A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay their lawyers. ...
Day: March 26, 2026
Orban’s Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of electionOrban’s Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party. ...
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran ‘begging to make a deal, not me’Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran ‘begging to make a deal, not me’
President addresses conflict at cabinet meeting Analysis: Trump pitches peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-ramp An Iranian envoy has said South Korean ships can pass through the strait of Hormuz only after coordinating with Tehran, the Yonhap News Agency has reported. Such an agreement had to be ...
UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economiesUK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world’s biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran. ...
NS&I customers to get compensation ‘where appropriate’ over premium bond delaysNS&I customers to get compensation ‘where appropriate’ over premium bond delays
The boss of the government-backed bank has also resigned following complaints over accessing funds. ...
Olympic women’s sport limited to biological femalesOlympic women’s sport limited to biological females
The women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee. ...
Russia sends drones to Iran: Western intelligenceRussia sends drones to Iran: Western intelligence
Russia is reportedly sending drones to Iran, according to Western intelligence, underscoring how the war in Ukraine is inextricably tied to the one in the Middle East. Moscow’s support for Tehran is likely to further escalate tensions with the West and especially the US. Ukraine, meanwhile, is providing anti-drone capabilities ...
Iran war propels shift to EVs, renewablesIran war propels shift to EVs, renewables
China’s oil demand could peak sooner than expected, a senior executive at a major state energy firm said, as the Iran war accelerates the turn away from fossil fuels. The country is the world’s second-largest oil consumer, but demand growth has slowed as it shifts to EVs and renewables, and ...
US eyes end to war as Iran digs inUS eyes end to war as Iran digs in
The US appeared to be accelerating efforts to end the Iran war, though Tehran remained defiant, insisting it would not capitulate. US President Donald Trump has told aides he expects the conflict to end within weeks, The Wall Street Journal reported, and his scheduling of a summit with Chinese leader ...
Pro-crypto group launches midterms offensivePro-crypto group launches midterms offensive
Stand With Crypto, the advocacy group that helped shepherd pro-cryptocurrency candidates into Congress last election cycle, is making its first foray into this year’s midterms. The offensive, reported first by Semafor, includes a new “voter hub” where digital assets users can learn candidates’ stances on the digital assets and view ...