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Ms Rachel doubles down on Gaza advocacy, targets ‘uncancellable’ celebrities for staying silent
Children’s YouTube star Ms. Rachel has renewed criticism of high-profile celebrities for remaining silent on the Gaza conflict, appearing on a podcast to challenge famous figures with secure careers to speak out on humanitarian issues. She questioned why such “uncancellable” celebrities would not publicly support basic statements about Palestinian children’s right to education and hospitals,…
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Syrian man denies raping girl, 15, and sexually assaulting another teenager
A 27-year-old Syrian man has appeared at Warwick Crown Court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl and sexually assaulting another teenager at a hotel in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Ahmad Hania denied the allegations, which concern claims that he kissed and touched both girls without their consent and raped one of them. The charges relate to an…
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Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military operations in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East during a speech to the UN General Assembly. Dozens of delegates walked out, while Netanyahu rejected genocide accusations, criticised foreign leaders and vowed that Israel would continue fighting. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaking by video after being…
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Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister warned that Houthi attacks pose a wider international security threat, particularly to commercial shipping through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. His comments followed Saudi claims that its air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles launched towards Taif and Yanbu, while Riyadh urged greater international cooperation amid reports that President…
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Republicans face heavy midterm losses despite Vance’s public optimism
Vice President JD Vance has expressed optimism about Republican prospects in the November 2026 midterm elections despite significant headwinds, including record-low presidential approval ratings, an unpopular war in Iran, and elevated petrol prices. However, Republican insiders in Washington are privately bracing for a major Democratic electoral wave that could leave President Trump as a “lame…
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Netanyahu defends Gaza operations as UN delegates walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address to the UN General Assembly defending Israel’s military operations and calling allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza “the biggest lie of the century”. Scores of delegates, including representatives from Spain, Ireland, Egypt and Syria, walked out after the Palestinian Mission urged countries to protest collectively; Netanyahu responded…
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Foreign leader on Putin’s doorstep sounds alarm over Iran fueling Moscow’s war machine
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has issued a warning about deepening military cooperation between Russia and Iran, stating that Iranian drone technology has been instrumental in Moscow’s war against Ukraine. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Rinkēvičs highlighted this growing alliance as a significant security concern for Europe, whilst announcing that Latvia will contribute military…
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4 GOP senators rebel against Trump on Iran war, vote with Dems to rein in authority
Four Republican senators—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis—joined Democrats in supporting a Senate resolution to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers over the conflict in Iran. The measure failed, as most Republicans backed Trump, but the defections highlighted growing tensions within the party as the war approaches eight months and becomes increasingly…