30 h. ago Revealed: How Mossad commandos launched secret operations deep in Iran before Israel attack on nuclear sites

The covert missions included setting up an attack-drone base near Tehran

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31 h. ago Iranian commanders blown up in their beds by Israeli drones launched by commandos from secret base: Incredible details of Operation Rising Lion as Middle East descends into war

Iran vowed to respond 'harshly' to Israel 's strikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities, which have taken out top Revolutionary Guard generals and nuclear scientists.

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38 h. ago China and Hong Kong national security authorities launch 1st publicly known joint operation

China’s national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city’s police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security

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39 h. ago Netanyahu announces launch of military operation against Iran – video

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Israel had launched Operation Rising Lion, a 'targeted operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival'. Declaring that Iran had recently take steps to weaponise enriched uranium, Netanyahu said Israel had targeted its leading nuclear scientist and main nuclear enrichment and weaponisation facilities. 'This operation will continue for as many days as it takes.'Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live updates Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sportsBetween this summer’s Club World Cup, next year’s World Cup, the enduring stature of the US women’s national team, and MLS’s steadily growing stable of teams and star attractions, soccer finally appears to be realizing its vast promise on US soil. Is there a limit to how much soccer America can handle? Several organizations are betting that the answer to that question is “no”. In late April, the National Women’s Soccer League – the oldest and biggest first division professional women’s league operating in the US today – announced plans to launch a second division, despite concerns over the first division’s financial sustainability and the NWSL’s slipping status in a women’s club game increasingly dominated by Europe.That announcement came on the heels of news that the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the longest-running active women’s soccer league i...

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4 d. ago Graz school shooting latest: Multiple people killed after gunman opens fire at Austrian college

Austrian police have launched a major operation after a shooting at a school in Graz

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5 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Poland scrambles planes to secure airspace as Russia targets western Ukraine

The Polish response comes as Russian troops advance on east-central Ukraine. What we know on day 1,202See all our Ukraine war coveragePoland and allied countries scrambled aircraft early on Monday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the Polish border, the operational command of the Polish armed forces said. “The steps taken are aimed at ensuring security in the regions bordering the areas at risk,” it said on X.All of Ukraine was under air raid alerts in the early hours of Monday after the Ukrainian air force warned of Russian missile and drone attacks.Russia launched an air attack on Kyiv, which Ukraine’s air defence units were trying to repel, the military administration of the Ukrainian capital said on the Telegram messaging app early on Monday.Russia says its forces are advancing to the edge of the east-central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk for the first time in the three-year war, raising the prospect of a...

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7 d. ago Man dies after getting into difficulty whilst swimming at Welsh beauty spot

A major rescue operation was launched but police have confirmed a 50-year-old man has tragically died

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8 d. ago The bombers Ukraine destroyed with their brilliantly audacious Operation Spiderweb helped Putin blow up babies in their cots. So why hasn't Labour issued one word of celebration or congratulation?

It is now a week since the Ukrainians launched the most audacious raid since The Dambusters - an operation that was completely unassisted by the UK or any other western power.

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8 d. ago Russia's ambassador to the UK blames BRITAIN for Ukraine's attack on its airfields that saw 40 planes destroyed

As many as 40 Russian aircraft at five separate bases were destroyed by Ukraine as part of the covert Operation Spiderweb launched on Sunday.

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1 week ago Police launch probe into 11 heart operation deaths at NHS hospital

A BBC report raised concerns that death certificates may have failed to disclose that surgery contributed to the deaths

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1 week ago Survival Kids is a Nintendo Switch 2 launch game primed to scratch that family

If you're seeking a fun and frantic way to indulge in some co-operative chaos on the Nintendo Switch 2's launch day, Survival Kids' crafting and exploration exploits have you covered.

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2 w. ago Korschenbroich plane crash: Multiple casualties as jet smashes into residential home

A major operation has been launched in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, following a plane crash - black clouds of smoke have been seen billowing from the scene

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2 w. ago How to catch a fare dodger: TfL's war on ticket evaders as workers launch sting operations in pursuit of brazen passengers who owe thousands

Fare evasion is a nigh-on endless occurrence on London's transport network, costing Transport for London some £130million each year - or more than £4 every single second.

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2 w. ago Major rescue operation launched as girl goes missing after falling into reservoir near dam

The youngster, whose age has not been confirmed, is missing after entering a reservoir at a beauty spot near Rochdale this afternoon.

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2 w. ago Moment village is buried and homes destroyed as massive glacier crashes down Swiss mountain: Urgent search operation launched

At around 3:30 pm local time, a huge collapse occurred on the Birch Glacier, emergency services in the Wallis region said.

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3 w. ago Mum, 41, put on an IV drip during five star TUI Turkey 'worst experience' holiday

EXCLUSIVE: A disgusted holidaymaker has launched legal action against tour operators TUI for failing to deal with complaints about a dirty hotel in which she caught food poisoning and was left in hospital

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3 w. ago Hundreds of miners trapped underground in South Africa as urgent rescue operation launched

The operator of the mine near Johannesburg, Sibanye-Stillwater’s Kloof, have said they are trying to get the men out while also attempting to provide them with food

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3 w. ago If aid doesn’t enter Gaza now, 14,000 babies may die. UN peacekeepers must step in | Michael Fakhri

As a UN special rapporteur on the right to food, I have watched for 19 months as Israel starves children. The world must act nowOn Monday, Israel launched an intensive ground offensive named Operation Gideon’s Chariots as part of its plan to cause as much pain and damage as possible to everyone in Gaza. Israel has announced its intent to gain full indefinite control over Gaza, in effect aiming for annexation. This was after the international court of justice found Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory illegal and demanded it end its occupation as rapidly as possible and provide full reparations to Palestinians.Israel’s increased violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory also comes after it denied all food, water and supplies from entering Gaza for over 75 days. In March, child acute malnutrition increased by more than 80%. The price of wheat flour has increased by 3,000% since February. The World Food Programme ran out of food for kitchens in Gaza on 25 April and the Wor...

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3 w. ago Bilbao police launch 'biggest operation ever' as Man Utd and Spurs fans brawl in the streets

Manchester United and Tottenham fans warred in the Spanish streets as Bilbao police launched their 'biggest operation ever' ahead of the Europa League final

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