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Ruthless Zelensky’s killer instinct impresses Trump during secret Oval Office huddle after Iran blitz – as he makes bold ask
A Daily Mail report claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky impressed US President Donald Trump with his “killer instinct” during a secret meeting in the Oval Office, held in the aftermath of a US strike on Iran. According to the report, Zelensky used the encounter to make a bold request of Trump, though the nature…
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Golden Dome could leave US vulnerable to drone attacks without Israeli systems
A new report from the Jewish Institute for National Security of America warns that the US Golden Dome missile defence programme, which focuses heavily on space-based interception, could leave America vulnerable to lower-altitude threats such as drones and cruise missiles. The report urges Washington to integrate cheaper, combat-proven Israeli air-defence systems into the planned shield…
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The car brands disappearing from Aussie suburbs amid dealership ‘bloodbath’ – with peak body estimating half of all new cars will be made in China within a decade
Australia’s car retail sector is reportedly undergoing a significant shake-up, with numerous dealerships closing and several established brands vanishing from suburban strips across the country. An industry peak body has forecast that Chinese manufacturers could account for roughly half of all new vehicles sold in Australia within the next decade, reflecting a rapid shift in…
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Warren on Pentagon’s Iran death toll revision: ‘An act of cruelty’
Senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the Pentagon’s decision to remove four recently killed US service members from its official Iran war death toll, calling it “an act of cruelty”. The change has prompted criticism because opponents say it makes the conflict’s human cost less clear and could diminish public accountability for continuing military action. The Pentagon’s…
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BTS’ ARIRANG, World Tour Drive HYBE Revenues to All-Time High
HYBE, the South Korean entertainment company behind BTS, reported record quarterly revenue of 1.45 trillion Korean won ($987 million) and record operating profit of 170.9 billion won ($116 million), driven largely by strong sales of the group’s ARIRANG album and their ongoing world tour. The results underline BTS’s continued commercial dominance following their return to…
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PalesTEENian review – engaging story of mixed identity is a bit of a muddle
A Guardian theatre review assesses PalesTEENian, Joe Haddad’s solo show at Riverside Studios in London, which blends stand-up comedy with a personal account of growing up with dual Palestinian-British identity. The reviewer finds the show engaging and often funny, praising Haddad’s stage presence and some sharp lines, but concludes it lacks focus, awkwardly shifting between…
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Frustrated Trump sends a chilling message to Netanyahu and vows to ‘take out’ Iran’s final untouched nuclear site if deal is not reached
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he is prepared to strike Iran’s last remaining untouched nuclear site if a diplomatic agreement cannot be reached. The warning reflects growing frustration in Washington over the stalled state of negotiations with Tehran and signals that military action remains firmly…
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Just 1 in 3 support Iran war: Survey
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only one in three Americans support the US war in Iran, the lowest level recorded since the conflict began five months ago. The result highlights public concern over the war’s purpose and costs, creating a political challenge for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Sixty-nine…
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Netanyahu to meet Trump amid growing pressures in US, Israel
The article’s full text was unavailable because access was denied, so its claims and details cannot be verified. Based on the headline alone, it concerns a planned meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump amid pressure in both countries. No further reliable information is provided about the meeting’s timing, agenda,…
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‘I Thought This Would Be Drama Free, How Wrong I Was’ — Games Workshop Secured a £7.8 Million Refund on Donald Trump’s Tariffs, but Iran War Threatens Supply Chain
Games Workshop, the UK-based maker of Warhammer miniatures, has recovered £7.8 million in US tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose them was illegal, chief executive Kevin Rountree revealed in the company’s latest financial report. However, Rountree warned that new tariffs and global conflicts, including the Iran war,…