Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned US President Donald Trump’s tirade against Pope Leo XIV over his stance on the conflict in Iran-
Meloni said in a statement on Monday that she finds Trump’s comments on the pope “unacceptable.” Trump called the pope “weak” on the issues of crime and nuclear weapons in a social media post on Sunday. The pontiff has been a vocal critic of Trump’s approach toward Iran. Meloni said the pope is the head... Read More
A US blockade of Iran’s ports takes effect – Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington had “been called by the other side”, adding that Iran would like to make a deal “very badly”-
Speaking at the White House, the US president says Iran wants a deal “very badly” and he was called this morning “by the appropriate people” seeking an agreement US Vice-President JD Vance accuses the Iranian government of engaging in an “act of economic terrorism” by blocking traffic through the Strait of Hormuz In a social... Read More
Evident high level of danger’ posed by the Southport killer not appreciated, inquiry finds-
Those involved in the care and monitoring of the Southport killer ‘fundamentally failed’ to appreciate the “evident high level of danger” he posed – leading to an “act of chilling brutality”, an inquiry has found. Axel Rudakubana, 19, was consistently passed between organisations with a “disturbing lack of clarity as to who, if anyone, was... Read More
US blockade of Iran’s ports set to start in hours-
Donald Trump says a US blockade of Iranian ports will begin on Monday at 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT / 15:00 BST) – The US will blockade Iranian ports from 3pm today, Donald Trump announced after talks between the two sides failed. US Central Command has warned ships that break the blockade face interception or capture... Read More
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office-
The weekend’s big new opener was also a Universal release: The travelogue romantic comedy “You, Me & Tuscany,” starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page of “Bridgerton” fame. It debuted in fourth place with an estimated $8 million from 3,151 screens against a reported production budget of $18 million. Women made up an overwhelming 80% of... Read More
Jannik Sinner has returned to world No 1 after beating Carlos Alcaraz in straights sets in the Monte-Carlo Masters final-
Sinner handled the gusty conditions in Monaco better than his rival Alcaraz to win 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to take the coveted spot at the top of the ATP rankings from Alcaraz for the first time since November 2025. The match did not hit some of the dizzying heights produced by tennis’ two best players last... Read More
Report: Trump Considering Limited Strikes on Iran Amid Shaky Cease-fire-
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering resuming “limited military strikes” on Iran in hopes of breaking through a deadlock in peace talks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials and people familiar with the matter. ■ The United States Central Command announced that it will implement a naval blockade of all Iranian ports in the... Read More
Inter extend Serie A lead after fighting back from two goals down to beat Como Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries scored twice each as Inter Milan rallied from two goals down to beat Como 4-3 away on Sunday and extend their lead at the top of Serie A to nine points-
Inter moved to 75 points with six games remaining, taking advantage of second-placed Napoli’s 1-1 draw at Parma earlier in the day. Como are fifth with 58 points, two points behind Juventus who occupy the final Champions League spot.Lucas Da Cunha converted a late penalty after Paz was fouled, but Inter held on to maintain... Read More
McIlroy falters but still shares Masters lead with surging Young.Augusta, Georgia –
Rory McIlroy charged back late after squandering a six-stroke edge to share the lead with Cameron Young after a wild third round at the Masters on Saturday.A chaotic afternoon at Augusta National saw both men plunk key shots into water on the back nine but finish level atop the leaderboard on 11-under 205 through 54... Read More
Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz from Monday.
President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran’s refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement. In response to Trump’s announcement, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that it had traffic in the... Read More