Trump and officials ‘likely’ targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe
The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime…
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What it was like in the room as shots rang out at correspondents’ dinner
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.
Trump cancels US envoys’ trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff…
Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses hear explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital as clashes are reported several other regions.
Trump’s envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Iran says its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is already in Pakistan but that there is no meeting planned between Iran…
MIT scientists build the world’s largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems, and open it to everyone
Every year, the countries competing in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) arrive with a booklet of their best, most original…
Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC’s North America editor, the president discussed next week’s visit and his relationship with…
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country’s…
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
The Most Efficient Approach to Crafting Your Personal AI Productivity System
Key Takeaways The best AI productivity system is not the biggest one, but the one that fits your workflow and…
China weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China’s export-driven economy.
“Your Next Coworker May Not Be Human” as Google Bets Everything on AI Agents to Power the Office
It has happened in AI, and it did not even whisper. No, it did not just enhance AI. Now it…
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure”
Confidence is persuasive. In artificial intelligence systems, it is often misleading. Today’s most capable reasoning models share a trait with…
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump’s ceasefire extension.
EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
The US president’s decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate…
“Banks Aren’t Playing Catch-Up Anymore”: Inside the AI Power Move That Could Redefine Finance
This week, something significant happened. Rather than testing the waters in their own way, a big European bank has made…
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the…
Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is ‘disrespectful’
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president’s comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
Outrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with “great severity” the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands “swift”…
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after issuing tsunami warning
Japan’s meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,
Will Humans Live Forever? AI Races to Defeat Aging
It’s a concept that both scares and delights: the possibility that aging might not be an inevitable human fate, as…
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are…
Australia’s most-decorated soldier vows to ‘fight’ war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder…
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.
“An AI Could Cost Banks Billions”: Europe Warns of a Next-Gen Cyber Threat
The alert wasn’t blared out with sirens; however it should probably have been. It seems that in some of the…
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer’s headline set.
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait ‘open’
Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of…
Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners
MIT Associate Professor Jacob Andreas of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science [EECS] and MIT Associate Professor Brett McGuire of…
Trump’s Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC’s Lucy Williamson writes.
What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between…
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere
Artificial intelligence is already proving it can accelerate drug development and improve our understanding of disease. But to turn AI…
Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer’s car last year.
Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The US president invites the two countries’ leaders to Washington as Israel’s prime minister insists troops will not leave southern…
Pope criticises ‘tyrants’ who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC’s chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
Trump’s rift with Pope is playing out in public – it’s costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
More than 200 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack return home
The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among…
‘Bit of pain’ worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a “small bit of economic pain” was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes…
Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continues
The United Nations’ secretary general said it was “highly probable” that the negotiations would restart.
Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with…
Human-machine teaming dives underwater
The electricity to an island goes out. To find the break in the underwater power cable, a ship pulls up…
Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
Hungary’s next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
Russia has offered “pragmatic” relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.