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Iranian media says US strikes oil tanker at key export hub Kharg Island

Times of Israel

Iranian media says US strikes oil tanker at key export hub Kharg Island

Tehran has vowed strong response to attacks on Kharg, which further jeopardize economy; Vance: US probing wedding attack that killed 5 women and children, 'sometimes things happen' The post Iranian media says US strikes oil tanker at key…

Times of Israel

Farage and Bardella's 'small boats' pact draws criticism in France

Farage and Bardella's 'small boats' pact draws criticism in France

PARIS, Sept 5 - A plan agreed by Britain's populist Reform UK party and France's National Rally, aimed at sending asylum seekers who arrive in Britain in small boats back to France, drew criticism from several French presidential election…

‘Stop the boats’ masked protesters block England’s Port of Dover

‘Stop the boats’ masked protesters block England’s Port of Dover

Masked protesters blocked major roads around England’s Port of Dover on Saturday.

Iran President Pezeshkian calls for unity as US ramps up economic pressure

Iran President Pezeshkian calls for unity as US ramps up economic pressure

Amid rising public discontent, Iranian authorities say adversaries are focused on encouraging domestic unrest.

Why Reform UK undercover donations claims are legally complicated

BBC

Why Reform UK undercover donations claims are legally complicated

A look at the key allegations concerning foreign donations and where they sit with the law.

BBC

US ambassador says Israel not planning forced displacement in Gaza

US ambassador says Israel not planning forced displacement in Gaza

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks come after Israeli ministers laid out ideas this week on how to expel the territory's two million people.

The Trump administration is taking executive privilege too far

The Trump administration is taking executive privilege too far

Executive privilege is a legitimate constitutional protection, but it is not absolute. It should not be expanded to draw private relationships into the protected sphere of executive privilege.

Live updates: Hegseth eyes Driscoll replacement, Missouri asks to restore GOP-friendly congressional map

Live updates: Hegseth eyes Driscoll replacement, Missouri asks to restore GOP-friendly congressional map

Missouri officials asked the Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate the Republican-friendly congressional map which adds one seat for the GOP. “A federal-election-administration disaster is unfolding in Missouri,” Missouri Attorney General…

Tens of thousands rally in Zagreb over Croatia waste cleanup delays

Tens of thousands rally in Zagreb over Croatia waste cleanup delays

ZAGREB, Sept 5 - Tens of thousands of people gathered in Zagreb's central square on Saturday to protest the government's failure to begin cleaning up more than 30,000 tons of waste in central Croatia that environmentalists say is polluting…

Fitch raises Portugal’s rating to A+ with stable outlook

Portugal Resident

Fitch raises Portugal’s rating to A+ with stable outlook

Leading credit ratings agency Fitch has raised Portugal’s ‘rating’ from ‘A’ to ‘A+’, with a stable outlook. This upgrade to Portugal’s long-term default ‘ratings’ (IDR) “reflects the strengthening of Portugal’s The post Fitch raises…

Portugal Resident

Russian President Vladimir Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv

The Hindu

Russian President Vladimir Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the decision was tied to preparations for U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Kyiv for peace talks

The Hindu

Russia to halt strikes on Kyiv during US diplomatic talks

Russia to halt strikes on Kyiv during US diplomatic talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt on all strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv amid ongoing diplomatic talks.