO pledges it can ill afford – Reuters
- Europe placates Trump with NATO pledges it can ill afford Reuters
- Europe’s pledge to spend more on military will hurt climate and social programmes The Guardian
- European Defense Buildup May Cause Supply Chain Delays And Shortages Forbes
- USAF showcases global airpower, innovation at Paris Air Show safia.hq.af.mil
- Europe should not go it alone on defence Financial Times