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‘We had right of way’: when British fair play met Russian firepower off the Isle of Wight
Jane and Alan Kelvey know what happened when their small holiday yacht met a warship in the Channel – but Moscow tells a different story“We actually had right of way,” said Jane Kelvey, a little crossly, though keeping it civil. “But we weren’t going to argue with a warship.”The dramatic stand-off in the Channel on Tuesday morning between Admiral Grigorovich, a 125-metre (409ft) battle-hardened Russian frigate, and Bright Future, a 12-metre (40ft) pleasure yacht owned and helmed by Jane, 69 and...
US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’
Details of 14-point MOU revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Trump administration has released the text of its 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a “major win” for the United States – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”.In extraordinary remarks on Wednesday, Donald Trump went from threat...
Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing
An US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.
Deep-red state wrapped race calls before DC started counting, despite same poll deadline
Voters in Alabama knew the outcomes of their Tuesday night elections hours before officials in D.C. began releasing results despite both jurisdictions officially closing their polls at the same time.Both D.C. and Alabama were scheduled to officially close their polling stations at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday night. Alabama counted the vast majority of its votes within about an hour, with the Associated Press calling them at 8:40 p.m. and 9:31 p.m., respectively.Officials in D.C., meanwhile...
Lula Says Trump "Should Not Meddle" In Brazil's Elections
Lula and Trump have had an up-and-down relationship, which has soured again recently over new tariff threats. The pair did not hold an official meeting at the G7.
Trump says US may recover all the equipment left behind in Afghanistan by Biden admin
President Donald Trump suggested he may be able to get back the equipment the U.S. military left behind during Joe Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.Trump made these comments at the G7 Summit while taking questions from reporters about the forthcoming agreement with Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.In response to a question about how the deal will address Iran's nuclear program, Trump repeatedly said he would "bomb them" if they do not comply with proposed restrictions...
Trump official declines to call January 6 an ‘attack’, describing ‘protests and such’
Don Berthiaume, Trump nominee for inspector general at justice department, pressed by senators amid confirmationDonald Trump’s nominee to serve as a top independent watchdog at the Department of Justice has refused to call the January 6 insurrection an “attack” during questioning by US senators.Don Berthiaume, a career justice department employee who has been serving as inspector general at the agency, faced senators as part of his confirmation process to take up the role permanently on Wednesda...
The 14-point US-Iran deal - what is in it?
The US and Iran are set to sign a deal that would extend the ceasefire by 60 days and see the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route reopened after effectively being closed since the start of hostilities.
Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteve SwannGetty ImagesDiezani Alison-Madueke pictured in January on her way to the trial in Southwark.A former Nigerian oil minister has been cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives in the form of luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK.Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, was found not guilty after a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court of five counts of accepting bribes and...
Hasan Piker claims Israel has no ‘right to exist’ in its current form
Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker told Charlamagne tha God on "The Breakfast Club" that Israel had no right to exist "in its current formation" during a Tuesday interview, responding to a question about whether Israel and a Palestinian state have a right to exist."I think Israel, in its current formation, given that it’s a settler colonial operation that’s seeking out the expulsion or complete extermination of the indigenous population as an apartheid state, does not have a right to exist,"...
Israel launches 'Biblical Highway' amid campaign to erase Jewish history
The Israeli government on Tuesday approved designating Route 60 — the highway stretching from Nazareth in the north to Beersheba in the south and passing through some of the most significant sites in history—as the "Biblical Highway."The designation is part of a broader initiative to create a Route 66-style experience for Bible enthusiasts, students and tourists.The Biblical Highway has existed for more than 4,000 years. Running along Israel’s central mountain ridge, the route begins in Beersheb...
UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilanceBritish officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos, prompting UK ship owners to exercise greater vigilance until tensions with Moscow ease.Military sources said the UK had considered possible responses to the seizure of the vessel carrying Russian crude worth $40m (£30m) to India, and anticipate that the Kremlin will want to...
Georgia Republicans decline to redraw congressional map after voting rights decision
Lawmakers cite rushed timeline and public input despite pressure to redraw districts after supreme court opinionGeorgia Republicans declined to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session, citing a rushed timeline and incomplete understanding of the ramifications of a recent US supreme court decision that effectively gutted a major section of the Voting Rights Act.“We believe that it’s important to do things the Georgia way, responsibly, transparently, and with ample opportunit...
Team Thackeray Rebels Write To Speaker, Announcement Likely Soon: Sources
The Thackeray camp has called for a party meet at 11 am tomorrow and issued a notice to the rebel MPs, declaring that action will be taken against them if they fail to turn up.
Open Hormuz, $300-Billion Fund, No Nukes: US Officials Release Iran Deal Text
Hormuz reopening, $300-billion reconstruction fund, no nuclear weapons: US officials release text of Iran deal
Strait of Hormuz to reopen, U.S. to lift Iran sanctions under 14-point deal seeking to end Iran war
The U.S. is expected to lift sanctions on Iran and unfreeze funds and assets linked to the country’s regime, under a 14-point memorandum of understanding provided to NBC News by a senior U.S. official
Elon Musk demands prison for politicians who 'turned a blind eye' to grooming gangs as new report released
Elon Musk reignited international attention on Britain’s grooming gangs scandal this week, amplifying a citizen-funded report that accuses the U.K. government of failing to protect children and teenagers from organized sexual exploitation."The politicians who turned a blind eye to the Rape of Britain must go to prison," Musk wrote on X on June 16, after Rupert Lowe, the Great Yarmouth MP and leader of Restore Britain, released a more than 200-page independent report into the scandal.The report,...
Trump admin approves $351 million for White House security measures amid questions over ballroom funding
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released $351.6 million to the Secret Service for "White House Security Measures," all while President Donald Trump continues to advocate for a ballroom to be built where the East Wing used to be.The funds were approved on Friday, with $340.8 million being put into an account called "Procurement, Construction, and Improvements." The other $10.75 million will go toward an "Operations and Support" account, according to a database maintained by the OMB....
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Trump's Latest Moves: From Global Leadership Talks to Domestic Challenges
Former President Donald Trump is in the headlines again, navigating a series of significant political maneuvers and controversies. From discussions on global AI regulations to tensions with Iran and domestic electoral outcomes, Trump's actions continue to shape the political landscape.