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Bitcoin tops $74,900 as S&P 500 hits record, but options market isn't buying the peace trade

Crypto's derivatives desks still want downside protection, QCP says, and long-end yields and gold aren't confirming the risk-on move.

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Russian attacks leave 13 dead in Ukraine as strikes hit Kyiv and Odesa

Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.

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Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks

Asia markets opened higher, with Nikkei at an all-time high after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end ...

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China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter — but Iran war clouds outlook

Beijing had lowered its growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.

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The public sours on AI and data centers as Anthropic, OpenAI look to IPO and tech keeps spending

Negativity around AI could be a drag on OpenAI and Anthropic as the startups look to go public, and will likely be a major issue in the midterm ele...

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The Guardian view on the looming energy shock: ministers need to show they have a plan | Editorial

Editorial: Keir Starmer can’t be blamed for the crisis in the Middle East, but he has to reassure people that he is prepared for its long-term co...

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Bitcoin news: S&P, Nasdaq hit records as BTC stalls at $75,000, 40% off October peak

The Nasdaq was higher for the 11th consecutive session as investors look past the conflict in the Middle East.

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Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds

The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

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Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? | TechCrunch

A federal jury found that Live Nation has acted illegally as a monopoly -- but the company just came to a tentative settlement with the DOJ last mo...

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MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting children

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Reeves gives more energy bill support to businesses as Iran war pushes up costs

Scheme cutting bills by up to 25% expanded to cover 10,000 firms, but they will not be paid until next year

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US war on Iran was a 'mistake' says UK chancellor Rachel Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

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Ford EV chief leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts

The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrializati...

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite close at fresh records as traders look past Iran war fears: Live upd...

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit new all-time highs and closed at records on Wednesday.

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Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates

It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to prewar levels.

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White House budget chief Russell Vought won't estimate Iran war cost in testimony

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified before the House Budget Committee on Wednesday.

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Bitcoin’s war rally is forcing a rethink beyond ‘digital gold’

Bitcoin's 12% gain since the Iran war began isn't a risk-on trade. It's the market repricing bitcoin's role as a neutral settlement layer, Bitwise'...

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Wall Street won’t buy ‘trustless’ security promises

Chen argues that crypto exchange security is still mostly theater, and that stricter enforcement is essential.

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Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on a small boat twice, court hears

Abdullah Albadri denies charges preparing terrorist acts and being in possession of two knives.

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Reeves tells Americans Trump’s Iran war is a ‘mistake’

UK chancellor steps up criticism, telling Washington event she is unconvinced conflict has made world a safer place

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UK finance minister Rachel Reeves blasts Trump administration over economic impact of Iran war

U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves called for an immediate de-escalation to the Middle East conflict on Wednesday.

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Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own

Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.

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Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far

The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much.

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Met Police officers charged over death of pregnant woman in crash

The woman and her unborn child died in a crash with a police car in Kidbrooke, south-east London.

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Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war

It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".

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Reeves tells Americans she does not know why they launched Iran war – as it happened

Chancellor tells US audience she is ‘not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place’

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Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

Three students and one teacher died in the attack, according to the local governor.

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Chip giants AMD, Qualcomm and Arm back driverless car startup Wayve with fresh funds

Wayve now has major semiconductor names, including Nvidia, as shareholders as it looks to sell its technology to automakers who may be using differ...

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Ellie Kildunne: World Cup winner reveals disordered eating and body dysmorphia struggle

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne reveals she suffered from disordered eating and body dysmorphia during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’

President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran

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United CEO had been considering a merger last fall, months before bringing it up to the Trump adm...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said the next phase for U.S. carriers is figuring out how to better compete on a global stage.

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Iran war 'very close to over,' Trump says — and the stock market 'is going to boom'

The U.S. has beaten Iran "militarily" and that the war is "very close to over," Trump said, claiming a peace deal likely.

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Russia offers China energy lifeline as the Iran war strangles global supply

"Russia can certainly fill the resource gap that has arisen in China," Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.

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Trump renews criticism of UK, saying it should ‘drill, baby, drill’ for North Sea oil

Trump's comments come at a time when the U.K. government has said the Iran war energy shock shows the need “to get off the fossil fuel rollercoas...

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Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war

Ride-hailing company Didi plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

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Luxury stocks fall as Iran war weighs on earnings; Hermes sinks 14%

Hermes said wholesale activity was "significantly affected" in the first quarter by lower sales to concession stores, particularly in the Middle Ea...

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Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

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European stocks mixed as traders assess Iran war latest

European stocks opened in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional traders assess the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war.

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Trump’s Hormuz blockade puts China, India in crosshairs as U.S. pressure on Iran spills over

The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz risks ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China.

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U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran

The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as discussions around continuing negotiations with Teh...

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SOL, ADA, DOGE pullback, bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Asia recoups Iran war losses

China's CSI 300 joins Taiwan and Singapore in erasing war-related declines as US-Iran talk optimism keeps oil below $100; spot ETFs posted $471 mil...

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Eric Swalwell investigated for alleged rape of Lonna Drewes, LA County Sheriff's Dept. says

Eric Swalwell already faced a pending criminal investigation by the Manhattan DA's office over an allegation of sexual assault by another woman.

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Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continues

The United Nations' secretary general said it was "highly probable" that the negotiations would restart.

the Guardian

UK to call for end to Sudan bloodshed at Berlin talks on third anniversary of war

British aid to double as 19m people face acute hunger, but summit unlikely to end conflict amid Saudi-UAE tensions

CNBC

NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI over Memphis data center air pollution

Elon Musk, who is the world's richest person, has been counting on the greater Memphis area to serve as the backbone for xAI's buildout.

the Guardian

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK’s security rest with Donald Trump? | Edito...

Editorial: A former Nato chief demands more cash while fixing Britain’s global role. Before billions are spent, ministers must define the purpose...

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Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Refugee Council criticises Labour’s decision, saying military sites are unsuitable and ‘more expensive than hotels’

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Treasury Secretary Bessent backs rate cuts but says he understands if the Fed wants to wait

Bessent has previously said the Fed should hasten cutting interest rates, calling reductions "the only ingredient missing" for stronger economic gr...

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Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs

Kevin Warsh, nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, detailed his holdings in newly released financial disclosures.

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UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

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High Roller stock soars as much as 130% on Crypto.com prediction market agreement

The planned U.S. launch taps a fast-growing sector projected to exceed $1 trillion in trading volume by 2030.

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Popular DeFi platform CoW Swap warns users to stay away from its site after security breach

The team that helps operate the platform, CoW Swap, said that it was working to resolve the issue for the DEX aggregator.

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Amazon to buy Globalstar to bolster Leo satellite business in deal worth about $11.6 billion

Amazon said it would acquire Globalstar, giving its nascent satellite internet business a boost as it vies to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin

A prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz for the next six to 12 months will mean an unavoidable recession, the billionaire investor said.

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Reeves condemns Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran as ‘folly’– UK politics live

Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan

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Lucid names auto industry outsider as CEO, expands Uber deal

Lucid Group has named former chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, an industrial machinery manufacturer of escalators and elevators, as its new chie...

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The Iran war could cost the American taxpayer $1 trillion, says Harvard academic

As efforts to reach a lasting settlement have so far proved unsuccessful, one Harvard academic estimates the total could end up far higher than was...

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BP flags 'exceptional' oil trading performance as Iran war chokes supply

BP said its oil trading performance had turned around dramatically after a "weak" fourth quarter.

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Trump is blockading Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf. What does that mean?

A former Pentagon official said the goal of the U.S. blockade is to get the Iranians to back down and restore freedom of navigation to the strait.

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China calls U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 'dangerous and irresponsible'

The Chinese foreign ministry said only a "comprehensive ceasefire" would help ease the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

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European markets rise on hopes that Iran peace talks can resume

European stocks opened higher on Tuesday amid renewed hopes that Middle East peace talks could resume, despite a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.

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Oil falls as IEA predicts ‘demand destruction will spread’ and hopes for fresh Iran talks grow

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that the next steps in U.S.-Iran peace efforts now depend on Tehran.

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Asia markets open mostly higher amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal; China exports miss estimates

Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher Tuesday, amid positive investor sentiment that a deal between the U.S. and Iran is still possible

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Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman

The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

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Starmer’s ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief

George Robertson says Iran war should be wake-up call to address military underfunding in scathing remarks

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Chagos Islands deal paused over Donald Trump opposition, minister confirms

Legislation ratifying the agreement will not progress this parliamentary term due to a stand-off with the White House.

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Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

CNBC

Stocks post back-to-back gains as traders remain optimistic for U.S.-Iran deal: Live updates

Wall Street once again proved resilient in the face of increased geopolitical uncertainty.

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BItcoin price news: BTC retakes $73,000 as oil gives up gains, stocks advance

Risk assets shrugged off the failed weekend negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, and the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament

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Bankers rebuff White House claim that stablecoin yield doesn't threaten deposits

A new study from the American Bankers Association says the White House economists went after the wrong premise in their recent look at the issue.

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White House crypto adviser Witt says other Clarity Act hurdles being cleared

Patrick Witt told CoinDesk that a recent compromise on stablecoin yield should hold as the Senate tries to advance its crypto bill, even as bankers...

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Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch

Stanford’s latest AI Index shows a widening gap between experts and the public, with rising anxiety over jobs, healthcare, and the economy.

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Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash

Christian allies of the president call the AI-generated image offensive as Trump says he thought it showed him as a doctor.

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Trump deletes Truth Social image depicting him as Jesus: 'It was me as a doctor'

President Donald Trump in May 2025 posted an apparent AI image depicting himself as a Catholic pope after the death of Pope Francis.

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Stock market optimism is baffling some on Wall Street

Many said there's a disconnect that reflects investors' growing willingness to look through near-term risks and a fear of missing out on any eventu...

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Wall Street still loves streaming, but are its affections well placed?

While streaming continues to drive media stocks, especially around quarterly earnings, it's not clear when it will start driving profits for smalle...

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US judge dismisses Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal

Trump sued the newspaper and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, in a Florida federal court over a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.

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Renewed ties with EU needed to boost UK security and economy, says Starmer

PM says lessons must be learned from shocks to cost of living as government plans to align with bloc’s rules by default

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Judge dismisses Trump $10B defamation lawsuit against Murdoch, WSJ about Epstein letter

President Donald Trump has denied sending a bawdy 50th birthday letter to his then-friend Jeffrey Epstein at the request of Ghislaine Maxwell.

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U.S. begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns Iran 'attack ships' to stay away

The U.S. blockade would apply to "any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," President Donald Trump said.

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Strait of Hormuz: How many ships are getting through?

Four vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US military blockade of Iranian ports set to begin on Monday.

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UK 'not supporting' U.S. Iran blockade as France's Macron confirms 'multinational' talks on the S...

President Donald Trump had signaled that other countries would help the U.S. in its blockade.

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Memecoins outperform as bitcoin traders turn defensive

Bitcoin and ether retreated Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a spike in crude oil, forcing traders into defensive deriv...

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Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple publ...

The home secretary made the comments after an inquiry revealed that the system ‘completely failed’

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Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump's 'unacceptable' criticism of Pope

Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.

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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report on Sunday that Beijing was preparing a weapons shipment ...

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Trump blasts Pope Leo for criticism of U.S. foreign policy

Leo, the first U.S.-born pope who hails from Chicago, has condemned Trump's war effort with Iran.

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Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening ...

CNBC

S&P 500 is flat as investors bet on eventual Iran resolution, Dow dragged down by Goldman: Live u...

All three major averages are coming off their best week since November on hopes that the conflict will soon come to an end.

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From panic to pricing in: Are markets past 'peak fear and sell-off' despite oil price surge?

Investors appear to have already priced in much of the geopolitical risks and are growing less reactive to headlines.

the Guardian

Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs’ vote as part of UK-EU reset

Exclusive: Ministers planning new legislation for alignment without full parliamentary scrutiny if in national interest

BBC Sport

Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy creates more Augusta history with back-to-back victory

Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta Nat...

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Starmer says UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

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Asia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports

Oil prices surged past $100 after U.S.-Iran talks collapsed and Washington moved toward a naval blockade, setting a cautious tone for Asia markets ...

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Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual misconduct allegations

Multiple women have reportedly accused Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, among them a former staffer who alleges he sexually assa...

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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

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Hungarian election: BBC reports from Budapest as Orbán concedes

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

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Fried nuggets and steamed sponges off menu in school food overhaul in England

Campaigners welcome first update of school food standards in 13 years, which aims to help lower obesity rates

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Oil prices near $100 as U.S. Navy blockades Iran's ports after peace talks fail

The blockade took effect Monday at 10 a.m. ET. U.S. Central Command said it will not impede vessels transiting to and from non-Iranian ports.

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Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell was among the leading Democrats in the race to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Here’s how high bitcoin (BTC) can rally as ETFs, Coinbase premium, and macro conditions turn mo...

Key factors favor a rally in bitcoin even as war risks linger.

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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 'painful' election result

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a pow...

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Nigeria: Civilians feared dead after air strike at Borno market

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

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Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

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At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site

The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.

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Bitcoin price news: BTC adds to weekend losses on Trump blockade order

"Effective immediately, the United States Navy ... will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of ...

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Oil jumps 7% after Trump orders naval blockade of Hormuz; bitcoin (BTC) extends losses

Oil prices spiked on the Hyperliquid platform after President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

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Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid Iran war fallout

Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a decisive major...

CNBC

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Trump said the U.S. blockade will stop Iran from policing the strait and benefiting economically while the rest of the world suffers from its closure.

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Iran war, debanking drive commodity traders toward stablecoins, says Haycen CEO

As banks retreat from trade finance amid Iran-linked risk fears, non-bank lenders and traders are increasingly turning to stablecoins for settlemen...

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More than 500 arrests at Palestine Action demonstration

Event organisers said it would show the "resistance" to the ban on the group was "stronger than ever".

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UK will not join any Trump blockade of strait of Hormuz

UK’s willingness to consider role in removing mines from strait is seen as distinct from Trump’s blockade proposal

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US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says

The health secretary says the UK - which is not involved in the talks - wants to see a deal that ends Iran's nuclear ambitions.

CNBC

Hungary's conservative icon Orban defeated by center-right opposition

Election officials estimated turnout at a record of 79% or more, in an election that many Hungarians saw as a watershed moment for their country.

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Hungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect Magyar

Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, and early figures point to a record turnout of voters.

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BTC, ETH, XRP fall as U.S., Iran negotiators fail to reach war resolution

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations had ended after a daylong session in Pakistan.

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Iran war: We spoke to the man making Lego-style AI videos that experts say are powerful propaganda

"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.

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Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', Vance says after peace talks

The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Iran war oil shock revives inflation trade and a new stablecoin play

As oil shocks revive investor anxiety, stablecoins solved payments, but not purchasing power, says Michael Ashton, who's USDi token aims to fix that.

CNBC

Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump's White House ballroom

The panel instructed U.S. District Judge Richard Leon to clarify whether — and how — his injunction interferes with plans for safety and security.

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Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too.

The kingdom's holdings have dropped from 13,000 BTC to 3,954 since October 2024, with $215.7 million moved out this year alone. Its last mining inf...

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Chagos Islands: UK shelves Diego Garcia deal after Trump opposition

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

the Guardian

UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support

Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius

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Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts home safely after journey around Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

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Final 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your Disrupt 2026 pass | TechCrunch

Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT. Regi...

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Vance heads back to the U.S. without striking a deal with Iran to bring an end to the war

Two American warships transited through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the conflict.

CNBC

Ireland gridlocked by fuel protests as Iran war drives prices higher

Protestors are taking issue with the government's response to the spike in fuel prices since the onset of the Iran war.

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Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep mistrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

CNBC

Trump praises Palantir as stock has worst week in over a year and Iran conflict drags on

Palantir's Maven platform have reportedly been used in the U.S. military campaign in Iran.

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Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown

The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.

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Nasa's Artemis II mission was a triumph - but when will astronauts land on the Moon?

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

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Artemis II: What happens to the astronauts now?

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

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NASA Artemis II splashes down in Pacific Ocean in 'perfect' landing for Moon mission | TechCrunch

The Integrity craft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego just after 5:07 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Why updating national grid is pushing up energy bills

While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs.

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Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly – that’s why there is no end i...

With the BMA making ‘impossible’ demands and Labour responding with Trumpian threats, negotiations are stuck – and it’s the NHS that will s...

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Artemis II live updates as crew splashes down near San Diego after historic moon mission

NASA's Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.

TechCrunch

How to watch NASA's Artemis II splash back down to Earth | TechCrunch

NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean.

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Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded

Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.

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US-Iran talks: The five sticking points for Islamabad negotiations

Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

CNBC

Man arrested after Sam Altman's house hit with Molotov cocktail, OpenAI headquarters threatened

Police arrested a suspect at OpenAI's headquarters for allegedly threatening arson after an attack on CEO Sam Altman's home.

CNBC

Michael Burry says he's still betting against Palantir after Trump post boosts stock

The investor of the "Big Short" fame said he continues to hold long-dated put options on the artificial intelligence software firm.

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EU airline industry fears fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

the Guardian

Starmer says he is ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s impact on UK energy costs

PM appears to draw comparison between Russian and US leaders and calls for plan to restore shipping through strait of Hormuz

the Guardian

Starmer implies he didn’t tell Trump he was ‘fed up’ about his impact on rising UK energy b...

Prime minister says conversation with US president on Thursday night focused on need for ‘practical plan’ to open strait of Hormuz

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Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

NASA’s four Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after a historic moon mission, with Orion set for Pacific splashdown shortly after 8 p.m. ET.

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White House warned staff against Iran war bets on prediction markets

The warning came after a flurry of unusual activity on oil and stock futures markets shortly before President Trump said he would pause attacks on ...

TechCrunch

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech | TechCrunch

France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.

CNBC

What's at stake ahead of crucial U.S.-Iran peace talks as leaders meet in Pakistan

Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.

CNBC

Iran's speaker says negotiations with U.S. can't start without Lebanon ceasefire, asset release

President Trump is frustrated by Iran continuing to throttle most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil route.

CNBC

Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war

The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.

CNBC

S&P 500 is about to wipe out Iran war losses. Why stocks are more optimistic than oil

"Stocks look somewhat more hopeful of a happy ending than oil, with equity indices now outperforming the pull-back seen in oil futures," Barclays s...

@coindesk

Binance offers 1,000 UAE staff temporary relocation due to war, but many chose to stay

A spokesperson for the world's largest crypto exchange said Binance continues to operate seamlessly and serve its users without interruption.

CNBC

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict

The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

@coindesk

Bitcoin price news: BTC moves up to $72,400 after March inflation data

Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.

CNBC

China's Xi invokes 'threat' of Taiwan independence in first cross-strait opposition talks in a de...

Xi Jinping hosted Taiwan's main opposition leader in Beijing for the first time in a decade, ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Trump in May and T...

@coindesk

Institutions' bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help

Institutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection.

www.bbc.com

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

News

How holidays, food and clothes soon cost you more - despite the Iran ceasefire - BBC News

Fuel costs have already soared, flights and mortgages are also rising - and food could soon do the same

CNBC

The Trump administration is getting angry as EU Big Tech fines top $7 billion in 2 years

The European Commission and Trump administration are increasingly clashing over the bloc's actions against U.S. tech companies.

BBC News

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop music pioneer, dies aged 68

The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

@coindesk

What next as bitcoin (BTC) fails to break $73,000 for the third time since ceasefire

The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters ...

@coindesk

XRP edges higher to $1.35 on breakout, what next for Ripple-linked token

Strong volume pushed price above $1.34, though weak fundamentals and overhead resistance continue to cap follow-through.

www.bbc.com

Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'

The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.

CNBC

U.S. oil slips below $100 as Trump demands reopening of Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "stop now" if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

Iran attacks on crucial Saudi pipeline and production facilities slash kingdom's oil output

The damage to Saudi infrastructure will only compound the disruption to global oil supplies trigged by Iran's attacks on tankers in the Strait of H...

CNBC

Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

Stocks continued their relief rally on Thursday as traders hoped the U.S.-Iran ceasefire would stick. The Dow Industrials turned positive for 2026.

CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets rise amid worries over Strait of Hormuz staying largely closed; oil gains

The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.

@coindesk

Kalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes over

As Kalshi captures a dominant 89% of the market, a high-stakes legal battle between federal regulators and individual states will determine if thes...

www.bbc.com

Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.

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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors

She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

CNBC

Trump says Iran 'better stop now' if it's charging oil tankers fees to go through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said that Iran "better stop now" if it's charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

S&P 500 slips Friday, but index posts best week since November after fragile Iran ceasefire deal:...

The S&P 500 fell slightly on Friday, though the index still had its best week since last November.

aywren.com

Netflix Prices Went Up Again – I Bought a DVD Player Instead

As of this month, Netflix prices are going up again.

@coindesk

Nakamoto (NAKA), Sharplink Gaming (SBET), and Stive (ASST) viewed positively at Cowen

Analyst Lance Vitanza is betting that digital asset treasury"companies like Nakamoto, SharpLink and Strive can outperform standard crypto ETFs by a...

CNBC

OpenAI looks to take on Anthropic with $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions

The new ChatGPT plan expands access to OpenAI's AI-powered coding assistant Codex.

www.bbc.com

Israeli strikes on Lebanon are 'wrong' and should stop, Starmer says

Lebanon's health ministry says more than 300 people died in strikes on Wednesday.

CNBC

Melania Trump blasts claims about Jeffrey Epstein and her

The first lady acknowledged writing an email to Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, in 2002, referencing a New York magazine profile a...

CNBC

Keir Starmer: 'I'm fed up' with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in the war with the U.S. and Israel, creating an oil supply crunch and sending global energy price...

the Guardian

UK navy foiled Russian submarines surveying undersea cables, defence minister says

John Healey says warship and aircraft forced Russia to abandon activity in North Sea in month-long operation

the Guardian

The Iran war is a warning: Britain must build resilience – at home and with our allies in Europ...

We should not be at the mercy of events abroad. That’s why, from energy to defence to key social policies, we aim to remake our country, says UK ...

the Guardian

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon should not be happening, says Keir Starmer

In article for Guardian, PM also calls for Iran conflict to become watershed moment for future UK security

@coindesk

Bitcoin price news: BTC reverses early loss, rises above $72,000 on Middle East hopes

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.

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Four people die trying to board small boat in Channel crossing attempt

Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.

CNBC

The Strait of Hormuz is not open as Iran controls access after ceasefire, UAE oil CEO says

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber demanded a full reopening of the strait, warning that the oil supply disruption will increase if Iran maintains control of th...

www.bbc.com

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

the Guardian

Zack Polanski calls for UK to withdraw trade agreement with Israel after strikes on Lebanon

Green leader says PM should impose tougher sanctions on Israel and accuses country of acting in ‘completely uncontrolled way’

CNBC

Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows

The gauge released Thursday offers the Federal Reserve a snapshot of conditions leading into the Iran war.

@coindesk

Strategy's STRC sees one of its biggest trading days while holding firm at $100

High yield structure keeps STRC pinned at par while enabling large scale bitcoin purchases.

@coindesk

Fundstrat's Tom Lee says 'the bottom is in' for stocks, paving a bull case for bitcoin, ether

The Fundstrat co-founder and largest corporate ether buyer on earth said the ceasefire means the worst is over. His company bought 71,252 ETH last ...

the Guardian

Lebanon must be included in US-Iran ceasefire deal, Yvette Cooper to say

Foreign secretary to address City leaders in London as Israel intensifies bombing and Vance says Lebanon is not part of deal

the Guardian

Starmer says talks with Gulf leaders have reinforced sense Iran war ceasefire is ‘fragile’ �...

Prime minister has been in talks with Saudi crown prince and UAE president today

CNBC

Britain to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, says Lebanon must be part of Iran ceasefire

In an annual foreign policy speech, Cooper is expected to say that shipping must be toll-free through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

Europe stocks rebound stalls as U.S-Iran ceasefire comes under strain

Shares in Europe fell on Thursday, as the fragile truce agreed between the U.S. and Iran already shows signs of strain.

CNBC

From war to weather: A 'super El Niño' event poses fresh risks to global food costs

An unusually powerful El Niño weather event could take shape later this year, exacerbating global food security fears.

@coindesk

Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed

Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed de...

CNBC

Trump says U.S. ready for 'next conquest,' warns military will remain near Iran until 'real agree...

The statement came a day after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, which halted six weeks of fighting.

CNBC

'Poorly run, piece of ice': Trump targets Greenland again as Iran war deepens NATO rift

Trump has set his eyes on Greenland again while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from Iran war exposed rifts in the security ...

www.bbc.com

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise as concerns grow over US-Iran ceasefire

Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

www.bbc.com

Trump continues to attack Nato after meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte

The US President says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.

CNBC

Asia markets trade lower as investors assess fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire deal

Iran's parliamentary speaker charged the U.S. of breaching the terms of the two-week ceasefire agreement.

CNBC

Inside India newsletter: Tariffs and Iran war threaten India's $100 billion garments export goal

U.S. tariffs and the Iran war have battered India’s garment industry, raising costs, hitting exports, and dashing hopes of a recovery.

CNBC

Oil rally loses steam after Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon

Oil prices were volatile Thursday as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement remained fragile.

www.bbc.com

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry's overdose death

Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

www.bbc.com

'Even if Iran war ends now farmers costs will have to be passed on'

Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

CNBC

Iran war ceasefire offers investors opportunity to rotate back into risk-on assets, investors say

Technology, financial and industrial stocks are looking attractive following the Iran war ceasefire, Shannon Saccocia told CNBC on Wednesday.

CNBC

Stocks extend relief rally on hopes that U.S.-Iran ceasefire will stick, Dow turns positive for 2026

Stocks rose for a second day on Thursday, even as oil prices gained.

CNBC

Gas prices should soon start slowly easing if ceasefire holds, analysts say

With oil prices plunging after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, gas prices at the pump might soon follow, at least for now.

www.bbc.com

Israel backs US-Iran ceasefire but Netanyahu's war goals remain unfulfilled

The Israeli prime minister's response to the ceasefire has been muted, in contrast to the triumphal statements from the US and Iran.

the Guardian

Starmer says UK wants to help with opening of Hormuz strait on Gulf visit

PM is in Saudi Arabia before expected wider trip to regional allies, who may see him as more reliable than Trump

CNBC

Latest investigation into bitcoin founder ties identity to Blockstream CEO Adam Back

A report by The New York Times says it has discovered the identity of the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

CNBC

Meta debuts new AI model, attempting to catch Google, OpenAI after spending billions

Meta debuted its first major large language model, Muse Spark, spearheaded by chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, who leads Meta Superintelligence Labs.

CNBC

U.S. has violated ceasefire agreement, Iran parliamentary speaker says

The two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran appeared at risk of unraveling less than a day after it was announced.

Meta AI

Introducing Muse Spark: Scaling Towards Personal Superintelligence

404 Media

Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates

Updates to VeraCrypt, a popular and long-running piece of encryption, are now thrown into doubt because of a seemingly unexplained Microsoft decision.

CNBC

Trump wants Strait of Hormuz open 'without limitation, including tolls' during Iran ceasefire: Wh...

Iran is reportedly planning to demand that shipping firms pay tolls in cryptocurrency to let their oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

@coindesk

Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after a new report claims he’s Bitcoin’s (BTC) creator

Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.

CNBC

Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia lead tech rally after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire announcement provided some relief to Wall Street and tech stocks shared in the rally.

@coindesk

Bitcoin price analysis: BTC is rallying, but caution warranted

Leveraged bullish bitcoin positions remain near multi-year highs as bitcoin rebounds, hinting at underlying market uncertainty.

CNBC

The biggest winners from U.S.-Iran ceasefire and tumbling oil prices

Since the beginning of the war, equities and oil have largely traded inversely.

CNBC

Markets shift back towards potential Fed rate cut this year with Iran ceasefire in place

Odds for a reduction jumped Wednesday morning, hitting about 43%, according to the CME Group.

@coindesk

Iran eyes crypto toll for oil tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz

Iran plans to collect cryptocurrency and other digital payments as transit fees from fully loaded oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz,...

CNBC

Roth Capital downgrades these six energy stocks after U.S.-Iran war ceasefire

Roth Capital downgraded a few energy stocks, including Diamondback Energy, following signs that the Iran war is winding down, its analysts' new not...

CNBC

Trump threatens tariffs of 50% on countries 'supplying military weapons to Iran'

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will impose tariffs of 50% on goods imported to the country from any nation "supplying military weapons to Iran."

@coindesk

Risk assets surge in pre-market trading as cease fire drives gains across crypto and equities

Bitcoin (BTC), equities, and gold rise while oil and volatility drop amid improving risk sentiment.

CNBC

Homebuyer mortgage demand drops annually for the first time in over a year, as war fuels uncertainty

Weakening consumer sentiment in the overall economy is weighing heavily on mortgage demand from both homeowners and homebuyers.

CNBC

JD Vance calls Iran ceasefire a 'fragile truce' and says Trump is 'impatient to make progress'

The U.S. vice president said the response from Iran to the ceasefire had varied, with some 'lying about even the fragile truce that we've already s...

@coindesk

Gemini said Crypto markets surge following two-week ceasefire announcement: Crypto Markets Today

Digital assets spiked as a surprise geopolitical de-escalation triggered $600 million in liquidations, sending Bitcoin toward $73,000 and boosting ...

www.bbc.com

At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes

Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

CNBC

AWS teams working around the clock to keep Middle East services up after drone strikes, CEO says

The Iran war has hit Amazon data centers in the region, and the company is working around the clock on availability, cloud chief Matt Garman said.

CNBC

A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief — but no clear path to lasting peace

The fragile ceasefire agreement is likely to face significant challenges, analysts told CNBC, citing a significant trust deficit on both sides.

www.bbc.com

Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement

Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between th...

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UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand

Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

TechCrunch

Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs | TechCrunch

Google Chrome's latest update brings vertical tabs and a cleaner Reading Mode to help manage cluttered browsing.

the Guardian

Keir Starmer arrives in Gulf after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire

PM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz

the Guardian

Starmer warns ‘lot of work to do’ to make ceasefire permanent at start of talks in Gulf - UK ...

PM will meet leaders in the region to discuss diplomatic efforts to support the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran

CNBC

U.S. Treasury yields fall sharply after Iran war ceasefire

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week pause in hostilities.

www.bbc.com

Keir Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold

The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's truce sparks global relief rally

Stock futures surge and oil prices plunge as the Trump administration and Tehran agree a 2-week ceasefire.

CNBC

Asian tech stocks surge as U.S.-Iran cease fire ease Hormuz disruption worries

Shares of Asian tech and semiconductor comoanies surged on the news that the U.S. and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire.

@coindesk

Attacking bitcoin mining with a quantum computer would require the energy of a star, academics say

One paper finds that attacking the bitcoin blockchain through quantum mining would demand the energy output of a star. Another replicates every maj...

www.bbc.com

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

CNBC

European stocks set to soar after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

European stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S. and Iran's ceasefire deal.

www.bbc.com

Iran war: What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?

Tehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "if attacks against Iran are halted".

www.bbc.com

What we know about the US and Iran's ceasefire deal

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

CNBC

India's central bank warns of Iran war-fueled inflation, growth risks as it keeps policy rates st...

India’s central bank needs to weigh growth risks and inflation pressures from the Iran war as higher energy costs and supply disruptions mount.

@coindesk

Bearish bets on bitcoin, ether, oil shorts lead $427 million wipeout on US-Iran ceasefire

Short sellers betting on continued war escalation lost $427 million in 24 hours as bitcoin vaulted past $72,000 on the ceasefire announcement.

CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer as Trump and Tehran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Markets are rejoicing after President Donald Trump announced a two week cease-fire with Iran and Tehran signaled a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100

A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran sparked a broad-based relief rally across risk assets, and even buoying traditional safe havens.

www.bbc.com

Universal Music Group gets $64bn takeover offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square

The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

www.bbc.com

Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

CNBC

Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles hours into U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

Many Middle Eastern countries continued to report incoming ballistic missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, within hours after the U.S. and Ir...

CNBC

South Korea stocks lead gains in Asia as oil prices plunge after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher after President Donald Trump said he agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.

the Guardian

US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz

Last-minute intervention led by Pakistan cancels Trump ultimatum for Iran to surrender or face annihilation

www.bbc.com

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.

@coindesk

Bitcoin surges past $72,000 as oil crashes on a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Risk assets rose late Tuesday as oil collapsed after Trump and Iran confirmed the two-week ceasefire.

CNBC

Cramer says Tuesday’s stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy’s fat...

CNBC's Jim Cramer said that the session showed "a heck of a lot of bad news," citing a "weak consumer, coupled with inflation."

CNBC

U.S. crude oil posts biggest one-day drop since 2020 on U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

President Donald Trump agreed to the ceasefire with Iran after talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

CNBC

Trump-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, plan to open Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asked Trump for a two-week delay of his Iran deadline, and for the Strait of Hormuz to open for the same...

CNBC

Trump faces calls for removal over threats to wipe out 'whole civilization' in Iran

President Donald Trump's threats to ramp up the U.S. offensive in Iran prompted calls for his impeachment or removal.

CNBC

Dow jumps 1,300 points for best day since April 2025 as U.S.-Iran ceasefire pushes oil lower: Liv...

Trump said the "double sided" ceasefire was contingent on Iran agreeing to an opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

www.bbc.com

Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants

Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.

@coindesk

Bitcoin price news: BTC recovers from early losses on hope for Iran ceasefire

Iran's government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan's request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report.

www.bbc.com

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

www.bbc.com

Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure

Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.

the Guardian

Pressure on Starmer to curb US access after Trump ‘whole civilisation will die’ threat

Lib Dems, Greens and some Labour MPs demand UK block US from using its airbases for Iran missions Middle East crisis – live updates

CNBC

Energy has soared since the Iran war began. These traders are now cautious

The energy sector has surged around 34% in 2026, but investors on CNBC’s “Halftime Report” expressed skepticism that the rally can last.

CNBC

Anthropic limits Mythos AI rollout over fears hackers could use model for cyberattacks

Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks and others will use the model as part of a new cybersecurity initiative called Project Gl...

CNBC

Apple shares sink on report of foldable iPhone delays

The company is reportedly facing engineering challenges in the development of the foldable phones, which are anticipated to launch later this year.

www.bbc.com

Energy bills, mortgages and more: How the Iran war affects your money

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

the Guardian

What the interest rate cap on student loans means for graduates

Decision to cap rate at 6% from September is unlikely to defuse row over crippling cost of debt

CNBC

Broadcom lands big deal for its specialty chips. Wall Street sees the stock rising as much as 80%

Broadcom is likely to gain a lot of ground on its recent deals with Google and Anthropic, according to several shops on the Street.

CNBC

Jet fuel supply concerns grow as war with Iran drags on, airlines cut flights

Fuel prices have nearly doubled in the U.S. since the United States and Israel attacked Iran.

CNBC

Trump administration finalizes better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment rate in boost to hea...

The Trump administration will increase average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion, in 2027.

CNBC

House Democrats call on federal regulator to crack down on offshore prediction market war bets

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded in popularity recently, raising questions about how to properly regulate the platforms.

www.bbc.com

One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.

CNBC

Used car prices rise to highest point since summer 2023

Used car prices rise to highest point since summer 2023

CNBC

Iran updates: Pakistan seeks 2-week pause after Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' if no d...

The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began has led to a historic oil supply shock, which quickly sent global energy prices soaring.

@coindesk

Bitcoin ETF inflows hit highest level since February

Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $471 million on April 6, the 6th-largest inflow of 2026, as prediction markets price little near-term Fed movement.

@coindesk

'A whole civilization will die': Crypto markets under pressure as Trump ups rhetoric towards Iran

Weekend gains for bitcoin have been mostly erased ahead of the president's Tuesday night deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CNBC

Universal Music stock rises after Pershing Square's $64 billion takeover proposal

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square said Universal Music's stock price has "languished" due to a range of issues that can be addressed with the merger.

the Guardian

UK government caps student loan interest rates at 6% from September

Minister says change for plan 2 and 3 loans in England and Wales will protect borrowers from impact of global conflict

CNBC

Jim Cramer says potential stock market bottom is tied to interest rates, not war headlines

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors shouldn't get comfortable calling a market bottom just yet, because the real driver of this market isn't geopolitics.

The Verge

Iran threatens OpenAI’s Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi

Construction on OpenAI’s UAE data center was “well underway” as of last year.

@coindesk

Bitcoin up, software stocks down since the war began

BTC correlation with an ETF tracking software comany stocks broke sharply from near-total alignment to near zero after the conflict started.

CNBC

Iran war upends spring housing market. Here's what real estate agents are seeing

Home buyers in the first quarter were more concerned about the economy and mortgage rates than they were about home prices, CNBC's Housing Market S...

CNBC

JD Vance heads to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ahead of high-stakes election

Viktor Orbán has said the EU is a greater threat to Hungary than Russia. As an election defeat looms, U.S. Vice President JD Vance is visiting to ...

CNBC

‘All roads lead to higher prices and slower growth,' warns IMF chief as Iran war hits global ec...

the Guardian

UK politics: Farage says Trump’s Iranian ‘civilisation will die’ threats went ‘way too fa...

The Reform UK leader says he is ‘shocked’ by the remarks which were ‘over the top in every single way’

CNBC

Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever before

www.bbc.com

Ben Roberts-Smith: Australian soldier charged over alleged war crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

the Guardian

Resident doctors’ strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting

Exclusive: Health secretary says industrial action in England also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting times

CNBC

European stocks set to open higher as Iran war deadline unsettles markets

European stocks are set to rise on Tuesday as investors brace themselves ahead of President Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

www.bbc.com

JD Vance backs Orbán's re-election bid in Budapest visit and hits out at EU

US Vice-President JD Vance intervenes in the campaign to give Orbán a ringing endorsement in Budapest.

www.bbc.com

Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes

Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to hear from Earth again."

@coindesk

Bitcoin, ether, solana hold steady as Trump sets Tuesday night deadline for Iran deal

Oil jumped above $112 on threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached by midnight, while crypto markets gave back Monday's ...

CNBC

Oil prices rise as Trump reaffirms deadline for bombarding Iran's power plants, bridges

Oil prices were higher after Trump repeated the Tuesday deadline for escalating attacks on Iran's power plants and bridges.

www.bbc.com

Trump's deadline nears - with little indication Iran is on board

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess Trump's hardened rhetoric on Iran war

Trump renewed threats on targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure if a peace deal is not reached in less than 24 hours, while signaling Iranian lea...

@AnthropicAI

Anthropic expands partnership with Google and Broadcom for multiple gigawatts of next-generation ...

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

www.bbc.com

Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline

The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.

the Guardian

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Home Office will use mapping technology and crime data to identify up to 250 schools in areas of greatest risk

CNBC

Offbeat Wall Street research firm says it sent an analyst to Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they l...

Before the U.S and Israel began their war against Iran, about 20% of the world's oil was shipped through the narrow Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

Stocks fall as ceasefire hopes fade ahead of Trump's Iran deadline: Live updates

Stocks fell on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approached, with hopes of an agreement fading.

www.bbc.com

US Supreme Court paves way for dismissal of Steve Bannon conviction

The order allows a lower court to consider dismissing the former Trump strategist's indictment.

TechCrunch

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran said it will target U.S.-linked data centers with new missile strikes, as the war between the U.S. and Iran escalates.

TechCrunch

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again | TechCrunch

Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees o...

the Guardian

Trump uses Neville Chamberlain jibe to mock Starmer over stance on Iran

As UK PM resists pressure to back airstrikes, US president invokes British leader known for his policy of appeasement

CNBC

U.S. oil is breaking out as Iran war continues. A look at how past peaks have affected stocks

Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies looks at past peaks in oil, and how they've affected equities.

CNBC

Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'significant' but 'not good enough' as Hormuz Strait deadline ...

The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional media...

@coindesk

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan must move faster as tokenization reshapes finance

“A whole new set of competitors is emerging based on blockchain," said Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders.

@coindesk

OpenAI CEO urges U.S. to prepare for AI ‘superintelligence’ risks and gains

The crypto industry faces growing cybersecurity risks as AI tools lower the cost and skill needed to exploit software flaws, with over $1.4 billion...

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How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

CNBC

U.S., Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump's 'hell' warning nears deadline

The United States and Iran on Monday were weighing the framework of a plan to end their five-week conflict, even as Tehran pushed back against pres...

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IMF warns tokenization could bring crypto risks into global financial markets

Tokenization could amplify volatility through automated markets and smart contracts, the report said.

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) price rallies on Iran ceasefire talks, Algorand (ALGO) extends gains: Crypto Market...

If a ceasefire materializes, a relief rally could further benefit risk assets. For now, traders appear to be treating the headlines with skepticism.

CNBC

Treasury yields hold steady as traders assess mixed signals on Iran war de-escalation

Treasury yields held steady on Monday as investors awaited U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming press conference on the Iran war and inflation data.

the Guardian

NHS urges patients not to put off care as doctors in England prepare for strike

People encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on Tuesday

CNBC

Oil prices slide as Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face 'hell'

President Donald Trump warned Sunday in an expletive-filled social media post that Iran would be "living in Hell" if they do not open the Strait by...

CNBC

Trump's Iran ultimatum and signals of a possible deal keep investors on tenterhooks

Investors head into what could be the most consequential week of the Iran conflict, scrambling to position for binary outcomes: an imminent deal or...

TechCrunch

Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use | TechC...

AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in t...

CNBC

Asia markets trade mixed as investors assess Trump's Iran war comments, extended deadline

In an expletive-filled social media post, Trump also vowed to bring "Hell" to the country after the U.S. forces rescued an American airman in Iran ...

TechCrunch

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

CNBC

How a perilous U.S. rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course

The rescued U.S. weapons specialist was the second of two crew members on an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet that Iran said had been hit by its air ...

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Arrests at Lakenheath demo for alleged support of banned group

Five men and two women at a peace camp at RAF Lakenheath are held on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action.

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Trump declares victory after pilot rescue, but threats to US aircraft and personnel remain in Iran

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

CNBC

Warren Buffett strikes measured tone on markets in his first remarks since stepping back

The "Oracle of Omaha" warned of lingering fragility in the banking system while downplaying the significance of recent market swings.

TechCrunch

Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer | TechCrunch

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force se...

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Polymarket pulls controversial Iran rescue markets after intense backlash

Prediction markets face rising regulatory pressure, with congressional Democrats proposing legislation to ban contracts tied to elections, war and ...

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'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

@coindesk

Bitcoin price analysis: BTC enters April at its most hated level since the war began

Social sentiment, on-chain data, and positioning metrics all hit extremes not seen since late February, even as institutional buying remains elevated.

CNBC

OPEC+ debates making oil output hike amid Iran war paralysis, sources say

OPEC+ may approve an oil output increase, despite the fact that its key members are unable to actually raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war...

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What we know so far about rescue of US air force officer in Iran

The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

CNBC

Polymarket removes wagers on U.S. service member rescue mission in Iran

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., called the market "DISGUSTING" and said bettors were wagering on whether American troops would be saved.

CNBC

Trump vows Iran will be 'living in Hell' by Tuesday if Strait of Hormuz deadline missed

"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!" Trump said in a Truth Social post.

CNBC

Trump warns Iran '48 hours before all Hell will reign down,' while search for missing crew member...

The U.S. military continued to search for a missing American airman on Saturday after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over southwestern Iran.

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Fourth suspect arrested after Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Three men charged following the attack appeared at court this morning, and have since been remanded in custody.

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Ukraine war: Russian attack on Nikopol market kills five

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

@coindesk

Bitcoin whales are selling the most aggressively on record while ETFs and Strategy keep buying

CryptoQuant data shows overall bitcoin demand is contracting at -63,000 BTC per month even as institutional buyers accelerate purchases, with large...

CNBC

European ministers call for a tax on energy company windfall profits as Iran war drives price surge

Driven largely by higher oil prices, the annual inflation rate in the 21 countries that use the euro rose to 2.5% in March, from 1.9% in February.

CNBC

Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions

Lucid produced 5,500 vehicles and delivered 3,093 in the quarter ended March 31. Analysts had expected it produce 5,967 vehicles and deliver 5,237 ...

the Guardian

New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows

Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1%

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Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer

As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

@coindesk

Crypto snoozes into Good Friday as oil and macro stir: Crypto Daybook Americas

The day ahead in crypto: April 3, 2026

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Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

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Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

CNBC

U.S. judge upholds block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up likely appeal

A U.S. judge upheld block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up a likely appeal.

the Guardian

One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran

Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of war

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Trump seeks massive $1.5tn for defence alongside cuts in domestic spending

The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

CNBC

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, one crew member rescued, MS NOW reports

The U.S. is searching for the second member of the F-15 aircraft's crew, whose whereabouts are unknown, MS NOW reported, citing two U.S. officials.

CNBC

Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure, saying its government 'knows what has to be done'

The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran "extremely hard" for the next two or thr...

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Experts dispute US account of deadly Lamerd sports hall strike in Iran

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

CNBC

The cost to fly private is up as much as 20% with fuel prices soaring

Deep-pocketed travelers are less likely to get priced out as airfares rise, but they have to navigate unexpected fees related to the Iran war and r...

POLITICO

‘Fatal decision’: EU slammed for caving to US pressure on digital rules

Critics say Brussels risks ceding control of its tech laws under U.S. pressure.

@coindesk

U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added

Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.

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Iran war: International law experts allege violations in Iran war

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

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Artemis II blasts closer to the far side of the Moon

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

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Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

the Guardian

Cost of living tsar urges Starmer to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

Richard Walker says any planned September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol prices

the Guardian

M&S calls for crackdown on ‘brazen, organised, aggressive’ retail crime

Bosses write to home secretary and London mayor listing series of incidents staff have faced in past week

@coindesk

Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, now interim AG

U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.

the Guardian

UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions

‘Partnership’ on drug pricing also gives patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending treatments

CNBC

Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, three U.S. defense officials told Reuters, in the l...

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Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar's coup leader becomes president

General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.

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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

TechCrunch

Artemis II is NASA’s last Moon mission without Silicon Valley  | TechCrunch

Next time around, the pressure will be on SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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The open web isn't dying. We're killing it

The open web is under pressure from AI companies and large platforms, but its troubles did not start with AI. We also chose convenience over contro...

TechCrunch

Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets | TechCrunch

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

CNBC

U.S. crude on Thursday did something it's never done before as Iran war continues

The market has had the perception that President Donald Trump will quickly end the war.

Scientific American

Artemis II’s toilet is a moon mission milestone

On their voyages to the moon, NASA’s astronauts are finally getting some creature comforts of terrestrial toilets—such as having a door and bei...

CNBC

Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

CNBC

OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN

OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization.

CNBC

Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels ...

Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address.

@coindesk

CFTC sues Illinois over state's cease-and-desist letters against prediction markets

The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps — which include prediction markets.

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'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

the Guardian

Streeting hits out at BMA ‘delusion’ as talks to avert resident doctors’ strike fail

Six-day stoppage in England to go ahead from Tuesday as health secretary withdraws offer of extra training places

CNBC

Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy prices

With the Iran war now in its fifth week, Amazon said it's adding a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada.

CNBC

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Trump was said to be unhappy with Pam Bondi's handling of DOJ files about Jeffrey Epstein and the DOJ's failure to prosecute his politica...

CNBC

Grocery shock on the horizon for approaching U.S. elections as Iran war drags on

"It just pisses them off more," said Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, said in an interview when asked about how voters will react if food gets more ...

CNBC

Iran and Oman drafting protocol to 'monitor' Hormuz Strait traffic: IRNA

The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global oil transit, has been effectively closed since the Iran war started in late February.

BBC Sport

World Cup tickets: $11,000 tickets put on sale for final

The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

@coindesk

Oil shock, war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale

The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up...

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UK says Iran holding world economy 'hostage' with Hormuz attacks

Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane.

CNBC

Chili's owner could see shares rise on strong sales, Key Banc says

Chili's has seen strong sales, suggesting its stock could be in for a big boost, according to Key Banc.

@coindesk

Crypto selloff deepens with $400 million liquidations and rising short interest

Bitcoin and ether fell sharply alongside global risk assets after escalating tension in Iran drove oil higher, while derivatives data shows traders...

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Trump offers few answers as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

CNBC

European stocks plunge as tech sector faces worst day since February 3

Stocks listed in Europe fell on Thursday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's address on the Iran war.

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Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 7.4 quake kills one

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

CNBC

EV demand is getting a boost from the Iran war — just as auto giants pivot back to combustion e...

Various car selling platforms have reported a sharp increase in consumer interest for EVs since the Middle East crisis began.

CNBC

Trump’s threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' jolts global stocks, bonds and oil

Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump's speech went on, sending assets across the board lower in international markets.

@coindesk

Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations

Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17....

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Attention bitcoin traders. These indicators matter more than what Trump says about Iran

Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cu...

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Bitcoin slides to $66,600 as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped...

CNBC

How Iran turned a tiny island into an oil 'toll booth' as Tehran cements grip on global energy flows

Iran has established a de facto safe shipping corridor in the north of the Strait of Hormuz to select ships, as Tehran sought to monetize its grip ...

CNBC

U.S. oil prices soar 10% as Trump's Iran war speech stokes fears of further escalation

Oil surged as Trump in his address to the nation on Iran war said that he expected the conflict to last another two to three weeks.

CNBC

Dow closes lower as Trump comments dampen traders’ hopes for Iran war ending: Live updates

The Dow Industrials ended Thursday slightly lower as traders weighed the prospect of the Iran war continuing for weeks.

@coindesk

The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google

Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap.

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LIVE: Artemis II Launch Day Updates - NASA

Live updates for launch of NASA's Artemis II test flight will be published on this page. NASA’s launch broadcast coverage is airing

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Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to cut 1,000 new roles makes next week’s strike action more likely

CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets reverse gains as investors assess Trump address on Iran war

The U.S. president will address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, or 9 a.m. Singapore/Hong Kong time.

the Guardian

Artemis II live updates: Nasa’s crewed rocket lifts off to begin 10-day lunar journey

Follow latest updates as four astronauts begin 685,000-mile trip with millions watching

@coindesk

Solana (SOL) DeFi platform Drift investigates suspicious activity, tells users to halt deposits

The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.

TechCrunch

SpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report ...

The company has also lined up an unusually large number of 21 banks to manage the mega IPO, internally codenamed “Project Apex."

CNBC

NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage ⁠around the moon.

CNBC

Trump admin tells Supreme Court birth tourism is evidence birthright citizenship needs to end

"Birth tourism" is the practice of pregnant women traveling to the U.S. with the intention of giving birth and obtaining U.S. citizenship for their...

CNBC

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its initial public offering, in one of the largest underwriting syndicates assembled in recent years.

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Supreme Court questions birthright citizenship

Trump attended the oral arguments in person on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president that underscored the high stakes of the case.

CNBC

Iran's war propaganda homes in on Trump with Lego memes

Iranian propaganda is also homing in on the war's destabilizing impact on the global economy and energy prices, which have shot up in the U.S.

CNBC

Trump Iran speech recap: President again says war is nearly over, vows ‘extremely hard’ hits ...

President Donald Trump, in his first remarks to the nation about the Iran war, said he expects two to three more weeks of war.

@coindesk

Bitcoin’s crashes are shrinking, and Wall Street is starting to notice

Skepticism remains, as Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone warns the crypto bubble may be over and bitcoin could still revisit the $10,000 level.

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Trump to give primetime address on Iran war as questions swirl over his next move

The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.

CNBC

Trump says he's considering pulling U.S. out of 'paper tiger' NATO

The president's comments are the latest threat to America's allies after their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

@coindesk

Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition

The asset manager is creating a new “Franklin Crypto” unit to expand beyond ETFs and target institutional demand for active digital asset strat...

the Guardian

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterway

CNBC

SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.

CNBC

Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

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Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure

Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

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Keir Starmer: UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

the Guardian

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Review finds no ‘meaningful impact’ five years after race action plan launched, amid calls for government to step in

CNBC

Oracle stock rises in premarket on plans to cut thousands of jobs

Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs which will free up cash flow as the company aggressively invests in its AI data center buildout.

CNBC

Trump calls U.S. 'STUPID' for birthright citizenship after attending Supreme Court arguments

Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

@coindesk

Crypto edges higher as oil dips, but futures market shows hesitation: Crypto Markets Today

Bitcoin and ether rise alongside altcoins, yet muted open interest suggests the rally may rely on spot demand and short covering rather than strong...

@coindesk

OpenAI raises a record $122 billion as revenue crosses $2 billion per month

The funding round, anchored by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, is the largest private funding in history.

the Guardian

Starmer calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato

PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’, in pivot away from US

CNBC

Dow jumps 200 points to start April as traders bet Middle East conflict will soon end: Live updates

Stocks rose on Wednesday, while oil prices declined to start the month, as hope grew that an end to the U.S.-Iran war was on the horizon.

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Claude Code Unpacked

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Space Coast: What it's like to be in Florida for Artemis launch

Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

CNBC

Iran threatens Nvidia, Apple and other tech giants with attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned a number of tech companies with Middle East operations that they'll be considered "legitimate targets."

www.bbc.com

Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.

the Guardian

Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – as it...

‘I’m angry that Donald Trump has chosen to go to war in the Middle East,’ chancellor says

CNBC

Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

CNBC

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war

Assets across the board have been turbulent in the month since the war began.

CNBC

Some Japanese firms hit four-year high in optimism — but analysts say it won't last

The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.

@coindesk

These catalysts could bump bitcoin as Trump hands three-week target to end Iran war

Asian stocks surged 4% and S&P 500 futures jumped after Trump said the conflict could conclude without a deal with Tehran, while Morgan Stanley's n...

www.bbc.com

US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

atomic.computer

We Intercepted the White House App's Network Traffic. Here's What It Sends.

We set up a MITM proxy and captured the decrypted HTTPS traffic from the official White House iOS app. On a single browsing session it contacts mul...

CNBC

Oil prices fall to around $100 after Trump indicates war could end in weeks

Crude prices fell Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to exit the Iran war even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely clos...

CNBC

South Korea's Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

On Tuesday stateside, Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran in "two or three weeks," adding "We leave because there's no reason for us to do this."

@coindesk

Bitcoin price news: BTC spikes about 1% higher on hope for end to Iran conflict

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.

BBC Sport

Tiger Woods: Golfer to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash arrest

Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.

CNBC

Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House says

President Donald Trump said he expected that U.S. military forces will leave Iran in "two or three weeks."

CNBC

OpenAI closes record-breaking $122 billion funding round as anticipation builds for IPO

The round totaled $122 billion of committed capital, up from the $110 billion figure that was previously announced.

CNBC

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in voting ahead of 2026 U.S. elections

Trump has put pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a measure that would require photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship to...

Alex Kim's blog

The Claude Code Source Leak: fake tools, frustration regexes, undercover mode, and more

Anthropic accidentally shipped a source map in their npm package, exposing the full Claude Code source. Here's what I found inside.

the Guardian

UK to pay France extra £16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

Two-month arrangement aimed at preventing small-boat crossings comes as existing deal expires

CNBC

Judge blocks Trump White House ballroom project for now; administration appeals

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. sued President Donald Trump and the National Park Service over the White House ballroom pr...

@coindesk

Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment

Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have them converted to local...

www.bbc.com

Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war

The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

CNBC

Tiger Woods says he is seeking treatment after DUI rollover crash in Florida

President Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law Vanessa Trump is dating Woods, told The New York Post that Woods "lives a life of pain."

CNBC

Trump lashes out at UK and France, telling allies 'the U.S.A. won't be there to help you anymore'

Trump re-upped his disdain for European allies that have refused to take part in the U.S. and Israel's military operation against Iran.

CNBC

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts

While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

POLITICO

Italy blocks US use of Sicily air base for Middle East war

The Italian government didn’t allow airplanes taking part in the Iran war to use the base, but Rome insists that doesn’t mean the bases are clo...

www.bbc.com

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary says

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

CNBC

Chart analysts warn Iran war sell-off isn't over — even as stocks try to rebound Tuesday

Equities got a jolt after a report said President Donald Trump was open to ending U.S. involvement in the conflict in the Middle East.

the Guardian

Karl Turner has Labour whip suspended after criticism of Starmer and No 10

Hull East MP was recently interviewed by Jody McIntyre, campaigner who stood against Jess Phillips in 2024

the Guardian

King Charles’s state visit to US will be ‘humiliation’ amid Iran war

Visit with Camilla to go ahead in late April despite calls for delay over conflict and Trump-Starmer tensions

www.bbc.com

Kissing a woman's hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds

The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been "a clear sexual component" to his behavi...

@coindesk

FX startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments

The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesse...

www.bbc.com

Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years

The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

the Guardian

King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK p...

The king will address Congress during the visit, which will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence

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Gold on track for worst month since 2008 as Iran war enters its fifth week

Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.

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Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says

The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

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Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

PM says decision by union to reject deal for thousands of extra training posts and 7.1% pay rise without putting it to members is ‘reckless’

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Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market

Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.

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U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Families are feeling the financial impact from the U.S. war with Iran as gasoline prices surge.

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Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut

Equity futures rallied and oil erased gains on the report, but the S&P 500 is on its longest losing streak since 2022 and MSCI Asia Pacific is head...

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South Korea proposes extra $17 billion budget to cushion energy costs fueled by Iran war

Seoul imports 94% of its energy needs, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East.

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Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England

As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to households

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Bitcoin price news: BTC gives up gains as WTI crude oil surges over $100 per barrel

WTI crude oil closed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2002.

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Oil sees choppy trading as traders parse Trump comments on Iran war

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end the military hostilities against Iran even if t...

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Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell dismissed the report in a post on X, calling it "entirely false and fabricated."

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Asia markets trade mixed as oil markets whipsaw on report that Trump is seeking Iran war exit

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors assesed Mideast conflict and volatile crude oil prices.

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Dow surges 1,100 points, S&P 500 posts best day since May as hopes grow for end of Iran war: Live...

The broad market S&P 500 fell for a third consecutive session on Monday as oil prices rose once again.

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Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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The Thirty Under Thirty Fraud Watch

We track the burn, the hype, and the inevitable pivot to litigation.

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U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto

The Labor Department on Monday proposed a rule following an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed regulators to expand access t...

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China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure

The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply ...

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Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate falls as miners shift capital to AI infrastructure

The first-quarter decline breaks a long-standing growth trend, but could ultimately support decentralization as public U.S. miners face losing domi...