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Iran strikes rock Middle East: UK boosts security, allies split, Trump faces War Powers vote push; Boebert-Epstein spat, Oscars voting crackdown, Sydney Sweeney celebrates with Sporting Lisbon
UK raises security as RAF operates in Middle East
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says UK military aircraft are operating in the Middle East on a defensive mission, and that protection for British bases and personnel has been raised to the highest level.
U.S. and Israel strike Iran, retaliation spreads across region
Israel and the United States carried out strikes at multiple locations across Iran, followed by Iranian retaliatory strikes across the wider region.
Trump defends strikes, consequences loom
BBC correspondents break down President Trump’s remarks on the strikes against Iran, focusing on how he is justifying the decision while acknowledging the risks that could follow.
War Powers fight, lawmakers demand a vote
After the strikes on Iran, members of Congress are pushing to return to Washington and force an immediate vote on a War Powers resolution requiring congressional authorization for military action. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Thomas Massie argue the Constitution requires lawmakers to go on record, while Armed Services Committee Democrats say they will move to compel a vote when Congress reconvenes. Sen. John Fetterman says he would oppose the resolution and praised Trump’s decision. The White House reportedly briefed the Gang of Eight ahead of the operation.
Iran says senior leadership believed alive after strikes
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that, as far as he knows, Iran’s president and supreme leader are alive following overnight U.S.-Israeli strikes near government compounds. He said the head of the judiciary, the parliament speaker, and other senior officials were also believed to be unharmed.
Allies react unevenly to U.S. strikes on Iran
Allied governments responded with mixed messaging after the U.S. strikes. France’s Emmanuel Macron urged de-escalation and called for urgent U.N. Security Council action and negotiations, while Canada, the U.K., and Australia voiced support for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and emphasized civilian protection. Saudi Arabia warned of serious consequences and criticized Iranian actions against regional states. The EU described the situation as perilous and stressed sanctions, diplomacy, and adherence to international humanitarian law.
Boebert posts Clinton deposition photo amid Epstein inquiry controversy
Rep. Lauren Boebert posted a photo on X showing former President Bill Clinton smiling during a House Oversight deposition tied to the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The post came a day after Boebert was reprimanded for leaking material related to the inquiry.
Oscars tighten voting rules for 2026
Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards in 2026, Oscar voters who want to cast ballots must comply with a new voting requirement being framed as a straightforward, common-sense change.
Sydney Sweeney drops into Sporting Lisbon match, joins pitch celebration
Sydney Sweeney made a surprise VIP visit to Sporting Lisbon’s Jose Alvalade Stadium as Sporting beat Estoril 3-0. She later went onto the pitch during a casual kickabout, scored, and mimicked Bruno Fernandes’ hands-over-ears celebration, prompting a wave of social media reactions after the club shared footage.
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