6 h. ago Iran accuses Trump of lying to his voters and betraying democracy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has accused Donald Trump of lying to his voters and betraying democracy after US military strikes hit three nuclear sites in Iran late Saturday, June 21.

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7 h. ago Iran accused of abducting journalist’s family over Israel war coverage

The London-based Farsi news channel issued a strong condemnation of the incident

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9 h. ago 'Lies, bombs, broken promises: Trump’s reckless lurch to war puts UK in firing line'

Trump's move was taken without congressional approval. It came without debate, without explanation, and in direct contradiction to the very campaign promise that helped put him back in the White House

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48 h. ago Iran and Israel trade missile strikes as Europe begins negotiations with Tehran

Iran’s top diplomat accused Israel of committing war crimes by bombing Tehran’s nuclear facilities as he arrived for negotiations with the UK and European Union

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3 d. ago UK Attorney General accused of 'blocking' Britain from defending Israel against Iran strikes

Despite the UK previously coming to the aid of its ally, Lord Hermer is said to have warned against intervention in the latest conflict, which began on Friday with Israel bombing its long-time enemy.

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4 d. ago Trump accuses Obama of wanting war with Iran in resurfaced clip

Footage of Donald Trump accusing then-president Barack Obama of wanting to start a war with Iran in 2011 has resurfaced amid reports that the US president is considering launching attacks on Iran.

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6 d. ago Iran 'using secret agents to sabotage UK' would be 'real threat' as WW3 fears rise

EXCLUSIVE: With Iran having accused Israel of 'launching war,' some commentators in the UK are now urging the country to brace itself for what could be attempts of 'sabotage'

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8 d. ago ‘We will show no mercy’: Iran accuses Israel of starting a ‘war’ which many fear will engulf Middle East

Iran fires dozens of missiles at Israel which vowed further strikes on Iran in unprecedented confrontation between the arch foes

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8 d. ago ‘We will show no mercy’: Iran accuses Israel of igniting conflict many fear will engulf region

Iran fires dozens of missiles at Israel which vowed further strikes on Iran in unprecedented confrontation between the arch foes

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9 d. ago Republicans back Israeli attack on Iran but some Democrats say it sabotages nuclear talks

Trump and GOP cheered the strikes, but others say Israeli PM deliberately harmed nuclear program negotiationsUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump and Republicans in Washington on Friday cheered Israel for carrying out long-threatened strikes on Iran, but several Democrats accused that country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of deliberately sabotaging talks to resolve the question of Tehran’s nuclear program peacefully.Iran has few friends within the American political establishment, while Israel retains widespread support in Congress, even as some Democrats publicly condemn its conduct in the war in Gaza. Republicans lined up behind the president in praising the attack, which seems certain to put an end to weeks of thus-far fruitless negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fox News dishonestly spins Trump’s ‘receipts’ about Newsom call, which actually prove governor is right

‘Why would Newsom lie and claim Trump never called him? Why would he do that?!’ Jesse Watters fumed after airing a deceptively edited clip

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1 week ago Los Angeles protests: arrests as curfew begins in downtown LA; Newsom decries Trump’s ‘assault’ on democracy

LA police issue warning to groups that continue to congregate in curfew area after California governor launches blistering attack on US presidentTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Los Angeles protests: Newsom says ‘democracy is under assault’ in attack on Trump; curfew in downtown LA begins

LA mayor says curfew will be in place in one square mile and will last from 8pm to 6amTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Los Angeles protests: Newsom says ‘democracy is under assault’ in attack on Trump; downtown LA curfew declared by mayor

LA mayor says curfew will be in place in one square mile and will last from 8pm to 6amTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Los Angeles protests: Mayor Karen Bass issues curfew for downtown LA as she declares local emergency – live

Mayor says curfew will be in place in one square mile and will last from 8pm to 6am Troop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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1 week ago LA protests: judge declines to issue emergency order limiting powers of marines and national guard – live

President peppered speech at Fort Bragg with conspiracy theories and verbal assaults linked to Los Angeles protestsTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Teenage son of Brit couple held captive in Iran prison issues desperate plea

Craig and Lindsay Foreman have spent nearly 150 days in prison held on unspecified spying charges, with Iran accusing them of “posing as tourists” to gather intelligence

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3 w. ago Macron says Trump realises Putin has ‘lied’ about Ukraine as Kyiv hit by record drone strike – Russia

French president says he hopes US president’s anger at Moscow will ‘translate into action’ Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has held his regular media briefing with journalists. When asked for reaction to Donald Trump’s criticism of Vladimir Putin (see post at 08.41) by the BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg, Peskov thanked the US for its role in trying to bring an end to the war through its mediation efforts, which have so far faltered, but suggested Russian strikes against Ukraine are being launched for security and self-defence. He said in the conference call with reporters:It’s a very important achievement. Of course, at the same time this is a very important moment which is connected to an emotional overload of everyone involved and emotional reactions.We carefully monitor all the reactions. However, President Putin takes those decisions which are necessary for the security of our country.Only a sense of total impunity can allow Russia to carry out such strikes and continue ...

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