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US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Labubu faces competition: 5 weekend reads you missed

From escalating tensions in the Middle East to UK Chinese graduates’ struggles, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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US President Donald Trump giving an address about US strikes on Iran. Photo: AFP
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1. Trump claims US ‘obliterated’ Iran nuclear sites, threatens more attacks

This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC is said to show Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo after a US air strike targeted the facility on June 22, 2025. Photo: AP
This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC is said to show Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo after a US air strike targeted the facility on June 22, 2025. Photo: AP

2. How much of a future does Elon Musk really have in US politics?

Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

3. Move over Labubu – Fugglers look to take crown from Hong Kong-designed plush toy

Fugglers are “funny-ugly monsters” created by a British artist. Photo: Handout
Fugglers are “funny-ugly monsters” created by a British artist. Photo: Handout
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