US issues new sanctions as it dials up pressure on Iran
Washington penalties target oil vessels as Trump administration intensifies ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Tehran.
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Swiss bar fire victims to get solidarity payout
The so-called solidarity contribution will go to each of the 115 injured and the families of the 41 who died.
Treasury calls in Blair thinktank to advise on using AI across public services
Tech equity campaigners compare move to ‘inviting in foxes to consult on the future of the henhouse’Ministers have called in Tony Blair’s thinktank and private tech companies to guide them on deploying AI across the UK government in a move campaigners …
Could “kidulting” be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in “kidulting,” luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Kalshi says it has suspended an editor for MrBeast and a former GOP California gubernatorial candidate for insider trading, its first public enforcement action (Bobby Allyn/NPR)
Bobby Allyn / NPR:
Kalshi says it has suspended an editor for MrBeast and a former GOP California gubernatorial candidate for insider trading, its first public enforcement action — An editor who works for YouTube’s biggest creator, …
Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow – Reuters
Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow ReutersRubio visits the Caribbean as Trump’s Iran gambit nears tipping point The Washington PostSecretary of State Marco Rubio at the 50th Regular Meeting of…
85-year-old kidnapped, murdered in apparent case of mistaken identity
Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
Labour ministers exploring ways of easing burden of plan 2 student loans
Government looking at options such as increasing loan repayment thresholds amid growing pressureUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are examining ways to ease the burden of student loans after weeks of pressure over a policy pulling more people …
Lyras bows out at London Club as it reports big boost to tonnage at renewal
Greek shipowner John Lyras steps down after 30 years as chairman of the club’s board
Demonstrators in frog costumes protest Trump’s State of the Union
As Trump delivered his State of the Union address, demonstrators dressed in frog costumes protested in the streets.