Trump backed down from Strait of Hormuz threat after private warnings from allies
U.S. allies and Gulf countries privately warned the president of the dangers of following through on his threat to destroy Iran's power plants.
Bloomberg
Scientists warn of record-breaking climate event with 'super El Niño'
The Independent
- World
Alasdair Gray murals secure listed status for restaurant
The Ubiquitous Chip's designation as a Category B listed building recognises the rare artworks painted on its walls.
3 min readBBC
- World
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
3 min readCBS News
- Politics
Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year
Oklahoma's governor on Tuesday appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to serve in the U.S. Senate through the end of the year and finish the term of Republican Markwayne Mullin, the new homeland security secretary. The choice by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who had pledged to pick a “conservative voice” to fill Mullin's seat, elevates to the Senate the chairman and former CEO of Williams Companies, a major pipeline operator based in Tulsa.
2 min read - Politics
Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year
Oklahoma's governor on Tuesday appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to serve in the U.S. Senate through the end of the year and finish the term of Republican Markwayne Mullin, the new homeland security secretary. The choice by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who had pledged to pick a “conservative voice” to fill Mullin's seat, elevates to the Senate the chairman and former CEO of Williams Companies, a major pipeline operator based in Tulsa.
2 min read - World
Libya tows drifting Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker to avert a Mediterranean spill
Libyan authorities were towing a Russian tanker drifting in the Mediterranean for the past three weeks, after the vessel was damaged in a suspected sea drone attack, officials said Tuesday. The Arctic Metagaz is part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet transporting fossil fuels in violation of international sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Libya's coast guard said that the tanker, which carries liquefied natural gas, was being towed to a safe zone off the town of Zuwara on Libya’s western coast.
2 min read - World
Libya tows drifting Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker to avert a Mediterranean spill
Libyan authorities were towing a Russian tanker drifting in the Mediterranean for the past three weeks, after the vessel was damaged in a suspected sea drone attack, officials said Tuesday. The Arctic Metagaz is part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet transporting fossil fuels in violation of international sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Libya's coast guard said that the tanker, which carries liquefied natural gas, was being towed to a safe zone off the town of Zuwara on Libya’s western coast.
2 min read - World
What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.
4 min read - US
Rubio to testify in trial of ex-Rep. accused of illegal lobbying for Venezuela
Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.
3 min read - Celebrity
Funeral date set for girl who broke card record
Amelia's family asked for donations to be made to Matt's Mission Children's Charity in her name.
3 min read - World
Hungarian foreign minister admits talking to Russia during EU meetings
Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó admitted that he talks to Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov during private EU meetings.
2 min readUnited Press International
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An arson attack leaves Britain's Jewish community feeling vulnerable
British police hunted three suspects on Tuesday over an arson attack on a Jewish charity’s ambulances and pledged to step up security around a community that feels increasingly at risk. The blaze in Golders Green, a London neighborhood with a large Jewish population, consumed four ambulances belonging to the volunteer organization Hatzola Northwest.
4 min read - Business
EU regulator warns of shortage in Baxter's cancer treatment until early 2027
March 24 () - The European Union's medicines regulator said on Tuesday it expects Baxter International's cancer drugs containing ifosfamide will remain in shortage in the bloc well into the first quarter of next year. Ifosfamide is used by itself or in combination with other therapies to treat multiple cancers including testicular, small cell and cervical cancers.
1 min readReuters
- US
Watch: Bright green fireball lights the sky over Pacific Northwest
Experts in Oregon said a bright green fireball that lit up the early morning sky over the Pacific Northwest was a meteor burning up in the atmosphere.
1 min read - World
Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report
Fine particulates in Pakistan’s air highest in the world last year, exceeding WHO guidelines by up to 13 times.
3 min readAl Jazeera
- World
Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict
The war has caused "imminent danger" to the country's energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.
2 min read - News
Iran war grinds on amid conflicting messages from Trump and Tehran
Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
- US
A Casino In Tysons, Virginia, Is Closer To Reality
A bill that would allow a casino to built in tony Tysons is at the governor's desk, but even with a signature, it's far from a done deal
4 min readCasino Reports
- Politics
Cost of Noem’s makeup and horse rental for her $143 million ad that led to her ouster are revealed
The taxpayer footed the bill for nearly $4,000 worth of hair and makeup services for Noem, financial records show
4 min readThe Independent
- US
What is ICE doing inside Atlanta airport? Passengers aren't really sure
ICE agents were deployed inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport Monday. They were meant to help TSA workers, but spent a lot of time standing around.
7 min readUSA TODAY
- World
Airstrikes target HQ and leader of Iran-backed Shi'ite militia umbrella group in Iraq
By Ahmed Rasheed and Muayad Hameed BAGHDAD, March 24 (Reuters) - Airstrikes hit a headquarters of Iraq's umbrella group for Iran-backed Shi'ite militias and a residence belonging to its leader on
2 min read - Politics
Joe Kent responds to leaking allegations and Tulsi Gabbard’s view on Iran war in wild Mark Levin interview
Ex-counterterrorism official, who resigned from Trump administration in protest last week, accused of being ‘extremely conspiratorial’ by conservative radio host in testy exchange
3 min read - World
Marius Borg Høiby to Remain in Prison Until June Sentencing
Prosecutors have requested a jail term of seven years and seven months for the son of Norway’s Crown Princess.
2 min readTown & Country
- World
Pakistan ‘ready to host US-Iran talks’: Can latest peace push work?
Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt are trying to broker talks. Analysts caution the chasm between the US and Iran remains wide.
12 min read - World
Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch
The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England.
3 min read - World
'A mammoth task': Dealing with the cycle of violence against women in NI
Natalie McNally is one of 30 women who have been violently and brutally killed in Northern Ireland since 2020.
5 min read - World
Free concerts project saved as funding secured
The initiative stages free orchestral concerts to help children get involved in live music.
1 min read - World
Mother of attacks victim urges police footage probe
Emma Webber calls for an investigation into which police staff unnecessarily viewed footage.
2 min read - World
Iran live updates: Iranian missiles damage Tel Aviv amid reported peace talks
Trump said Monday that U.S.-Iran talks would "continue throughout the week."
8.9K7 min readABC News
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Council's purchase of shopping centre secured
The shopping centre will be demolished as part of wider regeneration plans to improve the town.
2 min read - Science
Scientists Sequenced the DNA of the ‘Last Neanderthal’—and It Alters Human History
Remains of a Neanderthal who may have roamed the Earth 42,000 years ago offer insight into an isolated people
3 min readPopular Mechanics
- World
Government delays to Hillsborough Law are an 'insult'
An open letter from the Hillsborough Law Now campaign has demanded a meeting with the Prime Minister.
3 min read - World
Drug dealer who kicked woman to death jailed
Nila Patel, 56, died in hospital two days after she was attacked by Chukwuemeka Ahanonu.
2 min read - Politics
We’re at War With Iran and Nobody Can Trust What Trump Says
The U.S. is at war with Iran, and Trump is making unverifiable claims about it — forcing allies, adversaries, and the media to react before truth catches up.
4 min readMediaite
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Lorry driver banned after crash closed part of A14
The driver is disqualified after admitting drink-driving.
1 min read - Business
B&G Foods workers vote to strike over pay
The Stoughton facility makes B&G Foods products including Cream of Wheat, Skinnygirl Salad Dressing and Ortega Taco Sauce.
2 min readJust Food
- World
Transgender girls told to leave Girlguiding groups by September
It follows an announcement in December that transgender members would be banned from joining.
2 min read - World
Reform councillor 'disappointed' by cabinet firing
Karl Perks has been removed as cabinet member for transport on Worcestershire County Council.
2 min read - US
LaGuardia pilots raised safety alarms months before deadly runway crash
Nasa reports show repeated warnings of close calls before crash that killed two pilots and injured 41 others
5 min readThe Guardian
- US
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
2 min read - World
US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke on Tuesday of a "deep rift" with traditional ally the United States and said the US-Israeli war on Iran was a "breach of international law".He stressed that the US-Israel war on Iran was, "in my view, in breach of international law".
2 min readAFP
- Science
The world’s great fish migrations are collapsing – that’s a problem for millions of people
A new report finds 325 migratory fish species in urgent need of help, including some of the world’s most iconic freshwater giants.
7 min readThe Conversation
- US
Student drank six pints before crash killed friend
Despite wearing a seatbelt, the passenger was thrown from the car and suffered "catastrophic injuries".
3 min read - Politics
Trump-Ayatollah Inc.
Plus: Ohio's THC seltzer ban, Bernie Sanders' silly chat with Claude, and more...
5 min readReason.com
- Politics
Temporary Protected Status and the Supreme Court: an explainer
The Supreme Court announced last week that it will hear argument in late April on the Trump administration’s effort to remove protected immigration status from Syrian and Haitian nationals. Its eventual ruling is expected to bring clarity not just to these two cases, but also to several other lawsuits filed in response to the administration’s changes to the Temporary Protected Status program, which enables certain non-citizens to temporarily live and work legally in the United States. As in the
8 min read
SCOTUSblog - Science
Chemists Discovered a Brand New Kind of Chemical Reaction
The reaction can form and break apart ultra-strong sulfur-sulfur bonds within seconds, which could have major implications in multiple fields.
3 min read - Politics
Trump Appoints ‘Alpha Male’ Influencer Who Posts About ‘Boobs’ and ‘Beautiful Curvy Women’ to Serve as Special Presidential Envoy
Nick Adams, the "Alpha Male" influencer known for posting about his passion for Hooters, boobs, and "curvy women," announced he had been appointed by Trump.
4 min read - Politics
‘Donald Trump TACO’ Is Trending As President Makes Iran ‘Talks’ Comment
Amid the government’s constant back-and-forth of attack and retreat in the Iran war, the term “Donald Trump TACO” has once again gained momentum on the internet. The phrase has turned up on the trending page for the second time after the President declared that the US and Iran had recently conducted “productive conversations” about finding […] The post ‘Donald Trump TACO’ Is Trending As President Makes Iran ‘Talks’ Comment appeared first on Mandatory.
2 min readMandatory
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Partly-demolished bank to be sold by council
Demolition work ground to a halt in January after vibrations caused the adjoining building to shake.
1 min read - US
Sheriff Chris Nanos Reveals Why Nancy Guthrie’s Neighbors Were Asked to Share Security Footage From Weeks Before Her Disappearance
Nancy's daughter, "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, asked her mother's neighbors to hand over camera footage from Jan. 11.
4 min readRealtor.com
- World
Meningitis vaccines offered to some Kent Year 11 pupils
Year 11 pupils are to receive the vaccine in schools where it has already been offered.
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