Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his forces to expand their control of the Gaza Strip while the country’s military launched strikes on south Beirut. The twin offensives are targeting Hamas and Hezbollah respectively, though critics argue that the operations are motivated at least in part by domestic politics — ...
Netanyahu says Israeli army will increase control of Gaza to 70%, violating ceasefire deal – videoNetanyahu says Israeli army will increase control of Gaza to 70%, violating ceasefire deal – video
Speaking at a conference in an occupied West Bank settlement, Benjamin Netanyahu said he had given orders to the Israeli army to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip. The expansion of Israeli military control would be a direct violation of the October ceasefire, the UN security council resolution ...
Trump should come clean about his all-too-obvious decline | Margaret SullivanTrump should come clean about his all-too-obvious decline | Margaret Sullivan
The public is concerned. Fewer than half of US adults believe that Trump now possesses the mental acuity or physical health to be an effective president American presidents don’t have a stellar record of transparency about their health problems. After a polio diagnosis that caused paralysis of his lower body, ...
Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attackEight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep. ...
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa’s Moon plansExploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa’s Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa’s Moon plans. ...
‘I can gauge John’s reaction: that’s good, stick that in’: Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new album‘I can gauge John’s reaction: that’s good, stick that in’: Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new album
At 83, McCartney is looking back for his 18th solo LP, to formative flirtations, family singalongs, even his own birth – and the febrile times that mirror our own. It’s given him ‘every hope that we’ll get through’ • Alexis Petridis reviews The Boys of Dungeon Lane: ‘At 83, his ...
Experience: we sold everything to live on cruise shipsExperience: we sold everything to live on cruise ships
I used to get seasick – but after taking a chance on a cruise, I fell in love with ship-living, met my future partner onboard, and gave up life on land Until I was 47, I thought cruises were stupid. I’d grown up by a lake and loved water, but ...
Far from the fighting: Eid celebrations in Mogadishu – in picturesFar from the fighting: Eid celebrations in Mogadishu – in pictures
Photographer Mohamed Gabobe captured the city’s lively enjoyment of the Islamic festival away from the conflict and drought endured by much of Somalia Continue reading… ...
Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East – podcastTrump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East – podcast
On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’. On Sunday, the US launched strikes on Southern Iran. By Thursday, Donald Trump had circulated a draft peace agreement for the war with Iran among allies. This week, as ...
Companies evaluate aggressive AI spending as costs pile upCompanies evaluate aggressive AI spending as costs pile up
Companies are second-guessing their aggressive spending on AI, as the tech weighs on margins. AI has been pitched partly as an avenue for businesses to save money because of increased productivity — but corporations are now facing ballooning IT costs. Uber blew through its entire 2026 AI budget in four ...