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✍️ Headline: U.S. Strikes Iran — Russia Steps In as Potential Mediator Lead: In a dramatic escalation of the Iran–U.S. crisis, Operation Midnight Hammer saw U.S. forces bomb Iran’s nuclear sites on June 22, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile strikes and threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Russia has condemned the attacks and quietly positioned itself as a diplomatic broker—accepting a mission from Tehran to discuss aid and mediation in Moscow. 📰 Latest Headlines 1. U.S. bombs three Iranian nuclear sites On June 22 , U.S. forces struck Fordow , Natanz , and Isfahan , launching a mix of submarine-launched Tomahawks and bunker-buster bombs. The operation, dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” inflicted heavy damage, according to the U.S., though Iran claims the strikes were “superficial” 2. Trump threatens regime change President Trump publicly floated the idea of regime change in Tehran — tweeting provocatively: “If the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT ...

U.S. Launches Operation “Midnight Hammer” on Iran B-2 bombers and cruise missiles struck three heavily fortified nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—using 14 GBU‑57 bunker-busters and Tomahawks, reportedly “levels of destruction not seen since 9/11”  Trump Calls It a “Spectacular Military Success” Declaring Iran’s enrichment capabilities “completely obliterated,” Trump emphasized precision over regime change and claimed readiness for diplomatic engagement  Iran Responds with Warnings and Missile Retaliation Tehran vows “everlasting consequences,” reportedly launched missiles at Israel, and is weighing an oil-tank closure in the Strait of Hormuz—raising global oil and economic stability concerns  Global Leaders Call for De-escalation United Nations Secretary-General Guterres, EU’s von der Leyen, and UK’s PM Starmer urged diplomatic resolution; Japan and other nations echoed similar caution  U.S. Faces Domestic Backlash Congressional Democrats and anti-i...

🚧 “Reeves Plans to Fix Bridges (Again)” Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a “10‑year infrastructure plan” to fix every collapsed bridge, rickety flyover, and tunnel heading toward collapse—including an extra £590 m for the Lower Thames Crossing. Because nothing says political promise like finally admitting infrastructure is falling apart… half a decade too late  🕵️ “Grooming Inquiry—This Time It’s Personal” Keir Starmer has green‑lit a national inquiry into historic grooming‑gang scandals—just as the Tories accused him of “jumping on the far‑right bandwagon.” Now he’s firmly planting his flag: “Yes, we were slow. But hey—we noticed!” 📈 “FTSE Tops Itself While We Cheer (Slightly)” The FTSE 100 hit a record-high—prompting financial markets to pull a face like they’ve just bitten mint‑flavoured gum. Thanks to strong earnings from Entain, BT, Vodafone, and a Metro Bank takeover tease—Brazilian carnival vibes in the City Club  ✈️ “Air India Crash: Awful, and Somehow Still ...

Here are some of the latest headlines from around the world: US Campus Protests : In Dallas and New York, officers have moved against demonstrators, resulting in at least 17 arrests in a Dallas encampment clearance. The NYPD has also arrested several individuals.  The University of Texas in Dallas is reportedly involved in these protests 1 . Murder in East London : A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a samurai sword attack in east London.  The incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about violence 2 . John Swinney’s Leadership Bid : John Swinney, a prominent figure in Scottish politics, has confirmed that he is running for the SNP’s leadership and the position of First Minister of Scotland.  His announcement comes after speculation about his candidacy 3 . For more detailed news coverage, you can check out reliable sources like  BBC News ,  NBC News , or  ABC News . Stay informed! 😊🌐

 Here are some of today’s headlines in the UK: Wordle : A new Wordle answer for today, 29th April, is available 1 . Football : Tottenham and Arsenal are set to face off in the north London derby.  Pedro Porro and Richarlison are back in the Tottenham squad, but Destiny Udogie is ruled out due to a leg muscle injury 2 .  On the other hand, Arsenal has a near fully-fit squad with Jurrien Timber being the only doubt 3 . Scotland’s First Minister : There are claims that a Holyrood election could be called, as a vote of no confidence looms for Humza Yousaf 4 . Health : A man has died and eight others have been treated in hospital after using unusually strong heroin 4 . Politics : Conservative MP Dan Poulter has defected to Labour 5 .

Latest headlines from the UK: Serious Violence Down Sharply in England and Wales: Figures for 2023 show that the level of violence is at its lowest since the Covid lockdowns of 2020 . Thames Water Makes Bid to Lift Bills by Up to 44%: The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat . Woman Jailed for Murder of Schoolgirl in 1996: Donna Marie Brand is the third person to be sentenced for killing Caroline Glachan almost 30 years ago . Smart Motorway Tech Failing on a Regular Basis in Glasgow & West Scotland: Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the technology behind smart motorways . Emily Maitlis to Host Channel 4 Election Coverage: The former BBC Newsnight presenter will co-host alongside Channel 4 News anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy . ‘UK Less Ambitious on Climate Than Before’ Says Watchdog: Chris Stark, head of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), told the BBC that the prime minister had not prioritiz...

 

Here are some of today’s UK headlines: Millions of People Invited to Switch to Electronic Visa:The Home Office has invited millions of people with physical immigration documents to switch to electronic visas. This move comes after immigration database errors led to the mix-up of people’s identities . Urgent Appeal for Missing 15-Year-Old Boy:Police have issued an urgent appeal to find Joshua Goodman, a 15-year-old boy who has been missing for five days. He was last seen on Meadow Street in Blackburn around 11:30 AM . Social Inequalities Impacting Children in Care:New analysis reveals that one in every 52 children in Blackpool is in care, compared to one in 140 across England. Researchers highlight deeply rooted social inequalities as a contributing factor . Stay informed with these important updates!

UK Business News : Tesla Layoffs : Tesla has laid off more than 10% of its workforce . Flights Cancelled : EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran’s attack . Oil Prices : Oil prices have dipped after Iran’s attack on Israel . Thames Water : Thames Water has six weeks to agree on a survival plan with Ofwat to stave off insolvency . Italian Restaurants in London : Italian restaurants in London are struggling to find staff post-Brexit . USA Business News : Dr Martens CEO : The CEO of Dr Martens is set to leave following the latest profit warning . US Inflation : US inflation jumped 0.4% in March . Oil Prices : Oil prices have risen after Israel vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack at the weekend . Tesla Senior Executives : Some senior executives at Tesla have left amidst global job cuts . GM’s Move : GM plans to move to Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s Tower in Detroit .

Period Poverty: One in four women and girls struggle to afford period products, leading some to cut back on food, use toilet paper, and miss school Gender Care Secrecy: Health Secretary Victoria Atkins criticizes the “culture of secrecy” in gender support and treatment for children . Equality Concerns: Half of women in the UK fear that equality is regressing to the 1970s, especially due to the unequal impact of the pandemic on women . Women’s Sport Growth: In 2023, there was impressive growth in interest around women’s sport in the UK. The Women’s Sport Trust reported increased viewership across television, social media, and in-person attendance. Almost one million more people tuned in to watch a minute or more of women’s sport compared to the previous record set in 2019 1 . Period Poverty: One in four women and girls struggle to afford period products, leading some to cut back on food, use toilet paper, and miss school 3 . Gender Care Review: A recent review of the NHS’s gender servic...