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Former rough sleepers on PM’s ‘ambitious’ plan
Former rough sleepers in Yorkshire have given a cautious welcome to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to end homelessness across the country, made as his first commitment after taking office on Monday. The government has promised an extra £340m for the policy, which will fund 1,200 homes and “intensive support” for at least 3,000 people…
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Iran Strikes On CIA Facilities Prompt Questions About Possible Russian Role
Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have led US intelligence analysts to examine whether Russia supplied targeting information or enhanced drone technology. Officials have not reached firm conclusions, but the apparent precision of the strikes and Russia’s established technical support for Iran have raised concerns that Moscow may be more directly helping…
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Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
Yemen’s Houthi movement says it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, in what would be the first assault since it declared a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia, as the United States carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The escalation threatens further disruption to global shipping and fuel prices,…
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What is the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal and why is it causing concern?
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark 30-year deal to develop a civilian nuclear power programme in the kingdom using American technology, a move intended to help Saudi Arabia diversify its energy use while keeping Chinese and Russian firms out of its nuclear sector. The agreement has alarmed nonproliferation experts and some in…
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Lego Partners with Nintendo on Functional Donkey Kong Arcade Set as Gaming Activations Expand
Lego has unveiled a new Donkey Kong arcade machine buildable set featuring a motorised barrel-throwing mechanism designed by Carl Merriam, who has previously created Game Boy and Piranha Plant sets. The project benefited
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Survivor of Hamas terror attack in Israel slams Mamdani over ‘dangerous’ video about Netanyahu
A survivor of the Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova music festival has criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a video in which he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal,” describing Mamdani’s comments as “dangerous.” The intervention adds a personal, first-hand perspective to a growing political row over Mamdani’s remarks,…
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Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Darline Graham
The Republican Jewish Coalition has endorsed South Carolina Senator Darline Graham in the state’s special Republican Senate primary. The endorsement signals confidence that Graham, who is seeking to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham, would maintain his strongly pro-Israel foreign-policy stance. Graham was appointed to complete her brother’s term after his death on 11 July,…
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Nintendo signs off on Lego’s Donkey Kong barrel-throwing mechanism
Lego has revealed further details of its new $200 Donkey Kong arcade machine set, including exactly how its endless-barrel mechanism works, after receiving informal approval from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Designer Carl Merriam, known for previous nostalgia-driven sets such as the Lego Game Boy and Piranha Plant, told The Verge that Nintendo requested one specific…
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Pentagon briefs House lawmakers on Iran war
The article’s content is unavailable because access to the page was denied. As a result, the reported Pentagon briefing of House lawmakers on the Iran war cannot be summarised reliably or neutrally from the material provided. The only available information is the title, which indicates that Pentagon officials briefed House lawmakers about the Iran war.…
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Israeli UN envoy blasts Mamdani as ‘clown’ over call to arrest Netanyahu: ‘It’s a stunt’
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, publicly criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, branding him a “clown” and dismissing his call for federal authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a political “stunt”. The exchange highlights ongoing friction between Mamdani and Israeli officials, and comes amid wider scrutiny of the…