Polls show that Americans think Trump has failed on immigration, prices, and the war with Iran The bill finally comes due. We Got This Covered · Mar 9
What China's latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions and rivalry with the US Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities The Independent UK · Mar 9
US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in the Middle East The United States has begun a large military exercise with South Korea involving thousands of troops while also waging an escalating war in the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 9
Trump says oil price spike is ‘very small price to pay for safety and peace’ as Iran war rages On Sunday, oil prices surpassed the $100-a-barrel milestone for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years The Independent UK · Mar 9
With rising inflation and historically high oil prices, everyone is wondering what Trump’s exist strategy is in the war with Iran Trump and a new endless war all over again. We Got This Covered · Mar 9
US airports face long delays as DHS shutdown hits security checkpoints The Hobby airport said it expected more travelers than normal due to spring break The Independent UK · Mar 9
Keir Starmer to reassure public as Iran conflict enters tenth day The Prime Minister will discuss the impact on people in the UK as he visits a London community centre on Monday. Evening Standard · Mar 9
New measures to tackle extremism at universities and in charity sector unveiled Government is launching a new action plan to promote ‘shared values that unite us as a nation’ The Independent UK · Mar 9
Trump throws another Truth Social tantrum over UK’s refusal to join the Iran war and threatens future repercussions The schoolyard politics of a superpower. We Got This Covered · Mar 8
Oil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission Prices at the pump are likely to top $4 a gallon now that oil has surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022. Fortune · Mar 8
Video Shows Rihanna Protesting Outside Trump Tower on Women's March: FACT CHECK Explore the truth behind the viral video of Rihanna allegedly protesting at the Women's March. Was it really her? Find out the facts. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
British couple held in Tehran prison caught in US-Iran war crossfire as bombs shatter windows British citizens Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been held in prisons in Iran for more than a year, living through two wars The Independent UK · Mar 8
Gavin Newsom Labels Donald Trump 'Disgusting Little Man' After Dover Ceremony Gavin Newsom criticised Donald Trump for keeping his hat on during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base prompting a heated debate over protocol and respect. The row unfolded as the remains of six US service members returned home from the Middle East. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
International Business Times UK · Mar 8 Is Vladimir Putin Sick? Russian President Sparks New Health Concerns After 'Unedited' Coughing Fit Airs On Russian TV An unedited Russian television broadcast has reignited scrutiny of Vladimir Putin after the president was forced to restart an International Women's Day address because of a coughing fit. The footage was quickly replaced, but not before it reopened familiar and still unproven questions about his health.
Evening Standard · Mar 8 'You're right to worry about your bills and jobs,' Starmer tells UK as oil tops $110 a barrel in Trump war The US and Israeli attacks on Tehran have already sparked rises in the cost of oil, higher mortgage rates and hit stock markets
The Guardian - US · Mar 8 US stock markets close on high after Iran war drove oil prices above $100 a barrel Markets settled after Trump claimed US-Israel war with Iran is ‘very complete’, bringing oil prices down to $85 a barrel
Evening Standard · Mar 8 Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader despite Trump calling him ‘unacceptable’ Hardline cleric Mojtaba Khamenei chosen by Iran’s religious establishment despite lacking traditional senior credentials
Evening Standard · Mar 8 John Swinney ‘deeply sorry’ for those affected by hospital dirty water scandal More than 80 children developed infections because of dirty water at the hospital between 2017 and 2021.
Axios · Mar 8 Iran's next supreme leader: Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba Critics say the younger Khamenei is unqualified for the position.
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Iran names new supreme leader after Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Iran war Mojtaba Khamenei is to replace his father despite threats by Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Fox News slammed for airing old video of Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony rather than Saturday’s actual footage Six service members who died in conflict with Iran arrived home on Saturday
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Starmer has little to fear from Trump’s latest broadside on Iran THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Both Donald Trump and Tony Blair have said that Keir Starmer should have engaged more with the US in its attack on Iran, but he will find favour with the public for concentrating solely on Britain’s national interest
Axios · Mar 8 Ken Martin's dysfunctional DNC alarms Democrats Donors, operatives and some DNC members are questioning his leadership, fundraising ability and handling of the party's 2024 election "autopsy."
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader Move could lead to escalation of war as Donald Trump has already called Mojtaba Khamenei an ‘unacceptable’ choice