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Iran pushes back on Trump claim about new talks
Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that fresh negotiations with the United States would begin on Monday, saying it is not currently holding talks with Washington. The disagreement casts doubt on whether diplomacy can reduce a conflict that has disrupted regional security and global energy markets. Trump said he postponed threatened large-scale strikes after…
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Richard Tice being probed by Parliament’s standards watchdog over ‘failure to declare an interest’ – as Reform’s deputy leader blames ‘anti-Israel lobby group’
Richard Tice, Reform UK’s deputy leader, is being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over an alleged failure to declare an interest, in a case that raises questions about MPs’ compliance with the Commons’ code of conduct. The probe matters because it puts scrutiny on a senior figure in a party that has positioned…
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Water system cyberattacks spread to Georgia, Michigan amid US-Iran conflict
Georgia and Michigan have become the latest US states to report cyberattacks on their water systems, joining Minnesota as investigators examine incidents affecting at least seven states in total. The FBI is probing the campaign, with Iran-backed hackers considered the leading suspects, though the bureau has not made a formal attribution; the attacks matter because…
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Trump can declare Iran victory now and withdraw troops, former counterterror official argues
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent has renewed his call for President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the Middle East, arguing that Trump can now declare victory over Iran and bring troops home. The comments follow Trump’s decision to halt planned retaliatory strikes on Iran in favour of pursuing a diplomatic settlement,…
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Chancellor John Healey faces growing calls to abandon planned Fuel Duty raid on drivers as petrol soars to new post-Iran war high and figures show sky-high prices have cost families £500million this summer
Chancellor John Healey is facing mounting pressure to scrap a planned rise in Fuel Duty after petrol prices climbed to their highest level since the Iran war, piling further strain on drivers and household budgets. Critics argue that pressing ahead with the increase would compound an already painful summer for motorists, with the timing seen…
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Boy George stands firm with pro-Israel song as faith guides him through record label split and West End exit
Boy George has parted ways with his record label and withdrawn from the West End production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in London, days after releasing an AI-generated, pro-Israel song titled “We Will Dance Again.” The 65-year-old singer said his Buddhist faith has helped him stay resilient amid the backlash, framing the fallout as a consequence…
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Boy George Fires Label Manager After Reported Rift Over AI-Generated Pro-Israel Reggae Song: ‘Really Does Not Hurt to Say Goodbye’
Boy George has fired Tony Pontius, the longtime manager of his independent label BGP (Boy George Presents), after Pontius refused to distribute the singer’s new AI-assisted track “We Will Dance Again,” which expresses pro-Israel views on the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack. The 65-year-old Culture Club frontman framed the split as a consequence of standing…
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Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks and government bonds rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and said peace talks were set to resume, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting oil supplies. The move reverses some of the sharp rises seen in July, when fighting between the…
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Todd Blanche rescinds ‘anti-weaponization fund’. And, Trump calls off striking Iran
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that would have compensated people who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the federal government. The move came amid opposition from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, whose backing is important as Blanche’s confirmation process resumes in the Senate. Separately,…
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Israeli MLS striker Dor Turgeman responds to alleged ‘Death to Israel’ chants in Montreal by scoring goal
Israeli footballer Dor Turgeman, who plays as a striker for New England Revolution in Major League Soccer, marked a goal scored during an away match in Montreal with a pointed celebration, after chants of “Death to Israel” were reportedly heard from sections of the crowd. The incident has drawn attention to the intersection of geopolitics…