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UNICEF Gaza findings ‘completely shatters’ starvation claims against Israel, State Dept says
New UNICEF findings fuel fresh scrutiny of Gaza famine claims as the State Department says the data “completely shatters” allegations Israel deliberately starved civilians.
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‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran
Kingsport, Tennessee, a Republican-leaning industrial town with an ammunition plant supplying the US military, is divided over US involvement in Iran. Residents remain broadly loyal to Donald Trump and the Republican Party, but some see military action as justified while others believe the US should avoid further wars. The BBC spoke to voters in the…
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Abandon single-player, move development to Saudi Arabia, “reduce labour”? Experts on what EA’s huge buyout debt could really mean
Electronic Arts’ move into private ownership, backed by private-equity firms and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has left the publisher carrying about $20bn in leveraged-buyout debt. Experts told Eurogamer that the resulting pressure to make roughly $1.8bn in annual interest payments could make debt repayment the company’s overriding priority, potentially affecting investment in new games,…
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There is no negotiating with Iran — Trump must stop trying
Iran is the root cause of conflict throughout the Middle East. The White House needs to stop trying to negotiate with it.
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UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2026, retaining its position as the G7’s fastest-growing economy despite the Iran war, higher energy prices and domestic political uncertainty. Consumer spending and business investment have remained comparatively strong, offering encouragement to Chancellor John Healey before his first budget, but the article argues…
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GOP senators not happy with Trump administration’s handling of Iran funding request
Republican senators are criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of an emergency request for $70 billion in defense spending to cover the costs of the Iran conflict and warning that the Pentagon will need to do a better job explaining its war plan to get the money. GOP senators emerged from a briefing with Vice President…
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Senate rankings: 8 GOP seats that could flip in November
With 85 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate. While the Senate map still favors Republicans holding on to the chamber, President Trump’s sinking approval ratings, frustration with the war in Iran and rising prices have pushed a number of GOP-held seats into play….
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U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a ‘horrific act of terror’
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the actions of Jewish settlers who are besieging the home of an American Palestinian family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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MORNING GLORY: Democrat El-Sayed reminds us just one senator can do great damage to our military
The article argues that Senator Tommy Tuberville’s 2023 blockade of senior military promotions demonstrates how a single senator can disrupt the armed forces, and presents Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy as a potential concern in that context. It is an opinion piece rather than a straight news report, using Tuberville’s actions to warn about…
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REP. RO KHANNA: Washington needs a 14-point plan to rebuild America, not just countries overseas
Representative Ro Khanna argues that Washington should adopt a 14-point plan focused on rebuilding the United States and supporting working families, rather than prioritising reconstruction abroad. The opinion piece contrasts domestic economic needs with the administration’s proposed post-war framework for Iran. It says President Trump signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran on 17…