Matt Brittin announced as BBC’s next director-general to replace Tim Davie Brittin’s predecessor Tim Davie resigned over criticism of how the broadcaster edited a 2021 speech by Trump in a documentary The Independent UK · Mar 25
Trump Admin Reportedly Considering Rich GOP Donors With Cuban Heritage For Transition Leadership Roles: 'Regime Change Is Lined Up' The Trump administration is reportedly discussing whether rich Republican donors with Cuban heritage could play a role in an eventual transition if the Havana regime is ousted. Latin Times · Mar 25
Trump Admin Sends 15-Point Ceasefire Proposal to Iran—Will Tehran Agree to a Ceasefire? The Trump administration has sent Iran a detailed 15‑point ceasefire proposal designed to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, but Tehran has so far rejected overtures and denied formal talks. International Business Times UK · Mar 25
‘We negotiate with bombs’: Pete Hegseth warns Iran as Trump says ‘peace talks in progress’ Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Tehran asserting that America’s “hand’s on that throttle” until Iran dismantles its nuclear facilities entirely. The Independent UK · Mar 25
More US troops head to Iran – despite Trump’s claim of peace talks IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 25
From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC’s new boss, Matt Brittin Pressing tasks for new director general also include an expiring royal charter, and appointing a new top team The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
US left without functioning vaccine panel as adviser says ‘drama distracts’ Move comes after judge voided Kennedy’s ACIP picks, leaving key flu, Covid and RSV vaccines in limbo The Guardian - US · Mar 25
US troops in Nigeria to help fight terrorism could end up making it worse - analyst The recent deployment of US soldiers in Nigeria to assist the west African country in its counterterrorism campaign could worsen Nigeria’s insecurity. The Conversation · Mar 25
Facebook Guilty Plus: Trump declares victory over Iran again, Afroman trial reflections, and more... Reason · Mar 25
Donald Trump Labelled 'Shameless Hypocrite' After Calling Mail-In Voting 'Cheating' Then Voting By Mail In Florida Election Donald Trump faces backlash for voting by mail in Florida after condemning the practice as fraudulent. Critics call out hypocrisy as he pushes for restrictive voting laws. International Business Times UK · Mar 25
What ICE in airports really means for passengers — and why it won’t shorten security lines Armed ICE agents have been deployed to more than a dozen airports across the U.S. The Independent UK · Mar 25
What we know and do not know about the Iran war negotiations Trump touts progress in secret Iran talks as missile strikes, US troop buildups and threats over the Strait of Hormuz fuel fears of a wider regional war: here is what we know so far. Euronews · Mar 25
Families of fallen soldiers and veterans blast Trump’s meme use saying it trivializes their sacrifice White House criticized by ex-soldiers for social media posts during Iran conflict: ‘It seems almost obscene relative to the actual violence and suffering that’s involved with this’ The Independent UK · Mar 25
‘Don’t dress up your defeat as an agreement’: Iran mocks Trump claiming victory, says he’s negotiating with himself "The one claiming to be a global superpower would have gotten out of this mess if it could." We Got This Covered · Mar 25
The Guardian - US · Mar 25 Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say The woman was arrested at routine ICE check-in and separated from children, aged 18 months and four
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Melania Trump Mocked: FLOTUS Mercilessly Humiliated Over 'Vampire Movie' Accent at Global Summit Melania Trump faced online ridicule after a brief appearance at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition summit, overshadowing the event's goals.
Euronews · Mar 25 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns Iran war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003 Sánchez said the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 had failed to achieve its goals and instead made life worse for ordinary people.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Trump getting daily Iran war sizzle reel of ‘stuff blowing up’ fuels concern he’s not getting full picture in briefings: report Trump has watched a curated reel every day of the U.S. military striking Iranian targets, according to a report
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Keir Starmer to pause crypto donations and cap those from UK voters overseas The Prime Minister told MPs the Rycroft review set out the ‘stark threats posed by illicit finance’.
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 'Dozy Don' Row: Donald Trump Bashes 'Sleepy Joe' Just Hours After Falling Asleep At Crime Summit President Donald Trump faces irony after slamming 'Sleepy Joe' Biden while appearing to doze off at a Memphis crime summit, spotlighting his own health concerns.
The Times of India · Mar 25 Majority of Americans view US strikes on Iran as excessive; gas price fears rise: Poll A new poll reveals a majority of Americans believe recent US military actions against Iran have gone too far, despite growing concerns over rising fuel costs. While preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a key objective, most oppose further escalation, including ground forces, as the US deploys additional troops…
Fortune · Mar 25 Current price of oil as of March 25, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Pause on cryptocurrency donations recommended in review of foreign interference Ministers have been urged to legislate for a moratorium in its Representation of the People Bill going through Parliament..
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Blackrock boss warns of ‘stark global recession’ if oil prices hit $150 due to Iran war Larry Fink warns those on lower incomes will be harder hit than the wealthy if energy prices continue to soar
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Trump kept classified docs tied to ‘business interests’ and showed Susie Wiles a top-secret map, ‘damning’ DOJ memo reveals ‘Trump stole documents so sensitive that only six people in the entire U.S. government had access to them,’ a Democratic lawmaker wrote