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Mayhem erupted in Salford as masked rioters clashed with police during a gathering, resulting in cars being set on fire and drivers recklessly endangering pedestrians. Several arrests were made, including a 16-year-old girl charged with assaulting an officer, as authorities implemented a dispersal order to prevent further incidents. More Context

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced "Operation Rising Lion," a military campaign aimed at neutralizing the Iranian nuclear threat, emphasizing that Israel will not allow those who threaten its existence to develop nuclear weapons. In a seven-minute address, he detailed strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and ballistic missile programs, asserting that Israel's actions also defend regional stability and promote liberation for the Iranian people. More Context

In February 2019, Brig. Gen. Hossein Salami, then second-in-command of the IRGC, warned Israel that if a new war broke out, it would lead to its destruction, urging them not to "play with fire." Iran has consistently asserted that a conflict would result in Israel's annihilation and the expulsion of the U.S. from the region. More Context

A New York judge declared a mistrial on a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after a juror refused to continue deliberations, despite the jury finding him guilty of one count of sexual assault. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced plans to retry the charge related to actress Jessica Mann, who expressed her readiness to testify again as tensions among jurors led to the mistrial. More Context

On June 6, 2025, federal immigration raids in Los Angeles led to widespread protests, prompting President Trump to federalize the California National Guard. The court found his actions illegal, violating statutory authority and the Tenth Amendment, and ordered the immediate return of control of the National Guard to California's Governor Gavin Newsom. More Context

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