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Middle East crisis live: US ‘hopeful’ of Iran meetings this week after Rubio claims operation expected to conclude in weeks
Special envoy Steve Witkoff says he thinks there will be US-Iran meetings this week; Marco Rubio also says Iran could set up a toll system for the strait of HormuzMore now on India slashing taxes on diesel and petrol amid the global disruption in energy supplies: finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would “provide protection to consumers from rise in prices”.The country is one of the world’s largest crude oil importers and relies on foreign suppliers for more than 85% of its oil needs, with Russia being the biggest supplier. Continue reading...
House Republicans are ‘the only thing standing’ in the way of ending DHS shutdown, Hakeem Jeffries says – live
Leading House Democrat blames Mike Johnson and Republicans for DHS shutdown; DHS says TSA workers will get paychecks as early as Monday Sign up for the Breaking US News emailsPeter Ticktin, an 80-year-old Florida lawyer who has various ties to Donald Trump and represents some 2020 election deniers, has become an outspoken advocate for an emergency executive order on US elections that would overhaul voting rules and rights by ending machine and mail-in voting.The exact nature and extent of Ticktin’s contact and influence with Trump and other administration officials is not clear. But election experts and analysts see Ticktin’s push for an executive order as worrying, and part of a broader drive by fellow election conspiracists who are now promoting similar and legally dubious emergency order plans to revamp voting rules this year in order to boost Republican fortunes in the fall elections. Continue reading...
Tiger Woods charged with DUI after rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene of car crash in which he struck another vehicle.
Breonna Taylor shooting: charges dismissed against ex-police officers for falsifying warrant
Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany were accused of lying on document used to enter Taylor’s house on night of shootingA federal judge has dismissed charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying the warrant used to enter Breonna Taylor’s apartment the night police shot her to death.Charles Simpson, a US district judge, issued a one-page ruling on Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant. Continue reading...
Connecticut officer fired after shooting man in mental health crisis as others tried to de-escalate
Mayor of Hartford has fired a white police officer who fatally shot a Black man in a mental health crisis nine timesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA white Connecticut police officer who fatally shot a Black man 30 seconds after arriving at the scene, where three fellow officers had spent several minutes trying to de-escalate the situation, was fired Friday.Arunan Arulampalam, Hartford’s mayor, said in a statement that he terminated Officer Joseph Magnano effective immediately in connection with the 27 February shooting of Steven Jones, who was on a city street holding a knife. The killing came eight days after a different Hartford officer fatally shot another man in a mental health crisis. Continue reading...
Oyarzabal double seals Spain win against Serbia in World Cup warm-up
Spain enjoy a comfortable night as Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice in 3-0 win against Serbia in warm-up for World Cup 2026.
What is the TACO trade and are investors profiting amid war on Iran?
Global energy crisis continues to widen amid market volatility, while so-called 'TACO traders' attempt to capitalise.
I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.
Man arrested over plot to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist's NY home
Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.
US law enforcement foils plot to assassinate Palestinian American activist
Man was arrested in connection with plan to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani, following sting by undercover NYPD officerSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxLaw enforcement officers foiled a plot to assassinate New York-based Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani and arrested a 26-year old man in connection with the plan.Kiswani wrote in post on X that late on Thursday, the FBI joint terrorism taskforce informed her that a plot against her life was “about to” take place, and that agents had conducted an operation in Hoboken, New Jersey, in connection to it. Continue reading...
FBI director’s personal email, photos and documents leaked by Iran-linked hackers
The Handala Hack Team published more than 300 emails from Kash Patel’s inbox between 2010 and 2019Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxIran-linked hackers have broken into the personal email inbox of Kash Patel, FBI’s director, publishing photographs of him and other documents on the internet, the hackers and the bureau said on Friday.On their website, the hacker group Handala Hack Team said Patel “will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims”. The hackers published a series of personal photographs of Patel sniffing and smoking cigars, riding in an antique convertible and making a face while taking a picture of himself in the mirror with a large bottle of rum. Continue reading...
'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.
Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash
Tiger Woods is charged with driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida, police confirm.
Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran
A senior IRGC official in Tehran told state television that children over 12 can join armed patrols and checkpoints.
Rubio says US expects to finish Iran war 'in next couple of weeks'
Marco Rubio said US allies were open to helping escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has closed and threatened to charge fees for.
Mexico’s navy searches for two missing boats involved in Cuba aid convoy
The Nuestra America Convoy said that the sailboats were led by 'experienced sailors' with access to safety equipment.
Grieving Iranian mother tells UN about children before school attack
An Iranian mother told the UN Human Right’s Council about the last time she saw her children alive.
Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation
Uranium facility, steel plants and heavy water complex among targets hit as IRGC warns of escalation.
Iran says it will 'facilitate and expedite' humanitarian aid through Strait of Hormuz
The announcement came just hours after Iranian state media said two nuclear facilities had come under attack in strikes claimed by Israel.
How important are the Gulf economies to the world?
Impact of US-Israeli war on Iran poses serious risks beyond energy sector.
House Republicans shoot down bill that would pay federal airport workers
White House memo says Trump has instructed DHS to pay federal airport workers as long lines snarl travel.
Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran
Smoke was seen rising from Iran’s Arak heavy-water plant following Israeli air strikes on key infrastructure.
Drone reveals extent of Iranian missile damage in Israeli city of Arad
Drone footage has revealed the extent of damage in Arad days after an Iranian missile attack.