On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port…
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Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and cheered rescuers on as they inched closer to him.
At least eight killed in major missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks with children among the “significant number” of casualties, Ukrainian officials…
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him ‘mother’s warmth’
Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week’s deadly earthquakes.
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America
Without federal support for curiosity-driven research, the innovation and talent pipeline that has helped ensure our nation’s prosperity and safety…
Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.
‘Time for him to pay’ – Carroll calls on Trump to pay $5m after president’s appeal fails
The writer’s lawyers say Trump wants to delay paying the damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable…
Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country’s win over…
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president’s crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court’s ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?
The deployment of automated software systems called AI agents has recently exploded. A November 2025 report by MIT Sloan School of…
Supreme Court’s birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court’s landmark ruling means for the US president.
Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach…
Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students
The MIT Music Technology and Computation (MTC) Graduate Program — launched in fall 2024 as a collaboration between the Music…
3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics
“Beyond Data-Driven Aesthetics,” by MIT Architecture alumnus and researcher Alexandros Haridis, on view at the MIT Keller Gallery through June…
Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive
The “miracle” rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan, officials say
Pakistan says its strikes were a response to “terrorist attacks”. The Taliban labelled them “cowardly”.
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble…
‘Every person saved is a miracle’: Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move…
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.
Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that “you gave your own life for our daughter” in the quakes which killed…
David Autor named head of the Department of Economics
David Autor, the Daniel (1972) and Gail Rubinfeld Professor in the MIT Department of Economics, has been named head of…
LLMs help robots understand vague instructions and focus on key details
Imagine working at a warehouse or office sometime in the near future, and you’re asked to help a new trainee…
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success
Over the past 80 years, America’s bold, sustained investment in scientific research, and the discoveries, ideas and innovations that flowed from…
Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
‘I thought building would fall on top of me’ – Venezuelans describe earthquake panic
Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents
Agentic workflows are artificial intelligence-powered software systems that chain together multiple models and external tools to tackle complicated tasks, like…
France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreads
The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump’s war with Iran
The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and…
Exploring the societal impacts of AI
At the recent AI and Society Forum at MIT, experts from across the Institute discussed the potential benefits and dangers…
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran’s foreign ministry says it made “no new commitments” on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
A new chip developed by MIT researchers could help tiny, low-power UAVs avoid obstacles as they zip around tight corners…
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the…
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran’s claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran’s agreement with the US to end the war.
Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
Several people are reported killed in southern Lebanon, with the IDF saying it hit “Hezbollah terrorist targets” after the group…
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys
Companies working at the frontier of aerospace, energy, and computing are constantly looking for new materials to improve performance. But…
Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘made up’ story that she ‘begged’ him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump’s decision to go to…
US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to…
US lifts naval blockade as Iran’s supreme leader says Trump made deal ‘out of desperation’
Iran’s supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it “out of desperation”.
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, “Massachusetts can absolutely lead”
On June 9, The Boston Globe released its 2026 “Tech Power Players” list, recognizing 50 influential local leaders in technology and…
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of…