US President Donald Trump is set to be briefed by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any expansion of Iran’s ballistic missile program poses a threat that could necessitate swift action-
Israeli officials are concerned that Iran is reconstituting nuclear enrichment sites the US bombed in June, and are preparing to brief Trump for options on attacking the missile program again, the NBC report added. First phase of plan to confiscate weapons south of Litani River to end within daysAccording to several participants in the briefing,... Read More
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 55-year-old man was shot dead in London.
Officers were called at 9.35pm on Friday to reports of a shooting in West End Close, Brent.Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Team, who is leading the investigation, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this incredibly difficult time. “Enquiries are well under way,... Read More
Celtic turmoil continues as Chairman Peter Lawwell quits, citing ‘abuse and threats’FootballCeltic turmoil continues as Chairman Peter Lawwell quits.
citing ‘abuse and threats’Peter Lawwell first joined the club in 2003 CELTIC’S turbulent season shows no sign of settling down after Chairman Peter Lawwell announced he is to step down, citing ‘abuse and threats’.They have dismayed and alarmed my family. At this stage in my life, I don’t need this. I cannot accept this and... Read More
Italy plans military reserve force of 10,000 amid push to meet NATO targetsItaly eyes Austrian-style reserve corps as it scrambles to boost troop numbers and hit NATO’s defence spending.
On Wednesday, Nino Minardo, chair of the Lower House Defense Committee (Lega/Pfe), announced that starting 8 July, government and opposition parties will work jointly on a unified draft law to create a voluntary auxiliary reserve. The goal is to enlist trained former service members who can be swiftly mobilized in case of emergency. The Austrian... Read More
3 police officers shot ‘without warning’ while responding to domestic call – ABC News”
Police returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times and killing him.Three police officers in Rochester, New York, were shot Friday night “without warning at close range” while responding to a domestic call at a home, police said. Emergency services received a call from a man who said his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend was attempting to break into... Read More
Polish consulate in Brussels vandalised with offensive slogans during EU summit Euronews”
On Thursday morning, an act of vandalism took place against the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Brussels. The building of the Polish diplomatic post was daubed with red paint, and offensive political slogans were displayed on its facade.The reports were confirmed by Foreign Ministry spokesman Maciej Wewiór. He said the inscriptions were “of... Read More
Rising Dust has enough class to provide Christmas cheer at Thurles
Beaten at odds-on on his first start for Emmet Mullins, he made amends in a handicap hurdle at Listowel and followed up at Punchestown before disappointing on soft ground at Clonmel.He then went back over fences for a race at this venue and won well, again at a short price. That win, off the lowly... Read More
NAGOYAJR Central on Friday held a disco event in a Tokaido bullet train car complete with a dance floor, with DJ KOO of Japanese pop group TRF performing for dancing passengers.
The event, held in the so-called shinkansen disco car, was staged just ahead of 100 years since the start of the Showa era, which spanned from 1926 to 1989, during a run between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations. Some 32 passengers, along with a DJ from Maharaja Roppongi — a symbol of the disco boom during... Read More
“David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins UK after allegations of inappropriate behaviour .
A spokesperson for the comedian and children’s author said he “strongly denies” the claims. They also said the 54-year-old was taking legal adviceHarperCollins takes employee well-being extremely seriously and has processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns,” they added. “To respect the privacy of individuals, we do not comment on internal matters.” In a... Read More
Cummins, Lyon floor England as Australia march towards Ashes triumph –
Pat Cummins skittled England’s top order and Nathan Lyon spun out their soft underbelly to all but seal another Ashes series victory for Australia on day four of the third Test at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six at stumps, still 228... Read More