Analysis: Trump’s Iran speech ignores the risks of a return to the 1970s
Oil shocks crippled past presidencies. The Iran war is putting Trump into the danger zone.
Day: April 2, 2026
First deaths in Channel of 2026 as France and UK weigh how to stop small boats
Two men have died attempting to cross from northern France to southern England by boat, French authorities said on Thursday – the first known migrant deaths in the Channel this year. France and the UK remain divided over how to intercept people making…
Nuclear power: Why did France put the atom at the heart of its energy strategy?
In this week’s show, we turn the spotlight on France’s appetite for nuclear energy. It is one of the most nuclear-dependent countries in the world, with atomic power at the heart of its national energy strategy. When – and why – did France decide to b…
‘People are exhausted’: No end in sight as Lebanon enters second month of war
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday there was no end in sight to a war that had already displaced a million people over the last month, as families fleeing Israeli strikes said they were exhausted by repeated rounds of conflict. Leba…
France ramps up Paris security after foiled attack on US bank
France has tightened security across Paris amid heightened international tensions and a raised “terrorist threat”, authorities said Thursday, after a foiled attack targeting a US bank. Police have scaled up their presence at sensitive sites while othe…
Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade
About 40 countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran holding “the global economy hostage,” Britain said on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump said securing the waterway was for others to resolve.
Yurei Ransomware Uses Common Tools, Adds Stranger Things References
Team Cymru details the Yurei ransomware campaign, using standard tools and a few Stranger Things–named payloads to breach and encrypt systems.
Macron rejects military plan as allies push to reopen Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that using military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be “unrealistic”, as more than 40 countries held talks on restoring access to the vital shipping route, compromised by the war in the Midd…
Kristi Noem husband’s cross-dressing was ‘an open secret in DC’: report
While the ousted DHS secretary’s initial statement expressed shock, White House and Homeland Security officials had been gossiping about Bryon Noem’s alleged fetishes for months, according to a report
What nearly went wrong on Nasa’s space mission – and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the earth’s orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the moon.