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Iran has threatened retaliation following the announcement of new US sanctions, which target its already struggling economy. The UAE and China have also weighed in, with the UAE stating the Iran war is entering a new phase and China warning the US of potential counter-retaliation.
The UK's grooming gang inquiry has named London, Bradford, Keighley, and Oldham as the initial locations for its investigation. These areas will be the first to be examined in the probe.
The ex-Oldham MP Phil Woolas battled brain cancer for more than a year, his family says.
Der große US-Songwriter Will Oldham, der britische Jazzstar Shabaka Hutchings und der gute alte "Loser" Beck mit neuem Material
After 25 years as musician Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Will Oldham discusses his comfort with cult status, having recorded with Johnny Cash and inspired artists like Björk.
Arooj Shah, former leader of Oldham council, warned that toxic identity politics and extremist groups are 'tearing communities apart' 25 years after race riots in northern England.
Historian Goldhammer observes that no American government before Trump's has so directly declared itself an executor of God's plan, framing cultural battles through the lens of women's bodies.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed Donald Trump's first year as president, noting that the US trade deficit remains too large and urging caution regarding the use of tariffs.
A look back at the birth of the first 'test-tube baby' in 1978 in Oldham, England, a 2.608 kg girl born via planned C-section, which caused global shock and revolutionized reproductive medicine.
The restoration of a Jesus mosaic in Oldham is underway, with hopes that the project could significantly enhance the town's profile and attract tourists.
In history, Goldhammer observes, no American government has proclaimed itself as directly as Trump's to be the executor of God's plan.
Trump has introduced new tariffs after losing a case in the Supreme Court. No winners in a trade war, says China.