Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to…
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Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering
Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed software engineering. Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) can create huge volumes of code…
How US commerce secretary’s Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
Survivors and first responders reported locked doors and a lack of signage marking emergency exits.
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks
In May 2019, the government of Baltimore, Maryland, fell into chaos. Cybercriminals had locked the city out of many of…
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content
With the exploding popularity of generative artificial intelligence, many open-source models are now available online for anyone to adapt for…
At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai authorities say
Firefighters were called to the scene just after midnight local time and discovered patrons fleeing through the flame-enveloped front door…
US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The strikes follow an attack on a Cyrpus-flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.
China’s second typhoon in a week makes landfall
Nearly two million people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of…
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in…
Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran’s late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran’s holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning…
At least 11 die in Spain wildfire as heatwave continues in Southern Europe
A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
Tiny robot boats build floating structures
Most people think of the waterfront as the edge of the city. A team of MIT researchers sees it as…
Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia’s ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to ‘hit them hard’
Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country’s south.
Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians “if they want”.
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court’s ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose “heavy costs”, while Iran warns it will “take decisive measures” in…
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have…
How novice coders can develop AI programs for military applications
In today’s world, artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude can perform many functions, such as composing work emails…
Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on…
Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science
Professor Jesse Thaler has been named director of the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS), effective Aug. 1. He succeeds…
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
Toward a future that preserves benefits of neurotechnology for all
As advanced medical technology gets closer to hitting consumer markets, the need for guardrails on protected usage should increase. What…
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup.
Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit in Turkey
Crews are racing to find survivors under rubble as Russia targets Kyiv in air strikes for the second time in…
Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral
Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia
More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for…
Fireworks, flyovers and a ‘really long’ Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a “really long” speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi…
Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was ‘disguised as a man’
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
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…
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…