Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them.” The second public appearance by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei since the Israeli strikes began last Friday came as Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life, … Read more
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was cited for speeding early on Tuesday, according to police records obtained by NBC News. The Strongsville, Ohio, Police Department said Sanders was driving his black Dodge pickup truck at 101 mph in a 60 mph zone before being stopped at 12:24 a.m. He must either pay a fine … Read more
The ‘spy’, known only as 21-year-old Daniil M, jumped off a high-security train while in transit from his home nation in search for what his father said was a ‘better life’ 23:06, 18 Jun 2025Updated 23:06, 18 Jun 2025 Daniil M reportedly jumped from a train in Lithuania(Image: social media / east2west news) Police have … Read more
The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, its maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions — although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option. While a vaccine to prevent … Read more
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump since the early May … Read more
WASHINGTON — Five days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, seven Senate Democrats voted to confirm Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Nearly five months later, most of them are critical of her, with some going as far as to say they regret their votes. “I’m very disappointed. I’m very disappointed in her,” … Read more
Erick is expected to become a major hurricane as it moves towards southern Mexico, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds being a major concern for the area 22:33, 18 Jun 2025Updated 22:37, 18 Jun 2025 Hurricane Erick, the fifth tempest of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, is gathering momentum as it heads towards Mexico. On … Read more
If the U.S. decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option would be to provide the “bunker buster” bombs believed necessary to significantly damage the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant in central Iran, built deep into a mountain. Such a bomb would have to be dropped from an American aircraft. Israeli officials have … Read more
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Each Wednesday, Ian King brings you expert insights on the most important business stories from the U.K. and the key personalities shaping the news. The newsletter will also highlight other key developments in the U.K. that you won’t want to miss, plus a preview of … Read more
When Elon Musk took over Twitter in 2022, he said that addressing the problem of child sexual abuse material on the platform was his “top priority.” Three years later, the problem appears to be escalating, as anonymous, seemingly automated X accounts flood hashtags with hundreds of posts per hour advertising the sale of the illegal … Read more