Tensions flare during Iran briefing on Capitol Hill over lack of clarity on Trump’s strategy
Much of the frustration during the briefing for the House Armed Services Committee focused on the prospect of sending U.S. ground troops to Iran, sources
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Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up
The Philippines’ VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war
Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US – but can the example be repeated?
US airports ‘may have to close’
Some US airports may have to shut as travellers endure long wait times at security following a shutdown that’s seen 50,000 staff go unpaid.
‘The floodgates are open’: Harry and Meghan welcome result of landmark social media trial
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said “the floodgates are open” for more legal cases against tech giants after Google and Meta were found
Videos show wave of missiles fired from Lebanon to Israel
Videos show scenes of rocket interceptions in the sky over central Israel.
US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduce bill to pause AI rollout amid growing backlash to technology.
Russia slams second US-Israeli strike at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear reactor
Russia’s foreign ministry has accused the US and Israel of trying to spark a nuclear disaster after a strike at Bushehr.
Prepare for turbulence – how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf’s hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper – but now their future looks unclear.
Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides – but a deal may still be a long way off.
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna’s home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting.
OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.