Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.
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Middle East crisis live: US eases sanctions on Iranian oil as Trump claims he is mulling ‘winding down’ war; Israel hits Tehran again
Move to allow shipments already at sea comes amid a supply crisis and after US president says he does not ‘want to do a ceasefire’; IDF says it is attacking regime targets in Iran’s capital after strikes on Beirut US to send three more warships and thousands more troops, reports sayHow the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globeKuwait’s state oil firm KPC said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early on Friday, causing a fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news agency said.Firefighters responded immediately, with several units shut down as a precaution to ensure workers’ safety. Continue reading...
Trump claims strict voter ID act should be ‘easy pass’ but says ‘we need Democrat votes’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle EastSign up for the Breaking US News US emailThe US military is deploying thousands of additional marines and sailors to the Middle East, three US officials told Reuters on Friday.One of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that the USS Boxer, along with the marine expeditionary unit onboard, were departing the west coast of the US about three weeks ahead of schedule. Continue reading...
Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, dies at 54
Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54.Brendon’s family issued a statement saying that he died on Friday “in his sleep of natural causes”. Continue reading...
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Is Considering ‘Winding Down’ War
The president made the comment on social media a short time after telling reporters on the White House lawn that he wasn’t interested in a cease-fire because the U.S. was “obliterating the other side.” The Treasury Department lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil.
Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran
In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government.
How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.
Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.