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Viktor Orban is facing his first serious challenge in years in Peter Magyar. The two politicians held rallies on Hungary’s national day that outlined very different visions for the country’s future. Hungary’s ruling and opposition parties each held major rallies on Sunday as they race to shore up support ahead of hotly contested elections on April 12.…

Bombs, government oppression and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma accumulate? And what can help people endure constant stress? Attacks by Israel and the United States are targeting Tehran and places across Iran. Shortly before the war began, people took to the streets to demonstrate against the theocratic regime. The Islamic Republicclamped down brutally. Protests…

The Trump administration is planning to announce the coalition as early as this week as multiple countries have agreed to join the bloc to ensure a safe passage From repeated threats, to calling countries for more participation —and sending warships — US President Donald Trump has increasingly focused his fury in the ongoing conflict in the Middle…

AN ASTEROID the size of a school bus has been making its way towards Earth at over 21,000 miles an hour. NASA is monitoring the asteroid, which was expected to make a close approach Friday. The space rock, known as “2026 EG1,” is measuring in around 40 feet in diameter and is traveling over 21,500 miles per…

IRAN’s new supreme tyrant has reportedly been flown to Moscow for leg surgery “personally offered by Putin” after suffering serious injuries during airstrikes. It comes as rumours swirl that Mojtaba Khamenei could be dead – the leader has not been seen since his appointment. Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida reported that the son of the slaughtered Ayatollah had been…

Sharif Osman Hadi’s death set off violent protests in Bangladesh, with angry mobs torching several buildings including two major newspapers deemed to favour India, as well as a prominent cultural institution. Indian police said on Sunday (Mar 15) that they had arrested a Bangladeshi man for allegedly helping two fellow nationals, accused of murdering a popular student…

Before the conflict flared up, the UN had said that nearly half of Afghanistan – 21.9 million people – would need humanitarian aid this year. The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Sunday (Mar 15) that it has started delivering “life-saving food” to over 20,000 Afghan families displaced by the conflict with Pakistan, warning “further instability will…

Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com on Monday launched its Joybuy online marketplace in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, stepping up its push beyond its home market and taking aim at market leader Amazon. JD.com wants to internationalise its business and last year agreed to buy German electronics retailer Ceconomy, owner of the MediaMarkt and…

The toxin, which can cause nausea and vomiting, was found in a batch of Nestle NAN HA2 infant formula and a batch of Nature One Dairy Premium Toddler Milk Formula, meant for children over one year old. Two batches of formula milk products have been recalled due to the presence of cereulide toxin, the Singapore Food Agency…

The ongoing investigation by local and federal agencies has yielded no significant breakthroughs despite numerous tips. A $100,000 reward has been offered for information. As Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance case drags on for over one-and-a-half months now, a pioneer in FBI’s criminal profiling techniques has stated that the real motive behind the kidnapping maybe fuelled by personal motives.…

The September 11 attacks in 2001 remain among the deadliest terrorist incidents in modern history. Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy aimed at blaming Iran for a major terrorist attack. “I’ve heard that the remaining members of Epstein’s network have devised a conspiracy to…

Take it from Kylie Jenner: if the dress fits like a glove, repeat it in every color. Though all eyes are on Timothée Chalamet tonight, his girlfriend certainly brought the heat as well. Ahead of the Oscars 2026 red carpet, Jenner shared a sneak peek at her look on Instagram, writing, “jessica who?”— a nod to bombshell…

The Palestinian Iran-aligned militant group Hamas has called on Iran to not target neighbouring countries, while ​still reaffirming Tehran’s right to respond to the U.S.-Israeli ‌attacks. This is the first time the group has publicly commented on Iranian policies. It has expressed solidarity with Iran during the ​war but appeared to steer clear from threatening any ​retaliatory…

Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path ​for U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March. The discussions, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott…

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran’s main oil export hub Kharg Island and ​said he was not ready for a deal with Tehran to end the war which has shut off the vital Strait of Hormuz and caused chaos in global energy markets. With the U.S.-Israeli war ‌on Iran in its third week, Trump…

When Paraguayan opposition lawmaker Leidy Galeano returned from an all-expenses-paid tour of six Chinese cities late last year, she was convinced Paraguay risked missing out on major economic gains by sticking with longtime ally Taiwan over Beijing – a message participants on the trip heard repeatedly from Chinese officials. “Everything I saw there, I wanted for my…

Meta (META.O), is planning sweeping layoffs ​that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as ‌Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers. No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been…

Costume designer Jean-Pierre Dorléac isn’t shying away from naming a few nightmare celebrities he’s worked with throughout his career. During a chat with the Daily Mail, Dorléac labeled stars like Kirstie Alley, Shannen Doherty and Patrick Macnee as bad apples. “Kirstie was very crude and very brassy and coarse, irresponsible, never on time, a mess, a constant…

Stew, a 35-year-old from Montana, has enjoyed dabbling in sports bets since he downloaded the Kalshi app about 18 months ago. But just a few weeks ago, after spotting reports of elevated pizza deliveries around the Pentagon during some late-night scrolling, he made a different kind of bet – wagering $10 (£7.50) on the odds that Iran’s…

Hollywood stars are gearing up for Sunday night’s Oscars, in an exciting year for the awards race where several categories are too close to call. Political thriller One Battle After Another is the favourite to win best picture, but it faces tough competition from vampire horror Sinners, which has a record-breaking 16 nominations. Irish star Jessie Buckley…

No injuries were reported in what Amsterdam’s Mayor Femke Halsema described as a “deliberate attack.” It follows an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam a day earlier. A Jewish school in Amsterdam was hit by an explosion early on Saturday in what the city’s mayor called “a deliberate attack against the Jewish community.” The explosion on…

ICC chairman Jay Shah sent a blunt reminder to Pakistan and Bangladesh over their pre-T20 World Cup boycott drama. The T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed unprecedented scenes as Bangladesh were forced out of the tournament after refusing to travel to India over alleged “security concerns.” Despite receiving assurances from the International Cricket Council (ICC), Bangladesh stood firm…

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the airstrike that killed his father, Ali Khamenei, and other key family members. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that there was “no problem” with the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as US President Donald Trump questioned whether he is alive. Khamenei, 56, has…

At the 0:35 mark, when Netanyahu raises his hands, extra flesh is seen next to the little finger, which many social media users claimed was the sixth finger. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “fine,” his office claimed after social media posts suggested he had died. A correspondent from the Anadolu Agency asked the office if they…

“Many countries … will be sending war ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the strait open and safe,” says the US president. US President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure a vital shipping lane choked off by the war with Iran that showed no signs of slowing on Saturday (Mar…

At least seven Indian pilgrims died and several were injured when a micro-bus plunged into a gorge in Gorkha, Nepal, after visiting Manakamana Temple. Rescue operations are ongoing. Road accidents in Nepal are rising, with traffic fatalities and economic losses increasing, highlighting growing road safety concerns. At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed in a micro-bus accident…

Switzerland government said two requests for US reconnaissance planes to cross over Switzerland were rejected on Sunday. Switzerland announced closing its airspace for US military flights amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, citing its tradition of neutrality in armed conflicts. The development comes even as US President Donald Trump urged other countries to send warships…

Meta (META.O), is planning sweeping layoffs ​that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as ‌Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers. No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been…

High-level Colombian officials, including the ministers ​of foreign relations and defense, met with their Venezuelan counterparts in Caracas on Friday in what acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said were ‌productive meetings, as she called for a end to U.S. sanctions against her country. The meeting, the first in-person between the two neighboring South American countries since the…

Comments from an Iranian state television presenter about the country’s women’s team during their Asian Cup campaign affected the players psychologically and drove some to ​seek asylum in Australia, coach Marziyeh Jafari said on Friday. The tournament, ‌hosted by Australia, started just as the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on Iran, killing the Islamic Republic’s Supreme…

iran state television released footage said to have been filmed inside an underground complex the authorities describe as a “missile city”. Iran’s military said on Thursday that it holds a large stock of suicide drone boats now being deployed to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz. State television released footage said to have been filmed inside…

A drone struck the US embassy in Baghdad, an Iraqi security official said, as an AFP journalist saw smoke rising from the complex. A building in Dubai’s financial hub has been hit by debris from an intercepted attack. This is the second such attack in less than 24 hours as the US-Israel-Iran war enters day 15. No…

Sheriff Chris Nanos made another critical mistake in Nancy Guthrie’s “complicated” disappearance, an expert believes. On Thursday, Nanos revealed he has a theory on why Guthrie was “targeted” and warned the Tucson, Ariz., community that the abductor could strike again — but wouldn’t share any further information. Former FBI agent Jason Pack told Page Six of the…

The Philippines, which is chairing ASEAN this year, convened the special meeting as concerns over the Iran conflict deepened. ASEAN foreign and economic ministers on Friday (Mar 13) called for an immediate halt to the war in the Middle East, and said the effects of surging oil prices and disrupted trade are already hitting Southeast Asia’s economies.…

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and US President Donald Trump discussed possible reopening of talks between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a meeting in Washington, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday (Mar 14). Kim told Trump he was the only Western leader to have had dialogue with North Korea’s Kim and was…

During an interview with Donald Trump, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul asked which historical figure he would choose to be if he could relive someone else’s life. Trump responded humorously that he might choose himself, saying his life is “very exciting.” The exchange, which came amid tensions involving the United States, Iran and Israel, quickly went viral online. Amid…

Pavel Talankin had never been outside Russia before he went into exile in summer 2024, leaving his home in the Ural mountains for his own safety after he quietly stood up to President Putin’s war machine. In less than two years, Pasha, as he’s known, transformed from an events coordinator and videographer at a primary school in…

“I don’t even think it was his message,” an Iranian woman in her 40s told the BBC after her country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gave his first official address in the form of a statement read out on state TV. Having not seen him since he was named leader, some are now casting doubts on who…

An image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been found in documents released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). It is the first known image of the three men together, but no time or location is given for the photograph. ITV News said the photo was taken in Martha’s Vineyard…

From reconnaissance drones to ground robots, high-tech systems play a key role in Ukraine’s defense. In the Kharkiv region, DW witnessed how they operate firsthand. The corn in the fields stands several feet tall — it hasn’t been harvested in a long time. Villages are destroyed and deserted. Burnt-out car wrecks line the roadsides. There is no…

Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed that Cuba has opened talks with Washington as a US blockade isolates the Caribbean nation. US President Trump has said a deal would be “very easily made” after threatening a “takeover.” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Friday confirmed that his Communist-run Caribbean nation has opened talks with the United States, which imposed a crippling…

The weapons approved are part of a $11 billion US arms package announced in December. The package aims to bolster Taiwan’s military capabilities against Chinese aggression. Taiwan’s parliament on Friday approved four weapons deals with the US, giving the government the green light to approve the deal worth roughly $9 billion (roughly €7.86 billion). The arms packages…

As Israel and the United States continue to pummel Iran and Iran retaliates with rockets throughout the region, experts say a return to diplomacy is needed to end the war. As the US-Israel war on Iran marks two weeks, much is at stake for the region. On Friday, Iran continued to launch strikes on Saudi Arabia and…

The United States issued a 30-day waiver for ​countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea, in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilize ‌global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. Oil prices eased on Friday morning in Asia after the U.S. waiver announcement. The move was…

A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident U.S. Central Command ​said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or ‌friendly fire. The United States has deployed a large number of aircraft into the Middle East to take part in operations against Iran and the incident highlights the…

MARK Zuckerberg has purchased a $170million property nestled in the so-called Billionaires Bunker – which is known for its top security and exclusivity. The tech overlord, who’s also said to have an apocalypse-ready property in Hawaii, will now be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jeff Bezos, Tom Brady, and Ivanka Trump. Zuckerberg’s new home, which is…

Australia’s Qantas Airways said on Friday (Mar 13) it would pay out A$105 million (US$74 million) to settle a class action alleging it misled customers and failed to provide ticket refunds for flights cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The class action on behalf of Australian passengers related to international and domestic flights cancelled by Qantas between 2020…

Disruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have prompted India to prioritise household and transport gas supplies, leaving restaurants and other businesses scrambling for fuel. Half of the six eateries run by Delhi restaurateur Zachariah Jacob are close to running on fumes. “Right now, we are running on existing LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders. We…

Rights groups have urged FIFA to ensure the 2026 World Cup upholds commitments to inclusivity and safety, warning that U.S. immigration policies and concerns over press freedom could undermine the tournament. The Sport & Rights Alliance said the governing body had promised a “safe, welcoming and inclusive” competition under its Human Rights Framework but that rhetoric and…

Prosecutors said the brothers built a network of businesses known as the Savani Group, which generated millions of dollars through these illegal schemes over several years. Two Indian-origin brothers from Pennsylvania, Bhaskar Savani, 60, and Arun Savani, 58, have been found guilty in a major multi-state racketeering conspiracy involving several types of fraud, including visa fraud, healthcare…

Donald Trump said Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was ‘damaged but probably alive’, as reports suggested he was critically injured in the airstrike that killed his father. Amid mounting speculation over the condition of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes the leader is still…

A US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, prompting rescue efforts. Officials said the incident was not caused by hostile fire, while another aircraft landed safely. A US Air Force aircraft crashed in Iraq amid the ongoing war in Iran, the United States Central Command confirmed on Thursday. The aircraft was carrying…

The war in the Middle East is dominating the news but Ukraine is still under fire from Russia. Kyiv is now offering insight into shooting down Iranian drones in exchange for continued support from its allies. As the war in Iran pushes Ukraine’s fight against Russian invaders off the front pages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is working…

Fifteen men received life sentences for the Crocus City Hall attack that killed 150, including children, and wounded hundreds inside a burning building. It was Russia’s deadliest such incident in two decades. A Moscow court on Thursday sentenced 15 men to life in prison over the 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre that killed 150 people, the deadliest…

A million illegally-registered cars are being driven in France in a fraud scandal that has cost hundreds of millions of euros in lost taxes and fines, according to the state auditor. The fraud – in which fake dealerships manipulate the records of the state vehicle licensing agency (SIV) – is also endangering lives by allowing unsafe cars…

Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest oil shipping channel, according to a statement attributed to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. His message was broadcast on Iranian state TV, but Khamenei did not appear in person. His message was instead read out by a newsreader. Iran would “avenge the blood” of Iranians…

One person has died and two others were injured at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, in a shooting that the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism. The suspect was also killed in the incident on Thursday. The FBI identified the alleged gunman as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guard member who had…

Zendaya appeared to confirm she Tom Holland are already married during a telling moment at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The “Euphoria” star, 29, attended the awards show Thursday and was a good sport when she was playfully put on the spot by host Marsai Martin. The “Black-ish” star cracked onstage that Zendaya “didn’t play…

Every year, thousands of Rohingya attempt to flee Myanmar and Bangladesh by sea. The escape effort kills hundreds of people per year. It was late November when Nur Begum, an ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar living in the sprawling refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, received the call that her eldest daughter, Nur Kayas, was dead. The…

“If I had disobeyed my mother and gone to New York, what might have happened to me?” asks Gláucia Fekete. In 2004, as a 16-year-old living in the Brazilian countryside, she was taking her first steps in the modelling world. She says French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel visited her family home, to persuade her mother to let…

Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali. The team are scheduled to play three group matches in the tournament, which is being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico and gets under way on 11 June. Iran are due to…

A jury has ordered controversial US rapper Kanye West to pay $140,000 (£104,415) after a handyman sued him over unpaid work for renovations at his Malibu mansion. The verdict in the trial in Los Angeles came after Tony Saxon claimed the rapper, also known as Ye, did not pay him properly for work at the beachside property…

Brianna LaPaglia is sharing her uncut opinion. “No tea, no shade, no hate, just some field research,” the influencer, 26, began in a Tuesday TikTok video. “Every single bitch I know is on Ozempic. People that do not need Ozempic. It’s like if I did Ozempic. Could I lose a couple? Surely. Do I need Ozempic? No!”…

Rebecca Gayheart shared the “powerful moment” she experienced with her late husband, Eric Dane, that left him “visibly emotional” shortly before his tragic death last month. In the weeks leading up to his passing, the “Grey’s Anatomy” star lent his voice to a restoration project spearheaded by AI firm ElevenLabs with the goal to use past recordings…

U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran’s leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to three ​sources familiar with the matter. A “multitude” of intelligence reports provide “consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger” of collapse and “retains…

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter Ju Ae has long been seen as next in line to rule the country. North Korea released an image on Thursday (Mar 12) of leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter firing a pistol, weeks after photos showed her shooting a rifle – once again stoking speculation she is being groomed as heir.…

About 4,900 of the accounts were taken down with the help of the Singapore Police Force. Meta has disabled more than 150,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to scam centre networks in Southeast Asia after a global law enforcement operation last week involving agencies from countries such as Singapore, Thailand and the United States. About 4,900 of…

HOLLYWOOD’S awards season is often a masterclass of balancing grandeur with subtlety – but according to one Academy voter, Timothée Chalamet appears to have missed that memo. The actor entered the 2026 Oscars race as the top contender of the season, but an Academy member and voter tells The U.S. Sun that his chances of taking home…

GOING through a severe bout of Covid or the flu trigger lung cancer years or even months later, scientists say. Serious viral infections “reprogram” immune cells in the lungs, making it easier for tumours to grow, an American study shows. But Covid-19 and flu vaccines – dished out to at-risk groups in the UK – could help…

JEFFREY Epstein allegedly told a teen victim he was already a dad – while also asking other young women he abused to have his child, newly released files claim. One victim told investigators that the convicted paedo pointed to a photograph of a blonde woman displayed inside his New York mansion and said she had given birth…

The dollar held its ground on Wednesday as traders moved to the sidelines, awaiting ​cues on what comes next in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran while mixed messages on a resolution to the conflict ‌kept sentiment frail. Global markets have been betting that U.S. President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon, but Trump has…

Australia on Wednesday granted humanitarian visas ‌to two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who decided to stay in the country due to fears for their safety if they returned home. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said a player and ​a support staff member accepted the government’s offer, after five players from the team ​were…

Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of a Catholic bishop in ​San Diego who was arrested by ‌local authorities on suspicion of stealing $250,000 from his congregation, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta had ​led the small Chaldean Catholic community ​in the California city since 2017. He ⁠pleaded not guilty to 16 counts ​of…

The full restoration of operations depends on regulatory approvals and airspace reopening, while many Indian nationals continue to struggle with delayed transit visas in Saudi Arabia and Oman, alongside rising ticket prices. Although the majority of West Asian airspaces have been shut after Iran continued targeting U.S. assets in the Gulf countries in retaliation for attacks by…

More than 200 Singaporeans and their dependents arrived at Changi Airport on Wednesday morning. Seeing Singaporean soldiers on the Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh on Tuesday (Mar 10) brought Ms Malathi Keshvani a distinct sense of comfort. Ms Malathi, her husband and two children were…

Fribourg police said in a statement that public prosecutors had opened a criminal investigation “to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy”. At least six people have died after a bus caught fire in western Switzerland, police said, adding that investigators are examining whether the blaze may have been deliberately started by someone on board. The fire…

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday about escalating tensions in West Asia. The discussion focused on global oil supply risks following US-Israel strikes and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. India stressed concern over regional stability. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a phone…

The pictures showed aircraft parked on runways, transport planes arriving at desert airfields and carrier decks crowded with fighters somewhere in the Mediterranean. Yet each image carried an unusual level of detail — not in English, but in Mandarin. In the final week of February, long before the first missiles were launched and before the name Operation…

The woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills, Calif. home while the singer was inside has officially been charged with attempted murder, and could face life in prison. Ivanna Ortiz appeared in a Los Angeles County courthouse for an arraignment and plea hearing on Tuesday, court documents reveal. In addition to the attempted murder charge, she…

Pakistan announced fuel- and cost-saving measures to mitigate the economic strain from the ongoing conflict in Iran. The steps include temporary school closures, government salary cuts, and a ban on iftar gatherings. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a series of measures intended to curb fuel consumption and reduce government spending amid economic strain caused…

Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union was “completely dependent” on expensive and volatile fossil fuel imports. She has announced new ambitions to harmonize nuclear regulations and roll out smaller reactors. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that Europe’s turn away from nuclear power had been a “strategic mistake” that was now…

Lufthansa pilots have called a two-day strike amid a dispute over pension payments. Meanwhile, Volkswagen says it plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030. Dresden to evacuate 18,000 people after discovery of WWII bomb Around 18,000 people in Dresden will have to leave their homes and workplaces by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, after a Second World War…

Iranians have told BBC Persian that they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks, as explosions “every few hours” rocked Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj overnight and cut power. “I was in total darkness last night,” one man in his 30s from Tehran said, while others reported temporary…

When the FBI raided Jeffrey Epstein’s New York mansion in July 2019, on the day he was arrested for child sex trafficking, agents forced open a large safe to find diamonds, bundles of cash, passports, binders of CDs and hard drives. But an issue with the warrant meant they could not leave with the items. And when…