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Trump vetoed Ayatollah assassination as UK dissuades travel to Israel

The POTUS also suggested the United States could intervene in the conflict amid fresh wave of missiles

Evening Standard - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine receives 1,200 more war dead bodies from Russia

Russia returned a total of 4,812 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine this week. Moscow plans to return a further 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies to Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine Drone Attack on Russia's Tatarstan Leaves at Least One Dead, 13 Injured

One person was killed and 13 others wounded Sunday in a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tatarstan region, local authorities said.

Breitbart - World - 5 hours ago

UK advises against all travel to Israel

The change in travel advice to Israel comes after a second night of retaliatory ballistic missile barrages from Iran.

Sky News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Mapped: UK, US and French military base locations in the Middle East

Iran says it does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries but accuses the US and its allies of greenlighting Israel in its attacks against Tehran

Independent UK - World - 6 hours ago

UK should protect Middle East allies – but Israel isn't one of them

Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK - helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, Sam Kiley, World Affairs Editor explains.

Independent UK - World - 7 hours ago

More jets does not mean UK 'at war' says Reeves, amid Israel-Iran conflict

The two nations continued to exchange fire overnight, as the region braced for a protracted conflict.

Evening Standard - Politics - 11 hours ago

UK military could 'potentially' be used to defend Israel, chancellor tells Sky News

The chancellor called for de-escalation in the Middle East, and warned of the domestic impact of rising oil prices and the disruption to global trade.

Sky News - World - 12 hours ago

UK 'not at war' despite sending more jets to Middle East, Reeves says

Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies

Independent UK - World - 12 hours ago

G7 summit | 3 'wars' to dominate economic bloc's meeting: Israel-Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffs

As Canada gears up to host the G7 Summit in Alberta, 3 wars will be on the leaders’ agenda: the Russia-Ukraine war, the West Asian Crisis, and the trade war that US President Donald Trump has ensued

First Post - World - 13 hours ago

Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit -- Instead of Ukraine and Donald Trump's tariff war, the main subject of discussion for world leaders will be the Middle East. -- US & Canada

Instead of Ukraine and Donald Trump's tariff war, the main subject of discussion for world leaders will be the Middle East.

BBC News - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine talks on phone call, Kremlin says

The Russian leader briefed Trump on his recent talks with officials in Iran and Israel, and reiterated Moscow's proposal to seek mutual solutions on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Boston Globe - Politics - 22 hours ago

Putin tells Trump Russia is ready for next round of Ukraine talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his US counterpart Donald Trump Saturday that Moscow was ready to hold a fresh round of peace talks with Kyiv after June 22, once the sides complete exchanging prisoners and soldiers’ bodies.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

UK moving jets to Middle East as Israel warns severe strikes coming

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Britain was moving military assets to the region as Iran warned UK bases would be targeted if it helped defend Israel

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

More UK jets being sent to the Middle East as Starmer calls for de-escalation

The Prime Minister said military assets were being sent to the region following an exchange of strikes and missile attacks by Israel and Iran.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russian President Putin and US President Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine talks on phone call, Kremlin says

Russian President Putin and US President Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine talks on phone call, Kremlin says.

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts join Beckham in honours -- Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island's Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Paige are also recognised by the King.

Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Paige are also recognised by the King.

BBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine swap more prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine conducted their fourth prisoner swap in a week, the Russian defense ministry said Saturday, and Russia handed over the bodies of 1,200...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war following Istanbul agreement

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces have stopped Russian troops advancing in northeastern Sumy

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Why this UK town became the site of anti-immigration riots

Analysis of census data shows that Ballymena has experienced rapid demographic change in recent years, while the Sky News data and forensics team also found evidence of rising tensions on social media in the weeks preceding the incident.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iran warns US, UK, France against helping Israel stop Iranian strikes

Iran has warned that it will target the ships of the United States, United Kingdom and France in the region if they help stop Tehran’s strikes on Israel,...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

'I don't feel safe living here': UK residents sound alarm about freehold estates

Welcome to the Money blog. Infuriated residents warn of the risks of freehold estates in this weekend's feature. Readers of our new Money newsletter got an exclusive early look at the story - sign up below to join the community.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Science - Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks - As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more. Jun 12 - 03:35

As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.

CBS News - Science - 1 day ago

Search for gold to offset cost of disaster at Yukon mine, government says

A court-appointed receiver plans to start sifting for gold in cyanide-laced water stored at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon.

CTV News - Business - 2 days ago

LTW 2025: UK and Nvidia team up to power new 'AI talent pipeline'

Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 2 days ago

French police fire tear gas at migrants heading to 'small boats' to UK

The new tactics come after officers were criticised for standing by and watching overcrowded, unseaworthy vessels set off across the Channel

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

LATEST - | Private schools and parents lose UK High Court challenges over VAT on school fees

A group of private schools, pupils and their parents have lost High Court challenges in the UK over the imposition of VAT on school fees.

Independent.ie - World - 2 days ago

Russia and Ukraine are returning the bodies of their soldiers. It's a grim snapshot of battlefield loss

As part of a deal to exchange prisoners of war, Ukraine and Russia are repatriating the remains of thousands of soldiers killed in the war.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

'This is a dangerous moment': UK calls for restraint after Israel launches airstrikes on Iran

The Israeli military said a "pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence" had been launched - called Operation Rising Lion.

Sky News - Politics - 2 days ago

What time does McIlroy tee off at US Open today? UK start times

McIlroy in danger of missing cut after tough first round at Oakmont

Evening Standard - Sports - 2 days ago

Redefining history: Why the fate of the Russia-Ukraine war could be shaped in Türkiye

Moscow and Ankara’s plans for the future of the global order align, while the West has proven to be an unreliable partner

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal criticizes Modi's G7 invitation in meeting with Carney -- June 11, 2025

Dhaliwal says he has shared concerns raised by constituents over the decision

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Pentagon reviews Biden-era submarine deal with Australia, UK

The Pentagon is reviewing a Biden-era deal to share nuclear-powered submarine technology with Australia and the United Kingdom and could scrap the deal if it doesn’t align with President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 3 days ago

UK spending plans risk creating 'snowball effect' that pushes borrowing costs higher

Policies risk creating "a snowball effect" that pushes Britain's £105 billion-a-year interest payments higher, experts told CNBC.

CNBC - Business - 3 days ago

Ex-CIA chief brands Trump's Ukraine policy 'naive and unsophisticated'

John Brennan says US president doesn’t have a strategy to secure peace in Ukraine

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Neuroscience -- Brain Implant Lets Man with ALS Speak and Sing with His 'Real Voice'

A new brain-computer interface turns thoughts into singing and expressive speech in real time

Scientific American - Science - 3 days ago

UK exports to the U.S. plunge by most on record as tariffs bite

Shipments of commodities, cars and metals to the U.S. from Britain all dropped sharply in April.

CNBC - Business - 3 days ago

Researchers have a radical plan to thwart Trump's war on science: Talking to people

Faced with federal funding cuts, scientists are learning to communicate about what they do — and why it matters.

NBC News - Science - 3 days ago

UK economy contracts - with record fall in exports to the US

While a fall in GDP was anticipated, the drop is steeper than expected.

Sky News - Business - 3 days ago

Aamir Khan says he rejected Shah Rukh Khan's role in 'Swades' as he found the narration boring: 'I haven't seen the film yet and...'

The actor added, “I had liked the story very much. I said we’d make that one after Lagaan. After Lagaan released, we made Ashu sit with a writer. AKP (Aamir Khan Productions) was producing it.”

First Post - Entertainment - 3 days ago

UK economy shrinks by more than expected in April – ONS

Gross domestic product fell by 0.3% in April, compared with growth of 0.2% in March.

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Blow for Rachel Reeves after UK economy shrinks by more than expected

The cut to GDP figures will be bad news for the chancellor in her mission to grow the UK economy

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

UK consumers urged not to buy 'unsafe' American sweets amid cancer concerns

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

4Chan being investigated by UK officials under new online safety rules

A porn site and seven file sharing websites are also being investigated by the UK's communications regulator Ofcom.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

The big questions about the UK Government's £445m rail announcement

There is a difference between the money being assigned to building new stations and the most recent cost estimate

WalesOnline - Politics - 4 days ago

UK agrees 'fluid' Gibraltar-Spain border with EU post-Brexit

Agreement marks a breakthrough after five years of tense negotiations over the border with Spain that have been ongoing since Britain left the bloc in 2020

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

The Democrats Are Showing Signs of Life. I Found the Woman Behind It. -- Luke Winkie

They are giving up on going high, and thank goodness.

Slate - Politics - 4 days ago

Relief for some, anguish for others as Ukrainians welcome home prisoners of war

The scene at a hospital north of Kyiv was a desperate one, as people showed NBC News pictures of relatives, soldiers who are being held captive, in the hope of any news.

NBC News - World - 4 days ago

UK tech buyouts agreed as Starmer talks up sector's future

The deals were announced shortly before Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer kicked off the annual London Tech Week, outlining the importance of tech and AI to the UK's prospects.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

Evri tie-up with DHL's UK parcel arm being probed by competition watchdog

The CMA will look into whether the deal could ‘result in a substantial lessening of competition’ in the postal delivery sector.

Independent UK - Business - 4 days ago

Nintendo reveals how many Switch 2 consoles were sold in the first four days - as stock remains low on UK shelves

Units of the Switch 2 are hard to find in the UK, with most retailers selling out within minutes of going live.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

Trump's 'anti-migrant rhetoric' gives the UK's tech industry a competitive edge, say experts

"In the US, there's talk of there being more talent. That's changing because of some of the US politics," said one tech founder.

Sky News - Technology - 5 days ago

Policy -- White House Launches Another Assault on Science Funding

The Trump administration is targeting still more federal science funding, this time more than $30 billion at the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation and other agencies

Scientific American - Environment - 5 days ago

Why the UK has warmed up to nuclear power again

The UK government has stumped up billions for Sizewell C - and given a vote of confidence for new, modern reactors from Rolls-Royce. The attempted nuclear revival is no coincidence, nor is it unique to the UK.

Sky News - Technology - 5 days ago

Kate The Chemist Shares the Cure for Summer Boredom: Science!

Kate Biberdorf, also known as Kate the Chemist on social media, joins TODAY to share fun experiments you can do at home to keep the kiddos entertained all summer.

NBC News - Science - 5 days ago

Investments in UK tech sector will create hundreds of jobs, says Government

A number of ‘significant investments’ were announced on Tuesday in areas including AI and fintech.

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

40 women using weight-loss drugs see unexpected pregnancies; prompt UK's warning over contraceptives

The weight loss drugs, by mimicking gut hormones, effectively reduce appetite and promote weight loss, which can in turn boost fertility in women with obesity

First Post - Health - 5 days ago

David Bull, the doctor and TV presenter unveiled as Reform UK chair

David Bull left the medical profession in 2009 as his television career took off, although his licence was temporarily restored to allow him to help out in the Covid crisis

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Russian Drone and Missile Attack, One of the Biggest in the War, Kills 2 and Wounds 13 in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an online statement called the attack on Kyiv "one of the biggest" in the war that has raged for over three years, and said that Moscow's forces had fired over 315 drones, mostly Shaheds, and seven missiles at Ukraine overnight.

Military.com - US News - 5 days ago

Keir Starmer wants UK to embrace AI

Speaking alongside AI leader Jensen Huang at London tech week, Starmer said the UK public needs to lean in and embrace artificial intelligence.

Sky News - Technology - 6 days ago

Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK for June 2025

Find the best free bet offers from top UK bookmakers, including exclusive betting sign up offers in 2025

Independent UK - Sports - 6 days ago

UK proposes wider ban on destructive ocean bottom trawling

The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters.

BBC News - Science - 6 days ago

Reform UK's Nigel Farage's eight election policies for Wales

It includes a pledge to resume coal mining in Wales

WalesOnline - Politics - 6 days ago

UK quantum takeover a 'historic' moment

Niccolo de Masi, chief executive of IonQ, explains the aims of its takeover of UK-based Oxford Ionics.

Sky News - Business - 6 days ago

UK to become 'AI maker not taker', says PM

NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang, who shared the stage with the prime minister at London Tech Week, predicted that in the next 10 years, "every industry in the UK will be a tech industry" because of AI.

Sky News - Technology - 6 days ago

Can science save our oceans? Audio, 28 minutes -- Can science save our oceans?

Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.

BBC News - Science - 6 days ago

UK man has emergency surgery after being 'shot' in LA protests

It comes after US President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to California

WalesOnline - World - 6 days ago

Blue Economy Forum: Macron rebukes climate change deniers

At the Blue Economy Forum's final day in Monaco, leaders urged global action to protect oceans. The Prince of Wales called for 'urgency and optimism', while French President Macron slammed climate deniers, promising 'strong decisions' with other governments soon.

Euronews - Environment - 7 days ago

Four killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Moscow continues to retaliate for Kyiv's drone strike

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv, killing four and injuring dozens. President Zelenskyy condemned the violence and appealed for urgent air defense assistance.

Fox News - World - 7 days ago

Lawyers Citing Fake Cases Generated by Artificial Intelligence, UK Judge Warns

Lawyers have cited fake cases generated by artificial intelligence in court proceedings in England, a judge has said.

Breitbart - Technology - 8 days ago

Warning UK's housing crisis will deepen if Reeves makes further cuts

Exclusive: Building new social housing is facing a ‘cliff edge’ because of a lack of funds, experts say – as Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner battle over budget plans

Independent UK - Politics - 8 days ago

Russia pummels Ukraine's second city in 'most powerful strike of war'

Russia launched nearly 50 drones towards Kharkiv overnight, killing three and injuring dozens

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

The Risks of Foreign Investment in U.S. Life Sciences Companies — Why Founders Should Take Heed

In recent years, Chinese investment in U.S. and global biotech and medtech has increased significantly. These partnerships can serve as strategic footholds, raising complex questions around security, sovereignty, and long-term strategy.

International Business Times - Business - 8 days ago

UK 'could face up to £30bn of tax rises' to fund defence spending aims

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to boost defence spending to 2.7 per cent of GDP by 2027, as Nato allies push for ‘dramatic increase’

Independent UK - Politics - 8 days ago

How the US deep state feeds the Ukraine war

Bloodthirsty American politicians like Lindsey Graham are eager to drag the war on forever, so they do everything to scupper negotiations

Russia Today - Opinion - 10 days ago

France, Germany, UK...Tesla sales slump across Europe as electric car market surges

Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, K.B.A., data shows that registration of new Tesla cars is more than a third of the same month last year, despite being Europe’s prime location for car sales

First Post - Technology - 10 days ago

Serbian lithium, Ukrainian graphite make EU strategic raw materials list

Under the new list, the EU will also back projects located in Ukraine, the UK and Greenland.

Euractiv - Business - 10 days ago

'Wanted to make flying robots, not...': Developer upset as Ukraine uses his open-source code to make deadly drones

A 20-year-old open-source code powered Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web that destroyed a third of Russian bombers that were hidden miles away from Ukraine. The creators of the code expressed surprise over the matter

First Post - Technology - 10 days ago

NSF terminates research grants -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.

CBS News - Science - 10 days ago

The big problem facing UK as deadline to finalise US trade deal looms

Just when you thought Britain was in the safe zone, it stands on the edge of jeopardy all over again.

Sky News - Business - 10 days ago

Putin tells Trump he will avenge Ukraine attacks on Russian airfields

American president says call ‘was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace’

Evening Standard - World - 11 days ago

Can the UK avoid steel tariffs?

The UK's steel industry has been temporarily spared from Donald Trump's 50% tariffs that came into effect on Wednesday. The US president doubled import taxes for American firms buying steel and aluminium from other countries, including EU member states.

Sky News - Business - 11 days ago

Ukrainian drone attack puts Russians and the world on notice

This was not a scene from a Hollywood spy movie, but a glimpse into the future of modern warfare. Once again, the battlefields of Ukraine and the technology used there are changing the face of how wars are fought and potentially won.

Sky News - World - 11 days ago

Science PhDs face a challenging and uncertain future

Smaller post-grad classes are likely due to research budget cuts.

Ars Technica - Science - 11 days ago

Analysis: Trump's "Gold Standard Science" is already wearing thin

FDA head uses great-sounding science standards to dismiss COVID vaccine benefits.

Ars Technica - Science - 13 days ago

Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

Our tipster, sports journalist and betting content producer Chris Wilson, reviews the best betting sites in the UK

Independent UK - Sports - 13 days ago

Your science questions answered. Audio, 28 minutes -- Your science questions answered

We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics

BBC News - Science - 13 days ago

Vodafone completes Three UK mega-merger to form 'new force' in mobile market

The merger of the UK network businesses officially completed on May 31, nearly two years after it was first announced.

Evening Standard - Technology - 13 days ago

Is the US losing its place as the world leader in science?

Will the double whammy of cracking down on immigrants and defunding research weaken the US as a research hub?

Aljazeera - Science - 14 days ago

Bridge explosions in Russia near Ukraine border escalate tensions ahead of peace talks

Explosions in Russian border regions kill seven and injure 69 as officials blame Ukraine for sabotage aimed at disrupting peace talks amid the ongoing war.

Fox News - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row

Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.

Aljazeera - Environment - 16 days ago

UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds

The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.

BBC News - Science - 16 days ago

Science Tells Us the U.S. Is Heading toward a Dictatorship

The red flags abound—political research tells us the U.S. is becoming an autocracy

Scientific American - Opinion - 17 days ago

Science Education -- YouTube Science Star Derek Muller Confronts PFAS Forever Chemicals -In His Own Blood

YouTube star Derek Muller built an 18-million-subscriber YouTube empire by challenging misconceptions about science. Now his own blood test and a sudden EPA reversal give his work urgent relevance.

Scientific American - Technology - 18 days ago

The ins and outs of UK cannabis law - and calls to decriminalise it

The London mayor is pushing for the laws around cannabis to change. But what are the current rules and why does he want them altered?

Sky News - Politics - 18 days ago

Japan Prime Minister's Flowerbeds To Use Slightly Radioactive Soil From Fukushima

Using the soil outside Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's office in Tokyo is aimed at reassuring the public the dirt is safe to use.

Huffington Post - Science - 19 days ago

EU nation blames Ukraine for energy crisis

Kiev has jeopardized energy security in Central Europe by halting the transit of Russian gas, the Hungarian foreign minister has said

Russia Today - Business - 20 days ago

SNP writes to Meta saying Reform UK video featuring Sarwar 'crosses the line'

SNP chief executive Carol Beattie urged the platform to take down Reform UK’s video attacking the Scottish Labour leader.

Evening Standard - Technology - 20 days ago

The science behind Europe's rising earthquake risk

Tourists were jolted awake as a 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Crete. Environmental scientist Deborah R. Coen explains why fears of a major quake are justified — not just in Greece, but across southern Europe’s favourite holiday spots

Independent UK - Science - 20 days ago

What moved the UK, France, Canada to act on Gaza?

Europe has lost its global diplomatic influence, while Türkiye has emerged as a key player in international crises, particularly as Western values erode...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 23 days ago

EU to roll back Ukraine trade perks

Tariffs on agricultural imports will be reinstated after current waivers expire, as pressure mounts from Eastern European members

Russia Today - Business - 23 days ago

UK and allies expose Russian cyber attacks on logistics firms aiding Ukraine

The National Cyber Security Centre and counterparts in other countries have issued an advisory on the issue.

Evening Standard - Technology - 25 days ago

Creationism still widespread and science educators still alarmed 100 years post Scopes trial

The 1925 Scopes monkey trial famously put the spotlight on evolution and appeared to mark a defeat for biblical fundamentalism.

AP News - US News - 26 days ago

New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil

The European Union and U.K. have imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost scores of ships from the shadow fleet illicitly transporting oil to skirt Western restrictions imposed over the war on Ukraine.

AP News - World - 26 days ago

A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

A second man has been charged over a series of fires that targeted properties linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

AP News - World - 26 days ago

Ukraine's leader meets with US and European officials ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with top U.S. and European officials in Rome as part of intensified diplomacy ahead of a key phone call between U.S.

AP News - World - 28 days ago

Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the Vatican can be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

AP News - World - 29 days ago

Artificial Intelligence -- New Google AI Chatbot Tackles Complex Math and Science

A Google DeepMind system improves chip designs and addresses unsolved math problems but has not been rolled out to researchers outside the company

Scientific American - Technology - 1 month ago

Argonaut -- Science Tells Us the U.S. Is Heading toward a Dictatorship

The red flags abound—political research tells us the U.S. is becoming an autocracy

Scientific American - Top Stories - 1 month ago

UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter

The British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of 2025, in a welcome boost to the Labour government, which has made lifting the country’s growth its number one priority.

AP News - Business - 1 month ago

Trump says U.S. has struck 'comprehensive' deal with UK

NYT reported that the details around the deal were not clear, and it was uncertain if both sides will sign a finalized deal or a framework

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

UK police handed dossier of war crimes committed by RSF in Sudan

A 142-page file was handed to the Metropolitan Police documenting killings, torture and sexual violence by the UAE-backed paramilitary group

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

'The war marks our writing, but it does not define it': Interview with Ukrainian poet Iryna Shuvalova

"We want to show our readers abroad how much more Ukrainian literature has to offer": Interview with Ukrainian poet Iryna Shuvalova.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine and secure mineral deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview published Friday that ''Crimea will stay with Russia," the latest example of how he's pressuring Ukraine to make concessions to end the war while the country remains under siege.

Star Tribune - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Why did UK media ignore Lammy's secret meeting with Israeli foreign minister?

The British government wanted to keep this visit quiet, and journalists in the country were only too keen to comply

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

What's inside a black hole? -- Black holes are one of the mysteries of the universe where all the laws of nature as we know them stop working. -- Science

Black holes are one of the mysteries of the universe where all the laws of nature as we know them stop working.

BBC News - Technology - 2 months ago

Tata's UK-based Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over Trump tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors confirmed the temporary export suspension after the Times newspaper reported the plan

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

'Pissed off' at Putin, Trump threatens tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow blocks Ukraine deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was 'pissed off' at Russian President Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs of 25 percent to 50 percent on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Korea Times - Opinion - 2 months ago

US researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts -- Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Voice of America - Science - 3 months ago

Ukraine says ready for 30-day cease-fire, as US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing

After 9 hours of discussions in Saudi Arabia, Washington and Kiev announced that Ukraine agreed to temporary cease-fire with Russia, and US resumption of providing combat equipment and critical information; Ukraine: 'The offer is positive and will prove whether Russia wants peace or not,' Trump: 'I will speak with Putin this week, hoping for a full cease-fire within days. I will invite Zelensky back'

YNET News - World - 3 months ago

Industry-Backed Legislation Would Bar the Use of Science Behind Hundreds of Environmental Protections

Two bills in Congress would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using hundreds of chemical assessments completed by its IRIS program in environmental regulations or enforcement.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelensky

US president suggests minerals deal with Ukraine still possible; Vance says best security is US economic stake in Ukraine; European leaders propose peace plan, seek US support

YNET News - World - 3 months ago

OpenAI tool that can online shop for you comes to the UK

Operator is an AI agent that can complete tasks on the web autonomously.

Independent UK - Technology - 3 months ago

Ukraine captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

Ukraine's forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia's Kursk border region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.

Washington Times - World - 5 months ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 6 months ago

The 80s – Photographing Britain: The UK as an apocalyptic inner-city slag heap

History lessons don’t come much more miserabilist or hectoring than Tate Britain’s new survey of photography from 1976 to 1993

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 6 months ago

Parents should have more control of children's phones to keep them safe online, says Science Secretary

In an exclusive interview with The Telegraph, Peter Kyle also states ‘everything on the table’ when it comes to protecting vulnerable people

Telegraph UK - Technology - 7 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 10 months ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago