Two other teenagers were arrested last week

Two more people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a large fire in Haverhill. Suffolk Police were called by the fire service at 8.46pm on Tuesday, May 12, to the former Parkway Middle School on Park Road.

On Friday, May 15, two teenage boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage – arson not endangering life. Both of the teenagers were questioned at Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre.

They were both bailed to return to police on August 7. This follows the arrests of a 15-year-old boy on May 13 and a 14-year-old boy on May 14. They were arrested on suspicion of the same offence. Both were bailed until June 22 and July 27 respectively.

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Emmerdale’s Kammy Hadiq star Shebz Miah has revealed all about his character’s secret turmoil as he faces accusations over the recent farm fires next week on the ITV soap

Emmerdale star Shebz Miah has reacted to a new storyline being revealed for his character Kammy Hadiq.

Next week, spoilers have revealed we find out what Kammy has been hiding, as he’s accused of being the fire starter. It seems he’s innocent of this though, and us as viewers find out the character is homeless.

We will finally find out about Kammy’s backstory, and his life away from the village. We learn more about his family, and soon fans will be let in on what has led to Kammy having nowhere to live.

Speaking to The Mirror and other press, Kammy actor Shebz spilled all on his excitement to finally explore more about his character.

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Are you excited to finally delve into Kammy’s backstory?

100%. It’s that thing of peeling back the layers and just learning more about the character. One thing about Kammy is that he is the first Pakistani Muslim we’ve had on Emmerdale, and that itself is a big thing. And I think now we can finally start to truly understand what that looks like, especially in British soap as well. It’s not really common.

So, I am so excited and stoked to be able to finally tap into that. But also, the beauty is that I get to show Kammy as just a normal British Bradford lad as well. And it’s amazing that I’m able to blur the lines ever so slightly. But also show myself, as Shebz. I am also sort of Muslim, and South Asian background, I get to show that as well, and it’s a big thing. I am so glad. I went to the producer, I was like, ‘Please, please let it happen.’ So yeah, I’m truly excited.

And you know, a lot of the fans constantly are asking me, ‘When are we ever going to learn more about Kammy?’ And I think now’s the perfect time. I think from when I first came in to now, it’s been a slow burner, but I think we are starting to learn more about Kammy and see that there is more to him than this cheekiness that he’s got and this bravado that he puts on. I’m super excited.

Would you like to see it maybe lead to some family members coming in?

100%, of course. I mean, we need a bit of spice and drama, you know? I think at the moment, it is obviously heavily orientated around the iconic families that Emmerdale has, which is completely fair and valid, but I think we do need something new to shake it up a bit.

And with Kammy’s introduction, obviously coming in and stealing the quad and getting up to mischief, I think there’s a lot of unanswered questions, and I feel like all of that does stem from his upbringing and potential trauma, potential lost relationships, all sorts of stuff behind the mask.

It’s going to be exciting to actually uncover all of that. So, yeah, I’m super excited and I’m excited to see who they bring in and what happens, and see where it goes from there.

What’s the secret with his sister?

The secret is that Kammy does take the rap. However, there are further consequences as well, as a result of this situation. There’s a whole box of worms there. I don’t know fully yet how accurate it is, but I do know it’s teasing into something bigger.

The exciting thing is you become an honorary Dingle

Yeah, it is so mad. For myself growing up, I never, ever imagined a brown kid like me would be part of the Dingles. So, I think to be in that chaotic mix is iconic. I think it’s going to be amazing for the fans to see.

Not only am I a part of it, but I am sat there and people in Bradford or wherever will be watching it. Kids who look like me will think the exact same thing, thinking, ‘What the f*** is going on here?’ They’ll get to see this chaotic kid in the middle of people who aren’t his family by blood, but, you know, he’s there. So, it’s a beautiful feeling to be part of it. And if I had to pick out of all the families on Emmerdale, it would 100% be the Dingles.

Why do you think it’s taking him so long to reach out to someone?

I think it comes down to that thing that we were talking about previously, about the mask. I think Kammy has got a lot of pride, and I think due to the trauma that he’s had, showing signs of weakness isn’t a thing for him. It’s not in his dictionary. I think he’s the type of person who would rather cry behind closed doors and never show it.

And I think that’s down to trauma. I think he’s had a lot of hardship in his life, where he doesn’t want to be seen as that. And I think it’s that status thing as well. He will overcompensate just to be on the same level. And that could be down to numerous things, things that we’ve not even touched upon yet in Emmerdale.

But, the most obvious being he is a South Asian kid in the middle of this white English farm. There’s automatically an imbalance, and therefore, Kammy doesn’t want his obstacles or anything to put him behind. He wants to be seen and accepted equally as everyone, and he has been so far, but I guess that’s his thinking. He doesn’t want to be seen as an outcast and I think he really does value relationships because he’s quite lonely and upset.

His relationship with Belle is back on. Could his reluctance to open up impact that?

There are consequences, and it’s not a smooth ride for them, but it’s worth it. There is a somewhat happy ending for both of them. So yeah, I think they both balance each other out so far, and it’s an unexpected duo. But I think it is working so far.

Were you happy to see them reunite?

Yeah, I think everyone was really shocked at how abrupt it was. Even me and Eden [Taylor Draper]were like, ‘What? Why have we just had a kiss and now we’re just nowhere to be seen?’ We were quite surprised, however, when we had the conversations with the producers, when we were looking at the bigger picture, it made sense.

And I think it’s that saying, less is more. So yeah, we were both so excited to be finally working together again. And she’s, she’s an amazing dance partner. We get on really well. So it’s nice to be involved with Eden. And also, I think her character, Belle, has not had an easy ride as well.

She’s had a lot of bad experiences with previous frogs, and now that she finally gets the right frog, Prince Charming and all of that. Fans are going to enjoy seeing this chaotic yet innocent duo.

How does he feel when he’s accused of being the arsonist and is taken away by the police?

It’s that thing where he’s obviously really annoyed by it because of the situation he’s put in. It brings back a lot of trauma for him, mixed with shame and anger. He’s not had an easy ride, and all of this is bringing back a lot of unpleasant memories for him.

And it’s just one of those things where, because he’s got no one, he’s got no leg to stand on. And I think it’s that right person, wrong time thing, and he sort of accepts it, but it’s just one voice against the rest of the village, and there’s nothing you can do about that, unfortunately.

But I also imagine it’s not the first time that Kammy has been in a position like that. He has been against the majority quite often before.

Is there any point where Kammy may consider letting Belle in on his secrets?

Yeah, there does come a turning point. I think when Kammy realises he is backed into the corner and he’s got no way out, I think he does submit, which we will see when it comes out later on, and that’s when, as I say, the stakes are very high for him. So, yeah, there does come that turning point, and I think because he’s backed into a corner.

But I think he also does see the innocence, and he does really, really like her. I think the connection he’s had with her so far is really genuine, and he’s not really had anyone care for him sincerely like that. And I think because of that, he just puts his hand up and he waves the white flag and confesses everything, which we’ll see later on.

It is traumatic for him, because we do talk about things that have happened previously. However, he’s doing it because deep down, he genuinely has submitted to Belle and he just wants to address it now.

Do you think viewers will see a new side to Kammy with this storyline?

Yeah. It’s been challenging for me as well. Coming in to set, everyone’s like, ‘Oh my god, who is this? This is not Shebz.’ It’s been hard for me, but as I say, we are going to peel back the layers. The mask comes off, and we get to see this different version of what we’ve seen so far.

Uncomfortable at times, but at the end of the day, he’s human, and there’s only so long you can keep the bravado for. But yeah, fans won’t expect it, and it will snowball into other things as well, but we start to see why and where it all came from. A different version.

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Members of a Facebook cleaning group inspired by Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, have been sharing affordable ways to remove water rings and scratches from wood.

The conversation began when a user asked for help with furniture damage, sparking more than 140 comments.

Many suggested mayonnaise or dedicated wood products, but one more unusual option stood out—walnuts.

One group member said: “A walnut kernel is supposed to work.”

Others said rubbing the fleshy part of a walnut directly onto the stain could dramatically improve damaged wood.

Another user said: “Cut a walnut in half and rub fleshy part over the stain.”

Another user shared a slightly different approach.

She said: “Mash a walnut to a pulp and then gently rub in. “Leave in for a few minutes and then buff with a dry cloth. “Works every time!”

The hack is thought to work because walnuts contain natural oils that can darken scratches and help blend damaged areas with the rest of the wood.

With walnuts costing only a few pence each, the remedy is also remarkably low-cost.

A 150g bag of walnuts is currently £1.62 at Asda.

Fans joked it could be worth keeping walnuts in the cupboard just for future furniture mishaps.

The group also discussed the mayonnaise method, which some said didn’t work for them.

Others defended it, saying it was useful for removing water rings.

Mrs Hinch fans reveal clever soap hack

Those small, leftover slivers that are tricky to use are sparking discussion among users of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group.

One woman described the switch from liquid handwash to bars of soap and asked how to make use of the tiny Dove pieces that get left behind.

The post prompted dozens of helpful replies, all suggesting a similar solution—stick the leftover bit onto a fresh bar.

Maree, a group member, wrote: “Squeeze the little bit onto a new bar when it’s wet.”

Others agreed with the advice, saying it works with any bar soap and helps reduce waste.

Karen suggested: “Squash it on gently when wet xx.”

Ronnie recommended soaking the slivers to help them blend more easily.

She wrote: “I soak the little pieces in water for about half an hour then press it into the curved side of the big soap.

“Let soap dry out a bit so that the little piece of soap can bond.”

While convenient, the final tiny pieces can be annoying to use and often end up in the bin.

By simply pressing the remnants onto a fresh bar and allowing them to dry, users can get full value from every bar.

The Orchard County were in Division Three of the National Football League when the Camlough native first broke into the senior team and he says the players owe their success to the drive of their manager

As the Armagh players made their way to the Gerry Arthurs Stand after Sunday’s epic extra-time win over Monaghan, Kieran McGeeney was there to greet every single player.

One-by-one, the Orchard boss embraced his players before they watched Aidan Forker and Aaron McKay raise the Anglo Celt Cup in front of thousands of fans who packed onto the pitch at St Tiernach’s Park.

At 31 years of age, Greg McCabe is old enough to remember a time when Armagh struggled to win a game in the Ulster Championship in the early years of McGeeney’s reign.

Indeed, when he first broke into the senior ranks, the Orchard County were in Division Three.

Fast forward some 10 years and the Camlough native is an All-Ireland winner and now has a coveted Ulster SFC medal. None of it would be possible without McGeeney stressed McCabe.

“Geezer is Mr Armagh, without him, these days don’t happen. I was there 10 years ago in Division Three and it wasn’t pretty and it wasn’t great but look how far we have come?

“We have won an All-Ireland title, we have an Ulster title now and we are playing Division One football, so it is just about pushing forward for more from here.

“Geezer brought in standards, he brought in ‘we before me’ and if you are not in it for Armagh then you are not going to be there.

“Listen, there are 42, 43 men in that panel and they all want to play for Armagh and that is why we are all here.

“Moments like this here will fairly kick us on but we will enjoy it but we will soon knuckle down and get ready for the All-Ireland Championship.”

McCabe said Sunday’s victory was as much for the fans as it was for the players, adding: “It is unbelievable, years of hard work, we have walked down this tunnel many of times with our heads down, sitting with our heads between our knees, tears and I just thought maybe Ulster was never going to come us.

“Our fans travel all over the country for us, it doesn’t matter if we are playing in Kerry or at home or in Clones, it doesn’t matter, our fans travel in big numbers, they have seen a lot of bad days and a lot of defeats, but winning the Ulster title was giving back to them.”

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Running from May 11 to May 24, the campaign encourages people to consider fostering and celebrates the dedicated teams who support families every step of the way.

East Riding’s fostering recruitment team, including support staff, assessors, and social workers, guides prospective foster carers through the application process and beyond.

Marie, team manager at East Riding Fostering, said: “We have a wonderful team of support staff and assessors who ensure we make the process warm, welcoming and supportive.”

Team member Jo added: “I love meeting people, and I’m proud to be part of a team that strives to give the best outcomes for all children and young people.”

Lindsay, a fostering social worker, said: “Over the past 12 years, I’ve been really lucky to work in a variety of roles from safeguarding, adoption support, and fostering.”

The team also works closely with local businesses to create new opportunities and experiences for foster families.

Foster Care Fortnight aims to highlight the individuals who play a vital role in helping foster families thrive and supporting children in need of a safe and nurturing home.

You don’t need to book a flight to experience the pristine shores of the Caribbean, as a stunning beach in Wales has frequently been hailed as a beautiful alternative

A beautiful beach in Wales with turquoise waters and unspoilt golden sand has been dubbed the UK’s answer to the Caribbean.

Pembrokeshire has some of the UK’s most stunning coastlines, with more than 50 beaches of golden sand framed by towering cliffs, secluded coves, and lapping waves. The stretching coast of around 186 miles is a haven for a day out at the beach, particularly ahead of the impending UK heatwave later this month, or for a weekend escape by the coast.

Yet with an abundance of beaches to choose from, it’s hard to know what sun-kissed Pembrokeshire shore to visit. Nevertheless, there’s one pristine sand beach that has frequently been hailed as the best in the UK and dubbed the ‘Welsh Caribbean’ – and it’s just as breathtakingly beautiful as you’d imagine.

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Not far from Stackpole Quay and Bosherston in Pembrokeshire, is the pristine coast of Barafundle Bay. The secluded beach has golden sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and is backed by dunes and pine trees, offering a setting that easily rivals those in the Caribbean, albeit without the tropical climate.

Barafundle Bay is a haven for those looking for an unspoilt oasis to lap up the UK’s balmy rays, or to take a dip in the glistening waters. Its isolated location only adds to its appeal, with the sound of rippling waves and sea air the only necessary background noise, alongside its picture-perfect coastal vistas.

It’s often been named one of the best beaches in the UK, even in the world, and is frequently likened to Caribbean shores. Barafundle Bay has also been deemed one of the cleanest beaches in the UK, thanks to its stripped back setting, free of ice cream shops or eateries.

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Despite its more remote location, the beach is accessible by a half-mile walk over cliffs from the nearest car park at Stackpole Quay, which takes around 20 minutes. However, it’s important to note that due to its rugged terrain and steps to reach the beach, it’s not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

There are no facilities at the beach, but there’s a café and toilets at Stackpole Quay – perfect for a refreshment break. For those looking to extend their stay, there’s a collection of self-catering accommodations in the local area and a pub in Stackpole village for that classic British dish and pint!

Following a trip to Barafundle Bay, one visitor shared on TripAdvisor: “Stunning beach after a short walk from the National Trust car park. I don’t think I have ever seen a more beautiful beach.”

“In my top 5 beaches in the UK”, another shared. “Great walk to get to and the lack of commercialisation just makes it the place to go. Would recommend.”

One more commented: “Such a beautiful beach. Feels lovely and secluded. The weather wasn’t great but it was still beautiful. The walk there was also enjoyable.”

However, some travellers warned that the beach can get “extremely busy” during school holidays and hot weather days. Some advised getting there early to make the most of the secluded oasis, while others said there was still “plenty of space”.

Visit Pembrokeshire also advises that people should plan their trip to the beach accordingly. “If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide”, they said.

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In letters written to the BBC from inside a detention facility, Davies says he was captured by Russian forces after being seriously injured on the front line. “My radio broke, my partner was killed and I couldn’t escape,” he writes, “I had to make a decision: lie there and die, or take action. I crawled 150 metres [500 feet] to reach an area I knew. It took a whole day.”

The Tuesday letters page struggles to imagine a world in which GTA 6 is actually out, as a reader suggests making a Lego One Piece video game.

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No guesses
I don’t really understand what happened with the Best Buy pre-orders and how the emails can be real but they didn’t happen, but somehow I find it very hard to believe anything happening at all ever! At some point I know it will, but I’ve lived a large portion of my life with no GTA 6 and when it actually squeaks into existence it’s going to be a shock.

So I guess we’re back to guessing any random day for Trailer 3 or pretend the next random gravy spot on a new DLC T-shirt is a blatant clue. The one thing I will predict is that when it does happen absolutely no one will have predicted it and it’ll just come out of nowhere and suddenly GTA 6 will be something you can buy.

I’ll make a guess though, just for the hell of it, and go with the late summer rumour. So probably August sometime for pre-orders starting. Let’s see if I’m more reliable than Best Buy!
Cosmo

Force of nostalgia
So, it’s the 50th anniversary of Star Wars next year, so that’s got to mean a new game annoucement or something, right? We’ve got two new games out this year, with Zero Company and Galactic Racer, so it’s probably unlikely we’ll get a new one next year as well.

It’s been a long wait for a Star Wars Jedi 3 annoucement though, so maybe that’s being saved for the anniversary and a quick release afterwards. I would like to see something more retro though, given the significance of the date.

Personally, I’d like to see a new port of the old Atari coin-op, but with a VR option so you can sit in a virtual sit-down cabinet.

If they really want to push the boat out, I’d like to see remasters of other classic games through the years, connected with the original film, like Super Star Wars, Rogue Squadron/Rogue Leader, and Star Wars Arcade. No idea if they would but I’d buy it.
Grackle

Slow copy
It is going to be so wild if Nintendo doesn’t actually have a Direct this summer and we’re all left wondering for even longer. I’d say it’ll be funny but I think it’ll be a really bad idea and, like most people, I’ve really no idea why Nintendo thinks the lack of announcements benefits them in any way.

If the big game is a Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake, why is it not good to know about that as soon as possible? I used to get the idea that Nintendo liked to keep things secret because other people would copy their ideas, since they blatantly did.

But that was back when you could knock a new game out in a year. Those days are long gone and there’s nothing a company can do without at least three years warning, at a minimum. And besides how can anyone copy an Ocarina Of Time remake? That doesn’t even make any sense.
Tolly

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Good Knight
Great review of Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight, GC. I love playing the Lego game with my girlfriend, so will definitely be getting that one. Crazy to think just how many Lego Batman games there have been over the years though. You don’t think of the Lego games as being that old a thing, but the first one was before Revenge of the Sith had even been released!

I do like Batman, so I’m fine with this one, but I feel it’s about time they tried something new. All you need is something with a lot of characters and a unique world. Considering there are Lego sets of it already I would’ve thought One Piece would’ve been perfect.

There are some Lego Zelda sets, and also now Pokémon, so they’d probably work too. A game with all or most pokémon in it sounds like it’d be very popular, although I’m not sure how things would work in terms of the action or collecting.
Gimble

It happened again
So Sony is raising prices again and it’s not market conditions, it’s greed. What with GTA 6 just around the corner they want to do it now so players don’t moan and they know soon as that game is out everyone will be buying a PlayStation 5 or getting PS Plus for online play.

I haven’t had PS Plus for at least five years; went on the other day and saw it has gone up £60. Last time I saw the price it was £40. This is nothing more than greed. If GTA 6 does come out 19th of November Black Friday is just a few weeks away and hopefully they will do a deal on it but, like I said, greed is the reason and it’s because of GTA 6.
David

GC: Market conditions are absolutely a factor. No shop in its right mind will discount GTA 6 eight days after it first comes out.

Let it die
I feel like we’ve heard about Sony bringing back old PS1 games several times before in the past, but it never seems to happen. Most companies, and you see this in movies too, seem to find it impossible to say a franchise is dead or doesn’t need a new sequel.

I loved Ape Escape and Warhawk and Jak And Daxter back in the day but I’m not sure there’s anything obvious to do with them anymore. It’s been too long and so you either have to do the same thing again or evolve them into something that’s probably unrecognisable, which if they’d had more sequels along the way would’ve happened more naturally.

I’m not saying no to it, but I would’ve been a lot more interested if Sony said it was going to make new IP, instead of just reviving washed up games that had their chance. Even in a best case scenario how many are going to be hits? I in 4 at most? And how much time and money is it going to be wasted getting to the one hit?

Nintendo long ago realised that sometimes a franchise has just gone as far as it can. There wasn’t a Metroid on N64 and F-Zero hasn’t been around since the GameCube. They might come back but only when there’s a good reason to take advantage of new tech.

There’s never going to be any good reason for a new Syphon Filter or Resistance except cheap nostalgia.
Carfemt

Clobberin’ time
I know GC was a fan of Marvel Cosmic Invasion and I am too, but it’s a shame that the game doesn’t seem to have had any impact and has ended up as another example of a Marvel game not being a licence to print money at all – surprisingly it’s the opposite.

But anyway, they’ve announced Cyclops and The Thing as new DLC characters. It was very odd that the Fantastic Four weren’t in it from the start but there you go. I could’ve done without another X-Men character though. I never think of them as cosmic myself, even though I know they are.
Renton

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Be careful what you wish for
Fun to think that GTA 6 would be a year old today if it had come out when first intended, although, like you said, 18 months isn’t really that late considering. I mean, how late is HS2 at this point?

It is interesting to think of a time when GTA 6 is not the most anticipated game of all time but something people are just used to. I’m not sure what will take over from it, as the thing everyone looks forward to, but I’m sure there’ll never be anything like GTA 6 again, given how long it’s been since the last one.

Even if Red Dead Redemption 3, or something similar, is next I feel certain it’s not going to take 13 years for it to come out. In fact, it’s quite exciting to imagine a post-GTA 6 world because I think there’s good reason to hope Rockstar will release a lot more games a lot more quickly at that point.

However, all this stuff about Roblox style user-generated content is going to be massive. I don’t think Rockstar has even officially confirmed it yet, so most people don’t know it’s coming, but it’s such a no-brainer I’d bet everything it’s true.

Roblox but GTA Is going to be massive and I actually think that between the two, one for kids and one for adults, a lot of casual gamers aren’t going to see a need for normal video games after this. GTA 6 coming out may end up being a bit of a monkey paw situation.
Tacle

Inbox also-rans
I wonder if they’re going to shoehorn Krystal into the Star Fox remake. I never liked that character, she wasn’t anything like the other Star Fox crew and she was drawn so sexy it was kind of embarrassing.
Dawson

Forza Horizon 6 seems to have made quite a big impact on Steam but imagine how much bigger it would’ve been if the PlayStation 5 version was out at the same time. That seems a real own goal to me.
Biff

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war.

“There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I’d be very happy,” Trump said at the White House on Monday evening, after first making the announcement in a social media post.

Trump said he had planned “a very major attack” but put it off — “for a little while, hopefully, maybe forever.” He said America’s allies in the Gulf asked him to wait for two to three days because they feel they are close to a deal with Iran.

Trump has been threatening for weeks that the ceasefire reached in mid-April could end if Iran did not make a deal, with shifting parameters for striking such an agreement. Over the weekend he warned, “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.”

The president has repeatedly set deadlines for Tehran and then backed off. But he’s also previously indicated he would hold off on military action to allow talks to continue — only to turn around and launch strikes. That’s what happened at the war’s outset, when he ordered strikes in late February shortly after indicating he would let talks play out.

Trump said the current pause for negotiations was a “very positive development,” while acknowledging there were times in the past when a deal seemed close but nothing came of it. “But this is a little bit different,” he said.

Trump credits Gulf allies

The president, who had not previously disclosed that he was planning a strike for Tuesday, did not offer details about the planned attack but said in his social media post he had instructed the U.S. military “to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached.”

Trump said he was calling off the attack at the request of allies in the Middle East, including the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Iran and allied Shiite militias in Iraq have launched drone attacks targeting the Gulf Arab states in the war. The United Arab Emirates has recently accused Iran of launching drone and missile attacks despite the ceasefire. On Sunday, a drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the UAE’s sole nuclear power plant in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack” while not assigning blame.

Trump in recent days has also spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping about the Iran war.

Oil prices affected

Trump’s post quickly caused a fall in the price of oil, which had been rising on the prospect of a prolonged standoff that would keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.

Minutes before the president’s announcement, petroleum futures had been trading at $108.83 a barrel. His word about negotiations almost instantly shaved more than $2 off the price, but it crept up again and ended on Monday at $107.25 a barrel.

Shortly after Trump’s post, Iranian state TV called it a “retreat” based on “fear” in its broadcast ticker and on its X account.

It reported earlier that defense systems were activated late Monday on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It added the situation was “under control” there, the largest Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, home to about 150,000 people and a water desalination plant.

Major sticking points remain

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the shipment of oil, gas, fertilizer and other petroleum products. The U.S. is blockading Iranian ports and has redirected 85 commercial vessels from mid-April through Monday, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.

Earlier Monday, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the immediate concern of the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran was keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, but Iran’s nuclear program remained a central issue.

Speaking during a joint news conference with his German counterpart in Berlin, Fidan said much of Iran’s enriched uranium that could potentially be used for a nuclear weapon was buried under collapsed tunnels following attacks in June that the U.S. launched with Israel. The U.S. has said it is closely monitoring any movements around the stockpile.

“At present, there isn’t a situation that poses a real threat,” Fidan said. “But for this to continue, the parties must reach and conclude a nuclear negotiation among themselves.”

The Turkish minister said he believes Iran is not opposed in principle to complying with nuclear conditions, but added: “the question is what will be given in return, in what order, and under what conditions.”

With talks at a standstill last week, Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that a lack of trust was the biggest impediment to negotiations.

Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war. But Trump dismissed the proposal as “garbage.”

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Associated Press writers Josh Boak and Darlene Superville in Washington, Giovanna Dell’Orto in Minneapolis and Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey, contributed to this report.

It received the funding over the course of five years

A controversial daycare in West Belfast that was part owned by a priest received tens of thousands in Department of Education funding it can be revealed.

Acrewood Daycare on Grosvenor Road told its staff last week that it was going to become insolvent just days after it had been condemned from stopping children from attending it at short notice and telling other workers they no longer had jobs. Staff were told to fill in RP1 Forms, normally associated with businesses becoming insolvent, to claim redundancy and any unpaid wages.

Concerns were also raised about an Airbnb that was operating on the same premises as the daycare that did not have planning permission.

Following a question to the Education Minister from West Belfast People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, it can now be revealed that the daycare received £160,000 in Pathway funding from the Department of Education in the past five years, including £38,000 in the 2025/26 financial year.

The DE Pathway Fund aims to improve the development of children who are at risk of educational underachievement and is provided to a range of different childcare providers and projects.

Former staff at Acrewood Daycare and families spoke to Belfast Live about the issues they have had with the daycare that is part owned by Hannahstown Parish priest Father Patrick Devlin.

They said they couldn’t believe the way that they had been treated with some former staff having to wait up to eight weeks to claim unpaid wages and families having to take unpaid time off work due to a lack of childcare.

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