Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran
Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.
US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz
CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.
Rory repeats: McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual
How Iran is using executions to crush dissent
Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who took to the streets in January. Families and activists
Medline shares rise 41% amid year’s largest IPO
The share price of medical supplies titan Medline rose by 40% during Wednesday’s trading on the first day of its initial public offering.
2025 was tumultuous year at U.S. health agencies under Trump, RFK Jr.
U.S. health agencies led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., were beset by multiple controversies during 2025.
Do human ashes look like galaxies under a microscope?
Memorial art company Innerstela says it uses light-reflecting microscopes to create colorful art pieces from human or animal ashes.
Does Italian town cage politicians, dunk them in freezing river? Here’s the real story
At Trento’s annual festival, a mock trial ends with a performer — not the actual “condemned” figure — dunked in the river.
Rep. Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations
The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to drop out, with many Democrats withdrawing their endorsements.
Viktor Orbán’s Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
Péter Magyar’s historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán’s rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.
Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.