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5 supremely funny cartoons about the Supreme Court striking down Trumps tariffs
The Week - 28 Feb 2026 07:00
Artists take on consent, icebergs, and more
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran: what we know so far
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 08:50
The US and Israel have attacked Iran, with Trump calling the US operation massive and ongoing. This is what we know so farIsrael and US attack Iran - latest updatesFull reportThe US has launched major combat operations i...
Deaths of 22 children in Channel due to catastrophic failure by UK and France, NGO says
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 08:00
Project Play finds UK taxpayers are funding record child fatalities and repeated violence against children in northern FranceThe deaths of 22 children while trying to cross the Channel in the last two years, along with t...
Trumps Attack on Iran Is Reckless
The New York Times - 28 Feb 2026 07:16
Donald Trump promised voters that he would end wars, not start them.
OpenAI Reaches A.I. Agreement With Defense Dept. After Anthropic Clash
The New York Times - 28 Feb 2026 03:49
The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.
At least 15 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 03:05
Riot police use teargas to disperse people gathering around wreckage of plane loaded with money from central bankAt least 15 people have died after a military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed on Friday near Bolivia...
Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety
Sky News - 28 Feb 2026 00:01
In the most clear and consequential policy move on AI safety yet, the Trump administration has announced it will blacklist a leading AI lab over its refusal to allow unfettered access to its technology for military purpo...
Trump 'Disappointed' at FBI Director Kash Patel After Viral Locker-Room Hijinks at the Winter Olympics
IBTimes - 28 Feb 2026 13:56
FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over his trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics, raising questions about his use of government resources and sparking political controversy.
Man charged with criminal damage after Churchill statue sprayed with graffiti
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 13:48
Caspar San Giorgio to appear in court after defacing London statue with slogans including Zionist war criminalA 38-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage after Winston Churchills statue outside the Houses of ...
Iron river: Mexicos cartel violence fuelled by trafficked firearms from US
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 13:00
Lax American gun laws mean weapons are readily available to buy and smuggle south of the borderMexico was rocked this week by a wave of brutal violence after the capture of the drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes...
Viruses dont know borders: US anti-vaccine rhetoric could impact global measles crisis
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 13:00
Experts say global measles vaccination rates are falling as Trump officials signal a deprioritization of the virusThe US government has amplified anti-vaccine rhetoric and signaled that it does not consider measles to be...
Trump says US has begun major combat operations in Iran after Israel launches strikes - live
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 07:52
Israels military sounded air raid sirens across the country to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward Israel in retaliationFull report: Israel attacks IranBlasts have been heard in sever...
Trump administration warns tariff refund process will take time
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 02:56
DoJ says it will not ask US supreme court to rehear tariffs case despite presidents complaint on Truth SocialThe Trump administration said businesses seeking refunds of tariffs struck down by the US supreme court will ta...
North Dakota judge finalizes $345m judgment against Greenpeace in pipeline case
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 02:09
Judge slashed a $667m damages award to Energy Transfer over Greenpeaces role in Dakota Access Pipeline protestsA North Dakota judge on Friday finalized a $345m judgment against Greenpeace in a lawsuit pursued by pipeline...
Columbia Student Detained by ICE Promotes Beauty and Brains Online
The New York Times - 28 Feb 2026 00:47
Elmina Aghayeva has 114,000 followers on Instagram and has seemingly never posted about politics, unlike other Columbia University students detained by immigration officers.
L.A.U.S.D. Chief Alberto Carvalho Is Placed on Leave Following F.B.I. Raid
The New York Times - 28 Feb 2026 00:35
Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, was placed on paid leave after F.B.I. agents raided his home and district office this week.
Were going into a dark place: Brit awards artists voice alarm over Reform UKs rise
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 22:44
CMAT, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Self Esteem and Loyle Carner say musicians should not shy away from politics - with several warning of scary times as the far right gains groundArtists including CMAT, Wet Leg, Loyle Carner, Wo...
Starmer is cautious on Iran because he knows the chaos Trump's strikes could trigger
Sky News - 28 Feb 2026 22:36
Sir Keir Starmer is treading a characteristically cautious diplomatic path in his response to the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.
Jayson Tatum wont make return from Achilles tear in Celtics matchup vs. 76ers
Boston - 28 Feb 2026 22:26
76er star Joel Embiid will also miss Sunday's game with an oblique strain. The post Jayson Tatum wont make return from Achilles tear in Celtics matchup vs. 76ers appeared first on Boston.com.
Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland
BBC - 28 Feb 2026 22:18
Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing.
Bill Baileys Vietnam review - a tour of temples, tourist traps and the odd awkward silence
The Guardian - 28 Feb 2026 22:15
The beloved comedian, musician and Strictly winner would rather stick to the landscapes and culture. Luckily, his reluctance to chat is saved by the sheer charisma of his intervieweesThere was a time when the only celebr...
Jarren Durans hot start to spring training continues, hitting 2 homers vs. Twins. What could it mean for Red Sox lineup?
Boston - 28 Feb 2026 22:08
Duran's hit three homers in the first week of spring training, including two against lefties. The post Jarren Durans hot start to spring training continues, hitting 2 homers vs. Twins. What could it mean for Red Sox ...