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What to know about the Iran war today:   0m ago Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday Mass homily to reject claims that God justifies war, insisting that God is the “king of peace.” “Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, […]

A growing dispute has emerged within a film production reportedly associated with Marvel Studios, as members of the production crew and contracted workers have staged a protest over alleged non-payment of wages. According to sources close to the matter, a payment was issued by Marvel Studios intended to cover compensation for key personnel, through Vincent […]

Jonathan Josephs,Business reporterand Nick Edser,Business reporter The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US and […]

Rachel Hagan President Donald Trump has confirmed he invited Vladimir Putin to join a US-proposed Gaza “Board of Peace”. The board is part of Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war and expected to temporarily oversee the running of Gaza and manage its reconstruction. On Monday, the Kremlin said the Russian president had received […]

By Staff ReporterJanuary 19, 2026 A construction crane collapsed on sunday morning at a busy construction site, injuring workers and causing severe damage to nearby property, while the fallen crane blocked a major roadway and triggered public unrest. According to eyewitnesses, the crane fell suddenly around 9:30 a.m., striking some site workers who was immediately […]

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country. Listen to this article · 7:40 min Learn more By David E. SangerTyler PagerKatie Rogers and Zolan Kanno-Youngs The reporters are White House […]

Trump claims US oil firms could be ‘up and running’ in Venezuela within 18 months 55 minutes agoShareSave Kayla Epstein President Donald Trump says the US oil industry could be “up and running” with increased operations in Venezuela within 18 months, after a surprise military operation removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump told NBC […]

Trump’s Venezuela Policy Tests GOP Unity Amid Election Year Challenges January 4, 2026 Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Tests Republican Unity Amid Election Year Challenges In a bold move that could reshape the political landscape, President Donald Trump has launched a military intervention in Venezuela. This decision arrives at a crucial time, potentially impacting his ability to […]

Analysis by Stephen Collinson 1 hr 21 min ago President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on Air Force One on January 4, 2026.Alex Brandon/AP President Donald Trump’s defenders had it half right. The US overthrow of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro isn’t an exact copy of the haunted regime change that gutted Iraq’s […]

A new chapter is being written on Germany’s skyline, and it carries a distinctly transatlantic signature. American contractor Knapp Graham has been confirmed as one of the key contributors to the construction of the Millennium Tower, a visionary architectural project in Frankfurt valued at an estimated €1 billion. Set to become one of Europe’s most […]