Donald Trump has delayed his deadline for Iran to open the strait of Hormuz, saying he is postponing strikes on Iranian power plants for a five-day period. The US president had threatened to ‘obliterate’ the regime’s power plants, while Tehran said in return it would ‘irreversibly destroy’ essential infrastructure across ...
Month: March 2026
Ridicule as Praxis (with Emily Bender and Alex Hanna)Ridicule as Praxis (with Emily Bender and Alex Hanna)
This week, Sam talks to Emily Bender and Alex Hanna about the marketing ploys of “artificial intelligence,” why ridicule works to keep big tech’s claims in check, and what makes them hopeful for the future. They’re the authors of The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create ...
‘Unimaginable hell’: Iranian relief and unease after Trump pauses plan to cripple power supply‘Unimaginable hell’: Iranian relief and unease after Trump pauses plan to cripple power supply
Some inside Iran believe Trump’s threat designed to divert attention from Trump’s desire to seize islands in strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates A wave of temporary relief, and some jubilation swept through Iran as Donald Trump announced he was postponing his attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure ...
Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end warOil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says “very good and productive” talks have been held. ...
UN warns Earth’s climate being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as El Niño loomsUN warns Earth’s climate being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as El Niño looms
The Earth’s climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN’s weather agency says. ...
HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rulesHK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600). ...
Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festivalNigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media. ...
HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save moneyHS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver. ...
Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC?Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC?
BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech. ...
Hospital apology over boy’s death after trainee doctor pierced arteryHospital apology over boy’s death after trainee doctor pierced artery
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor. ...