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US-Iran Tensions Escalate > President Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran is "over" has plunged the region back into military conflict, with both sides trading strikes and global shipping impacted. :::stats $5.8M | E. Jean Carroll judgment ::: The United States and Iran have traded strikes for a second consecutive night, with President Trump declaring the ceasefire "over" and warning ...

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UCLA lands Serbian star Nikola Kusturica, potential No. 1 pick in 2028 NBA Draft, over Kentucky, Michigan - CBS Sports

UCLA lands Serbian star Nikola Kusturica, potential No. 1 pick in 2028 NBA Draft, over Kentucky, Michigan  CBS Sports Nikola Kusturica, possible No. 1 NBA draft pick, chooses UCLA  ESPN NIL strikes again: UCLA just landed the best international hoop prospect in the world  Yahoo Sports Nikola Kusturica Reportedly Makes CBB Decision, Euro Star Eyed as No. 1 Pick in 2028 NBA Draft  Bleacher Report Scouting Nikola Kusturica and his fit at UCLA  247Sports

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Tributes paid to mother and children found dead at home in Bedfordshire

Relatives describe ‘unimaginable loss’ as police seek father who is suspected of killing them before fleeing to Zimbabwe Tributes have been paid to three members of the same family who were found dead in their home in Bedfordshire on Monday. Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were described as much-loved members of their community who brought joy to those around them. An international manhunt is under way for their husband and father, 45-year-old Ndodana Mkhany

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Sources: Nikola Kusturica, possible No. 1 NBA draft pick, chooses UCLA - ESPN

Sources: Nikola Kusturica, possible No. 1 NBA draft pick, chooses UCLA  ESPN Nikola Kusturica Reportedly Makes CBB Decision, Euro Star Eyed as No. 1 Pick in 2028 NBA Draft  Bleacher Report UCLA Lands Top NBA Prospect in International Recruiting Win  Sports Illustrated UCLA men’s basketball team lands Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica  Los Angeles Daily News Former Kentucky target Nikola Kusturica commits to UCLA  On3

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U.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ - NBC News

U.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’  NBC News Inside Trump’s Oval Office Decision to Ditch the Iran Ceasefire  WSJ First Thing: Second day of US strikes on Iran as Trump says Tehran ‘behaving very badly’  The Guardian Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes  The New York Times Trump’s Iran envoys face scrutiny as diplomacy stalls  CNN

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Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live

Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, outlines foreign policy principles largely in line with Starmer Burnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debate Good morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country. Yesterday, in a letter to Labour M

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Oil ends at its highest price in over two weeks as flare-up in U.S.-Iran hostilities suggests end to cease-fire - MarketWatch

Oil ends at its highest price in over two weeks as flare-up in U.S.-Iran hostilities suggests end to cease-fire  MarketWatch Oil prices jump 7% as US-Iran truce buckles under fresh hostilities  Reuters Gas prices could rise as Iran conflict escalates—a 'budget reset' may help absorb the added cost, financial planners say  CNBC Energy Markets’ False Dawn May Be Over  Foreign Policy 💬 Money Quote: New Risks for Oil  WSJ

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A rock star welcome and human rights protests to greet India’s prime minister Narendra Modi in Australia

Amnesty International says Albanese has opportunity to ‘reaffirm mutual commitment’ to rule of law as thousands in diaspora expected at stadium event Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Australia in three years has sparked calls for the federal government to raise human rights concerns, as excitement builds within the nation’s Indian diaspora. Modi’s visit begins on Wednesday evening and marks his third since beco

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Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands | First Thing

Leaders meeting in Ankara have been urged to show US president concrete steps towards increasing their budget contribution. Plus why Madonna’s new album is a triumph and Helen Hunt on her new stage role Good morning. Nato leaders will gather in Ankara today for their latest summit after a turbulent six months, hoping to mollify an unpredictable Donald Trump, as Washington continues to pressure its allies to increase defence spending. On Friday, Trump posted a graphic on his Truth Social platform

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Severe storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people

Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘all out’ rescue effort as death toll rises and 16 people ⁠remain buried after a ⁠landslide in the country’s west The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged “all out” efforts to rescue people affected by the weather. Thunderstorms and gale-force winds killed at least 11 people and injured 331 in the c

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Five charged in Liberia after more than 200kg of cocaine seized in drug bust

Shipment discovered at airport in Monrovia and valued at £14.2m had been falsely declared as seasoning cubes Authorities in Liberia have charged five suspects over one of the largest drug seizures in the country’s history, after police found more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as Maggi seasoning cubes. The shipment, with an estimated value of $19m (£14.2m), was discovered at the international airport in Monrovia on 8 June, but the suspects were not named until a press briefing at the wee

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Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows

The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacific did not comply with international law and was conducted with “insufficient notice” to nearby countries, according to the US and Australia as international condemnation grows. But a Chinese government spokesperson claimed the test was “safe” and part of “routine” military training, telling critics to “not over-interpret it.” Continue rea

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Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid concerns over US stance

Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukes Keir Starmer will seek to work with European allies to shore up support for Nato at its summit in Ankara on Tuesday amid concerns that Donald Trump could further destabilise the military alliance with threats over defence spending. Downing Street said the prime minister and other international leaders would be focused on “building a stronger and more European Nato” as they attempt to addr

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Socialist mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match - Fox News

Socialist mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match  Fox News What Seattle World Cup matches show us about U.S. as country turns 250  The Seattle Times ‘The hypocrisy of it’: Curley claims Seattle’s World Cup makeover won’t last  MyNorthwest.com Rally planned at Hing Hay Park to draw World Cup fans to Chinatown-International District  KOMO ‘They had hyped us up so much’: Seattle businesses near World Cup stadium report declining sales  The Gu

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Starmer faces likely row at Nato summit after US rebuke on defence spending

US ambassador to Nato has called for all allies who are ‘lagging behind’ to step up immediately Keir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at his final major international summit this week after Washington’s ambassador to Nato called for alliance members who are “lagging behind” on defence spending to step up. The prime minister is due to arrive in Ankara on Tuesday for the annual Nato summit, where the UK commitment will be under scrutiny following the release of the government’s defence i

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