This blog is now closed. See our latest full report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end war Friedrich Merz has been embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over his war on Iran ever since the German chancellor suggested the Trump team ...
Married at First Sight rape allegations ‘serious’, says governmentMarried at First Sight rape allegations ‘serious’, says government
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming. ...
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigationNew High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts. ...
Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: ‘I’ve been cheated, very badly cheated’Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: ‘I’ve been cheated, very badly cheated’
Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in jail for Paul Quinn’s crime, says he’s thankful authorities have “finally got the real perpetrator”. ...
Trump privately fumes over imperiled ballroom security moneyTrump privately fumes over imperiled ballroom security money
The Scoop President Donald Trump aired his displeasure with the Senate rules referee during a Monday call with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, criticizing her decision to block a filibuster-proof vote on security money for his East Wing renovation and ballroom, according to multiple people familiar with the conversation. The ...
US’ record energy exports drive up fuel prices at homeUS’ record energy exports drive up fuel prices at home
US energy exports have hit record highs, at the cost of higher fuel prices at home. The country shipped 14.2 million barrels of crude and products daily in April, equivalent to typically one out of seven barrels consumed globally, The Wall Street Journal reported: “No other nation in the world’s ...
Trump suspends planned Iran strikesTrump suspends planned Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump said Monday he is suspending planned strikes on Iran at the behest of Middle East allies who cited ongoing “serious negotiations” for a deal. Oil prices dropped, capping a day of wild swings: Prices dipped earlier after reports that Washington had offered to temporarily lift sanctions ...
Ryanair chief downplays Europe’s jet fuel supply concernsRyanair chief downplays Europe’s jet fuel supply concerns
A European airline chief said Monday he had “almost zero concerns” about a jet fuel shortage this summer, echoing oil companies that have downplayed dire warnings about supplies running out. Concerns of fuel shortages stemming from the Iran conflict had threatened to upend summer travel across the continent — the ...
NextEra deal with Dominion sets up largest global utilityNextEra deal with Dominion sets up largest global utility
US power company NextEra Energy said Monday it was acquiring Dominion Energy in a deal that would create the world’s largest utility amid soaring AI-driven energy demand. In addition to providing scale — Dominion powers the world’s largest data center market, and the combined entity would be the world leader ...
The FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate ReadersThe FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers
The FBI wants to buy access to automated license plate readers (ALPRs) nationwide, which would likely allow the agency to track the movements of vehicles—and by extension people—across the country without a warrant, according to FBI procurement records reviewed by 404 Media. The documents show that ALPRs continue to be ...