More than 850 public demonstrations of support held since start of war and at least 1,400 arrests, research reveals Iran’s regime has organised more than 850 public demonstrations of support of the government since the beginning of the war and launched a continuing crackdown on unrest that has led to ...
Month: March 2026
‘The era of invincibility is over’: the week big tech was brought to heel‘The era of invincibility is over’: the week big tech was brought to heel
Ruling that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed addictive products marks possible watershed moment for social media The young woman at the heart of what has been called the tech industry’s “big tobacco” moment was on YouTube at six and Instagram by nine. More than a decade later, she says, she ...
These CEOs want a starring role in our lives – and there’s not much we can do about it | Larry RyanThese CEOs want a starring role in our lives – and there’s not much we can do about it | Larry Ryan
Do we really need a McDonald’s CEO fronting ads or a Gianni Infantino Panini sticker? No. But in the age of Trump, the boss class feels emboldened A few weeks ago, the CEO of McDonald’s appeared in a video sampling the chain’s new “Big Arch burger”. In the clip, Chris ...
Israel reports first missile attack from Yemen after Rubio says war to end in ‘weeks’Israel reports first missile attack from Yemen after Rubio says war to end in ‘weeks’
Missile fired from Yemen the first since the Iran war began, raising concerns Iran-aligned Houthis joining the conflict Middle East crisis – live updates Israel said on Saturday it had detected a missile fired from Yemen, the first since the Iran war began, just hours after Marco Rubio said the ...
Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxiesGulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies
Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and Israel Middle East crisis – live updates Gulf countries have raised concerns over the prospect of attacks by Iran-backed militias and proxy armed groups in the region, which they fear could ...
Nepal’s ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdownNepal’s ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli’s government. ...
‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward. ...
Iran war splits older and younger conservatives – as pressure builds for Trump to find exit rampIran war splits older and younger conservatives – as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp
More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC. ...
Acting CFPB director huddles with congressional Republicans on agency’s futureActing CFPB director huddles with congressional Republicans on agency’s future
Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Russ Vought huddled with House Financial Services Committee Republicans Friday morning, four lawmakers told Semafor. The lawmakers said they discussed opportunities to rein in that agency without shuttering it, including establishing greater congressional oversight. A federal judge recently ruled the CFPB must continue to ...
Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel’s personal emailsIran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel’s personal emails
A hacker group shares Patel’s purported resume and photos – information, the FBI says, is “historical in nature”. ...