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Sunday June 22nd, 2025 evening edition

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This time, it’s Trump’s war

Authored by vox.com
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The past few days in Washington have felt a bit like the battles over intelligence in the lead-up to the war in Iraq, but run in fast-forward.

Trump endorsed the Israeli assessment that war was necessary because new information showed Iran was “very close to having a weapon.”

Trump didn’t mention regime change in his statement, but he has now committed American military power to that Israeli war. »

Barnsley bar's hours extended despite 'breast jiggling' incident

Authored by bbc.com
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Bar opens later despite 'breast jiggling' incident.

A bar has been allowed to stay open until the early hours of the morning despite objections from nearby businesses.

"When The Country Club first opened, we agreed to reduce our opening hours from a 5.30pm close to a 4pm close. »

Iran Warns Strike On US Fleet, Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz; Khamenei Vows Unprecedented Damage

Authored by news18.com

Iran Warns Strike On US Fleet, Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz; Khamenei Vows Unprecedented Damage.

After US B-2 bombers struck three nuclear facilities in Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to Washington, saying, “Americans should expect greater damage and blows than ever before."

His statement signaled a potential escalation and underscored Iran’s intent to respond forcefully to what it views as an unprovoked act of war. »

Estonia has begun construction of the Baltic Defense Line on the border with Russia

Authored by babel.ua
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The Estonian Defense Forces, together with the State Defense Investment Center, have begun construction of the Baltic Defense Line on the countryʼs southeastern border with Russia.

Itʼs all part of the construction of the Baltic Defense Frontier, for which the Defense Investment Center has allocated €4.4 million this year.

ERR reports: The Baltic Sentinel, a military publication, writes that the Baltic countries and Poland are currently actively building fortifications on their borders — part of the Baltic Defense Line. »