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US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026The United States has bombed Iran for a second straight day, striking Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh and Qeshm Island after a drone attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait said its air defences were responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”, raising heightened tensions across the region.Meanwhile, Israel carried out new attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, just a day after reaching a…

First listed as a British species during the reign of King Charles II, black-veined white butterflies officially became extinct in Britain in 1925.However, there were sightings of the species in hawthorn and blackthorn trees on the edge of London in June 2023.Gibson said the UK was “one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world” and more needed to be done to help all species.He said: “We have done an awful lot of damage to UK wildlife and biodiversity, and bringing one single butterfly back is just as important as reintroducing pine martens, lynx or even wolves and brown bears.…

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Osasu Obayiuwana and Jacob Steinberg as England top their group with a somewhat unconvincing 2-0 victory against Panama Continue reading…

Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest fan event at nya Studios in Los Angeles was for the fangirls, and it’s evident that the streamer has begun to create its own ecosystem of romance, summer settings, book adaptations, coming of age stories and returning stars for various projects. Overcompensating writer, star and creator Benito Skinner kicked off the lineup of panels at nya Studios in Los Angeles — which has been home to Hello Sunshine’s annual ShineAway event, previously — both with a small introduction and then as a panelist for his show, which has a second season in the works. He was…

The recent completion of 40 housing units for judges in Abuja has reignited debate over the separation of powers, with many questioning whether the executive branch’s funding of such lavish accommodations for members of the judiciary is consistent with the principle of judicial independence, Davidson Iriekpen writes The media was abuzz recently with news of the inauguration of official mansions for judges of the Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja by the Minister of the FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, with many analysts questioning the appropriateness of the projects. While…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered a decisive phase with the confirmation of the Round of 32 fixtures following the conclusion of an action-packed group stage. The expanded tournament, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches for the first time in the competition’s history, has already delivered memorable moments, surprise results and emerging contenders. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the tournament kicked off on June 11, 2026, becoming the first World Cup to be staged across three nations. Millions of football fans have flocked to venues across North America as teams battle for a place in…

*Israel, Lebanon sign US-brokered peace agreement Sunday Ehigiator Iran yesterday condemned what it described as American attacks on its territory, saying the US military strikes on missile and drone storage sites, as well as coastal radar installations, breached the memorandum of understanding that halted weeks of hostilities.In a separate diplomatic development, Israel and Lebanon on Friday signed a US-brokered framework agreement intended to advance peace along their shared front. The renewed violence followed US accusations that Iran had attacked a commercial cargo vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week, an allegation Tehran has not acknowledged.The latest escalation…

Boots – XanderCredit: DAZNJaron “Boots” Ennis improved to 36-0 and won the WBA and WBO super welterweight championship when he scored a seventh-round TKO victory over Xander Zayas (23-1). The fight was competitive even though Ennis put on an impressive performance.The win allowed Ennis to win titles in his second weight class. There were some tense moments for Ennis as Zayas came through like a lion in the third.Key Facts At A GlanceMain event: Jaron “Boots” Ennis def. Xander Zayas via seventh-round TKO (corner stoppage)Records: Ennis improves to 36-0 (32 KOs); Zayas falls to 23-1 (13 KOs)Titles: Unified WBO and…

Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People’s Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage have driven Apple to raise prices on almost all of its products this week, so it makes sense that it would seek alternative sources.Legally, Apple isn’t barred from buying chips from CXMT, but doing business with a company tied to the Chinese military would carry serious reputational risks.…

Separately the group Liberal Voice for Women, which says it campaigns “to ensure that women’s sex-based rights, representation, and voices are fully respected within the party”, has threatened it could raise concerns about discrimination within the Liberal Democrats’ ranks with the Equality and Human Rights Commission.The group’s chair Zoe Hollowood wrote to the party’s chief executive Mike Dixon this week arguing that complaints raised by its members were being dismissed while complaints about them are “routinely” progressed.Under the Equality Act, religion or belief, including holding gender critical views, can be protected from discrimination.The Act applies to Great Britain. Northern Ireland…