US B-52 crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, emergency response ongoing
The US Air Force says a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, with emergency crews responding immediately and the situation still ongoing. The incident happened at 11:20 local time, according to the base, and sent a large plume of black smoke into the air. Footage from the scene showed a charred area on the runway and responders working to extinguish a fire.Officials have not yet confirmed whether anyone was injured or killed, and the cause of the crash remains unknown. The base said more information would be provided as it became available.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Trump says US-Iran deal is signed as Hormuz reopening is announced at G7
US President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains that the US-Iran deal is "all signed" and that the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday. He made the remarks as western leaders gathered in France tried to prevent the fragile agreement from unravelling over unresolved details. The announcement marks a sharper stage in the talks than earlier reports that the deal could be signed in the coming days.Trump said the strait was already "partially opened" and rejected a proposed UK-France joint naval mission in the waterway, saying he did not think much help would be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
UK charges captain after boarding Russian shadow fleet tanker in Channel
The captain of the Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos has been charged after British forces boarded the vessel in the English Channel, in what officials say was the first UK-led operation of its kind against a sanctioned ship. Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian national, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. The tanker is being held off the coast of Weymouth, while its 24 crew members remain on board.The National Crime Agency said Pant has been charged with contravening sanctions and with directly or indirectly supplying or delivering by ship prohibited oil or oil products from Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 20:01 LONDON
Trump says US-Iran MoU is signed, no sanctions relief as Strait of Hormuz partially reopens
US President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia has already been signed by the United States and Iran. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 venue in Evian-les-Bains, Trump also said there would be no sanctions relief as part of the deal. He added that the Strait of Hormuz has partially reopened after a blockade that had disrupted Gulf oil supplies.Trump told reporters that the agreement was already complete, saying: "The deal's all signed." When asked directly whether the arrangement included sanctions relief for Iran, he replied: "No, it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
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At least 31 killed as overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in northern Ethiopia
At least 31 people have been killed and dozens more injured after an overcrowded bus crashed in northern Ethiopia, police have confirmed. The vehicle was travelling towards Addis Ababa when it veered off a mountainous road and fell into a ravine in the Amhara region. The crash happened early on Monday on the Harego road, a zigzagging route surrounded by forest near the town of Dessie.Police said the bus plunged about 100 metres into the ravine after leaving the road. Images shared on social media showed a badly damaged vehicle broken apart beside a hillside, though the full scale of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 19:02 LONDON
Confusion grows over US-Iran ceasefire details as Trump arrives in France for G7
Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday as the G7 summit opened, with the US-Iran ceasefire agreement still clouded by conflicting accounts from the parties involved. The deal, announced at the weekend, is expected to be formally signed in Geneva on Friday, but many of its terms remain unpublished. Questions are also continuing over how Lebanon is covered by the arrangement and whether the agreement will deliver the changes each side has described.A White House official said the full details would be made public within 48 hours, but Mr Trump later told reporters after landing in France that the specifics... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 18:59 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire deal advances as Vance says Tehran could access $300 billion reconstruction fund
US Vice President JD Vance has said Iran could have access to a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund as part of an initial agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire and end more than three months of conflict in the region. The arrangement is also expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route whose closure has contributed to a global energy crisis. Pakistan, which is acting as mediator, said the agreement is due to be signed on Friday in Geneva.Vance said in an interview that the fund would be backed by Gulf nations and that Tehran would have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 17:59 LONDON
Mahmoud Abbas announces Palestinian elections for early 2027
Mahmoud Abbas has announced that presidential elections will be held in the Palestinian territories in early 2027, with legislative elections planned for November the same year. The statement was made on Monday, 15 June, and sets out a new political timetable for the Palestinian Authority. It comes at a time when questions over governance and succession remain central to Palestinian politics.According to the confirmed details, Abbas said the presidential vote would take place at the start of 2027, followed by parliamentary elections several months later. The announcement was made less than a year after the signing of a peace agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 16:32 LONDON
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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn
A report published on 15 June says Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a deal on Iran and a UFC cage fight staged on the White House South Lawn. The account describes the event as taking place in Washington and presents it as a combined political and sporting spectacle. No further verified detail is available in the supplied material about the terms of the Iran deal or the fight itself.The report gives the date as 15 June 2026 and identifies the White House South Lawn as the venue for the cage fight. It also says the Iran deal was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
Asian stocks surge and oil falls after US-Iran deal confirmation
Asian equity markets rose sharply on Monday after Washington and Tehran confirmed a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move came as investors reacted to the prospect of lower geopolitical risk to energy supplies and a possible easing of pressure on global inflation. Brent crude fell in response, while US stock futures also moved higher.Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark index rose 5.5% in morning trading, while South Korea's Kospi climbed as much as 5.7%. Taiwan's Taiex gained as much as 2.7%, and Australia's ASX200 rose about 1.5%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index was up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
Trump says he is prepared to help end Ukraine war after call with Putin, as Iran talks continue
Donald Trump has said he is prepared to help end Russia's war in Ukraine after a phone call with Vladimir Putin, according to Russian state reporting cited by a Putin adviser. The call, which lasted about an hour, was described by Yuri Ushakov as "friendly and frank". It came as Trump also said the United States is nearing a peace deal with Iran.Ushakov said Trump told Putin that ending the war in Ukraine was critical and that he was ready to help. He also said Trump informed the Russian president that the US was close to a deal with Iran,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
US orders Anthropic to block foreign access to new AI models amid security concerns
The US government has ordered Anthropic to suspend foreign access to its newest AI models, in a move that highlights the growing use of export controls in advanced technology. The directive affects the company's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models and applies to foreign nationals both inside and outside the United States. Anthropic said the order was issued on national security grounds and came shortly after the models were released.According to the company, the instruction covers foreign national employees as well as other foreign users. The order was described as an export-control directive, but the government has not publicly set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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India protests US strikes on ships in Gulf as death toll of Indian mariners deepens row
India and the United States have sharpened their diplomatic dispute over US missile strikes on commercial ships in the Gulf region after three Indian seafarers were killed in an attack on 10 June. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he had spoken to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reiterated India's "strong protest" over what he described as lethal actions against commercial shipping. The exchange comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump head to the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, where a possible meeting could add another layer to the talks.The Indian side said the Ministry of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
US strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz kill Indian sailors as toll rises
Three tankers have been struck by the US military in and around the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, with the latest confirmed deaths involving three Indian sailors aboard MT Settebello. The vessel was hit on Wednesday by what US Central Command described as precision munitions fired into its engine room, after it allegedly failed to comply with directions linked to the blockade of Iranian ports. The ship was Palau-flagged and had a majority Indian crew on board.The new details confirm the names of the three men killed: deck cadet Aditya Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Indian Air Force AN-32 crashes at Jorhat air station in Assam
An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft has crashed at the Jorhat Air Force station in Assam, according to initial official confirmation. The accident happened while the aircraft was attempting to land at the airfield on Saturday. It is a developing incident, and details on the condition of those on board have not yet been confirmed.A defence spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft was involved in an accident in Jorhat district. The available information says the plane was trying to land when the crash occurred, but the circumstances remain unclear. Official clarification and investigation details are still awaited.The AN-32 is a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:34 LONDON
US-Iran talks move to Hormuz leverage and nuclear limits as deal hopes build
Iran's foreign minister has given the clearest indication yet that Tehran wants to preserve leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Washington continue. Abbas Araghchi said Iran would keep a presence over the waterway and suggested a negotiated framework could allow the collection of a "service fee" for vessels using it. He also said Iranian forces would intervene when necessary, while acknowledging that international law does not permit a toll on ships passing through the strait.The remarks come as the two sides appear to be edging closer to an agreement, but remain divided over the scope of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Australia prepares robust pushback on US tariff proposal as ambassador starts Washington posting
Australia's new ambassador to Washington has said Canberra will "robustly" push back against a new tariff proposal from the Trump administration. Greg Moriarty said Australia may also enlist Australian businesses in the effort as the government prepares a submission to the Office of the US Trade Representative. The move comes as the proposed levy on Australian imports is still moving through a consultation process.Mr Moriarty, who has replaced Kevin Rudd in the posting, described the tariff proposal as "extremely disappointing". He said the US trade office had flagged the measure after a recent investigation into forced labour. The proposal is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Trump rejects reported Iran ceasefire terms amid attack on Indian-linked ships near Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reported ceasefire terms linked to Iran, saying leaked details "bear no relation to the truth" and were not what had been agreed in writing. In the same remarks, he condemned what he described as a drone attack on Indian-linked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The comments add to a fast-moving dispute that now combines diplomacy, maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers.Trump said on social media that the terms Iran had leaked to the media were false and "totally" different from the agreement he said had been reached. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
France and Germany terminate FCAS fighter jet project, dealing blow to European defence autonomy
France and Germany have ended their joint Future Combat Air System programme, a project intended to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Monday that the scheme is being terminated, according to the supplied material. The decision marks a significant setback for European defence cooperation and for efforts to reduce reliance on the United States for security.The move comes after years of disagreement over the project, which was designed as a landmark partnership involving France, Germany and Spain. The supplied material says the dispute centred on the role of France's Dassault Aviation, although the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Belfast unrest spreads for a second day after stabbing attack
Anti-immigrant unrest continued in Belfast on Thursday, with reports of racist attacks, arson and fresh fear among ethnic minority residents. The disorder has spread across parts of the Northern Irish capital after a knife attack earlier in the week, and some families have now been evacuated and are sheltering outside the city. Residents described a climate of intimidation as homes and businesses believed to belong to ethnic minorities were targeted.The unrest is linked to the stabbing case in which a 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder. The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, remains in hospital with severe injuries to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
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Israel's Lebanon buffer zone raises fears over maritime resources
Israel's imposition of a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon is drawing concern that it could become a longer-term attempt to control territory with potential oil and gas reserves. The zone, announced after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, is said to extend into Mediterranean waters and into Lebanon's exclusive economic zone. That has raised questions not only about the land border but also about maritime boundaries and resource rights.According to the reported details, the map of the buffer zone was announced on 19 April by Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army's Arabic-language spokesperson. The line, which Israel calls the Yellow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
China confirms detention of US researcher Min Zin on spying suspicion
China has confirmed that it is holding an American citizen, Min Zin, on suspicion of spying and endangering national security. The Foreign Ministry said the Myanmar-focused political analyst had been subjected to criminal compulsory measures, after US media reports said he was detained in early June. The case involves a researcher linked to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, a think tank that studies politics, resources and conflict dynamics in Myanmar.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China had notified the US consulate general in Guangzhou of the arrest. According to the reports cited by the ministry, Min Zin disappeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
UK defence funding row deepens after second ministerial resignation
The UK government is facing a deepening row over defence funding after armed forces minister Al Carns resigned on Thursday evening. His departure followed the earlier resignation of former Defence Secretary John Healey, who quit over the same dispute with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about the military funding plan. The resignations have intensified pressure on the government as it tries to finalise its defence investment plan.Carns said in his resignation letter that the government's defence investment plan was "neither transformative enough nor sufficiently funded". He had only hours earlier suggested he might wait until the plan was finalised before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 23:29 LONDON
US sanctions Cuba's state oil company in latest pressure move
The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba, targeting the state-owned Union Cuba-Petroleo in a fresh move against the island's energy sector. The action was announced on 11 June 2026 and was presented by Washington as part of its wider pressure campaign on Havana's communist government. It comes as Cuba continues to face fuel shortages and blackouts linked to long-running problems in its energy system.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the company serves Cuba's "repressive security apparatus" and accused Cuba's Communist leaders of diverting energy resources for their own benefit. He also said the company's assets were "unlawfully... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Pentagon placed under shelter-in-place after air-quality alert
The Pentagon was placed under a shelter-in-place order on Thursday after officials reported a hazardous materials incident and an air-quality issue inside the building. Multiple floors and corridors were locked down, and people were being evacuated as a precaution. The disruption affected one of the most sensitive US defence facilities and prompted an immediate security response.Arlington County fire and rescue officials said the incident was being treated as a hazardous materials matter. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said systems inside the building had detected an air-quality issue that required precautionary measures until its significance could be determined. He said the department... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 16:34 LONDON
BHP Port Hedland workers back industrial action after months of talks
Unionised workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia have voted in favour of protected industrial action, raising the prospect of disruption at the country's largest bulk export port. The vote covers maintenance workers in the Pilbara port town, about 1,600km north of Perth, and could lead to stoppages as soon as next week. The development comes after months of failed negotiations between BHP and unions over a new employment agreement.The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union said 90% of its members at the site backed the proposed work stoppages. Results from a separate Electrical Trades Union ballot were expected later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
Indian crew affected as tanker fires and strikes reported off Oman
A series of incidents involving vessels with Indian crew has been reported off Oman, with the latest case involving MT Jalveer near Shinas port. The ship was reported on fire on Thursday, and five crew members were rescued and taken to Oman. The Indian embassy in Oman said it was monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities for further details.The latest report comes after three Indian sailors were killed earlier in the week when MT Settebello was struck in a US military action, according to the supplied reports. Another vessel, MT Marivex, was also attacked on Monday. The rows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Australia flags risks over reliance on Starlink as SpaceX prepares public offering
Australian government officials are privately warning about the risks of growing reliance on Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX. The concern comes as tens of thousands of Australians are preparing to buy shares in SpaceX ahead of its public offering on 12 June. The issue has drawn attention because Starlink is already used by about 200,000 Australians and several government agencies.Documents obtained under freedom of information laws say officials have been assessing the implications of essential communications depending on a privately owned foreign satellite network. An internal notice from a spy agency described satellite internet providers as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
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US diplomat found dead in Yangon as Myanmar police reportedly probe possible murder
A United States diplomat serving at the US Embassy in Yangon has been found dead, according to the US State Department. The death is being treated by Myanmar police as a possible murder, according to three people in the diplomatic community in Yangon who spoke on condition of anonymity. A Thai woman has also been detained in connection with the investigation, according to those sources.The State Department confirmed the fatality on Wednesday but gave no details about the person's identity, the cause of death or the circumstances. It said it was withholding further information out of respect for the privacy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
One dead and two missing after missile strike on tanker near Oman
A tanker was struck by a missile near Oman on 10 June, leaving one person dead and two others missing. The incident took place in waters close to the Omani coast, according to the supplied report, and has raised immediate concern over maritime security in a strategically important shipping area. No further details were provided in the source about the vessel's flag, ownership or exact position at the time of the strike.The confirmed toll at this stage is one fatality and two missing crew members. The report did not identify the dead person or say whether the missing individuals were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
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Azerbaijan opposition figure Ali Karimli goes on trial in Baku on attempted coup charges
Azerbaijan's opposition leader Ali Karimli has gone on trial in Baku on charges of attempted coup, in a case that has drawn attention to the treatment of political opponents in the country. Karimli, a leading figure in the democratic opposition and a former secretary of state, is being tried under Article 278-1 of the Azerbaijani Criminal Code. He has dismissed the case as fabricated and politically motivated.According to the supplied material, Karimli appeared in court on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, after being held since 1 December 2025. His lawyers say he could face between 12 and 20 years in prison... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 13:02 LONDON
Ukraine and Latvia sign drone cooperation deal in Tallinn
Ukraine and Latvia have signed a drone cooperation agreement on the sidelines of a summit in Tallinn, in a fresh sign of expanding defence ties between Kyiv and European partners. The deal was announced after talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs during a meeting of Ukraine and the Nordic-Baltic states in the Estonian capital. Zelenskyy said the agreement would strengthen joint defence and co-production, while Latvian officials said it would bring Ukrainian expertise into Latvia.The signing took place on Tuesday, shortly after Zelenskyy returned from London, where he held talks with the leaders of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
Iran and Israel exchange fire as strikes hit Tehran and Bandar-e Mahshahr
Iran and Israel have exchanged fire in a fresh escalation that has widened concern across the region. The latest reported strikes hit Tehran and other Iranian cities, while a petrochemical complex in Bandar-e Mahshahr was also struck. The developments came after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles at Israel overnight in retaliation for an attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut.According to the supplied report, people in Tehran heard loud bangs before noon on Monday and again in the early hours of the morning. The report says the Israeli military struck Tehran and other cities, and that the IRGC... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
India condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan at UN Security Council
India has condemned Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the country, accusing Islamabad of causing civilian casualties and violating Afghan sovereignty. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, said the strikes were not counter-terrorism and described them as a threat to regional peace and stability. The remarks were made with Pakistan present at the meeting, adding to the diplomatic sensitivity of the exchange.Parvathaneni said Pakistan's campaign of military airstrikes against Afghanistan had caused significant civilian suffering. He said the attacks were a violation of international law, the UN Charter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Trump repeats Iran deal prediction as talks continue without agreement
US President Donald Trump has again predicted that a deal with Iran is close, even though no agreement has materialised after repeated similar claims since March. The latest prediction came on Monday local time, according to the supplied report, extending a pattern in which he has said at least 37 times that an accord was imminent. The remarks come against the backdrop of ongoing diplomacy and a war that has already had wide regional and economic consequences.The report says the predictions began on March 23, when Trump told reporters outside Air Force One that the two sides had reached "major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 13:35 LONDON
Iran and Israel halt strikes after retaliatory exchange
Iran and Israel have said hostilities between them have halted after a brief but significant exchange of strikes that raised fears of a wider regional confrontation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the "fire on that front is contained" hours after Tehran announced it had stopped its military action. The exchange came after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday and Israel struck back, despite efforts by US President Donald Trump to dissuade Mr Netanyahu.According to the Israeli military, Iran fired nearly 30 missiles at Israel before Israel targeted military sites in the Islamic republic. Tehran then launched another round... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 06:59 LONDON
Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisis in occupied Crimea
Ukraine's sustained drone campaign against Russian-occupied territories is worsening fuel shortages in Crimea and disrupting supply lines used by Russian forces. The peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014, is facing serious logistical difficulties after recent strikes on a motorway and bridge linking Rostov to Crimea via the occupied port city of Mariupol. Videos and local accounts described long queues at petrol stations across the region, while Moscow-installed authorities have acknowledged that demand cannot currently be fully met.The supporting material says Ukraine has carried out 300 drone strikes on trucks, including 30 tankers, since the start of May, with the campaign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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