Tom Hanks is to play a former US President, but which one? Tom Hanks is to portray former US President Abraham Lincoln in the big screen adaptation of George Saunders' novel Lincoln in the Bardo. BANG Premier · Feb 24
Four killed after Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market The pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the crash along with two merchants The Independent UK · Feb 24
Trump’s new global tariffs kick in at 10%; Bank of England governor says March rate cut ‘open question’ – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Why Rep. Ro Khanna Is Bringing Epstein Survivor Haley Robson to Trump's State of the Union Tonight – The Full Story Haley Robson, an Epstein survivor, will attend the State of the Union to demand justice and transparency in the Epstein case International Business Times UK · Feb 24
3.8 Million UFO Files Wiped Hours After Donald Trump's Alien Disclosure Order — Accidental Error or Something More? Explore the disappearance of 3.8 million declassified UFO files from The Black Vault after Trump's transparency order. Uncover the implications and questions raised by this unprecedented data wipe. International Business Times UK · Feb 24
From Pune to Kolkata: Political cartoonists say online reach is being cut Political cartoonists across India are increasingly finding their work restricted on social media following legal requests from law enforcement — often without any clarity on the law invoked. Newslaundry · Feb 24
Robert De Niro blasts Trump and flag-waving MAGA supporters: ‘He’s an idiot’ Robert de Niro called Donald Trump “an idiot” in a new episode of the MSNBC podcast The Best People with Nicolle Wallace on Monday (23 February). The Independent UK · Feb 24
Tuesday briefing: The long and winding road of war in Ukraine, as the human cost mounts In today’s newsletter: how the war looks from inside the country four years on – and what the west’s audience and leaders still misunderstand The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Skyscraper scrap: mixed reaction for Trump tower plan Rival petitions have been launched over a proposed 340-metre, 91-storey Trump tower at a holiday hotspot that's been billed as Australia's tallest building. AAP · Feb 24
Ukraine marks four years of conflict, as losses rise with no end in sight As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the relentless fighting continues to exact a heavy toll on the population amid slow advances and stalled negotiations. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24
Whistleblower Ryan Schwank Exposes New ICE Policy Authorising Agents to Enter Homes Without Warrants Whistleblower and former ICE attorney reveals unconstitutional practices and inadequate training, raising urgent concerns about civil liberties and Fourth Amendment violations. International Business Times UK · Feb 24
Thousands of troops deployed to end clashes in Mexico over death of drug lord 'El Mencho' Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing of the country's most powerful drug lord, which sparked a surge in violence and left more than 70 people dead. Euronews · Feb 24
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK responds to Moscow’s ‘absurd’ claim Kyiv building nuclear weapon with Europe Nuclear weapons claim a 'clear attempt by Vladimir Putin to distract from his heinous actions in Ukraine', says UK The Independent UK · Feb 24
Milan church concert strikes a chord for inclusion ahead of Winter Paralympics Ahead of the 2026 Winter Paralympics, a choir from northern Italy performed inside a Milan church as part of an effort encouraging inclusion and unity in communities beyond the competition The Independent UK · Feb 24
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Mexico tourist towns fear reaction ahead of World Cup after cartel violence: ‘The world just saw what happened’ Mexico hoped the death of one of the world’s biggest fentanyl traffickers would ease the pressure
The Times of India · Feb 24 'Like 1990 Persian Gulf War I': Ex-Nato commander warns US Middle East buildup mirrors 'Dante’s Inferno' Former NATO commander Admiral James Stavridis likened the US military buildup around Iran to "Dante's Inferno," describing concentric rings of firepower. This massive deployment includes strategic bombers, two aircraft carrier groups, and Tomahawk missile capabilities. The move comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Washington ordering non-essential staff out of Lebanon…
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military's use of AI Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet with the CEO of Anthropic
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient With the Russian military performing poorly, Ukraine is clarifying strategy and pushing back with modest success
The Independent UK · Feb 24 FedEx files lawsuit demanding ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling The lawsuit may be the first of numerous legal fights over tariff funds
International Business Times UK · Feb 24 Who Is John Barron? Donald Trump Connection Scrutinised After C-Span Exposes Caller Who Commented on SC's Tariff Decision A mysterious C-SPAN caller named 'John Barron' criticises the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, sparking speculation about Trump's involvement
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 24 Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate Backs 91-Storey Trump Tower In Truly Cursed Move Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has thrown his support behind a proposed 91‑storey Trump Tower in Surfers Paradise.
Euronews · Feb 24 US ambassador to France barred from government access after failing to show up for summons France's Foreign Ministry had summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner to explain comments made by the Trump administration about the killed far-right activist Quentin Deranque.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Asian shares are mixed after heavy selling of potential AI losers hits Wall Street Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stocks slumped on heavy selling of shares in companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence boom
Fortune · Feb 24 Stablecoins could finally bring cross-border payments into the digital age, argues XTransfer CEO Bill Deng Deng says digital tokens could modernize business payments still bogged down by PDFs and emails.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 The criminal ascent of 'El Mencho' as Mexico's most powerful drug lord Like other drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” had spent years avoiding the spotlight