65 m. ago Trump news at a glance: President praises attacks on Iran as lawmakers divided on US involvement

Trump calls attacks on Iranian nuclear sites a success, but some US lawmakers immediately called the attack unconstitutional. Key US politics stories from Saturday 21 JuneWashington was in a flurry late on Saturday as Donald Trump announced that the US had completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to destroy the country’s nuclear program.American politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country, as Washington grapples with yet another military intervention overseas. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Liam Burt on the vile 'grief' he faced after Celtic transfer from Rangers as he answers haters with titles

Burt has carved out a successful career in Ireland after leaving Scottish football four years ago - now he's looking forward to a new challenge with Glentoran in Belfast.

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4 h. ago Donald Trump says US has attacked three Iranian nuclear sites and ‘totally obliterated’ them

The strikes hit uranium enrichment sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, Trump saidUS strikes Iran – follow it liveExplainer: What is Iran’s Fordow nuclear site and why was a US strike needed?Donald Trump on Saturday said on national television that the US had bombed and destroyed three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to destroy the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror,” Trump said in a speech from the White House. “Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Donald Trump says US has attacked Iranian nuclear sites and ‘totally obliterated’ them

President on Truth Social says US completed ‘very successful attack’ on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sitesUS strikes Iran – follow it liveDonald Trump on Saturday said on national television that the US had bombed and destroyed three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to destroy the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror,” Trump said in a speech from the White House. “Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Cheering support and instant condemnation: US lawmakers respond to attack on Iran

Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders denounced the decision to launch attack, while most Republicans praised the actionUS strikes Iran – follow it liveAmerican politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country that cross party lines as Washington grapples with yet another military intervention overseas.Donald Trump announced on Saturday night that the US had completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort this month to destroy the country’s nuclear program. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Peter Kay fans given apology by venue amid disappointment over gig ticket chaos

Peter Kay and Sara Cox are uniting for two special events at the Lowry's Lyric Theatre in Salford later this year, with tickets having gone on sale for the shows this morning

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9 h. ago Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance not ‘appropriate’, says Keir Starmer

UK prime minister criticises band’s inclusion in festival lineup after Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh allegedly displayed flag supporting HezbollahKneecap’s Glastonbury festival performance next Saturday is not “appropriate”, Keir Starmer has said.Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in court on Wednesday after allegedly displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah and saying “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at a gig in November last year. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Dua Lipa fans 'furious' over special guest choice for Wembley Stadium gig

Dua Lipa fans have been left fuming as the Training Season hit-maker chose to bring Charli XCX out as her special guest for the second of her two sold-out Wembley stadium gigs

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9 h. ago Stephen Mulhern's £1m Butlin's role axed in latest career blow for ITV star

Former Butlin's redcoat Stephen Mulhern has lost his lucrative £1m contract with the famous holiday firm.

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11 h. ago Stephen Mulhern confirms he's been dropped by Butlin's in latest blow

Former Dancing On Ice presenter Stephen Mulhern has been dealt another career blow as he has now lost his lucrative deal with iconic British holiday firm Butlin's

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11 h. ago Kneecap's Glastonbury performance is 'not appropriate' says Starmer

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in November last year

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11 h. ago Kneecap Glastonbury slot ‘not appropriate’, says Sir Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister has said he doesn't think showing Kneecap's Glastonbury set on the BBC is "appropriate" after a member allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag at one of their gigs last year

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11 h. ago JoJo Siwa makes shocking career move just one day after revealing she was 'pressured' to call herself a lesbian

JoJo Siwa cancelled her performance at Saturday's Pride celebration in Chicago .Back Lot Bash Chicago made the announcement early Saturday with a quick note in its Instagram Stories.

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11 h. ago Desperate homeowner who destroyed his £150,000 property 'brick by brick' in 17

In March last year Louis Scudder stood on the roof of his home in Sheerness, Kent, and vowed to destroy it. Now it has been repossessed by the bank and sold against his will

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12 h. ago JoJo Siwa abruptly cancels gay pride gig over 'pressure' to brand her sexuality

JoJo Siwa will no longer be taking part in a Pride event in Chicago next weekend - with the news being announced a day after she candidly opened up about her sexuality journey

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12 h. ago JoJo Siwa abruptly cancels gay pride gig after 'pressure' to brand her sexuality

JoJo Siwa will no longer be taking part in a Pride event in Chicago next weekend - with the news being announced a day after she candidly opened up about her sexuality journey

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12 h. ago Dua Lipa Goes ‘Insane’ With Jamiroquai At Massive London Gig

Dua Lipa Goes ‘Insane’ With Jamiroquai At Massive London Gig  spin.com

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13 h. ago BBC must not show Kneecap at Glastonbury says Kemi Badenoch after member of Irish rap group was charged with carrying Hezbollah flag

Liam Og O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah while saying 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a gig last November.

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13 h. ago The plans which some fear could 'destroy' a Salford community

Councillors have raised concerns about the impact on local services, saying the area is already struggling to cope.

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13 h. ago 'Stop crying your heart out': Liam Gallagher hits back at Oasis Adidas collab critics

Oasis fans have been snapping up the clobber ahead of next month's comeback gigs - but it seems not everyone's enamoured with the 90s-inspired range

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