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King Charles Addresses US Congress, Urges Western Unity
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King Charles Addresses US Congress, Urges Western Unity

King Charles III delivered a historic speech to a joint session of the US Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since 1991. During his address, he emphasized the importance of Western unity and received a standing ovation.

Lavrov Reiterates Accusation: US Seeks Control Over Nord Stream Pipelines
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Lavrov Reiterates Accusation: US Seeks Control Over Nord Stream Pipelines

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated his accusation that the United States is attempting to gain control over the Nord Stream pipelines, which were damaged in 2022, in order to dominate global energy markets and further escalate geopolitical tensions.

British Nuclear Submarine HMS Anson Deploys to Arabian Sea Amid Tensions
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British Nuclear Submarine HMS Anson Deploys to Arabian Sea Amid Tensions

A nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine, HMS Anson, equipped with Tomahawk missiles, has been deployed to the Arabian Sea in a combat-ready position, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and US threats.

French Media: Trump Ignored Warnings on Iran Retaliation Before Attacks
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French Media: Trump Ignored Warnings on Iran Retaliation Before Attacks

French media reports indicate that US President Donald Trump ignored repeated warnings from his intelligence services about the risk of Iranian retaliation and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz before launching attacks that escalated tensions in the Gulf.

Οι ΗΠΑ εκτόξευσαν πυραύλους κρουζ Tomahawk στο Ιράν – Πώς «τρώγοντας» το απόθεμα ίσως αποδειχθεί αδυναμία στο μέλλον
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Οι ΗΠΑ εκτόξευσαν πυραύλους κρουζ Tomahawk στο Ιράν – Πώς «τρώγοντας» το απόθεμα ίσως αποδειχθεί αδυναμία στο μέλλον

Οι Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες χρησιμοποίησαν τους πυραύλους Tomahawk στην επίθεσή τους εναντίον του Ιράν, «τρώγοντας» μέρος από το ήδη περιορισμένο απόθεμα που διαθέτουν. Οι ΗΠΑ εκτόξευσαν πυραύλους κρουζ…

Ukraine says its homegrown Flamingo missiles flew nearly 900 miles to strike an Iskander factory deep inside Russia
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Ukraine says its homegrown Flamingo missiles flew nearly 900 miles to strike an Iskander factory deep inside Russia

Ukraine has been touting the Flamingo as an alternative or complement to the long-range Tomahawk. Efrem Lukatsky/AP Photo Ukraine said last week that it used new Flamingo missiles to strike a factory deep inside Russia. Zelenskyy now says that the locally made missiles flew almost 900 miles to hit their target. The Ukrainian president said that all of the missiles were able to survive Russian air defenses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that his country had struck...

Sinkhole swallows two vehicles on Omaha street corner
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Sinkhole swallows two vehicles on Omaha street corner

Drivers of SUV and pickup truck emerge unscathed from incident in trendy section of Nebraska city Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment a sinkhole opened up on a busy intersection in south-central Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing up two vehicles. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon in a trendy section of the midwest city, when a sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck waiting at a traffic light dropped into a hole several feet deep as the pavement under them suddenly gave way. Ne...

Warren Buffett Steps Aside, Greg Abel Takes Berkshire Helm
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Warren Buffett Steps Aside, Greg Abel Takes Berkshire Helm

Warren Buffett has stepped aside from his leadership role, effectively making Greg Abel the new head of Berkshire Hathaway. This transition marks the end of an era for the 'Oracle of Omaha' and shifts market focus to his successor.

Omaha Police Fatally Shoot Woman After Child Abduction from Walmart
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Omaha Police Fatally Shoot Woman After Child Abduction from Walmart

Omaha police fatally shot a woman who had abducted a 3-year-old boy from a Walmart and cut him with a knife. The incident occurred after officers responded to the abduction report, with new reports confirming the shooting by Nebraska police.

Pentagon Alarmed by Low Tomahawk Missile Stockpiles Amid Iran War
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Pentagon Alarmed by Low Tomahawk Missile Stockpiles Amid Iran War

Pentagon officials are expressing alarm over the 'alarmingly low' number of Tomahawk missiles remaining in the US arsenal after four weeks of war with Iran, with the US military having fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles, raising concerns about depleting stocks and the weapon's critical role in sustaining operations.

Studio Live, Tuesday at 12 PM: Bombing of the Middle East
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Studio Live, Tuesday at 12 PM: Bombing of the Middle East

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.

US using AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes
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US using AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes

The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise ⁠missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time ⁠in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modelled after Iranian designs. US Central ⁠Command released photographs showing Tomahawk missiles, F-18 and F-35 fighter jets alongside details of the strikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. Artificial intelligence The Pentagon used artificial intelligence services from Anthropic,...

Trump Extends Iran Deadline, Pauses Strikes, as Israel Targets Regime Leaders and Oil Prices React
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Trump Extends Iran Deadline, Pauses Strikes, as Israel Targets Regime Leaders and Oil Prices React

Donald Trump has extended a deadline for a strike threat by 10 days and paused attacks on Iran’s energy sector, giving Iranians ten more days to open the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fall in oil prices. Meanwhile, Israel reportedly assassinated Iranian regime leaders involved in the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access
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Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access

President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.

Iran Deploys Mines in Strait of Hormuz as US Forces Work to Clear Waterway
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Iran Deploys Mines in Strait of Hormuz as US Forces Work to Clear Waterway

Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.

Road collapsed in an American city, cars fell into a hole
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Road collapsed in an American city, cars fell into a hole

A section of road collapsed at a busy intersection in the American city of Omaha, Nebraska, and two cars with passengers fell into the hole, according to surveillance camera footage released by the city police. Driver

Sinkhole Traps Cars and Drivers in Omaha
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Sinkhole Traps Cars and Drivers in Omaha

A sinkhole in Omaha trapped several cars and drivers, prompting witnesses and police to quickly assist in getting people to safety and directing traffic.