Iranian speaker says ‘new equation of the strait of Hormuz is in the process of being solidified’ Donald Trump sends warships to break Iran’s strait of Hormuz blockade US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo on Thursday will include a “frank conversation” about the Trump administration’s policies, ...
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 peopleExplosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. ...
Dispatch exec departs amid uncertaintyDispatch exec departs amid uncertainty
The Scoop One of the top leaders at The Dispatch is out amid broader questions about the media organization’s future. Mike Rothman, who joined the right-leaning digital outlet as its president in 2025, is leaving the media company, two people familiar with the move told Semafor. Rothman’s departure from the ...
US to announce Norway’s inclusion in Pax Silica group with aim to counter ChinaUS to announce Norway’s inclusion in Pax Silica group with aim to counter China
The US this week plans to announce that Norway will become the 15th country to join Pax Silica, a consortium of countries that is trying to counter China’s influence in critical minerals, tech, and AI. “Norway is home to the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, and the depth of that ...
Concierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran warConcierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran war
Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in Middle East and Asia less than year before wealthy began to flee Gulf The embattled luxury concierge service co-founded by Queen Camilla’s nephew Ben Elliot embarked on what appeared to be an inopportune hiring spree in the Middle East and Asia before wealthy individuals began ...
Starmer to say antisemitism ‘a crisis for all of us’ at Downing Street summitStarmer to say antisemitism ‘a crisis for all of us’ at Downing Street summit
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday. ...
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming revealsDangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC. ...
Beyonce, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year’s Met GalaBeyonce, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year’s Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is “Costume Art”, exploring fashion as an embodied art form. ...
Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UKPoverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain. ...
Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreakSecond hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died. ...