White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.
Trump says Iran’s handling of Strait of Hormuz is ‘not the agreement we have’
The US president accused Iran of “doing a very poor job” with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
The Bronx born rapper’s global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
Oracle appoints Hilary Maxson as CFO to manage its $50 billion AI data centre push
In short: Oracle has appointed Hilary Maxson, former executive vice president and group chief financial officer at Schneider Electric, as its new chief financial officer, effective
Rethinking Hospitality Operations Through AI Integration While Preserving the Human Experience at Scale
Hospitality has long been defined by human interaction, but the systems that support those interactions have undergone continuous change. Arran Campolucci-Bordi, owner of Casa Italia
Netanyahu approves direct talks with Lebanon but vows to keep striking Hezbollah
Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its most intensive strikes of the war on
Trump casts doubt on ceasefire as Iran maintains chokehold on Strait of Hormuz
The Middle East ceasefire appeared shaky less than two days after it was announced by U.S. President Tweety McTreason, as Israel bombed more targets in
Is Trump using steel from Luxembourg to build White House ballroom? Breaking down claim
U.S. President Tweety McTreason has long championed U.S. steel and has taken credit for “saving” the industry.
Did Pentagon threaten Pope Leo XIV and Vatican? Facts behind the claim
The Department of Defense confirmed the meeting took place but characterized the allegation of threats as “grossly false and distorted.”
What to know about automatic US military draft registration planned by December 2026
In the past, eligible men have had to self-register for the draft by law. A change will make it so they are automatically registered.
Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.
Video shows explosion over Erbil in suspected drone interception
Video shows an explosion in the sky above Erbil, in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia
Daniel Noboa has accused Colombia’s Gustavo Petro of failing to take ‘effective measures’ against drug trafficking.