Europe News Rubio slams Zelenskyy and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees. 27/03/2026
USA Pro-Iran group claims hack of FBI director’s personal email account Handala is a pro-Iranian, pro-Palestinian hacking group that earlier this month claimed credit for disrupting systems at Stryker, a Michigan-based medical technology company. 27/03/2026
Europe News G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East. 27/03/2026
Iran Iran says nuclear sites hit after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate' Israel struck several nuclear sites in Iran on Friday, hitting uranium and heavy water facilities with no reported radiation leak, as both sides trade fresh threats amid reports of Washington-Tehran talks. 27/03/2026
USA England superfan hoping to sell house to fund his World Cup holiday Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final. 27/03/2026
Culture news A controversial first: Donald Trump's signature to appear on dollars Donald Trump’s Treasury Department plans to add his signature to all denominations of US dollar bills. The move is a first, as US paper currency does not feature a president’s signature. 27/03/2026
USA Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to 6 April Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table. 26/03/2026
USA Countries deploying more nuclear weapons, monitors warn Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have started increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, according to authors of the annual Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor report. 26/03/2026
USA Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Nicolás Maduro's legal costs US sanctions prevent the Venezuelan government from footing the bill and Maduro and Flores say they do not have sufficient personal funds to cover it themselves. 26/03/2026
USA Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule' US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan. 26/03/2026
Earth News A €1.2 trillion bill: How US emissions have impacted Europe’s economy A new analysis found that US emissions since 1990 have cost more than $10 trillion (€8.65 trillion) in global economic damages. 26/03/2026
Iran IRGC navy chief Tangsiri killed in 'lethal operation,' Israel says The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf. 26/03/2026
Culture news Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna The 35-year-old woman alleged to have shot at Rihanna's Los Angeles home has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. Rihanna and her family were in the house during the shooting on 8 March 2026. 26/03/2026
Iran Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher. 26/03/2026
USA Trump to 'unleash hell' if Iran doesn't make deal, White House says The United States and Iran are still engaged in peace talks, Karoline Leavitt said, despite Iranian state media saying Tehran had rejected Washington's plan to end the war. 25/03/2026
Iran Iran spurns US' 15-point plan and escalates attacks on Israel and Gulf Tehran claimed on Wednesday it has rejected a US ceasefire plan, as it ramped up attacks on Israel and Gulf states and proposed its own terms, including reparations and control of Hormuz. 25/03/2026
USA US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested for murder Maryland authorities say the pro cornhole player fatally shot passenger Bradrick Wells after an argument in his car and fled before his arrest. 24/03/2026
Iran Trump says US in negotiations with Iran 'right now' to end war On Monday, Trump claimed his administration has been negotiating with Iran "for a long time" and believes a deal to end the war is close, saying Iran "means business." 24/03/2026
Iran Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump talks Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war. 24/03/2026
Tech News Anthropic v. US Department of War: What to know about AI court battle Anthropic heads to a San Francisco federal court on Tuesday to seek an injunction against the US government's decision to blacklist it as a national security risk. 24/03/2026