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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Israel demonstrated its military dominance over adversary Iran in its apparent precision strikes that hit near military and nuclear targets deep in the heart of the country, meeting little significant challenge from Iran’s defenses and providing the world with new insights into both militaries’ capabilities.The international community, Israel and Iran all signaled hopes that Friday’s airstrikes would end what has been a dangerous 19-day run of strikes and counterstrikes, a highly public test between two…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterPep Guardiola admits Chelsea’s former Manchester City starlet Cole Palmer has been one of the players of the season.The City manager has also revealed the 21-year-old England midfielder had been trying to leave the Etihad Stadium for two years prior to his £42.5million switch to Stamford Bridge last summer.Palmer, who was considered one of City’s brightest Academy products, has been Chelsea’s most influential performer since he moved south in search of more first-team opportunities.Palmer has scored 25 goals this season, 11 of…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailThe city of New York is “crime-ridden and dying,” according to Donald Trump. He has called a criminal case against him a “mess,” the judge hopelessly “conflicted,” and the prosecutor a “thug.” The former president’s attorneys claim that the entire borough of Manhattan is “overwhelmingly biased” against him.But for four days, a few dozen of his fellow New Yorkers told him how they felt, to his face, and there was nothing he could do about it.A jury of…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterFormer Wales winger Leighton James has died at the age of 71.James’ former clubs Burnley and Swansea – where he spent 13 years of a colourful 19-year senior career – were among those to pay tribute to a gifted player who won 54 caps for his country.“We are sorry to hear the news of Leighton’s passing,” Burnley chairman Alan Pace said of James, who had three spells at Turf Moor and scored 81 goals in 399 appearances for the Clarets.“He left an…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USPrior to the shocking incident outside the New York courthouse, the man who set himself on fire was unknown to police.Max Azzarello, 37, had recently started posting anti establishment “conspiracy theories” online, including a lengthy article on Substack which blasted corrupt politicians, billionaires and even made reference to The Simpsons.The manifesto-style document warnedof an impending “apocalyptic fascist world coup.”At 1.30pm local time he entered a park outside the New York courthouse, where Donald Trump’s historic criminal…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterJack Grealish does seem the sort to suffer from a crisis of confidence. The Brummie’s bubby persona can endear him, as well as making him the antidote to the some of the blander figures around. He has a relish for life, his enjoyment of playing football apparently only topped by the fun he evidently had celebrating Manchester City’s treble.But if Grealish’s frankness can form part of his appeal, and made it unsurprising that he readily admitted he had found this season tough,…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailRobert F Kennedy Jr’s former environmental colleagues, along with several national organisations, have called for him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.Twelve environmental groups published an open letter on Friday calling for Americans to “reject” RFK Jr and “the toxic beliefs he promotes before it’s too late.” The list of co-signers includes the political arm of the Natural Resources Defense Council, where Mr Kennedy used to work as an environmental attorney.The scathing letter, published just ahead…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterErik ten Hag said the move to scrap replays in the FA Cup was inevitable but sad for British football culture.The FA’s decision to end replays after the first round from next season was announced on Thursday and brought a backlash from lower-division clubs who said they were not consulted and will lose both revenue and the opportunity to play at grounds like Old Trafford.Ten Hag, who has led Manchester United into the semi-finals for the second consecutive season, sympathises with them…

Supporters and protesters rally outside Trump’s criminal trialSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump was back in court for day three of his hush money trial in New York on Thursday, where jury selection continued and the day ended with 12 jurors and one alternate selected to hear evidence in the historic criminal trial brought against him by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg.The day began with a step backwards as two of the seven jurors confirmed on Tuesday had to be excused over…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterIt is around this time of the season when Emma Hayes starts to tell her Chelsea players they need to be prepared to “suffer” in the Women’s Champions League. Hayes will have a simple message as her side visit the holders and face the all-conquering Barcelona for the third time in four seasons: Chelsea can’t win this semi-final tie in the first leg, but they can lose it. Getting back to Stamford Bridge for the return leg next week with their hopes…