Trump takes huge gamble putting US at heart of Iran-Israel conflict
As well as retaliation against US troops, a president who styled himself as "peacemaker" could face party dissent.
Trump’s inner circle shifted view to support limited, one-off strike on Iran nuclear sites
As Trump considered striking Iran, some advisers adjusted public arguments to suggest quick bombing run
Donald Trump’s move to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran came as those inside his orbit who were opposed to US intervention in the conflict shifted their views in favor of a limited and one-off strike.
The US president had been under immense pressure from Republican anti-interventionists not to engage in any action against Iran out of concern that the US might be dragged into a protracted engagement to topple Iran’s leadership, or that strikes on facilities might have limited success.
Continue reading...Watch: Trump says strikes on Iran a ‘spectacular military success’ in address
The US president warns Iran of future attacks if they retaliate.
Watch: Trump says strikes on Iran a ‘spectacular military success’ in address
The US president warns Iran of future attacks if they retaliate.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘either peace or tragedy’ after US strikes
US President Donald Trump thanked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and God after the US conducted strikes on Iran.
Cheering support and instant condemnation: US lawmakers respond to attack on Iran
Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders denounced the decision to launch attack, while most Republicans praised the action
American politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country that cross party lines as Washington grapples with yet another military intervention overseas.
Donald Trump announced on Saturday night that the US had completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort this month to destroy the country’s nuclear program.
Continue reading...Statement by the Secretary-General – on Iran – Welcome to the United Nations
- Statement by the Secretary-General - on Iran Welcome to the United Nations
- DiCarlo warns Security Council of rising civilian toll in Israel-Iran conflict, urges diplomacy Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
- Arab gulf states work to contain fallout from Israel’s attack on Iran The Washington Post
- UN refugee agency says Iran conflict must not become refugee crisis The Times of Israel
- UN's Guterres urges 'give peace a chance' in Israel-Iran conflict Reuters
Nobody can stop talking about the self-styled knight giving away cars
Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon's generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.
New Texas law requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms
Governor Greg Abott signs bill into law but challenge expected from critics who consider it unconstitutional
Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.
The bill, which was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, is expected to draw a legal challenge from critics who consider it an unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state.
Continue reading...Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?
The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later?
Hot air balloon incident kills eight in Brazil
Police say a fire reportedly broke out aboard the balloon, prompting the pilot to try to lower it.
UK government unveils £275m investment in training and apprenticeships in England
Labour makes funding centrepiece of its industrial strategy in bid to counter Reform’s surge in so-called red wall
The government will present a £275m investment in technical training and apprenticeships as the centrepiece of its long-awaited industrial strategy, in a direct challenge to Nigel Farage’s growing influence in England’s manufacturing heartlands.
The package, announced by the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, on Sunday, includes funding for new technical excellence colleges, short courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital manufacturing, and major capital upgrades to training providers across England.
Continue reading...Three people killed in North Dakota after tornado hits upper midwest
Officials say two men and a woman killed around town of Enderlin as region experiences powerful winds and hail
Powerful winds – including a tornado – that swept across parts of the upper midwest left three people dead and a regional airport heavily damaged, while nearly 150 million Americans were under a heat advisory or warning as the weekend warmed up in much of the US.
A complex storm system wreaked havoc in parts of North Dakota, northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, with reported tornadic activity, large hail and strong wind gusts, according to Brian Hurley, meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center.
Continue reading...Brazil: Eight killed, 13 injured in hot air balloon crash – DW
- Brazil: Eight killed, 13 injured in hot air balloon crash DW
- At least 8 dead after hot air balloon accident in southern Brazil CNN
- Fiery hot-air balloon tragedy kills at least 8 people: 'We are in mourning' Fox News
- Hot-Air Balloon Crashes in Brazil, Killing at Least 8 People The New York Times
- At Least 8 Dead After Hot Air Balloon Catches Fire Mid-Air, Forcing Passengers to Jump to Escape the Blaze People.com
The Netherlands returns 119 stolen sculptures to Nigeria
The Benin Bronzes were artefacts stolen during the UK's imperial plunder of Benin, modern-day southern Nigeria.
When Dubai almost became a part of India
It's now largely forgotten that in the early 1900s, nearly a third of the Arabian Peninsula was under British India.
For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial
Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen - a family legacy started by his dad.
Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance not ‘appropriate’, says Keir Starmer
UK prime minister criticises band’s inclusion in festival lineup after Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh allegedly displayed flag supporting Hezbollah
Kneecap’s Glastonbury festival performance next Saturday is not “appropriate”, Keir Starmer has said.
Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in court on Wednesday after allegedly displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah and saying “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at a gig in November last year.
Continue reading...What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran?
Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies.
Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges
Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".