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After almost 18 months of on-again, off-again negotiations that have come to resemble the slowest roller coaster on the planet, the United States, its European allies, and the European Commission facilitating the talks are waiting on pins and needles for Iran to make a decision. Will Tehran return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement, or seek to press its luck by reopening the talks? At least for the West, there's nothing left to negotiate. Earlier this month, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell tabled what he described as the final offer. "What can be negotiated has been negotiated, and it's now in a final text," Borrell reiterated on August 8. The Biden administration, which identified a resumption of the deal as one of its top foreign policy priorities, has already stated its willingness to approve the EU's final draft in its current form. The Iranians, however, aren't making it easy. In typical fashion, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has neither … [Read more...] about Iran nuclear talks come down to the wire | Opinion

Nick Ferrari grills James Cleverly on amount of Tory hustings SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mr Ferrari claimed that there were more important issues facing ordinary Britons and that it was a bad look for them to drag their feet with hustings. Mr Cleverly defended the Conservative Party's stance and claimed that Tory leadership candidate Liz Truss was still active in her role, along with other ministers. The Government has been facing ongoing backlash from the British public due to the economic crisis unfolding, and there is currently no secure plan in place to help those most vulnerable in society. Related articles House price growth plummeting faster than 2008 credit crunch Shark warning: Terrifying … [Read more...] about ‘Enough of these hustings!’ Ferrari erupts at Cleverly as he demands cost of living action

Sadiq Khan ‘asleep at the wheel’ says James Cleverly SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mr Cleverly claimed that he could not express how angry he was over the violent crimes being committed in London . The Education Secretary then went on to claim that violent crime dropped when Boris Johnson was Mayor of London as they cracked down hard on crime. Mr Cleverly went on to savage the current Mayor of London Sadiq Khan claiming that he was asleep at the wheel and needed to get a grip. This summer there have been a number of violent knife crimes committed in London, which have been condemned by MPs across the political spectrum. Related articles Brexit: Verhofstadt sparks row over fake Truss claims EU … [Read more...] about ‘Get a grip!’ Khan ‘asleep at the wheel’ as London crime rate ‘going in wrong direction’

Cornwall sewage: Swimming coach discusses impact on business SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Open water swimming coach Hanna Waller from Newquay said the colour of the sea water has changed after water companies have been forced to release raw waste in the sea due to sewage systems unable to “handle heavy rainfall ”. Ms Waller said in some areas, due to the sewage discharge, it is even possible to “small it", resulting in her business being highly affected. She explained that despite the presence of “three pumping stations within a space of five miles”, sewage systems find it hard to “deal with that amount coming out at once”. The comments came after swimmers have been urged to avoid more than fifty beached across England and … [Read more...] about ‘You can smell it!’ Water colour changes as raw sewage dumped in open water swimming pool

Radio caller fumes over ‘arrogant’ cyclists SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info LBC caller Pauline from Tower Bridge launched an attack on cyclists who she described as having gotten “out of hand” with their attitude while biking on the roads. She argued that, due to the “many cycle lanes” introduced for cyclists, pedestrians do not have enough room on the streets to walk and stressed “I’d hate to be a young mother with young children” as cyclists “just think they can run”. The comments came as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps calls for a reform of the Highway Code concerning compulsory number plates and insurance for cyclists. Related articles House price growth plummeting faster than 2008 credit crunch … [Read more...] about ‘Got out of hand!’ Fuming caller rages at ‘arrogant’ cyclists as she slams Highway Code

Private landlord says he'll have to make his tenant 'homeless' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Landlord Adam from Hartford told LBC that due to rising interest rates and tax breaks he will be forced to sell his property and make his own single mother tenant homeless. He argued that she has been a “fantastic tenant” for over seven years but he is now “forced into a corner” where it has become impossible for him to rent out the property. Related articles House price growth plummeting faster than 2008 credit crunch Shark warning: Terrifying 6ft beast spotted in ankle-deep water Adam from Hartford told LBC host Shelagh Fogarty: “Due to the rising interest rates, the tax breaks which have been … [Read more...] about ‘Forced into corner’ Landlord to make single mother homeless over rising living costs

Ukrainian and Russian forces battled fiercely for control of a key eastern city Wednesday, while fears of a global food crisis escalated as millions of tons of grain pile up inside the besieged country, unable to be exported by sea because of the war. Follow our live updates below. 06.08.2022 07:00 Wednesday's key points The embattled eastern city of Sievierodonetsk is now "largely" under Russian control, according to the region's governor. Russia and Turkey have voiced support for the creation of a safe maritime corridor in the Black Sea so Ukraine can export grain to global markets but Ukraine says Russian promise not to use safe shipping corridors to attack Odesa is not credible. Zelenskyy has said that victory will only be achieved when Russian forces are out of the 'entire' Ukraine, including Crimea and separatist areas. Hundreds of dead Ukrainian fighters were handed over to Kyiv by Russia. Most were killed defending the Azovstal steel mill in the … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: Row over grain exports intensifies

Scott Morrison’s future in parliament is under a cloud and his legacy as prime minister has been challenged after he was accused of undermining Australia’s democratic system by secretly appointing himself to five senior ministries without the knowledge of most of his cabinet colleagues, leading to calls for his resignation. In a day of extraordinary political revelations that included questions about the actions of Governor-General David Hurley, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that Morrison had taken on the critical portfolios of treasury and home affairs in May 2021 without informing the relevant ministers. Both Josh Frydenberg and Karen Andrews learned at Albanese’s press conference on Tuesday morning that their portfolios had been co-opted, prompting a furious Andrews to immediately call for Morrison’s resignation from Parliament. Albanese said Morrison’s conduct had undermined Australia’s democratic system, accusing him of creating a cabinet committee of one … [Read more...] about Australia’s minister for everything: Calls for Scott Morrison to resign grow

Russia: TV host says Europe wants revenge for historic defeats SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info GDP in the European Union (EU) and the Euro zone grew by 0.6 percent between the months of April and June this year, according to a flash estimate produced by the EU’s statistical office, Eurostat . This represents a slight downward revision from the preliminary estimate released a month ago, and many analysts predict the European economy will begin contracting by the end of the year. Related articles Brexit LIVE: Femi blasted over bitter Truss sabotage in leaked audio EU blasted over 'another gas mistake' as von der Leyen signs new deal Europe is the region the most directly affected by … [Read more...] about EU’s economy teetering on edge as growth figures hint at crushing recession — VDL on brink

A liquid natural gas center of excellence proposed for southwestern Louisiana and involving the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will get a boost from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy’s office. Kennedy talked about the concept along with other topics during a luncheon event with the Broussard Chamber of Commerce and One Acadiana on Thursday. It would be a joint partnership between McNeese State University and UL, he said, at a site to be determined as Louisiana has emerged as a major player in exporting LNG. McNeese officials announced a plan to house a center on its campus last spring after submitting a proposal to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for a $2.75 million grant. Their plans called for it to include classroom instruction as well as industrial grade facilities where both McNeese students and LNG employees can operate process equipment in a safe, controlled environment, university officials said. McNeese has already named a director . “Our plans is to have … [Read more...] about UL, McNeese could be partners in proposed LNG Center of Excellence, Kennedy says