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Iran says nuclear facilities hit by strikes after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate'

Israel struck several nuclear sites in Iran on Friday, hitting uranium and heavy water facilities with no reported radiation leak, as both sides trade fresh threats amid reports of Washington-Tehran talks.

Euronews

Good Samaritan shot dead when he tried to stop high school boys from chasing a girl, family says

16-year-old Onyx Deligt allegedly fired a handgun six times during the altercation, police say

The Independent UK

Trump's War in Iran Risks Ruining His Entire Foreign Policy

The president’s attempt to manage the consequences of the war is adding wrinkles to his diplomatic goals in Ukraine, China, and other countries.

Reason

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Cuba's Díaz-Canel Says That Raúl Castro Is Leading the Negotiations With the United States

The remarks mark one of the clearest confirmations to date that high-level discussions between Havana and Washington are underway under the administration of Donald Trump

Latin Times

The Eerie Way Bryan Kohberger Responded When A DMV Worker Mentioned The Idaho Murders

Newly surfaced footage reveals Bryan Kohberger chatting calmly at a Washington DMV days after stabbing four Idaho students to death, nodding when the clerk mentions the slayings.

International Business Times UK

Havana on edge again: How a Russian tanker, US blockade, and a fuel-starved island are pushing Cuba back into Cold War shadows

A Russian tanker carrying oil is heading towards Cuba, intensifying a geopolitical standoff with the US. This move challenges America's de facto oil blockade on the island, which is facing an energy crisis. The situation echoes the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting Cuba's enduring strategic importance and testing US resolve in…

The Times of India

The Department of Education Is Leaving Its Headquarters. What That Means — and What It Doesn't

The U.S. Department of Education announced it will vacate its Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building in Washington, D.C. by August 2026 — relocating to a smaller federal office one block away and saving $4.8 million annually — after a 50% workforce reduction left the building 70% vacant, as the Trump…

International Business Times

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A world in bloom: Spring flowers unfold from Tokyo to Mexico, in photos

From soft peach to vivid pink and purple blooms, spring arrives in a burst of color across the Northern Hemisphere. In Washington, D.C. and Tokyo, streets and parks are awash in a sea of cherry blossoms. Across the plains of Greece’s largest peach-producing region, orchards unfurl like a pink veil…

The Independent UK

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

French officials have denied claims by the office of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's that France has excluded South Africa from the list of invitees to June's G7 leaders' summit in Paris under pressure from Washington, saying Kenya has been invited instead.

Radio France Internationale

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table

The Independent UK

Trump extends Hormuz deadline even as strikes continue; oil prices ease: What's happening in US-Israel vs Iran war

US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until early April, as Washington signals that diplomacy remains its preferred path forward in the escalating conflict. The temporary halt, announced as a 10-day window, comes amid claims from Trump that negotiations with Tehran are progressing,…

The Times of India

G7 unity tested as US envoy Rubio faces pressure from allies on Iran

G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, with concern also intensifying over the extent of cooperation between Russia and Tehran.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine war briefing: Pentagon reportedly considering whether to divert aid from Ukraine to Middle East

US military stockpiles are under strain as a result of Iran war, Washington Post reports; Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah. What we know on day 1,493

The Guardian - AU

Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump's dismantling

The Education Department will relocate from its Washington headquarters as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency, officials said Thursday

The Independent UK

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International Business Times UK

Trump Says Iran Is 'Begging' For Deal With US — But Tehran Denies Direct Talks, Fueling Conflicting Claims

Donald Trump claims Iran is 'begging' for a deal with the US, yet Tehran denies any negotiations are under way — fuelling a clash of narratives over the truth.

The Guardian - UK

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days

President claims talks with Tehran regime are ‘going very well’ and says he is pausing ‘Energy Plant destruction’

The Independent UK

Shocking moment Bryan Kohberger casually chats to DMV worker about college murders

Kohberger entered the Department of Motor Vehicles branch in Pullman, Washington, on November 18 2022, just five days after the killings of four students in Moscow, Idaho

Euronews

Closing the 'deterrence gap': German military association calls for war economy

The German Armed Forces Association is warning of a growing Russian threat, a weakened Europe and an unreliable Washington — while the Iran conflict pours billions into Putin's coffers.

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The Independent UK

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC have hit peak bloom but it won’t last long

Visitors are contending with a somewhat restricted blossom appreciation area at the Tidal Basin

Euronews

Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule'

US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.

The Free Financial Advisor

Social Security Checks Are Getting Smaller for Some Retirees — And It’s Not a Benefit Cut

Imagine opening your mailbox, flipping open your latest Social Security statement, and discovering that your check looks a little leaner than last month. Panic sets in for many retirees, but before assuming the worst, it’s crucial to understand what’s really happening. Social Security checks can shrink for some retirees, even…

The Independent UK

Revised House aviation safety bill wins NTSB support, but victims' families demand tougher timelines

A revised version of the House's aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board, but the families of the 67 victims of last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., still want to see tougher requirements to ensure the reforms are implemented

International Business Times UK

Will a US-Iran Ceasefire Happen Soon? Prediction Market Suggests It May Not Come Until December

A prediction market tracking the US-Iran conflict suggests a formally announced ceasefire may not take place until December 2026.

Kiplinger

Washington Slashes Estate Tax: Why Your Inheritance Still Isn't Safe

State lawmakers are rolling back record-high death taxes, but a new millionaire tax on top earners is waiting in the wings.

The Times of India

While US battles Iran, Denmark was preparing to deny Washington access to Greenland

European allies secretly prepared to defend Greenland from a potential US military action. Denmark, with support from France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, planned to disable airport runways. This move signaled deep concerns over President Trump's intentions. The preparations aimed to deter any US intervention. The episode highlighted a growing trust…

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