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New York Times raises eyebrows by referring to AIPAC as ‘hard-right’ pro-Israel group
The New York Times has drawn criticism from conservative commentators after an article described the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as a “hard-right” pro-Israel lobbying group. Critics argue the characterisation is inaccurate and misleading, given AIPAC’s history as a bipartisan organisation that has traditionally worked with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to support…
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Tehran unveils sinister banner of Trump family as US airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian targets in sixth night of new attacks
Tehran has displayed a menacing banner depicting the Trump family in the Iranian capital as US airstrikes continued for a sixth consecutive night, targeting dozens of sites across Iran. The renewed wave of attacks marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with the propaganda display suggesting Iranian authorities are seeking to rally…
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Saudi Arabia’s EA Takeover Reportedly Set To Clear EU Hurdle
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-led acquisition of Electronic Arts was reportedly expected to receive EU approval under foreign-subsidy rules, removing a significant regulatory obstacle to the deal. The decision mattered because it would bring the proposed $55 billion takeover closer to completion and deepen Saudi Arabia’s investment in the global games industry. The investor group…
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Trump’s 60-day Iran deal reaches halfway mark as ceasefire collapses into escalating war
Thirty days into a 60-day negotiating window that President Trump set for a final peace deal between the United States and Iran, the earlier ceasefire has broken down and the two countries are engaged in escalating military exchanges rather than diplomacy. Trump has warned he could “just finish it off,” suggesting further heavy strikes remain…
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Israeli Strike On Funeral Kills 7 And Wounds 22 In Gaza, Local Hospital Says
An Israeli military strike hit a funeral at the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza on Friday, killing at least seven people and wounding 22 others, according to the local Awda Hospital. Mourners had gathered to bury a Palestinian who was killed in an earlier strike that same day, and the attack underscores how deadly violence…
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Disgraced West Midlands Police chief received £58k ‘golden goodbye’ when he retired on full pension after misleading MPs and public over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
A senior West Midlands Police officer has retired with a pension and a reported £58,000 “golden goodbye” despite being found to have misled MPs and the public over a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans. The case has drawn criticism as it raises questions about accountability within policing, with the officer able to leave…
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Leaked Iran report finds record public anger as regime focuses on holding power
A leaked confidential report prepared for Iran’s presidency has revealed record levels of public discontent with the ruling system, prompting questions in Washington about whether the Islamic Republic is more vulnerable to instability than previously assumed. The document, reportedly titled “What Iran Wants,” suggests that dissatisfaction with the regime has reached unprecedented levels, with officials…
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Michaela Watkins To Star In Jessica Sanders’ Improvised Indie Comedy ‘I Want To Feel Fun’
Filming has wrapped on “I Want to Feel Fun”, an improvised indie comedy from documentary-maker Jessica Sanders, marking her first narrative feature. The film stars Michaela Watkins, known for “Hacks”, and expands on Sanders’ short of the same name, which premiered at Tribeca last year, blending professional actors with non-professional performers in an entirely improvised…
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British-Iranian man offered himself as ‘humble servant’ to spy for Tehran before being rumbled by police, court told
A British-Iranian man has appeared in court accused of offering to act as a spy for the Iranian regime, reportedly describing himself as a “humble servant” willing to work on Tehran’s behalf before he was identified and arrested by police. The case adds to a series of recent prosecutions in the UK concerning alleged Iranian…