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In a series of Situation Room meetings, President Trump weighed his instincts against the deep concerns of his vice president and a pessimistic intelligence assessment. Here’s the inside story of how he made the fateful decision.
Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday it is raising checked baggage fees, part of a broader wave of U.S. carriers responding to higher jet fuel prices tied to the war in the Middle East.
The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of Gen. Dan Caine to protect the military’s honor.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Tuesday called on President Trump and Iran to de-escalate from their “unprecedented saber-rattling before it is too late” after the president issued an ominous warning toward the Middle Eastern country. Trump threatened Tuesday morning that Iran’s “whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” unless “maybe something…
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday urged members of President Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and hand his powers to the vice president over his remarks about wiping out Iran’s civilization. If the Cabinet is unwilling to take that action, Pelosi said Republicans in the House and Senate should move to…
Man born in El Salvador has been fighting removal to series of ‘third’ countries after mistaken deportation last year US government attorneys on Tuesday told a federal judge the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia, despite a new agreement with Costa Rica to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries. The Salvadorian…
The fee would vary depending on the type of ship, its cargo and other unspecified conditions
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday in a post on X that "diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of the ongoing war in the Middle East are progressing steadily
The Pentagon chief has said Iran has ‘no air defenses’ and its missiles and drones were ‘being destroyed or shot out of the sky’
The Venezuelan doctor, who was forced out of his hospital job by a federal visa pause, was detained by Border Patrol on Monday.
President Trump on Tuesday announced a slate of endorsements for various Indiana state legislative races ahead of the state’s May primary. Although several of Trump’s endorsements, which were posted on his Truth Social account Tuesday afternoon, were previously announced, the president issued several new messages of support in the state’s House and Senate races. Trump backed…
President Trump’s scathing threats against Iran sent tremors across Capitol Hill, as anxiety mounted among some GOP lawmakers ahead of Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline. Less than two hours before that time, he announced a two-week suspension of hostilities amid negotiations with Pakistan. Trump had intensified pressure on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a…
International relief was tempered by uncertainty over what comes next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but pressed ahead with its strikes against Hezbo…
The New York Times WorldLebanese PM says Israel is killing unarmed civilians, as US defence secretary claims Iran will hand over enriched uranium or US will ‘take it out’ Israel hits Lebanon with massive strikes amid ceas…
The Guardian WorldAnne Mae Demegillo, 20, was charged with murder in death of infant; Anthony was charged with murdering her child in 2008 but acquitted A 20-year-old woman charged with killing her newborn daughter …
The Guardian WorldPM will meet leaders in the region to discuss diplomatic efforts to support the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is proposing the extension of the four-d…
The Guardian World‘We need a permanent end to Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice,’ says Hakeem Jeffries as he calls for immediate vote Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox…
The Guardian WorldHe previously said the U.S. would retrieve the deeply buried material, which is expected to be an intensive undertaking, if it struck an agreement with Iran.
PBS NewsHourPresident Trump said “we have already met and exceeded” his military objectives. But his goals are largely unresolved.
The New York Times WorldU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers shot and injured a man during an attempted stop in California on Tuesday, according to federal authorities. The officers fired shots at Carlo…
The HillCrude prices tumbled by more than 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.
BBC WorldIran reportedly intends to require ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to pay the cryptocurrency equivalent of $1 per barrel of oil on board during the two-week ceasefire with the U.S. Hamid…
The HillWith war between Iran and the US raising fresh questions about global stability and Donald Trump’s next move, White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg is here to answer your questions – and offer …
The Independent WorldPresident Trump’s short-term intimidation may have worked, but the fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February.
The New York Times USThe Saudis have long said they will not normalise ties with Israel before the establishment of a Palestinian state
The Independent WorldUS vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest Oh, you can see where this is going to go. In his second question, the moderator…
The Guardian WorldTori Spelling is feeling "grateful" after the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star and four of her children were involved in a serious car crash in California earlier this month.
NBC NewsFrom my experience working across both the NHS and alongside Ghana’s health system, the message is clear: Partnership is not optional, it is essential, writes Jacqueline Bamfo
The Independent WorldOil heads for biggest daily fall since pandemic as Iran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz under its management Middle East crisis – live updates US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Teh…
The Guardian WorldLeicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.
BBC News (Front page)Critic Emma Jones tells us why “Dead Man’s Wire” plays to the director’s strengths, with Bill Skarsgard and Colman Domingo mixed up in a chaotic kidnapping inspired by a true story which took place…
France 24 EnglishPeople who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
BBC News (Front page)France plans to double jail terms for owners and operators of ships that fail to fly the correct flag or refuse to comply with orders to stop, according to a draft update to the country's military …
France 24 EnglishPope Leo learns how to spin a ball on his finger
NBC NewsThe first lucky ones have secured their tickets for Celine Dion's mammoth run of shows in Paris, while others have been left bitterly disappointed. But it's not over yet. With a general sale starti…
France 24 EnglishTemperatures reach 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday.
BBC News (Front page)The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is returning to the boxing ring for the first time since winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. As her first professional match approaches, she spoke to France 24 …
France 24 EnglishIran’s military may have been mangled in the US-Israeli war but the reputation of the United States has been mauled, perhaps irreparably, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent WorldLong queues have been forming outside bakeries in Gaza with some waiting in line for hours as a flour shortage means buying daily bread has become a hardship for many on the enclave. A lack of smal…
France 24 EnglishAustralian federal police say they are working with tiny nation to respond to threat of online scam centres Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organized crime”, the country’s pre…
The Guardian WorldExclusive: Taskforce led by former Treasury official Anthea Long will advise on cost-cutting options for $52bn program Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor has quietly…
The Guardian WorldThe prime minister clearly believed that Trump’s threat of mass bombings of bridges and power plants crossed a new line Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese…
The Guardian WorldEarnings at renewable energy division expected to soar to between $200m and $700m in first quarter Business live – latest updates Shell is expected to report “significantly higher” profits from its…
The Guardian WorldIt boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
BBC WorldConservative influencer Laura Loomer sharply criticized the temporary ceasefire agreement reached by the U.S. and Iran on Tuesday evening, railing against diplomatic negotiations as a “negative for…
The HillProgressive U.S. congresswoman Chellie Pingree and MAHA leader Kelly Ryerson have united to fight for the right of people to eat food free of toxic chemicals, to be warned of potential health risks…
The HillMichigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed shared a stage with controversial internet personality Hasan Piker at Michigan State University, sparking criticism from fellow Democrats who worry it risks alienat…
The HillFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the Epstein files, the panel’s Republican leadersh…
The HillDefense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war After 40 days and 40 nights of war, Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, on…
The Guardian WorldVice President JD Vance was the most vocally opposed to the United States going to war with Iran, according to the report
The Independent WorldCountries including Australia, Spain and others have already passed bans or are working on plans to restrict teenagers’ access to social sites.
The New York Times WorldThe policy of sending immigrants to a third country when they can't be sent back to their home countries is a major departure from previous administrations.
NBC NewsMissing aviator’s exact location deep in mountain wilderness pinpointed with help of previously-undisclosed device after F-15E Strike Eagle jet shot down southwest of Isfahan Friday
The Independent WorldThe groom was arrested for second-degree murder, police said
The Independent WorldThe jury was shown an image of Athena taken from a video inside the delivery truck
The Independent WorldSome families forced to flee the war in Lebanon have found shelter at a Beirut theatre, where has well as a roof over their heads they have also been given a chance to take the stage to tell their …
France 24 EnglishPresident Trump has vowed to stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. On Wednesday, he posted that the United States would work with Iran to dig up the “Nuclear ‘Dust.’”
The New York Times WorldShippers looking to revive the passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz were seeking clarity on the logistics on Wednesday, while refiners inquired about new crude loadings, in response to a…
CBC WorldAs Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’ Middle East crisis – live updates In a war where there have been no …
The Guardian WorldEach time the government shuts down, roughly 95 percent of TSA workers are forced to work without pay
The Independent WorldPeter Magyar’s centre-right Tisza Party might be comfortably ahead in Hungary’s parliamentary election polls but he is far from guaranteed victory in Sunday’s vote. The country’s electoral system h…
France 24 English"We stand ready in the background to ensure Iran upholds every reasonable term," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.
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