British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was on Thursday heckled with shouts of “Jew harmer” as he visited north London to meet emergency services staff a day after knife attacks left two men in hospital.
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla off Greek coast, activists say
The Global Sumud Flotilla said 22 of its 58 vessels were “abducted,” while the Israeli foreign ministry derided the convoy as a “condom flotilla.”
Energy fears drive Gulf mediation in US-Iran conflict
Gulf countries are quietly pressuring the United States and Iran to reach a deal as the conflict disrupts vital oil exports and takes a growing economic toll. Working behind the scenes, including through Pakistan, they are trying to revive negotiation…
US economic growth rebounds 2% as consumer spending slows amid Iran war
First quarter output, driven by AI investment and government spending, rose as oil shock fuels inflation fearsUS gross domestic product (GDP) accelerated 2% in the first three months of 2026, though consumer spending is slowing as the war with Iran con…
Casa, which uses lidar scanners and AI to catalog homes and manage proactive maintenance alongside human workers, raised $27M, including a $20M Series A (Michael J. de la Merced/New York Times)
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Casa, which uses lidar scanners and AI to catalog homes and manage proactive maintenance alongside human workers, raised $27M, including a $20M Series A — Casa, a company founded by former U…
Russia’s role in Mali questioned as rebels push for exit
In Mali, rebels have called for Russian forces to withdraw, with the pullback from Kidal highlighting growing pressure despite Moscow’s claims of success and its habit of blaming external actors. For Jumo Ayandela, specialist in African politics and s…
Labour calls on Jenrick to give £37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation
Electoral Commission is investigating claims money given to MP came from US businessman now convicted of wire fraudUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has called on Robert Jenrick to give up almost £40,000 donated to his campaign to be Conservative…
Trump will ‘destroy Rubio and Vance’ as he ‘likes to eat his young’, says former White House communications director
Donald Trump will “destroy the careers of Marco Rubio and JD Vance”, says a former White House communications director as he discussed who could be the US president’s successor.
Anna Wintour and Lionel Richie among guests at King Charles’ star-studded charity gala in New York
During his speech, King Charles III made several jokes and praised music legend Lionel Richie’s singing voice
Deadly migration route leaves Horn of Africa migrants stranded
Migrants in Djibouti are making the long journey back home after failed attempts to cross the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to reach Gulf countries, facing hunger, detention and life-threatening conditions. Driven by poverty and conflict in Ethiopia, thousands…