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Iranian Revolutionary Guard urges voters to oust Trump allies at midterms
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has sent a 26-page letter to American voters calling for the removal of Trump’s allies from office, marking an unprecedented act of foreign interference in the midterm elections. This brazen intervention comes as negotiations over an eight-month conflict between the US and Iran have collapsed, with Trump rejecting Tehran’s latest…
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Burnham cites indications of Iranian link to RAF Fairford plot
Andy Burnham said there were “strong indications” Iran was involved in a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, while stressing that the police investigation was ongoing. Five British men in their mid-20s were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism after three vans were found near the Gloucestershire base on Sunday; all were later…
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‘A lot of lies’: Ireland manager hits out over coverage of Bazunu exit from Israel game
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has criticised reports about goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu’s withdrawal from the Nations League matches against Israel, saying “a lot of lies” had been told. Bazunu opted out of both games amid protests urging Ireland to boycott Israel over its war in Gaza, but Hallgrímsson said the squad had welcomed him…
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More than 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data
More than 44,000 people have formally objected to NHS England using their personal health data in the Palantir-powered Federated Data Platform (FDP). The objections invoke data protection rights and require the NHS to stop processing the data unless it can show compelling grounds to continue. The campaign adds pressure on the government over a £330m…
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Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game – Hallgrimsson
Heimir Hallgrimsson says the Republic of Ireland will play their second Nations League match against Israel as planned, despite calls from campaigners to withdraw because of the Israel-Gaza war. He said the Football Association of Ireland had committed to playing both fixtures and that the squad would focus on football. Ireland won the first match…
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‘NAZA’ Beats ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ to Top Italian Box Office
The Gaza documentary “NAZA” opened at No. 1 at the Italian box office, outperforming the re-release of “Avengers: Endgame Encore”. Its strong debut follows a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and has prompted an extension of its Italian run beyond the three days originally planned. The film earned about €1.1 million over…
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Bono compares far-right Israeli politician Ben Gvir to Nazi official Heinrich Himmler
U2 singer Bono has likened the language used by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to rhetoric associated with Nazi official Heinrich Himmler. Bono said he supports both Israel and the Palestinian people, condemned Hamas’s 7 October attack and criticised the Israeli government’s reliance on Ben Gvir to maintain its parliamentary majority. In an…
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Iranian court upholds 74 lashes for singer who performed without hijab
An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, after she performed without a hijab in an online concert in 2024. Rights groups have condemned the punishment as torture, while campaigners say the case is part of a crackdown intended to deter women and musicians from challenging restrictions. Ahmadi, 29,…
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US faces another major Middle East troop withdrawal, but threat remains
The US military is scheduled to end its mission in Iraq on Wednesday, closing an operation that began with the 2003 invasion and later focused on defeating Islamic State (ISIS). The withdrawal follows a 2024 agreement with Baghdad, made before the US-Iran conflict began; the article says the changed security situation raises questions about how…