Shadow fleet under fire: Iran’s strait shutdown could squeeze Russia’s war chest, China’s oil lifeline

Tehran’s strike campaign threatens to disrupt shadow shipping networks and sanctions-evasion routes, raising energy costs for Moscow and Beijing and potentially squeezing Russia’s war funding and China’s industrial and military supply chains. As of Monday, the Iranian regime declared the crucial Strait of Hormuz — between Hormuz Island, Iran, and the Omani enclave of Khasab […]
Illegal immigrant charged with voting in Pennsylvania in 5 presidential elections

An illegal immigrant from Mauritania was charged with fraudulent voting after allegedly casting ballots in Pennsylvania in the last five presidential elections, prosecutors said. Mahady Sacko, a 50-year-old Philadelphia resident who was ordered to be deported from the U.S. in 2000, “allegedly unlawfully voted in person in the 2024 general election for federal office,” and, […]
Mullin promises to earn Dem votes as GOP colleagues pounce on his seat

President Donald Trump’s move to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and tap Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as her replacement triggered a domino effect in Congress. Before Mullin can take the helm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), he has to be confirmed. And once confirmed, someone will have to take his seat. Both […]
DOJ appeals Biden-appointed judge’s block on third-country deportations after Supreme Court steps in — twice

The Department of Justice is turning to an appeals court for relief after a Biden-appointed federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting illegal immigrants to countries not designated in their paperwork, arguing the judge had already twice been overruled by the Supreme Court on the issue. DOJ lawyers urged the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
Florida Bar Corrects Letter, Says No Investigation of Halligan
The Florida Bar said it mistakenly informed a complainant that attorney Lindsey Halligan was under investigation, clarifying that no such probe is currently pending. Jennifer Krell Davis, director of communications for The Florida Bar, said…
Virginia Giuffre’s ‘invisible ghostwriter’ on the Epstein survivor’s legacy: ‘She wanted to name all of them. They deserve to be named’

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I had a front row seat at the Blur v Oasis frenzy – here’s what a new play gets bang on and bafflingly wrong

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From late-night shots to sipping with soda: how tequila took over

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In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee

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Rep. Ryan Zinke to Newsmax: Trump Shows ‘Courage and Resolve’ With Iran
President Donald Trump saying that only unconditional surrender will be accepted from Iran shows “courage and resolve,” Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., told Newsmax on Friday. Appearing on “National Report,” Zinke said Trump’s hardline stance reflects the reality that Iran’s…[#item_full_content]