Why Kharg Island is key for the U.S., Iran and the world’s economy
Kharg Island is Iran’s key oil export hub and perhaps the most important location in the war that the U.S. and Israel launched on Iran
Israeli parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
The bill’s passage marked the culmination of a years-long push by Israel’s far-right to escalate punishment for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic offenses against Israelis.
3 Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed within 24 hours in south Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three of its peacekeepers were killed in south Lebanon in less than 24 hours in separate
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions
Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit
Although the Trump administration approved Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, a US judge has ordered the two companies to stop integrating their
Authors’ lucky break in court may help class action over Meta torrenting
Looks like Meta is hoping the recent Supreme Court ruling that found Internet service providers aren’t liable for piracy on their networks will help the
14 ICE detainees have died so far in 2026
In 2026, 14 people have died in ICE custody, including a Mexican man who was found unresponsive last week at a facility in Los Angeles.
U.S. flight attendant missing in Colombia found dead, family says
A body found in Colombia has been identified by authorities as missing U.S. flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina, his sister told NBC News on
In Expanding de Sitter Space, Quantum Mechanics Gets Even More Elusive
In theory, a universe can come in any shape or size, but scientists prefer to think about three basic kinds of universes: one that’s expanding
Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law
Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
From Foe to Ally: The S.E.C. Is Now Writing Crypto-Friendly Policies
The embrace of crypto by financial regulators under Tweety McTreason has entered a new, cozier phase.
Barbie Dream Fest in Florida to issue refunds after fan complaints
Fans, who paid up to $450 (£340), complained of a grey convention centre backdrop and a “swag bag” that included only a plastic pouch with
Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.