Lindsey Graham, a key Republican on Capitol Hill, has died at the age of 71. He was a vocal critic of Donald Trump before Trump became president, but became one of his most loyal allies after he became president. Fraser Jackson tells us more.
Iran considers Strait of Hormuz closed again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway. U.S. Central Command says a Cyprus-flagged container ship suffered "significant engineroom damage" and a civilian crew member is missing. Iran and Oman's foreign ministers met on Saturday to discuss the strait that lies between them.
Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night at 71. He was a prominent foreign policy hawk who served in the Senate since 2003. He had secured the GOP nomination for a fifth term in the state's June 9 primary. Under South Carolina law, a temporary appointment to the active Senate seat and a special primary election to choose a permanent Republican nominee for the upcoming general election will take place.
Argentina and England will play each other in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta. The winner will take on the winner of France and Spain in the final on July 19th. Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-final in Kansas City on Saturday. England beat Norway 2-1 on Saturday to reach the semi-finals for the fourth time in history.
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US President Donald Trump has left standing orders for the US military to destroy Iran if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. The US government has no way to create an automatic, preauthorized “dead man’s switch’ that would prompt immediate retaliation. Vice President JD Vance would instantaneously become commander in chief and have authority for any retaliation.
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at 71. He was the Senate Budget Committee Chair and a longtime foreign policy hawk. Graham was elected to the Senate in 2002 and was seeking a fifth term in November. He has been a key ally of President Donald Trump during his final years in the Senate.
Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on his compound in Tehran on February 28. His son Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since he was chosen to succeed his father in early March. The US carried out a third round of strikes against Iran this week.
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Lindsey Graham, a key Republican on Capitol Hill, has died at the age of 71. He was a vocal critic of Donald Trump before Trump became president, but became one of his most loyal allies after he became president. Fraser Jackson tells us more.
Iran considers Strait of Hormuz closed again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway. U.S. Central Command says a Cyprus-flagged container ship suffered "significant engineroom damage" and a civilian crew member is missing. Iran and Oman's foreign ministers met on Saturday to discuss the strait that lies between them.
Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night at 71. He was a prominent foreign policy hawk who served in the Senate since 2003. He had secured the GOP nomination for a fifth term in the state's June 9 primary. Under South Carolina law, a temporary appointment to the active Senate seat and a special primary election to choose a permanent Republican nominee for the upcoming general election will take place.
Argentina and England will play each other in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta. The winner will take on the winner of France and Spain in the final on July 19th. Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-final in Kansas City on Saturday. England beat Norway 2-1 on Saturday to reach the semi-finals for the fourth time in history.
Haaretz.com is the online English edition of Haaretz newspaper in Israel. It gives you breaking news, analyses and opinions about Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World. All rights belong to Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd.
US President Donald Trump has left standing orders for the US military to destroy Iran if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. The US government has no way to create an automatic, preauthorized “dead man’s switch’ that would prompt immediate retaliation. Vice President JD Vance would instantaneously become commander in chief and have authority for any retaliation.
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at 71. He was the Senate Budget Committee Chair and a longtime foreign policy hawk. Graham was elected to the Senate in 2002 and was seeking a fifth term in November. He has been a key ally of President Donald Trump during his final years in the Senate.
Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on his compound in Tehran on February 28. His son Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since he was chosen to succeed his father in early March. The US carried out a third round of strikes against Iran this week.
Weekly digital edition of SPIEGEL includes e-paper (PDF), digital archive and S+ newsletter. Free access to all S+ articles on SPIEGel.de and in the app (e-paper, digital archive, and newsletter). For more information, visit the website.