White House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence
US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday. Source link
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Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
But in court, Mark Lanier, the lawyer for the lead plaintiff in the case – known by her initials K.G.M – repeatedly presented internal emails, messages, and research showing Zuckerberg and other Meta employees discussing usage of Instagram and Facebook by teenagers and younger. Source link
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
The war had left the group’s disciplined military units shattered into guerrilla forces, and most of its leaders killed; Gaza’s buildings and infrastructure were largely destroyed, its population displaced, and its economic life in ruins. More than 72,000 Gazans were killed by Israeli attacks during the conflict, the Hamas-run health ministry says. Source link
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK
Posting on the Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump wrote: “I have been telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the United Kingdom, that Leases are no good when it comes to Countries, and that he is making a big mistake by entering a 100 Year Lease…” Source link
Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters Source link
Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours
While any plane where the president is a passenger is called “Air Force One”, the holder of the highest office in the country most often flies on a specialised jet that includes an office, a bedroom suite, two kitchen gallies that can prepare 100 meals, office space and a medical facility, according to Boeing. Source…
Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left
Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque. Source link
Gabon suspends social media ‘for spreading false information’
The media regulator spokesman said the suspension was prompted by the recurring dissemination on social networks and digital platforms of ” inappropriate, defamatory, hateful, and insulting content that undermines human dignity, social cohesion, the stability of the republic’s institutions, and national security”. Source link
India-AI Impact Summit 2026: Sweden’s Deputy PM Ebba Busch backs India’s AI leadership, hails EU deal; who is she? | World News
Sweden’s Deputy PM Ebba Busch arrived in New Delhi with Swedish delegations for the AI Impact Summit/ Image: MEA Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch is in New Delhi today to attend the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, as India positions itself at the centre of global conversations on artificial intelligence. Busch, who also serves as…
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. Source link