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Scottish First Minister Calls for Diplomatic Solution After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has urged the UK government to push for diplomatic solutions following overnight US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as officials implement contingency plans amid fears of regional retaliation. Swinney described the situation as reaching "an alarmingly greater level of danger" and called for international diplomatic intervention to halt the escalating Middle East conflict. The comments came after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged Iran's nuclear program as a "grave threat to international security" while urging Iran to return to negotiations. Starmer stated that Iran "can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon" and noted the US had "taken action to alleviate that threat." US President Donald Trump reported that three key Iranian nuclear sites were "completely and fully obliterated" in the military operation. The strikes reportedly involved B-2 stealth bombers delivering bunker-busting munitions […]

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Government Unveils ยฃ275 Million Skills Training Program as Core of New Industrial Strategy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will present a comprehensive industrial strategy on Monday, positioning skills training as the foundation for economic recovery and reduced dependence on foreign labor. The decade-long "national renewal" plan allocates ยฃ275 million toward training British workers for growth industry positions that currently require imported labor. The initiative targets specific sectors, including defense, engineering, digital technology, and construction. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated the strategy "will help transform our skills system to end the overreliance on foreign labor and ensure British workers can secure good, well-paid jobs in the industries of tomorrow and drive growth and investment right across the country." The industrial strategy launch will precede a new trade plan later this week designed to establish the UK as the world's most business-connected nation. Economic pressures have intensified following recent data showing the economy contracted 0.3% […]

Trump Orders Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites as Middle East Conflict Explodes
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Trump Orders Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites as Middle East Conflict Explodes

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that US forces successfully attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear site "gone." Trump's decision to join Israel's military campaign against Iran marks a significant escalation of the regional conflict. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan," Trump posted on Truth Social, adding that military planes were returning home. "NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!" he added. In a three-minute televised Oval Office address, Trump said Iran's future held "either peace or tragedy," warning of additional potential targets for US military action. "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," Trump stated. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attacks as violations of international law. "The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security […]

Trump Claims Total Destruction of Iran Nuclear Sites in Major Military Strike
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Trump Claims Total Destruction of Iran Nuclear Sites in Major Military Strike

President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the United States had conducted what he described as "massive precision strikes" on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking to the nation, Trump detailed military operations targeting sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In his address, Trump stated the mission's 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." He characterized the strikes as achieving complete success, claiming Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated." The president framed the action within broader regional tensions, asserting that Iran had been responsible for American casualties through roadside bombs and other attacks over four decades. Trump referenced Iran's rhetoric of "Death to America, death to Israel" and attributed deaths throughout the Middle East to Iranian actions, specifically […]

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Trump Calls Iran’s Leader ‘Easy Target’ After Shocking Early G7 Exit

President Donald Trump departed the G7 summit in Canada ahead of schedule, citing urgent matters requiring his attention as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. His early departure came as world leaders worked to address the developing Middle East crisis. Following his departure, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform regarding Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that the United States knows his location and describing him as an "easy target." However, Trump clarified that the US was "not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," while expressing concerns about missiles being fired at civilians and American soldiers. The president also wrote "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" on the platform and claimed the US had "complete and total control of the skies over Iran." Additionally, he urged Iranian citizens to evacuate from Tehran, which led to […]

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UK and Ukraine to Reconvene Coalition Meeting as New Russian Sanctions Announced

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to convene the next meeting of the "coalition of the willing" within the coming weeks, following discussions at the G7 summit in Canada. The announcement came as the UK implemented new sanctions targeting Russian oil operations. During bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 conference, both leaders discussed enhancing military support for Ukraine and maintaining economic pressure on Russia. Downing Street stated that the leaders "agreed to drive forward the next stage of military support" and emphasized that "a strong Ukraine is essential to guarantee peace in the long term." The meeting followed broader discussions with international partners focused on securing what officials described as "a just and lasting peace for Ukraine." The two leaders also addressed increasing economic pressure on Russia, with Starmer briefing Zelensky on newly […]

Trump Signs Limited UK Trade Deal But Steel Questions Remain
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Trump Signs Limited UK Trade Deal But Steel Questions Remain

President Donald Trump has signed a trade agreement with the UK that implements parts of a pact agreed last month, reducing some barriers between the two countries. The deal brings reduced tariffs on UK car exports to the US and removes levies on certain aerospace products, representing the first agreement announced by the White House since imposing wide-ranging tariffs earlier this year. Under the agreement, the US will allow up to 100,000 UK cars to enter at a 10% tariff rather than the 25% rate imposed on all car imports previously. However, the deal maintains a 10% levy on most other UK goods and leaves steel tariff questions unresolved. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, described the move as a "very important day" for both countries and called it a "sign of strength" between […]

Doctor Who Supplied Matthew Perry With Ketamine Pleads Guilty
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Doctor Who Supplied Matthew Perry With Ketamine Pleads Guilty

A California physician charged with providing Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine before his fatal overdose has agreed to enter a guilty plea. Dr Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine, federal prosecutors announced Monday. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, with the plea expected to be entered in the coming weeks. Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, was discovered dead in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home in October 2023. The 54-year-old actor had been open about his battles with depression and addiction, yet his death shocked fans worldwide. Text messages between Dr Plasencia and Dr Mark Chavez, another physician who has already pleaded guilty in the case, reveal Dr Plasencia referring to Perry as a "moron" while speculating about how much the actor […]

Two Arrested After Australian Tourist Shot Dead in Bali Villa Break-In
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Two Arrested After Australian Tourist Shot Dead in Bali Villa Break-In

Bali police have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting that killed one Australian tourist and seriously injured another at a villa on the Indonesian island. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, was fatally shot shortly after midnight Saturday when two men broke into his villa in Munggu, located in southern Bali. Police arrested one suspect in Jakarta and apprehended the other abroad, though authorities have not provided additional details about the arrests. According to Australian media reports, Radmanovic's wife told police she was awakened by her husband's screams and discovered his body in the bathroom. Sanar Ghanim, 34, was also shot and beaten during the incident and remains hospitalized, receiving treatment for his injuries. Both wives witnessed the attack but were not harmed. Police recovered 17 bullet casings, two intact projectiles, and 55 bullet fragments from the crime scene. Australian media […]

Trump Torn Between Netanyahu Demands and MAGA Isolationists Over Iran War
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Trump Torn Between Netanyahu Demands and MAGA Isolationists Over Iran War

President Trump's statements on the Israel-Iran conflict have shifted between strong support for Israeli strikes and distancing himself from them. His changing positions have intensified uncertainty as fighting escalates, particularly after his early departure from the G7 in Canada, citing "big stuff" requiring his return to Washington. The White House attributed his departure to Middle East developments, though Trump later posted on Truth Social that it had "nothing to do with a Cease Fire." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the attacks were "fully coordinated" with the US, adding complexity to Trump's positioning. Option 1: Escalation Under Netanyahu Pressure As Israeli missiles struck Tehran, Trump threatened Iran's leaders with "even more brutal" attacks from his Israeli ally using American weapons. Trump shares Netanyahu's goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons but prefers diplomatic solutions, reflecting his self-image as a […]

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