Samaipata launches €110M fund to back early-stage AI-native startups across Europe
The pan-European VC firm has held its first close at €70M for Fund III, backed by Germany’s KfW, Spain’s SETT, and a network of family
British startup Outpost raises €15M to make international selling as simple as domestic commerce
Founded in 2024, Outpost acts as the legally liable entity for cross-border payments, tax, and compliance, so merchants don’t have to. Ribbit led the Series
Valverde hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-0 Champions League win over Man City
City will face huge task in next week’s second leg after Valverde inspires Madrid to a 3-0 rout at the Bernabeu.
How Trump has addressed the deadly Iran school bombing
The US president denies knowledge of findings that the US military was behind the deadly strike amid calls for a probe.
UN Security Council adopts Gulf countries’ draft resolution
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution put forward by GCC members calling on Iran to halt attacks on the Gulf.
Department of Defense spent $93B in one month under Hegseth
Open the Books, an organization dedicated to watching government spending, published its report on March 9, 2026.
Statue of Trump holding Epstein in ‘Titanic’ pose appeared on National Mall
The statue is titled “The King of the World,” referencing another iconic moment in “Titanic,” according to its plaque.
Don’t be fooled by image of ‘Iranian missile’ with inscription about Epstein victims
The missile inscription allegedly read, “In memory of the victims of Epstein Island.”
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country’s apartheid past.
Mugabe’s son drops bail request – what has happened to the family after losing power
Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.
Why air strikes on Tehran oil facilities are causing black rain
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that’s not an easy sell, writes the BBC’s Russia editor.
