A new US-Iran peace deal is now in effect, but does it truly mark the end of the conflict — or is it only the beginning of a much harder negotiation? US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial agreement aimed at stopping the war. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
What happens when two Hollywood giants try to become one superpower? That question is now moving from speculation to reality after US regulators approved Paramount Skydance’s $111bn (£82.8bn) bid for Warner Bros Discovery. The Department of Justice cleared the deal following what it called a “rigorous” review. Concluding the merger is “not likely to result
What happens when one of the world’s most powerful AI models becomes both incredibly useful — and potentially risky? That’s the balancing act Anthropic is now trying to manage with its latest release. The company has rolled out Claude Fable 5, a public version of its advanced “Mythos” model. But with strict guardrails designed to
What happens when sanctions at sea are pushed to the limit—and a tanker still tries to slip through? In the Atlantic, France and the UK just gave one possible answer. French forces, with British support, intercepted and boarded a sanctioned oil tanker named Tagor. Suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” The ship was
A billion-dollar gaming empire, a Netflix hit, and a deadly betrayal — what began as a business fallout has now ended with an execution in China. Chinese authorities have executed Xu Yao for the 2020 poisoning of his associate, billionaire gaming executive Lin Qi, the founder of Yoozoo Games. State-linked reports confirmed the execution was
Is AI quietly reshaping the global job market faster than companies are willing to admit? Standard Chartered’s latest move suggests the answer might already be “yes.” The UK-headquartered banking giant has announced plans to cut more than 15% of its back-office workforce — around 7,800 roles — by 2030. As it accelerates the use of
What happens when the app students rely on for homework, exams and late-night assignment uploads suddenly turns into the centre of a global cyberattack? Panic, confusion — and a race to stop private data from spilling online. That’s exactly what unfolded after hackers linked to the notorious group ShinyHunters claimed they stole 6.65 terabytes of
Is this the beginning of a major shift in global oil politics? The United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC and its wider alliance after nearly six decades—an exit that could ripple far beyond the Gulf. Why now? Officials say it’s about freedom. By stepping outside OPEC’s production quotas, the UAE gains flexibility to
What happens when one of South Africa’s most polarising political figures suddenly faces jail time? The spotlight turns — fast. Julius Malema, the fiery leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The charges?Illegal possession of a firearm and firing it in public. Stemming from a now-viral 2018 video
What happens when a national hero faces accusations that could rewrite his legacy? That’s the storm now surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith—once celebrated as Australia’s most decorated living soldier. Now charged with multiple counts of war crime murder linked to his time in Afghanistan. Arrested in Sydney, the former SAS corporal is accused of involvement in the
Is Australia closing its doors to Iranian visitors? For the next six months, the answer is yes—at least temporarily. The government says the ongoing US‑Israeli conflict with Iran has raised the risk that some Iranian visitors might be unable to leave Australia once their short‑term visas expire. The Department of Home Affairs explained the move
Ever wonder why filling up your car feels like a punch to the wallet lately? Blame the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jumped again Monday after fresh attacks on Middle East energy facilities, with Brent crude hitting $104 a barrel and WTI nudging just below $100. That’s a 40% surge since the US-Israeli strikes on
