US attacks on Iran were ‘absolutely necessary’, says Nato chief

July 8, 2026 · The Independent

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The Platner campaign has called the allegations ‘categorically false and politically motivated’
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Egypt furious at controversial referee decisions and claim World Cup ‘directed towards Argentina’
Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winn
Immigration agent fatally shot a man in Houston during an enforcement operation, authorities say
Authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston during an operation