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Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns against UN vote on use of ‘defensive force’ in strait of Hormuz
Iranian foreign minister criticises security council vote on military protection for shipping in the strait a ‘provocative action’
Launch day has arrived for NASA's Artemis II mission—here's what to expect
It’ll go when the engines light at T-0."
My mom, the cult leader: ‘She told us what to wear, when to pray, how we would have sex. We were prisoners’
Deborah Green was a charismatic woman who established a ‘free love ministry’ in California, claiming to be a vessel for God. She was also a controlling, cruel sadist. Her daughter Sarah talks about her terrifying upbringing – and dramatic escape
No Kings is taking back Americana
The millions turning out at No Kings protests have reshaped the meaning of traditionally American iconography, as the left embraces symbols like the flag and the Constitution.
‘I thought, what the hell have I done?’: the people who moved abroad for love – and regretted it
Emigrating to be with your partner sounds wildly romantic, but what happens when the person is right and the place very much isn’t?
Trump convenes "God Squad" to override Endangered Species Act, up oil production
Administration wants to exempt all federally regulated offshore oil from protections.
Italy denies use of Sicily airbase to US aircraft carrying weapons for Iran war – Europe live
Treaties dictate Sigonella airbase cannot be used for aircraft transporting weapons for war without parliamentary approval
Starmer says he will push for ‘closer partnership’ with EU after Iran war highlights global volatility – UK politics live
Prime minister says UK will host meeting later this week with other nations on the reopening of the strait of Hormuz
Polygraphs have major flaws. Are there better options?
Research proceeds on alternatives, but some doubt whether true lie detection is possible.
Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a ‘college’ in the middle of the desert?
Two hundred miles from LA, an off-grid community with roots in Burning Man offers an unorthodox educational experience – is Mars College the future?
I wore Meta’s smartglasses for a month – and it left me feeling like a creep
Content creators love the built-in camera; sceptics call them ‘pervert glasses’. Do we really need any more hi-tech wearables, even with a voice assistant that sounds like Judi Dench?
History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial
The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.
No Kings protests live updates: hundreds of thousands rally in cities around the world against Trump and his administration
More than 3,000 No Kings events scheduled across the US in third set of protests since Trump re-election
Zelenskyy to talk with US negotiators about war with Russia after Easter ceasefire proposal – Europe live
Ukrainian president says he hopes for ‘results’ as he sits down with negotiators later today
How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis
Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran.
Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar rocket in more than half a century, prepares for launch – watch and follow live
Follow latest updates, including how to watch the launch, as four astronauts prepare to set off on a 10-day, 685,000-mile journey with millions watching
Supreme court justices appear skeptical of Trump administration’s argument to restrict birthright citizenship – live
Justices seem unsure about Trump administration’s bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that could affect legal status of hundreds of thousands of US babies
Oil tumbles back to $100 a barrel and stock markets soar on hopes Middle East war will end soon – business live
Brent crude prices have fallen sharply, while the FTSE 100 is up 1.8% and government bonds are rallying
Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street
The Epstein files indicate the 15-year-old girl would later meet then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace.
World Cup 2026 playoff: Czech Republic v Denmark goes to extra time – live
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Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general as top Democrats welcome ouster: ‘good riddance’ – live
Todd Blanche to serve as acting attorney general; Trump was reportedly frustrated with Bondi over the justice department’s handling of the Epstein files
Trump ban on investor homebuying may come at cost of a bigger real estate deal
President Trump's plan to ban big investors from home ownership may not be the key to reviving the American Dream in affordable housing legislation.
‘As soon as I left the first session I felt taller’: is reformer pilates as amazing – or awful – as they say?
One of the fastest-growing fitness trends is also one of the most divisive. To its fans, it promises a stronger, healthier body; to its critics, it’s another way to make women feel insecure. Time to sort fact from fiction
King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK politics live
The king will address Congress during the visit, which will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence
‘The highs are extremely high – but the lows are extremely low’: when working out becomes an addiction
Pushing yourself to the limit, training through injury and choosing the gym over socialising are all signs that you may have an unhealthy reliance on exercise
Brent crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Yemeni Houthis launch second attack on Israel – business live
Brent crude on track for record monthly increase; aluminium prices hit four-year highs after Iranian attacks on Middle East smelters
College Republicans director made racist and sexist remarks on live streams
Review of Kai Schwemmer’s broadcasts undermines claim ‘process of growth’ had led him to abandon bigoted views
So you went to a No Kings protest. Now what?
Millions of people marched on Saturday against Trump and his administration. While the single-day protest has ended, there are other ways, used in other movements throughout history, to keep the momentum going