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Few clues as to how 10 heavily armed men intercepted on stolen speedboat came together from across Florida or what they hoped to achieve Foot traffic was slow outside the Bay of Pigs Museum on Calle Ocho in Miami’s Little Havana neighbourhood. A few tourists in T-shirts and shorts bypassed the gallery dedicated to one of the most fateful days in Cuba’s history and headed instead to nearby Máximo …

Second Israeli-US attack during nuclear negotiations may finally jettison any chance of agreement US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates US and Israel strikes on Iran – what we know so far The attack mounted jointly by Israel and the US on Iran had been planned for months, but the timing, in the midst of negotiations between Iran and the US, will again raise questions about whether Washington w…

Legendary nightclub Le Palace, where Serge Gainsbourg and Prince also performed, to rise again In the late 1970s, Le Palace in Paris’s busy theatre district was one of continental Europe’s most famous nightclubs. On the opening night on 1 March 1978, Grace Jones stunned VIP guests with her rendition of Edith Piaf’s classic La Vie en Rose. Later, Serge Gainsbourg and Prince came to perform, Bob Ma…

The US and Israel have attacked Iran, with Trump calling the US operation ‘massive and ongoing’. This is what we know so far Israel and US attack Iran – latest updates Full report The US has launched “major combat operations” in Iran, designed to eliminate “imminent threats” from the country’s regime, Donald Trump announced on Saturday. The operation is “massive and ongoing”, the US president sai…

US president calls on Iranian people to ‘take over your government’, as explosions heard across central Tehran US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates US and Israel strikes on Iran – what we know so far Israel and the US have launched a war on Iran, with Donald Trump declaring the start of “major combat operations” and calling on Iranians to rise up against their government. The US president’s c…

Project Play finds UK taxpayers are funding ‘record child fatalities’ and ‘repeated violence’ against children in northern France The deaths of 22 children while trying to cross the Channel in the last two years, along with the mistreatment of thousands of others, were due to “catastrophic failures” of the UK and French governments, according to a new report. Project Play, an NGO that has worked …

As the director general prepares to stand down, potential candidates have fallen away amid a series of crises There is an impressive shortlist circulating in Britain’s media circles, comprising some of the most talented executives in the business. Unfortunately for the BBC, it contains the names of figures no longer in the running to become its next director general. Those closely observing the c…

Department of foreign affairs alerts travellers to ‘extremely volatile’ situation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s department of foreign affairs has warned of the risk of “reprisal attacks and further escalation” across the Middle East after Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran on Saturday. Shortly after the attacks began, Dfat updated its “Smartrav…

Roger Cook condemned ‘dog whistling under the guise of immigration policy’ after police lay charges against alleged member of white supremacist group Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The West Australian premier, Roger Cook, has urged the community to condemn the emergence of “dog whistling” and the “language of division” in mainstream politics after a 20-year-old man w…

Israel’s military sounded air raid sirens across the country ‘to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward Israel’ in retaliation Full report: Israel bracing for retaliation after strikes on Iran The Iraq transport ministry said on Saturday it has also closed national airspace after Israel launched what its defence minister described as a pre-emptive attack against …

Likelihood of winning to decrease after NS&I cut the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes There was some bad news this week for Britain’s 22 million-strong army of premium bond holders: the odds of winning a prize are to get worse. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) says it is cutting the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes from 3.6% to 3.3% a yea…

Case brought by 29 workers and backed by UVW union seen as test case that could lead to changes at other restaurants Harrods is facing legal action over its addition of a £1-a-head cover charge to diners’ bills that does not go to workers, in a test case that could lead to changes at a string of upmarket restaurants. Legislation, which came into force in October 2024 , requires business owners to…

PM criticises ‘sectarian politics’ in byelection but party may fear Greens’ nascent leftwing political machine The Green party’s success at winning Muslim votes in Gorton and Denton has sent tremors through Westminster, prompting recriminations and accusations from opposition parties, who sense another major realignment in British politics. Experts say Hannah Spencer’s unexpectedly wide margin of…

Event’s first venture outside London aims to recognise geographical diversity of UK’s music talent Visitors to Manchester this week have been visibly amused to be arriving into Olivia Deansgate station, with many posing for selfies in front of the temporary sign. The tribute to the chart-busting musician is just one indication of how Manchester is embracing the arrival of the Brit awards on Satur…

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