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From BBC News. China has warned that President Trump”s decision to mount a naval blockade of Iran’s ports is "dangerous and irresponsible" and threatens the recent ceasefire in the Middle East. The US navy has begun blockading the strait of Hormuz, following the failure of peace talks between American and Iranian negotiators in Pakistan. US…
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From BBC News. Lebanon and Israel have held their first diplomatic talks in over three decades – a rare encounter aimed at ending fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who mediated the meeting in Washington, said it was a "historic opportunity" to end Hezbollah’s influence. Meanwhile, the…
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From BBC News. A former Nato chief has said that the UK’s security and safety is "in peril" and Sir Keir Starmer’s government has shown "corrosive complacency" towards defence. In a directly political intervention, Lord Robertson – who is now a key government adviser – says "We cannot defend Britain with an ever-expanding welfare budget."…
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From BBC News. There is continuing criticism from Catholics around the world, as US President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo escalates. Trump said Pope Leo XIV was "weak", and posted an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social, which many people believe depicted him as Jesus. The image, which has now been deleted, showed…
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From BBC News. Americans are reacting to President Donald Trump’s escalating feud with Pope Leo XIV and the backlash surrounding an AI-generated image depicting the president as a Jesus-like figure, which has since been deleted. On Monday, Trump posted a lengthy Truth Social message attacking the pontiff, who has been a vocal critic of the…
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From BBC News. At least four Iran-linked ships – including two that visited Iranian ports – crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday following the start of a blockade by the US. At least three others also crossed the key shipping channel. China’s foreign ministry condemned the blockade of Iranian ports as "dangerous and irresponsible"…
From BBC News. What does the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz mean and why is the US imposing it on Iranian ports? At least four Iran-linked ships, including two that visited Iranian ports, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday following the start of a blockade by the US. The US military says…
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From BBC News. Police in Greece have been recruiting migrants to violently push other migrants back across its land border with Turkey, according to wide-ranging evidence uncovered by the BBC. Pushbacks – forcing migrants and asylum seekers back across borders without due process – are generally considered illegal under international law. The Greek prime minister…
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From BBC News. Donald Trump has removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, after a growing backlash. The AI-generated image, which showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed, sparked fierce criticism from across the US political spectrum, including from some of Trump’s most ardent supporters.…
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From BBC News. An inquiry has found the Southport murders “could have been prevented” if the killer’s parents and authorities had done more in the years leading up to the attack. The inquiry’s report lists factors such as a "misunderstanding of autism" and “failure in information sharing” as examples of the “systematic failures”. Adam is…
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From BBC News. A US naval blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz is in effect after both countries failed to reach a deal during peace talks in Pakistan at the weekend. Speaking at the White House, US President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal "very badly" and he warned in a…
From BBC News. Iran’s Lego-style AI videos have been a viral success story. Featuring dying children, fighter jets and President Trump, they have defined the so-called ‘slopaganda war’, colouring the narrative around the US and Israel’s conflict with Iran. In this interview, Explosive Media admit for the first time that the Iranian government is a…
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From BBC News. A US blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz has began on Monday after peace talks between the two countries ended without a deal over the weekend. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian "fast attack ships" caught trying to approach the blockade "will…
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From BBC News. President Donald Trump has imposed a naval blockade of Iran, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a peace deal at their talks over the weekend. US Central Command has said it encompasses "the entirety of the Iranian coastline" including, but not limited to, ports and oil terminals. For much of the…
From BBC News. Elections in Hungary have ended Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power in a landslide victory for Péter Magyar. Budapest was filled with supporters celebrating the win as Magyar promised to tackle corruption, restore judiciary independence and reverse Orbán-era changes to education and health. Preliminary results put his Tisza party on course for…