Iran War Live Updates: Hours Before Speech to Nation, Trump Downplays Uranium Threat
President Trump said he was no longer worried about Iran’s uranium stockpile because it is “so far underground.” And the Iranian president, in a letter to the American people, warned of the costs of continued war.
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Why some think the U.S. Navy isn't ready to clear mines in the Persian Gulf
Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy and is often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems.
Does Trump get to redefine what it means to be a US citizen? Supreme court considers question
Most justices seemed skeptical of the administration’s argument, despite Trump’s unprecedented appearanceIt was a surreal morning at the US supreme court.For more than two hours, the nation’s highest court considered arguments over whether Donald Trump – via an executive order – could tear down an idea that has been fundamental to the story and trajectory of the United States: that almost anyone born on US soil is an US citizen. Continue reading...
Republicans in Congress agree to pass DHS funding bill to end historic partial shutdown – live
House Republicans announced they will pass a bill that advanced in the Senate last week, ending the partial DHS shutdown that has lasted 47 days so farSign up for the Breaking News US emailWe’re starting to get pictures from outside the US supreme court ahead of oral arguments in Trump v Barbara, which will decide if the administration’s attempts to restrict birthright citizenship are unconstitutional.Donald Trump has just arrived, and plans to listen to arguments at the court – the first time a sitting president has attended arguments. Continue reading...
Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria Leaves at Least 12 Dead
No one has claimed responsibility for the killings in the mostly Christian city of Jos, and the police have yet to arrest the gunmen.
Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in
Saharan dust from North Africa engulfed skies over Crete in an orange haze.
Iran’s President Suggests Diplomatic Engagement Possible in Letter to U.S. Public
The letter, by President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, was at times defiant, patronizing or conciliatory, and came hours before President Trump was set to address the American people on the war.
Middle East crisis live: Iran says Trump’s claim of ceasefire request ‘baseless’
Trump claimed Iran’s ‘new president’ requested a ceasefire – but Iran’s president remains Pezeshkian, the same person it was before the warHouthi forces in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on southern Israel this morning, saying it was a joint operation with Iran and Hezbollah.In a statement, the Houthi movement said it carried out its third missile attack in the conflict “in conjunction with Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon”. Continue reading...
"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.