Attacks on three locations across Iran came after three tankers in the strait of Hormuz were targeted on Tuesday The US military carried out strikes on Iran for a second day, hours after president Donald Trump said that an interim agreement to end the war was “over”. Late on Wednesday ...
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Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump saysUkraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia’s ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times. ...
Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at NatoStarmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey. ...
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time showJustin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer’s latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella. ...
German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of moreGerman doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients. ...
US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of countryUS launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are “retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran”. Iran earlier promised strong retaliation. ...
US, China space ventures raise capitalUS, China space ventures raise capital
Commercial space ventures in the US and China are tapping broader pools of capital as the superpowers vie for dominance in a fierce space race. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is seeking its first outside capital, aiming to raise $10 billion at a valuation of about $130 billion, The New York ...
GLP-1 use reaches new high in USGLP-1 use reaches new high in US
The percentage of US citizens currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy for weight loss has almost quadrupled to 11% from 3% in 2024. A further 4% of Americans say they’ve used the drugs in the past, Gallup polling found. Meanwhile, US obesity rates, which peaked in 2022 at 39.9%, ...
Trump keeps shifting tone on NATOTrump keeps shifting tone on NATO
President Donald Trump offered both sticks and carrots to NATO, threatening to cut off trade with Spain before offering rare praise for the alliance. At the summit on Wednesday, Trump reignited his feud with Madrid over the Iran war, made renewed claims on Greenland, and rehashed his grievances with NATO. ...
IMF slashes growth outlook on Iran conflictIMF slashes growth outlook on Iran conflict
The global economy will grow at a slower rate in 2026, the IMF said Wednesday, as high energy prices resulting from the Iran conflict drag on growth and drive inflation. The fund lowered its global forecast to 3%, down from April and below the last two years’ averages, but noted ...