Delve into the rich tapestry of arts, entertainment, and societal trends. From film reviews to cultural commentary, this category celebrates the diverse expressions of human creativity.
Winston Churchill coined the phrase “special relationship” 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works. Source link
President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany’s chancellor to the White House. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is straining relations with some U.S. allies. Tonight, France’s president said the U.S. and Israel are acting outside international law. Germany’s … Read more
President Trump is offering some indication about how long the war with Iran might last. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: War in the Middle East widened today with waves of attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran and Iran striking back on targets in the Gulf and as far afield as Cyprus. The Lebanese militia, Hezbollah, … Read more
Fishermen work in front of oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz on Jan. 19, 2012, offshore of the town of Ras Al Khaimah in United Arab Emirates. Kamran Jebreili/AP hide caption toggle caption Kamran Jebreili/AP NEW YORK — Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on … Read more
Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. AP hide caption toggle caption AP TEL AVIV — The U.S. and Israel have launched strikes against Iran with the goal of toppling the regime, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday. Iran retaliated by launching missiles … Read more
In Australia, the attempted return of people with alleged links to the Islamic State has raised questions about who bears responsibility for nationals who traveled overseas to join the Islamic State. Source link
Vehicles drive past the Saint Sarkis church and a painting of the late Iranian revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Vahid Salemi/AP hide caption toggle caption Vahid Salemi/AP GENEVA — Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, talks viewed as a last … Read more
FILE – Paramilitary soldiers and a police officer with a sniffer dog march past the main entrance gate of China’s Ministry of Commerce, in Beijing, on April 3, 2025. Andy Wong/AP hide caption toggle caption Andy Wong/AP BANGKOK — China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization,” … Read more
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Millions of pages of Epstein files have been released to the public, but an NPR investigation reveals a gap: The Justice Department … Read more
Father Andriy Zelinskyy, a chaplain in wartime Ukraine, talks about what he sees in the trenches and what he’s learned about the fragility of humanity, years into the war with Russia. EMILY KWONG, HOST: This week marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, four years where the reality of war has highlighted … Read more