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US officials say Iran is misjudging midterm pressure in negotiations
The Trump administration says Iran is misjudging how much rising fuel costs and November’s midterm elections will affect the US position in negotiations to end the nearly seven-month conflict. Officials argue that pressure on Tehran and US control of the Strait of Hormuz give Washington strong leverage, while President Donald Trump has warned Iran to…
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Israel game goes ahead after Irish players’ vote; reaction to Spain’s win over England – matchday live
The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel will go ahead after a significant majority of Irish players voted against a boycott. The decision follows pressure over Israel’s military action in Gaza, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn on personal moral grounds; Ireland will also wear black armbands and skip parts of the pre-match…
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UK citizen accused of terror plot against Jewish targets faces German extradition
A man in his forties, referred to as Mr X for legal reasons, allegedly received UK asylum and citizenship in 2015 despite having been a personal bodyguard to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and previously detained in Egypt for overseeing a gun-smuggling operation. He now faces extradition to Germany on charges of orchestrating a terror plot…
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Diesel prices poised to surpass 2022 record amid Hormuz disruption
Diesel prices are set to reach record highs today as geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues combine. The price has already hit 198.89p per litre and is expected to break the 2022 record of 199.09p shortly, with the £2 barrier likely to be breached within days. The surge reflects ongoing conflict in the Middle East,…
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Trump rejects Iran ceasefire offer amid pressure over Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposed temporary ceasefire, calling it unacceptable and claiming Tehran was under severe military and economic pressure. The decision leaves the conflict unresolved and heightens uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil supplies. Iran reportedly offered to reopen the strait and resume nuclear talks in exchange for…
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Gaza Documentary ‘NAZA’ Receives Standing Ovation and Counter-Protest at New York Film Festival Premiere
The documentary ‘NAZA’ premiered at the New York Film Festival to a standing ovation, with co-director Yuval Abraham addressing the audience about United States military and financial support for Israel and its deploymen
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Burnham blames Brexit for boat surge as Labour weighs early election
Record Channel boat arrivals dominate UK politics as Labour privately weighs an early general election. Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League threatens to spiral into wider financial repercussions across football.
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‘NAZA’ Co-Director Yuval Abraham Calls Out the U.S. Government for ‘Funding’ Israel’s Destruction of Gaza, Telling NYFF Audience: ‘This Is What Your Country Is Supporting’
The Gaza documentary “NAZA” premiered at the New York Film Festival to a standing ovation, with co-director Yuval Abraham addressing the audience about United States funding and military support to Israel being used in Gaza. Abraham argued that American taxpayers should be aware of what their government is supporting, stating that part of the film’s…