Aipac-backed lawmakers denounce ‘extremist’ violence in West Bank as support for Israel becomes a political liability As Israeli settlers ramp up violent attacks on Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, often as Israeli forces stand by, denunciations are mounting in the US, even from Democratic legislators and public figures who ...
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Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want?Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides – but a deal may still be a long way off. ...
‘A game-changing moment for social media’ – what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?‘A game-changing moment for social media’ – what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman. ...
UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economiesUK facing 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. ...
Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees ‘glimmer of hope’ for talksMiddle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees ‘glimmer of hope’ for talks
US president claims Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side; Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says US and Iran ‘signalling a willingness to negotiate’ Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own amid push for talks Analysis: Trump pitches Iran peace plan but military buildups rarely veer ...
Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of TrumpGulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump
Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalation Middle East crisis – live updates Not long after Donald Trump said the US was engaged in “strong talks” to bring the war with Iran to an end this week, Qatar took ...
AI got the blame for the Iran school bombing. The truth is far more worryingAI got the blame for the Iran school bombing. The truth is far more worrying
LLMs-gone-rogue dominated coverage, but had nothing to do with the targeting. Instead, it was choices made by human beings, over many years, that gave us this atrocity On the first morning of Operation Epic Fury, 28 February 2026, American forces struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school in Minab, in southern ...
Is Trump any closer to an Iran exit strategy?Is Trump any closer to an Iran exit strategy?
The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims. ...
Prepare for turbulence – how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we flyPrepare for turbulence – how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf’s hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper – but now their future looks unclear. ...
Earth sees record energy imbalance, UN warnsEarth sees record energy imbalance, UN warns
The world’s imbalance between incoming and outgoing energy is growing ever faster, the UN warned. The planet gains energy from the sun and releases it as heat. Under usual circumstances, the two are in equilibrium, but greenhouse gases trap more energy, and as concentrations increase, temperatures rise. The World Meteorological ...