Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
The government says the nation’s defence environment has “significantly changed” since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security
Noem was one of the administration’s brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.
Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
Republican-led House declines to constrain Trump’s war in Iran, just as Senate did
The Republican-controlled Congress narrowly voted against constraining President Tweety McTreason’s war in Iran.
Kristi Noem sacked as US homeland security secretary in ‘culmination of many leadership failures’
Kristi Noem has been sacked as homeland security secretary after what a source in the Trump administration said was the “culmination of her many unfortunate
Trump voices support for possible Kurdish offensive in Iran
US president says he’d be ‘all for’ Kurdish ground assault on Iran amid reports that Washington is egging on rebellion.
Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict
Authorities say the mosque will be closed to worshippers, visitors of all faiths on Friday amid spread of the conflict.
US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war
Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war.
Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are “act of terror” as he places armed forces on high alert.
‘We have been preparing’: Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
Checkpoints everywhere and internet blackouts: Life in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
Iranians are coping with daily strikes and security crackdowns – all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut’s southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.