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The Guardian
a day ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Supermen and dancing devils: Photos of the day
The country's air defence system intercepts missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv Photograph: Léo Corrêa/AP A block of flats lies in ruins after an Iranian missile strike Photograph: Chen Kalifa/Reuters A painting and personal belongings lie covered in dust and shards of glass in a home struck by an Iranian missile Photograph: Oded Balilty/AP Shia Muslim clerics shout slogans during a rally at the Shatt al-Arab seaside promenade in the southern Iraqi city in protest at Israel's strikes on Iran Photograph: Hussein Faleh/AFP/Getty Images A mourner weeps during the funeral of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire yesterday, while they sought food aid in northern Gaza Photograph: Mahmoud Issa/Reuters Palestinians queue after the arrival of a truck distributing water. Most of the population is experiencing serious water shortages after the destruction of water wells and tanks Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Protesters demand the resignation of the Thai prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, near Government House in Bangkok. The protest follows the leak of a call between Paetongtarn and the former Cambodian premier Hun Sen, regarding the two countries' border dispute Photograph: Rungroj Yongrit/EPA Representative Angie Craig embraces a mourner at a candlelight vigil for the Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at the State Capitol Photograph: Nikolas Liepins/AP Police remove protesters during a visit by the interior minister at Gare du Nord as the country launches a two-day crackdown in stations, trains and buses against 'illegal immigration'. About 4,000 officers will be mobilised on 18-19 June during the nationwide checks Photograph: Martin Lelievre/AFP/Getty Images Workers from the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees union protest at Bowen Hills Photograph: Darren England/AAP A teacher guides her young charges during an earthquake drill at a school in Metro Manila Photograph: Rolex dela Peña/EPA Christians take part in the traditional Bavarian Corpus Christi boat procession on Lake Staffelsee, near Murnau Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters A member of the Brotherhood of the Diablos Danzantes de Chuao (Dancing Devils of Chuao) arranges his mask during the Corpus Christi festival in Aragua state Photograph: Maxwell Briceno/Reuters Superman fans gather during the Superman Look Up fan event in Manila. The Superman movie world tour starts in the Philippines, with the film scheduled for international release on 9 July Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA A woman poses for a picture next to the character Mokoko as she visits Pop Mart's theme park Pop Land Photograph: Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images Racegoers queue to enter Royal Ascot Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
Washington Post
a day ago
- Science
- Washington Post
Israeli scientists reel after Iranian missile strikes premier research institute
REHOVOT, Israel — For years, Israel has targeted Iranian nuclear scientists, hoping to choke progress on Iran's nuclear program by striking at the brains behind it. Now, with Iran and Israel in an open-ended direct conflict, scientists in Israel have found themselves in the crosshairs after an Iranian missile struck a premier research institute known for its work in life sciences and physics, among other fields.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Canada's Foreign Minister urges restraint after Iran retaliatory attack on Israel
Israeli security forces inspect the site of homes destroyed by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) OTTAWA — Canada has condemned an Iranian attack on Israel that saw long-range missiles launched at Tel Aviv on Saturday morning in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Iran. The attack has killed at least three people and wounded dozens more. Israel attacked Iranian missile and nuclear sites on Friday, and Iran had promised 'severe punishment' in its response. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated in a social media post that both sides are being urged to show restraint, as further actions could have 'devastating consequences' for the broader region. Hours after its attack on Israel, Iran reported that two more of its high-ranking generals had been killed. Iran's UN ambassador said 78 people were killed and more than 320 were wounded in the initial attacks by Israel. with files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 14, 2025. The Canadian Press
The National
6 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Iran launches another wave of attacks on Israel as conflict widens
Iran launched another wave of attacks on Israel early Saturday, state media reported, after Israel's military said it detected missiles inbound from Iran. 'New round of Honest Promise 3 attacks,' state television reported, referring to the name of the Iranian military operation against Israel, following deadly Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic. Waves of missiles against Israeli cities amount to the most forceful step yet by Tehran since Israel's overnight raids killed senior Iranian military leaders and damaged military infrastructure. Israel said it identified missiles launched from the Islamic Republic and reported explosions from interceptions and falling debris from projectiles. There was video of at least one large explosion in Tel Aviv, and reports of blasts across Jerusalem. An Iranian rocket has killed one person and injured more than 20 when it hit near homes in Rishon Lezion, south of Tel Aviv, according to Israel 's emergency services. A number of people were reported to be trapped under the rubble, it said. 'This is a difficult and complex scene and we are still continuing to scan and ensure that there are no additional victims inside the buildings,' said Rami Musher, deputy director of the Ayalon region's emergency services. Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Iran had crossed a red line by targeting civilian areas. Mr Katz said Iran will "pay a heavy price for it" as three have been killed and over 64 people injured by Iranian missiles. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said that he went to shelters five times following Iran's missile strikes. 'Been rough night in Israel. Had to head to shelter five times during the night,' Mr Huckabee wrote on X. 'It's now Shabbat here. Should be quiet. Probably won't be. Entire nation under orders to stay near shelter.' The extent to which Israel's air defences were breached is unknown. US forces assisted by firing on Iranian missiles. In Iran, state media reported that air defences were reactivated in expectation of a response. Fate of Iran-US nuclear talks in doubt Following Friday's attacks, Iran said it was withdrawing from the sixth round of nuclear negotiations that were due to take place in Oman on Sunday with US special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The talks were supposed to forestall military action against Iran by forcing it to give up all uranium enrichment capabilities and abandon its drive to develop a nuclear weapon. Tehran considered the dialogue with the US over the Iranian nuclear programme 'meaningless' after Israel's biggest military strike yet, which it accused Washington of supporting. 'The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran's territory,' the semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei as saying. He said Israel 'succeeded in influencing' the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without Washington's permission. US President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that he and his team had known the attacks were coming – and still believed there was room for an accord. 'We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out,' Mr Trump said. 'They can still work out a deal, however, it's not too late.' Mr Trump said he had repeatedly pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay an attack to give diplomacy more time, though the US President himself had threatened to bomb Tehran if nuclear talks failed.
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Is it safe to travel to India and Pakistan? Foreign Office revises travel advisory after deadly military escalation
UK citizens have been advised against travel to parts of India and Pakistan following a deadly escalation in conflict between the two nations. Officials said at least 31 people have been killed and 46 wounded after India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least six locations. India said it struck infrastructure used by militants linked to last month's massacre of tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. Tensions have soared between the nuclear-armed neighbours since the attack, which India has blamed Pakistan for backing. Islamabad has denied the accusation. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for the region, warning against all travel within 10 kilometres of the India-Pakistan border, 10 miles of the Line of Control (the de facto border that divides disputed Kashmir between the two countries) and the Balochistan province of Pakistan. A statement said: 'On the night of 6 May (UK Time), the Indian Ministry of Defence stated it had struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. In response, there are reports of Pakistani artillery fire across the Line of Control. On the night of 6 May (UK Time) Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority indicated that it was closing Pakistan airspace for at least 48 hours. There are reports of flights being diverted. British nationals should contact their airline for up-to-date information. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. British nationals should stay up to date with our travel advice and follow the advice of local authorities.' The FCDO added: 'According to media reports on 6 May, the Indian Government announced a Civil Defence mock drill on 7 May in several states across India. The drill may include temporary power cuts or blackouts, loud air raid sirens, suspension of mobile signals, or traffic diversions. Authorities may also conduct evacuation exercises or hold public announcements.' Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Labour MP Stella Creasy said they were 'deeply' concerned by the escalation in violence, while former Tory minister Lord Ahmad warned the 'potential for war tonight is real'. Pakistani officials said the strikes hit at least two sites previously tied to banned militant groups. One hit the Subhan Mosque in the city of Bahawalpur in Punjab, killing 13 people, including a child, according to Zohaib Ahmed, a doctor at a nearby hospital. At least seven civilians were also killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir by Pakistani shelling, the Indian army said in a statement. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Wednesday's airstrikes and said the 'deceitful enemy has carried out cowardly attacks' and that his country would retaliate. 'Pakistan has every right to give a robust response to this act of war imposed by India, and a strong response is indeed being given,' Mr Sharif said. Mr Sharif has convened a meeting of the National Security Committee for Wednesday morning. Mr Swinney said on Tuesday evening: 'I am deeply concerned by the events in Kashmir tonight and urge calm and dialogue to avoid further conflict.' Ms Creasy, MP for Walthamstow, warned the 'world cannot stand by' as the conflict spirals and the risk of harm to civilians in the region increases. 'Deeply concerning to see military air strikes in Jammu Kashmir tonight by the Indian Government,' she said. 'Restraint by all concerned must be sought and secured.' Lord Ahmad, who served as South Asia minister under the previous Conservative administration, said the missile strikes were an 'alarming escalation'. 'The potential of a war tonight is real – we need urgent international engagement to prevent a widening of this conflict, which carries serious implications not just for the region but for the wider world,' he said. MP for Coventry South Zarah Sultana, who sits as an Independent following her suspension from Labour after she voted to back scrapping the two-child benefit cap, accused New Delhi of violating international law. She said in a post on social media: 'I condemn the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, but no conclusive evidence has been presented linking Pakistan. 'India's unprovoked strike on Pakistan is a violation of international law. With both being nuclear powers, this is reckless & a grave threat to regional peace.' The missiles hit six locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the country's eastern Punjab province, said Pakistan's military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif. The Indian army said 10 civilians were killed and 30 wounded in Poonch district when Pakistani troops 'resorted to arbitrary firing', including gunfire and artillery shelling, across the Line of Control and their international border. It said it was 'responding in a proportionate manner'. Shortly after India's strikes, aircraft fell in two villages in India-controlled Kashmir. State-run Pakistan Television, quoting security officials, said the country's air force shot down five Indian jets in retaliation but provided no additional details. There was no immediate comment from India about Pakistan's claim. Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry said Indian forces had launched the strikes from inside Indian airspace. United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement late on Tuesday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for maximum military restraint from both countries.
