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When the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump said one of the main objectives was to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon.That has put a focus on Iran’s stockpile of uranium and its program to convert this naturally occurring element into material that can sustain a nuclear reaction — a process called enrichment. Several key nuclear sites in Iran were attacked by the U.S. and Israel last summer, and again during the latest war.Iran’s leaders insist the country’s nuclear program is only for peaceful purposes. Before the war began, it had…
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James Carbone/Pool via REUTERSGilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann stands and speaks in court June 17 at his sentencing on Long Island in New York.Rex Heuermann, known as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, who admitted to brutally murdering eight women, received the maximum sentence on Wednesday. He will serve three life sentences for first-degree murder, plus 25 years to life on four second-degree murder charges, all running consecutively.The sentencing followed a series of angry, poignant statements on Wednesday, as victims’ family members described how the brutal losses created “lifelong devastation” for them.In April, Heuermann confirmed that he strangled and bound his…
BBCThree Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.Two were broadcasting their locations as they crossed and a third appeared to switch on its location tracker just past the line.Despite President Donald Trump announcing on Sunday the “immediate removal” of the blockade of Iranian ports, US naval forces later confirmed it would remain in effect until the deal with Iran was signed. This is expected to take place in Switzerland on Friday.”This a sign that Iran is confident the blockade is over, even if the US has insisted…
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Instagram/Meghan, Duchess of SussexThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to bring their two children to the UK in July, BBC News understands.Prince Harry and Meghan will be accompanied by Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five. Next month will be one year to the start of the Invictus Games.It will be the first time the duke, who lives in California, has visited the UK with his family in four years.Prince Harry has spoken previously about his desire to bring his two children back to his country of birth. It is not clear what the security arrangements for the visit will…
Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?Israeli forces have carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon, state media say, despite renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Israel’s actions in the country.On Wednesday, Israeli jets struck the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and the outskirts of neighbouring Kfar Tebnit, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. The Israeli military has not yet commented, but has previously said it is targeting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.The text of a deal between the US and Iran to end the war has not been released, but mediator Pakistan says it includes…
Marks & SpencerAll eyes may be on the pitch when England men’s team line up for their opening World Cup game against Croatia in Dallas.But it’s their fancy threads, as well as their fancy footwork, that’s had people talking – from their official off-duty smart casual look to collaborations with a skateboard brand that’s seen designs sell out within days of being launched.Gone are the days when the team would be seen in a traditional three-piece suit.Instead there is a collection of 12 mix-and-match pieces in navy and cream from Marks and Spencer, the FA’s official partner, with not a…
Watch: Couple on board yacht that drifted towards Russian warship speak to BBC NewsnightA retired British couple who were on a yacht which had warning shots fired near it by a Russian warship in the English Channel have told the BBC the experience was “surreal”.Jane and Alan Kelvey were sailing 23 miles (37km) off the Isle of Wight in international waters when they came into close contact with the Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich on Tuesday.Sir Keir Starmer said firing shots into the path of a UK-registered yacht was “reckless” – an incident the Ministry of Defence has described as…