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Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
Iran has announced an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that Tehran has largely blocked since the US and Israel attacked the country in late February. The move comes amid intense pressure from Washington, with President Trump warning on Tuesday that Iran would be “hit very…
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Cost of living surges as Americans’ top concern, as Iran war dips: Poll
Cost of living and inflation are the top concern for Americans over the Iran war and the economy, according to a new poll. A Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows the most important issue for American adults is cost of living and inflation, at 35 percent, with the economy being second at 15…
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Most Americans say Iran conflict not worth the cost, falls short of goals: Poll
Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth the cost and has fallen short of its goals, according to a new poll. In a Marquette Law School Supreme Court poll, 88 percent of respondents said the U.S. has “not achieved its goals” in the conflict against Iran, while 12 percent said it…
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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
Israel carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring 12 others, in what its military described as a response to a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire by Hezbollah. The strikes, including the first evacuation warning issued in the area for over a month, come amid fragile efforts to uphold…
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Nuclear experts urge Trump not to let Iran steer talks away from regime’s atomic threat
Nuclear policy experts are urging President Trump to ensure that ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz do not distract from Iran’s underlying nuclear weapons ambitions. The warning follows a declaration by a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander that Tehran would continue developing nuclear weapons for as long as the United States and Israel…
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Why Higgsfield Inked Deals for AI Avatars of Streamer N3on, UFC’s Israel Adesanya and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, and More for New Film (EXCLUSIVE)
AI startup Higgsfield has struck licensing deals for AI-generated avatars of streamer N3on, UFC fighters Israel Adesanya and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and basketball influencer Matt Kiatipis for a new 110-minute film called “Cully Hill Boys”. The project, directed by Aitore Zholdaskali and written by Tim Planagan, is billed as the first AI-generated production to use…
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All EA Studios and Games In Development After $55 Billion Saudi Deal
Electronic Arts officially went private on 4 August after being acquired in a $55 billion (£43 billion) all-cash deal by a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, along with Affinity Partners and Silver Lake. The transaction is believed to be the largest leveraged buyout in history, funded partly by around $20 billion in borrowed…
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‘There is a clear vision’: Matthias Jaissle installed as Newcastle head coach
Newcastle United have officially confirmed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, succeeding Eddie Howe, after finalising his move from Saudi club Al-Ahli. The 38-year-old German, who had already been training with the squad in La Manga, Spain, since the previous Saturday, called Newcastle “an incredibly compelling place to be” as he takes charge with…
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Progressive El-Sayed narrowly wins Michigan Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat, has won Michigan’s closely fought Democratic Senate primary, narrowly beating the more moderate candidate Stevens. The tight margin underlined ongoing tensions between progressive and moderate factions within the state’s Democratic Party. His victory sets up a general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers, in a race both parties regard as…
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Trump rips into ‘communist loser’ Abdul El-Sayed’s razor-thin Michigan victory as Republicans eye new way to save the Senate
Donald Trump has attacked Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a “communist loser” after El-Sayed secured a narrow primary victory, as Republicans reassess their strategy for holding the seat and protecting their Senate majority. The clash reflects the high stakes both parties are placing on the Michigan race, seen as a key battleground…