Elon Musk’s X sues New York to block social media hate speech law
In its complaint X said the law forces firms to disclose 'highly sensitive and controversial speech' that is protected.
Category Archives: News
What is the Casey report on UK grooming gangs – and why did Labour U-turn?
The report addressed the UK's institutional failure to protect children and teenage girls from sexual exploitation.
Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now
The Lebanese group is depleted after fighting Israel last year, but may intervene if the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings
Suspect Vance Boelter has been charged with murder over the shooting deaths of a Minnesota Democrat and her spouse.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused in spy agency case as coup trial is ongoing
The far-right former president is accused of using Brazil's intelligence agency to conduct illegal spying.
Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response?
US president has surrounded himself with 'America First' adherents, possibly influencing his appetite for war.
American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms
The prominent legal organisation has called the US president's executive orders against law firms unconstitutional.
Shooting victim Colombia Senator Uribe Turbay critical after brain surgery
The assassination attempt on the presidential hopeful has rattled the country, which fears a return to darker days.
US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’
Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as 'racist' and anti-LGBTQ.
G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue
Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 16, 2025
Here are the key events on day four of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Athlete, Pilates instructor, teacher: Human toll of Israel’s attack on Iran
Israeli air strikes on Tehran have disrupted daily life, killing civilians and fuelling fears of a wider regional war.
Israel bombs Iran’s state TV after threatening it would ‘disappear’
Strike on the secure media compound during a live broadcast is highly symbolic as tensions between Israel and Iran soar.
How ICE raids echo US wars abroad, with Viet Thanh Nguyen
Viet Thanh Nguyen on how US violence abroad is mirrored in ICE raids, the Israeli assault on Gaza, and protests at home.
US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran
The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.
Borders closing and airspace shut as Israel-Iran conflict rages
Pakistan closes its border with Iran while Jordan suspends flights but keeps land crossings with Israel operational.
China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters
China is the region's top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.
IAEA warns Israel-Iran conflict threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy
Rafael Grossi. head of nuclear watchdog, warns Israeli conflict with Iran 'threatens lives' and risks nuclear fallout.
Fruit and veg threat extends Thailand-Cambodia border row
Thai PM refuses to be 'bullied' as tension flares in a long-running dispute that turned deadly last month.
UN warns of starvation in ‘hunger hotspots’
Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali face immediate risk as extreme hunger rises in 13 locations.