Israeli newspaper Ynet reported that Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari prime minister, told Iranian leaders that they should “consider if it’s advisable” for Tehran and Hezbollah to follow through on their threats to attack Israel in the middle of ceasefire negotiations. Earlier, the US said the “remaining obstacles” in the ceasefire negotiations could...
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Ukraine uses British tanks on Russian soil in cross-border raid
Last September, a Challenger 2 was destroyed by enemy fire in southern Ukraine when Ukrainian forces were bogged down by Moscow’s defences. The Ministry of Defence has never placed restrictions on the use of conventional British weapons on Russian soil, as long as they are used against targets in accordance with international law. However, Storm...
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Zelensky: Let me use British missiles to end Putin’s rule
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a former British tank commander, said Storm Shadow missiles would be able to strike “rail heads and key roads coming into Kursk, plus any airfields within 100 miles”. “Putin is rattled and this would show the West is fully committed to Ukraine, which has not been apparent hitherto,” he added. The position...
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Australians delight in outshining silver-polishing Poms
Every four years around this time, antipodeans develop a passion for demographic mathematics, pointing out, for example, that New Zealand has won one gold for every 1.7m head of population. This kind of medals-per-capita reasoning has helped them to best, or “bist” as they like to pronounce it, Australia in past Olympics, but this time...
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Britain shuts up shop amid threat of 100 far-Right rallies
Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, the National Police Chiefs’ Council chairman, said no one was “invisible in a crowd”. He added: “Officers across the country are looking at intelligence, CCTV footage, body-worn cameras, and will continue to do so. If you are not arrested now, you will be in future.” A list of more than 30...
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Israel-Hamas war latest: British troops on standby to evacuate citizens from Lebanon
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Royal Navy ships and RAF helicopters on standby in Middle East over fears of war
Royal Navy ships and RAF helicopters were on standby in the Middle East on Sunday night over fears of a regional war. The HMS Duncan, a Type-45 destroyer, and RFA Cardigan Bay, a transport ship, were in the eastern Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defence said. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said military personnel...
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Iranian attack on Israel could happen ‘as early as Monday’
Either is deeply embarrassing for the regime which says Israel crossed a red line with its alleged attack. Three US and Israeli officials told the Axios news outlet they expect Iran to attack Israel as early as Monday. According to Axios, the US is also leading plans to draw on support from friendly countries in...
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Agony for choked-up Max Whitlock as career ends in cruel fashion
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The surprisingly stylish gems from Britain’s high street stalwarts
The cleverest move, though, is its focus on the midlife customer. While other retailers are trying to create the next viral “it” dress, White Stuff has been turning out pieces with hanger appeal that are designed with a midlife body in mind. “White Stuff really resonates with customers who are so often overlooked and underrepresented...
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USA believe they are top of the medal table – the rest of the world disagrees
It is not a sight we are used to seeing: a nation with the largest contingent of athletes at the Games (some 594 are out in Paris – almost double the 327-strong Team GB team). There is, of course, still time for Team USA to make up ground. The rest of the women’s gymnastics, where...
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When does the Olympics finish? Your ultimate guide
Aquatics Centre – Artistic swimming, diving, water poloChateau de Versailles – Equestrian, modern pentathlonElancourt Hill – Mountain bike cyclingLe Bourget Sport Climbing Venue – Shooting, sport climbingGolf National – GolfNorth Paris Arena – Boxing, modern pentathlonParis La Defense Arena – Swimming, water poloSaint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium – BMX racingSaint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome – Track cyclingStade de France –...