The United States military has announced that it carried out what it described as "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats.According to Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, the strikes were intended to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. He emphasised that the military was exercising restraint
People in Kent and Sussex asked to use water only for essentials after outages
South East Water says demand has jumped owing to extreme heat but stops short of compulsory measuresSouth East Water has asked members of the public to use water only for essential purposes after demand surged on Monday to 100m litres more than average…
US to pull jets, destroyers and submarines from NATO as part of European drawdown – politico.eu
US to pull jets, destroyers and submarines from NATO as part of European drawdown politico.euReport: US to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis Defense NewsWashington’s latest force posture moves have E…
U.S.-wanted nephew of notorious cartel boss “El Chapo” is captured in Mexico – CBS News
U.S.-wanted nephew of notorious cartel boss “El Chapo” is captured in Mexico CBS NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
U.S.-wanted nephew of notorious cartel boss “El Chapo” is captured in Mexico – CBS News
U.S.-wanted nephew of notorious cartel boss “El Chapo” is captured in Mexico CBS NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Could Iran cut off the world’s internet access?
Iran’s push to tax Strait of Hormuz undersea cables shows how internet routes are becoming a new front in pressure tactics and tech risk
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Czech ‘ammo coalition’ for Ukraine loses support
Half of the Western countries that had signed up to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine have now pulled out of the Czech-led initiative
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Sales of fans, ice cubes and sunscreen surge during May UK heatwave
With many homes poorly designed for extreme heat, retailers report high demand for air conditioning and outdoor shadeFans are selling at a rate of three a minute and sales of ice cubes have tripled, retailers have said, as shoppers search for everythin…
China’s New Type 054B Frigate Joins Liaoning Carrier Group for First Time in Western Pacific
Japan confirmed the first known deployment of a Jiangkai III-class frigate as part of a PLAN carrier strike group, highlighting China’s accelerating blue-water naval integration.
Thousands of California residents still can’t go home despite chemical explosion threat over
Approximately 16,000 individuals out of an initial 50,000 evacuees are still awaiting clearance to return home