Iran-linked hackers took U.K. power plant offline for first time, reports say
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
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US treasury secretary announces ‘unprecedented campaign’ of sanctions against Iran – live
Scott Bessent says Treasury is launching ‘economic onslaught against Iran’s financial connections’ as Tehran vows to retaliate against any cooperating countriesIran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctionsSign up for the US Breaking News emailDonald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50% today, after trade ne...
U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump is asking world leaders to sign on
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to sign on
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a wave of new sanctions aimed at isolating Iran, after threatening the Islamic Republic with “an economic D-Day.”
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Shein’s acquisition of Everlane faces US national security review
US authorities are conducting a national security review of Shein Global Holdings’ purchase of American clothing retailer Everlane after Shein sought approval for the deal, people familiar with the matter said, adding to a growing list of regulatory hurdles for the China-founded fast-fashion giant in one of its most important markets. The review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (Cf...
Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of three-year-old girl
There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of 3-year-old girl
There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
Bessent announces new economic sanctions against Iran: "The clock just started ticking"
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Japan lawmakers visit China seeking to ease tensions over Taiwan
A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
U.S. unveiling new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
US launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to cut Iran’s economic lifeline
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.
US launches ‘D-day sanctions’ aimed at cutting Iran’s economic lifeline
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.
Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
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UK to share SCALP missile blueprints with Ukraine as Coalition of the Willing meets in Kyiv
Britain will share technical information on the SCALP cruise missile with Ukraine, bringing Kyiv closer to producing the long-range strike weapon at home. Ukraine is still seeking US approval to manufacture Patriot interceptors.
Watch Live: Bessent speaks as Trump administration amid new Iran sanctions
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
U.S. unveiling "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Problems brewing for the proper pint as Camra membership falls
Cost of living has hit campaign group while multinationals are threatening to squeeze out independent breweriesFor centuries, the wooden real ale pump has been the hallmark of a good British boozer. But now problems are brewing for the proper pint, as the Campaign for Real Ale has seen its membership sink to an eight-year low and its accounts show it is firmly in the red, making an £800,000 loss ...
Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak
Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.
‘Fix that little spot’: Danish PM hits back at unsolicited beauty tip from cosmetic surgeon
Mette Frederiksen, who received message on returning from Ukraine, advises women to embrace self-acceptanceSick of getting unsolicited beauty tips on social media, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, rebuffed a male cosmetic surgeon’s offer to “fix” her and advised women in similar situations to embrace self-acceptance.Frederiksen, a Social Democrat and Denmark’s second female prime min...
‘Fix that little spot’: Danish PM receives beauty tips even when in a war zone
Mette Frederiksen who was attending meeting in Kyiv advises high-profile women to embrace self-acceptanceSick of getting unsolicited beauty tips on social media, even while she’s in a war zone, Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen rebuffed a male cosmetic surgeon’s offer to “fix” her and advised women in similar situations to embrace self-acceptance.Frederiksen, a Social Democrat and Denmark’s ...
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure amid Ukraine drone attacks
Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
US military kills 2 in eastern Pacific boat strike in first attack in months
After a pause of more than two months, the US military announced Monday that it once again carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs. It brings the overall death toll to 223 people killed in 67 strikes during the nearly year-long US campaign of bombing alleged drug boats off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Paci...
US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months
US forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs, the US military said on Monday, in the first attack announced in about two months. The death toll in the nearly year-long US campaign of bombing boats allegedly trafficking drugs now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific...