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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
Donald Trump has defended the war with Iran despite its impact on energy prices, saying the United States had no choice.
Speaking at a Republican fundraiser in Washington, he described Iran with nuclear capability as a cancer and said action was necessary. He said he expected energy and oil prices to rise further and the stock market to fall, but added the short term impact did not matter. He said the priority was removing the threat posed by Iran developing nuclear weapons.
British forces are preparing to board and detain ships linked to Russia’s so called shadow fleet after approval for military action.
Russia is accused of using vessels without valid national flags to bypass sanctions on oil exports and fund its war in Ukraine. Ministers identified a legal basis in January allowing action in UK waters, and the first operation is expected soon. Sir Keir Starmer said the move would cut off profits funding what he described as a barbaric campaign.
Senior politicians are calling for an urgent investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation linked to high streets in the West Midlands.
The government said it was extremely concerned after reports that children as young as eleven were at risk at mini marts and vape shops. Leaders across parties described the claims as harrowing and sickening. West Midlands Police said it had reviewed the information and believes it has been handled appropriately.
The House of Lords has again backed a proposal to ban under sixteens from social media platforms.
Peers voted in favour of an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, marking a second defeat for the government on the issue. The proposal would give ministers twelve months to decide which platforms should be restricted. A minister said the focus is on how to act, as the government continues its consultation.
Some airports in the United States may have to close as long security queues continue after thousands of staff went unpaid.
The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration described the situation as dire. Hundreds of employees have quit, and absence rates have risen sharply as staff struggle to afford to work.
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, school discos were a big deal. The lights went down, the teachers stood at the back watching, and the DJ played the same songs every time. It didn’t matter what school you went to, the playlist always seemed the same, and everyone knew every word. Here are some of the songs almost everyone remembers from school discos. Agadoo – Black Lace […]
