US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to ‘intensify’ trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections – The Guardian
- Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections The Guardian
- Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections Reuters
- Nicaragua’s President Ortega moves to extend his 20-year rule and says no elections anytime soon AP News
- Ortega insists no more elections for Nicaragua Al Jazeera
- Daniel Ortega on Nicaragua: ‘There will never be elections again’ WPLG Local 10
Iran War Updates: U.S. launches 10th night of strikes after 3 U.S. troops killed, nearly 100 injured in recent weeks – CBS News
- Iran War Updates: U.S. launches 10th night of strikes after 3 U.S. troops killed, nearly 100 injured in recent weeks CBS News
- Live updates: US striking Iran again after Trump warned of strong retaliation for the deaths of US service members CNN
- U.S. military launches 10th straight night of airstrikes on Iran as Houthi allies threaten Red Sea Fortune
- US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member AP News
- U.S. strikes unlikely to move Iran, intelligence reports say The Washington Post
Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war – Reuters
- Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war Reuters
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks, After Killing of U.S. Soldiers The New York Times
- Houthi Red Sea Blockade Would Lift Oil Prices, but Workarounds Could Limit Impact U.S. News & World Report
- Iran's Houthi allies declare maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, escalating threat to oil market CNBC
- Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' against Saudi Arabia BBC
‘It needs to end now’: Democrats urge Trump to halt Iran war after US troop deaths
President accused of having ‘lost control of this war’ as deaths of trio in Iranian military strikes fuel rising concern
Democrats have seized on the deaths of three US troops killed in Iranian strikes to urge Donald Trump to urgently reverse his resumption of the war with Iran amid widespread anxiety over climbing casualties.
Even as US forces launched a 10th consecutive wave of attacks against Iranian targets, concern over the deaths of American service personnel threatened to complicate moves to escalate the conflict, which has reignited after he last week walked away from a memorandum of understanding agreed with Iran in June.
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Anthony Albanese has congratulated the new UK Prime Minister Anthony Burnham after the latter took over the job yesterday. The Australian PM posted a note to X, emphasising the strategic allyship:
Congratulations Prime Minister Burnham on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Australia and the United Kingdom are longstanding friends, allies and partners, united by shared values and deep ties between our peoples.
Continue reading...Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections
Daniel Ortega, the 80-year-old authoritarian leader, says move will ‘build a wall’ against the opposition
Nicaragua’s long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, has said the country will hold no further elections to prevent the opposition from coming to power.
The 80-year-old authoritarian leader, who has been in office since 2007, also said he would work with the congress he controls to pass new laws that would “build a wall” against the opposition.
Continue reading...Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says
Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy products
Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, White House officials said on Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump’s return to the White House.
Continue reading...Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
Iran Missile Hit U.S. Troop Housing in Jordan – WSJ
- Iran Missile Hit U.S. Troop Housing in Jordan WSJ
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post
- US ally Jordan summons Iranian ambassador after missile strikes ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Iran claims U.S. hit its nuclear site — satellite images show mostly dirt. But return to all-out war is nearly inevitable Fortune
- Increased Cooperation With U.S. Has Put Jordan in Iran’s Cross Hairs The New York Times
Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu ‘will not be arrested’ if he visits the US
Israeli prime minister is subject of an arrest warrant issued by international criminal court over alleged war crimes in Gaza
Donald Trump has said Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, “will not be arrested” if he visits the US.
His comments came days after Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, said he was exploring whether his administration could arrest Netanyahu if he visits the city during the UN general assembly in September.
Continue reading...Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Known as "El Mayo", the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast amounts of drugs to the US.
Andy Burnham hits the ground strolling – The Economist
- Andy Burnham hits the ground strolling The Economist
- Burnham’s Day 1 as Prime Minister: A Homeless Shelter, a Palace and Downing Street The New York Times
- Opinion | New U.K. prime minister promises a fresh start with failed policies The Washington Post
- Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister NPR
- UK's Andy Burnham becomes PM as Trump slams Britain as 'Poverty Stricken Disaster' CNBC
Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?
From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who is heading up key departments in new PM’s government
Burnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK
Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech
Andy Burnham has appointed his first cabinet, with the new prime minister rewarding those who have been loyal to his takeover efforts. He had promised to pick his top team from all wings of the party in an effort to show he is trying to run a more inclusive administration.
But at the same time, his decision to have a brutal clearout of Starmer allies resulted in many considered to be on the right of the party or close to the former prime minister losing their jobs. These are the key announcements so far:
Continue reading...Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet
New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy
Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will “bring back hope” to Britain as he launched his premiership with the surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor and a promise to repair the damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era.
The new UK prime minister acknowledged people were “fed up” with politics as he addressed the country after taking over from Keir Starmer in Downing Street, saying the government needed to “do better” to deliver real change.
Continue reading...Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope
Chancellor pick and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’
Andy Burnham has not quite gone for Keir Starmer’s extreme caution in the run-up to entering No 10 – but he is certainly aware that any early wrong moves would cost him.
Back in 2024, Starmer was criticised for his “Ming vase” strategy of treading very carefully so as not to drop a valuable metaphorical piece of china being carried across the room.
Continue reading...‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets
Jenitar Na’amoana’s already had four children when she learned of surprise pregnancy ‘unheard of’ in Australia
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A 34-year-old woman from Brisbane has defied the odds and delivered four naturally conceived, identical quadruplets in what is believed to be an Australian first.
Jenitar Na’amoana, who already had four children, was not planning having another but the quadruplets emerged from a “one in 15 million” pregnancy, splitting into four from a single fertilised egg.
Continue reading...Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.