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Iran deal cancels US strikes as region eases tension
US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran after saying Tehran and other Middle Eastern states asked him to “hold off” while the “perimeters” of a deal were agreed rapidly. The announcement, made in a Truth Social post, followed reports that the US and Israel had been preparing an intense bombing campaign against…
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WNBA Coaches Stake Contrasting Positions on Transgender Athletes as Activism Intensifies
Two WNBA coaches publicly addressed the contentious issue of transgender participation in women’s sports ahead of a matchup between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx. Fever head coach Stephanie White demurred from tak
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Southern university orders students to wear business suits on campus while clamping down on headwear in new dress code
Tuskegee University, a historically Black institution in Alabama, has introduced a stricter dress code requiring students to wear business attire, including suits, while on campus. The policy also imposes new restrictions on headwear, explicitly banning items such as durags and bonnets, which the university considers inappropriate for the campus environment it wants to promote. Full…
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Lynx coach defends trans athletes ahead of big game vs Fever with Sophie Cunningham rally scheduled outside
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke out in defence of transgender athletes ahead of her team’s game against the Indiana Fever, a match that coincided with a planned “Save Women’s Sports” demonstration outside the arena. Reeve’s comments come amid a wider debate playing out across the WNBA this season, with activists increasingly targeting the…
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A bruising 24 hours – what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s position has come under serious threat after a plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms, reportedly without wider knowledge, triggered a backlash from football’s governing bodies. Uefa, long his fiercest critic, threatened to boycott all Fifa competitions including the World Cup before declaring it had lost confidence…
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REVEALED: Trump visit to Irish Open confirmed as ministers reveal fear over Daniel Kinahan extradition – and one even takes cheeky dig at the US president’s World Cup moment
A report claims that Donald Trump’s attendance at the Irish Open has been confirmed, with Irish government ministers said to be privately anxious about the potential extradition of Daniel Kinahan, the alleged head of an international drug-trafficking cartel wanted by US authorities. The visit is significant because it places a sitting or former US president’s…
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Sunday shows preview: Hamas deal, Iran tensions test Trump administration
The article previews Sunday political programmes expected to focus on the Trump administration’s handling of Middle East diplomacy, particularly efforts involving Hamas and rising tensions with Iran. It frames these issues as a test of whether the administration can balance pressure, negotiations and regional security concerns. Discussion is likely to examine prospects for an agreement…
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Andy Burnham’s social care pledges could cost £21billion more than he bargained for
Andy Burnham’s proposal for an NHS-style National Care Service could require far more public spending than initially assumed, with the article warning that the overall bill may be about £21 billion higher. The proposal matters because it would shift social care towards being free according to need, potentially relieving pressure on the NHS but requiring…
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Democrats fret in Michigan as progressives project confidence ahead of key primaries
Michigan Democrats are reportedly divided ahead of important primaries, with some party figures concerned about the strength and electoral consequences of progressive candidates. The contests matter because they could shape the party’s prospects in closely fought Senate and House races in a politically pivotal state. Progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed and political figures associated with…
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Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
A Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured 33, damaging residential buildings in the Ukrainian capital. The assault underlines Ukraine’s difficulty protecting civilians from ballistic missiles as it seeks further US-made air-defence support. Ukrainian officials said Russia launched 358 aerial weapons, including 27 ballistic missiles; President Volodymyr…