June 13, 2025 - Brief Briefing

Israel’s killing of Iran’s top military chiefs a serious blow to regime – but will it impact Tehran’s response?

Israel’s offensive is not just aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but also its ability to retaliate, according to analysts. A barrage of Israeli...

by admin June 13, 2025

Israel's killing of Iran's top military chiefs a serious blow to regime - but will it impact Tehran's response?

Science

SpaceX Launches 26 New Starlink Satellites, Expands Global Internet Network

SpaceX just aced another launch of its Starlink internet satellites. On Thursday night (June 12), the company launched 26 new Starlink spacecraft to join...

by admin June 13, 2025

SpaceX Launches 26 New Starlink Satellites, Expands Global Internet Network

Science

Aurora Alert! Northern Lights May Be Visible as Far South as New York on June 14

A rare display in the night sky could be visible to skywatchers in the U.S., as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued...

by admin June 13, 2025

Aurora Alert! Northern Lights May Be Visible as Far South as New York on June 14

Science

New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm

Russian scientists have confirmed a brand-new island in the northern Caspian Sea. Satellite imagery from late 2024 first hinted at a sandbank breaking the...

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New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm

Boos and cheers for Trump as he visits Kennedy Center for Les Mis

Les Miserables, what else. The hit musical about anti-government protest is now showing at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Donald Trump was in...

by admin June 13, 2025

Boos and cheers for Trump as he visits Kennedy Center for Les Mis

Why Trump’s military ‘birthday’ parade is so controversial

For the first time in more than 30 years, tanks will roll through the capital of the United States. The 250th anniversary of the...

by admin June 13, 2025

Why Trump's military 'birthday' parade is so controversial

Business

Rachel Reeves ‘a gnat’s whisker’ from having to raise taxes, says IFS

Rachel Reeves is a “gnat’s whisker” away from having to raise taxes in the autumn budget, a leading economist has warned – despite the...

by admin June 13, 2025

Rachel Reeves 'a gnat's whisker' from having to raise taxes, says IFS

World

What you need to know as Israel launches strikes against Iran

Israel has launched a major attack on Iran and declared a state of emergency over retaliation fears. The operation, called “Rising Lion”, killed a...

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What you need to know as Israel launches strikes against Iran

Israel defied Trump and chose to act now

One word did the heavy lifting in Marco Rubio’s statement: unilateral. The US secretary of state was keen to emphasise that strikes on Iran...

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Israel defied Trump and chose to act now

World

Israel-Iran conflict: If the Persian Gulf becomes a battlefield, we will all feel the consequences

This is the moment people across the Middle East have feared but expected for years. The question now… what happens next? Israel has long...

by admin June 13, 2025

Israel-Iran conflict: If the Persian Gulf becomes a battlefield, we will all feel the consequences

Politics

UK calls for restraint after Israel launches airstrikes on Iran

The UK has called for restraint and diplomacy after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran early on Friday. The Israeli military said a “pre-emptive, precise,...

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UK calls for restraint after Israel launches airstrikes on Iran

Politics

Ministers on resignation ‘watch-list’ over welfare reforms

A watch-list for potential ministerial resignations over Labour’s welfare reforms is in place, Harriet Harman says. Speaking to Sky News political editor Beth Rigby...

by admin June 13, 2025

Ministers on resignation 'watch-list' over welfare reforms

Sports

Brewers rookie allows no hits, then forced to exit

ESPN News Services Jun 12, 2025, 09:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Misiorowski spent much of the night showcasing the elite velocity...

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Brewers rookie allows no hits, then forced to exit

Sports

Angels call up ’24 No. 8 pick Moore, source says

ESPN News Services Jun 12, 2025, 09:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Angels are calling up infielder Christian Moore, the No....

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Angels call up '24 No. 8 pick Moore, source says

Sports

Agent: Skaggs named Reds’ Miley as drug supplier

Associated Press Jun 12, 2025, 07:26 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Reds had no comment Thursday, and Miley wasn’t immediately available for comment....

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Agent: Skaggs named Reds' Miley as drug supplier

Sports

Oilers’ Skinner yanked again after 3 goals in 1st

Greg WyshynskiJun 12, 2025, 09:48 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton Oilers goalie...

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Oilers' Skinner yanked again after 3 goals in 1st

Sports

Jets’ Hellebuyck pulls off rare Hart-Vezina double

Kristen ShiltonJun 12, 2025, 07:20 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor...

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Jets' Hellebuyck pulls off rare Hart-Vezina double

Sports

Kreider joins Ducks after signing off on trade

Open Extended Reactions 1 Related The Ducks will take on the final two years of Kreider’s contract, which pays him $6.5 million annually. That...

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Kreider joins Ducks after signing off on trade

Environment

Oil prices surge 9% on heels of Israeli strikes, set for largest single-day gains in about five years

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader. Office Of...

by admin June 13, 2025