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British fighter jets shoot down two Iranian drones in Middle East defensive operation

British fighter jets have begun a "defensive operation" in the Middle East. Among other things, Iranian drones have been shot down.

Alexander Butterfield, crucial Watergate source, dead at 99

His name is unknown to most people, but Alexander Butterfield, who died at 99, played a major role in the Watergate scandal and, by extension, the resignation of Richard Nixon.

Swede Viktor Arvidsson nets game-winning goal as Boston takes 12th straight home win

Forward Viktor Arvidsson scored the game-winning goal for Boston as the team notched its 12th straight home win in the NHL. Arvidsson's 2–1 goal proved decisive as Boston defeated Washington 3–1.

Treasury Secretary Bessent furious over critical analysis of shipping insurance program

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent railed against criticism of "air pockets" in the U.S. government's new shipping insurance program during the Iran war.

Sources: Russia provides Iran with intelligence that could allow attacks on U.S. forces

Russia is providing Iran with intelligence that could allow Iran to attack U.S. forces, according to three officials familiar with the matter who spoke to The Washington Post.

The Ayatollah's plan in effect: Setting the Middle East on fire

Before Iran's supreme leader was killed this weekend, he left behind a detailed plan to spread chaos throughout the Middle East. Now the plan is being implemented, according to information provided to the Financial Times.

Starmer gives US permission to use British bases for defensive purposes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that his government has decided to give the United States permission to use British bases during Washington's military operation against Iran for "defensive purposes."

María Corina Machado says she plans to return to Venezuela within a few weeks

Venezuelan opposition politician and Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado says she plans to return to her homeland “within a few weeks.”

Expert: Highly unlikely that Sweden will be involved in war started by US and Israel

American soldiers have been killed, and Iran has attacked US bases in several places in the Middle East. But it is extremely unlikely that NATO - and thus Sweden - would be involved in the war started by the US and Israel, according to Mike Winnerstig at the Swedish National Defense Research Institute (FOI).

International law expert: US and Israeli attacks on Iran illegal

"The US and Israeli attacks on Iran violate international law, according to Mark Klamberg, a professor of international law. 'If you start from how international law is formulated and the practice that has developed around it, then this is illegal,' he told TT."

International law expert: US and Israeli attacks on Iran illegal

The US and Israeli attacks on Iran violate international law, according to Mark Klamberg, a professor of international law. "If you start from how international law is formulated, and the practice that has developed around it, then this is illegal," he tells TT.

Rasmus Sandin had two assists as Washington defeated Vegas 3-2

Swede Rasmus Sandin had two assists as Washington defeated Vegas 3-2 in last night's NHL game.

Trump discusses friendly takeover of Cuba

US President Donald Trump says Cuba is "in a real bind" and proposes an American "friendly takeover" of the island.

Biden flew regularly and got stuck in queues

Not many presidents travel like the rest of us, but on Friday Joe Biden took a scheduled flight and, like other travelers in the U.S. capital, had to queue because of delays.

IAEA urges Iran to allow uranium inspections

The United Nations' atomic energy agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has been unable to verify that Iran has ceased all uranium enrichment, according to a confidential report. This is because the IAEA has not been granted full access to all nuclear facilities in the country.

Iran crisis: Calls for travel home and preparedness for embassy staff

American government employees in Israel who are considering leaving the country should do so today, the U.S. embassy said. Britain is also moving embassy staff from both Tehran and Tel Aviv, amid President Trump's threats to attack Iran.

Hilary Knight calls Trump's joke about U.S. women's hockey team tasteless

Despite the U.S. women's hockey team winning Olympic gold, Donald Trump made a sour joke about the team. Team captain Hilary Knight has commented on the remark, ESPN reports. "I think it was a tasteless joke, and unfortunately it overshadows a lot of our success," Knight said.

Sandin first scorer after the Olympic break

Rasmus Sandin started the scoring for both the Swedish players and for his Washington team in tonight's home win after the Olympic break.

Cuba: American motorboat fired upon - four dead

Cuba's coast guard has shot dead four people who were traveling in an American motorboat, the country's interior ministry said. Both the United States and Cuba have said they will investigate the incident.

Four dead in stabbing attack outside Tacoma, Washington

Four people have been killed in a violent incident at a residence outside Tacoma, Washington, in the northwestern United States, local police said.

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton diagnosed with shingles

France and the US in dispute after death of right-wing activist Quentin Deranque

A dispute has flared up between Paris and Washington after the United States commented on the fatal beating of a French right-wing extremist.