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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics, recovering from a 0.1% decline in April and proving more resilient to the impact of the Iran war than some analysts had feared. The figures, in line with economists’ forecasts, are likely to be seized on by outgoing chancellor Rachel…
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US unleashes strikes near Tehran and targets a ship breaking the blockade as Trump threatens to ‘finish it off’
The United States has carried out fresh air strikes close to Tehran and targeted a vessel accused of breaching an American blockade, as President Donald Trump warned he was prepared to “finish it off” amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of…
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‘Hijamat’ Review: A Gay Muslim and His Family Face Conflicts of Duty and Desire in Uneven Jafar Panahi-Produced Drama
The Iranian Palme d’Or winner also edited writer-director Nader Saeivar’s film, which premiered at Karlovy Vary and features a striking cameo from Nastassja Kinski.
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Iran frees American woman Trump says was wrongly held since 2024
Donald Trump has thanked Iran for what he called a “gesture of goodwill” after Tehran released an American woman he says had been wrongly detained since 2024. The release marks a rare positive turn in the otherwise strained relationship between Washington and Tehran, and Trump presented it as evidence that his administration’s approach to Iran…
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Family of 18 from Gaza wins human rights challenge to allow them to come to Britain in major blow for Labour
The landmark case was brought after a Gazan-born mother-of-three – who came to the UK as a refugee and is now a British citizen – sought permission to bring her extended family here.
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Intel Officials Predict the Pentagon’s Bill for the Iran War Will Exceed $100 Billion
The Trump administration has not disclosed its cost estimates for the Iran war.
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JD Vance warns Joe Rogan a full Iran war would flood West with refugees, terrorists
Vice President JD Vance told Joe Rogan that a Republican faction is trying to derail the Iran deal, warning of a refugee crisis if regime change occurs.
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House Democrats fracture badly over Massie amendment to cut $3.3B in U.S. aid to Israel
House Democrats split sharply as Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark took opposing sides on Thomas Massie's amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid to Israel.
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JD Vance accuses Israel of secret plot against him and drops Mossad-Epstein bombshell in explosive Joe Rogan interview
The article reports that JD Vance used an interview with Joe Rogan to accuse Israel of working against him behind the scenes and to raise a further allegation linking Mossad to Jeffrey Epstein. If accurate, those remarks matter because they would represent a highly provocative attack on a close US ally and introduce an inflammatory…
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Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert & More Nominated for 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Here’s the full list of nominees in the two contemporary categories.