Keir Starmer defended his decision not to allow UK bases to be used by the US in the initial strikes against Iran in the face of criticism from Donald Trump. The British Prime Minister granted permission on Sunday for the US to use British bases to target Iran’s missile launchers and stores to help protect […]
Continue ReadingA triceratops skeleton that stood in a US museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs. The fossil, named Trey, will be open for bidding from March 17 to 31 on Joopiter, […]
Continue ReadingA painting that was once rejected as a work by Rembrandt van Rijn has now been acknowledged as a work by the Dutch master, thanks to two years of scrutiny in the city where the then-27-year-old artist painted it in 1633, a museum said on Monday. The Netherlands’ national art and history museum, the Rijksmuseum, […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump said he was “very disappointed” in Keir Starmer for initially refusing to allow the use of the UK-US Diego Garcia base to target Iran. The US president said it “took far too long” for the British Prime Minister to change his mind. Keir Starmer announced late on Sunday that US forces would be […]
Continue ReadingSinners star Delroy Lindo said he appreciates “all of the support and love” he has received after a racial slur was inadvertently shouted while he was on stage at the Bafta Film Awards last Sunday. The 73-year-old actor and his Sinners co-star Michael B Jordan were presenting the special visual effects award during the ceremony […]
Continue ReadingIrish citizens in the Middle East have been urged to adopt a “shelter in place” strategy by Helen McEntee. The Foreign Affairs Minister said there are currently “no evacuation routes recommended for Gulf countries”. Explosions have been heard in multiple Gulf states as Iran vowed to carry out its “most intense operation” ever in retaliation for […]
Continue ReadingIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt. The killing of Mr Khamenei after decades in power has sparked angry scenes in other parts of the Middle East and elsewhere, raising the risk […]
Continue ReadingFormula One has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace. A number of F1’s vast travelling circus were scheduled to head […]
Continue ReadingThe US attack on Iran follows a major build-up of US firepower in the region, with a naval gathering including the USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest warship, along with additional destroyers in the area. One has been sent to the Northern Arabian Sea, and another is en route, bringing the total number of […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump claimed Iran was developing weapons that could target “our very good friends and allies in Europe” and US troops overseas as he confirmed US involvement in strikes on Tehran. Israel and the US launched attacks on the Iranian capital and other parts of the country early on Saturday morning. In a video posted […]
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