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The Phoenician Scheme is fantasy. It is also a remarkable engagement with the real-life conflict in the Middle East
ByTanjil Rashid June 17, 2025

Sharp edges of bitter history keep jutting through Wes Anderson’s whimsical intrigues that turn international tragedy into light comedyThe Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson’s makebelieve treatment of the war-ravaged near east, reimagines the region as a …

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Witnesses describe ‘horror’ after Israeli forces fire at Palestinians waiting for aid trucks
ByAssociated Press in Cairo June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

At least 51 people killed and hundreds wounded in Khan Younis as they sought food supplies, says Gaza health ministryMiddle East crisis – live updatesWitnesses have described scenes like “a horror movie” in Gaza after Israeli forces fired towards a cro…

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Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal
ByJessica Elgot June 17, 2025

Prime minister urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meatA trade deal with Gulf states could severely undermine British farmers by allowing the importation of low-welfare meat, the National Farm…

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The Iranian people were starting to win their battle for liberty and prosperity. Then Israel attacked | Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
ByEsfandyar Batmanghelidj June 17, 2025

Something was shifting in Iran, but now missiles and the return of foreign interference may tear up the green shoots of progressMissiles follow trajectories. So do countries. And over the past few days, Israel’s attacks have dramatically changed Iran’s…

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Republican hawks vs Maga isolationists: the internal war that could decide Trump’s Iran response
ByAndrew Roth in Washington June 17, 2025

Trump could decide to help Israel by joining the fight against Iran, or refrain from involving the US in a new overseas war – either choice will upset his supportersFollow live updates in the Middle East crisis As Donald Trump considers a direct interv…

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Tuesday briefing: What Israel really wants in Iran – and what might come next
ByArchie Bland June 17, 2025

In today’s newsletter: Whether or not regime change is even desirable to Benjamin Netanyahu, a sudden transformation in Tehran looks very unlikelyGood morning. As the conflict between Iran and Israel has heated up in the days since Israel’s surprise at…

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Missiles rain down as conflict between Iran and Israel escalates – in pictures
ByGuardian staff June 17, 2025

Iran has responded to Israel’s attack by launching a barrage of missiles. As fighting between Israel and Iran entered its fourth day, citizens of both countries have been forced to flee bombsIsrael-Iran conflict live: Trump tells Tehran to ‘evacuate’Ir…

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Iran-Israel ceasefire offer has been made, says Macron, as Trump exits G7 summit early
ByPatrick Wintour in Banff June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

US president denies he was leaving the summit to pursue a ceasefire, promising something ‘much bigger’Middle East crisis – follow liveDonald Trump dramatically left the G7 summit in Canada a day early to rush back to Washington, with the French presid…

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Israel’s war with Iran: what does it want? – podcast
By June 17, 2025

It has been five days since Israel attacked Iran and the civilian death toll is rising, but its goal is unclear. Julian Borger reportsIt’s been five days since Israel launched attacks on Iran and the war seems to be escalating. Hundreds of people have …

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Trump to leave G7 summit early over escalating Israel-Iran conflict
ByHugo Lowell in Washington and Julian Borger in Tel Aviv June 17, 2025

Abrupt change of plans comes after president on Truth Social warns residents of Tehran to evacuate immediatelyDonald Trump will return early to Washington on Monday from the G7 summit because of events in the Middle East, US officials said, confronted …

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