Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children – (BBC News)
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision. - How fantasy fans are keeping a Turkish blacksmithing tradition alive – (Al Jazeera English)
In Izmir’s historic Kemeralti bazaar, the Akdemir family is finding new customers for a four-generation craft. - The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election – (Al Jazeera English)
First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others. - GOP candidates seem uneager to promote Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge – (Associated Press)
Naturally, Republicans running for Congress should campaign on President Donald Trump’s promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterm elections. So says the party. It’s just that candidates seem to be taking a different approach. It’s been… - Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits – (BBC News)
The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly – "What happened was utterly unacceptable." - Whole Hog Politics: How a little more ‘pearl clutching’ would have helped GOP – (The Hill)
[Watch Whole Hog Politics Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon go deep on this week’s political news. Members can join the discussion and pose their questions to Bill and Chris. Tune in!] In th… - Sway: Award-winning British rapper dies aged 44 – (BBC News)
Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death. - Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal – (BBC News)
Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT. - Blanche's appearances at political events test Justice Department norms – (Associated Press)
Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with speeches at political events that depart from longstanding norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias. B… - Oasis not headlining Glastonbury 2027, organiser Emily Eavis confirms – (BBC News)
The rock band will not be stopping at Worthy Farm despite being on tour at that time next summer. - Surrey council staff refused anonymity for Sara Sharif inquest – (BBC News)
A coroner rejects an application for three workers after the media, including the BBC, opposed it. - Trump floats nuclear option in Kennedy Center fight – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Trump hints at demolishing Kennedy Center ▪ Florida GOP congresswoman breaks with Trump ▪ ICE director nomination pulled ▪ Carney open to Canada joining EU President Trump is digging in on the battle to put his name on the Kennedy Center, … - Data reveals new migration patterns in US cities, Postal Service chief says work – (Associated Press)
Enjoying Morning Wire online? Get tomorrow's edition of AP’s free flagship newsletter delivered straight to your inbox before you start the day. Subscribe here. - North Korea anthem played at South’s Bangladesh hockey match at Asian Games – (Al Jazeera English)
Asian Games organisers in Japan accidently play North Korea’s anthem ahead of South’s hockey match with Bangladesh. - MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case – (BBC News)
It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court. - United Nations says US may have committed war crimes in Iran: What it means – (Al Jazeera English)
UN probe finds US unlawfully struck an Iranian school and sports centre, killing children; White House rejects findings. - Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway – (Associated Press)
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years. The company said Friday that the 96-year-old Buffett will take become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately. His son, How… - ‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war – (Al Jazeera English)
A quarter of the world’s population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East. - Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections – (Al Jazeera English)
Russia’s first parliamentary election since the invasion opens with no antiwar party on the ballot. - Bomb attack at Pakistan mosque kills at least 15, injures 50 – (Al Jazeera English)
This is a breaking news story. - The Earthshot Prize Is Embracing the Idea of Positive Tipping Points – (Time)
Positive tipping points can be a useful tool to evaluate climate investments. - Senate Republicans rebuff Trump’s attacks on Supreme Court, Federal Reserve – (The Hill)
Republican senators are siding with conservative members of the Supreme Court who came under withering attack from President Trump this week after ruling against Trump’s plan to have the U.S. Postal Service screen mail-in ballots to guard against non-citizens… - 5 key players in Congress on AI policy – (The Hill)
Fears over artificial intelligence’s rapid development sent Congress into a tailspin this week, as dozens of lawmakers joined the debate on how to regulate the technology. The frenzy in Washington has included policymakers who have long engaged on the subjec… - GOP faces reality check as they try to hold onto House majority – (The Hill)
Republicans are heading into the final stretch of the midterm race recognizing a blunt message: Voters are frustrated, and acknowledging those frustrations might be key to keeping them in the GOP column. Republicans have been increasingly framing the election… - International students fear midterms won’t help pro-Palestinian activists targeted by Trump – (The Hill)
The Trump administration is showing no signs of backing away from its crackdown on international college students as partisan division over support for Palestine heats up ahead of the midterm elections. Pro-Palestinian students targeted for immigration enfo… - U.S. May Have Committed War Crimes in Iran, U.N. Report Says – (Time)
A U.N. fact-finding mission said the U.S. launched “indiscriminate attacks,” including on a school, that killed civilians. - ‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs – (Al Jazeera English)
Evidence shared exclusively with Al Jazeera ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards. - We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit – here's how – (BBC News)
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks. - Met was negligent and reckless, sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect tell BBC – (BBC News)
Nicholas Brandram's family say he was innocent and "took his own life after months of immense pressure". - Live updates: Postal Service chief says work has stopped on system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting – (Associated Press)
Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting, a judge orders Kennedy Center to provide notice before making any major physical changes. - Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks – (Al Jazeera English)
Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade. - Trump revives controversial 1988 Willie Horton campaign ad – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime. During a Wednesday rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump referenced the Willie Horton ad, which targeted then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. Trump c… - Early voting begins as midterm season ramps up – (Associated Press)
In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is beginning, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues. Friday marks the start… - Asian shares mostly rise but European benchmarks decline – (Associated Press)
Asian shares are mostly higher as markets get a lift from a Wall Street rally, while European benchmarks are slipping in early trading. Benchmarks finished higher Friday in Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Shares slipped in early trading in France, Germa… - Trump signs orders loosening hunting restrictions, teases Outdoors Act ‘2.0’ – (The Hill)
President Trump hosted over 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry officials for a dinner in the Rose Garden Thursday to announce executive orders rolling back certain hunting and fishing restrictions. “We believe that public lands belong to the American p… - Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz – (Al Jazeera English)
Trump says he faces a ‘big decision’ on whether to ‘annihilate’ his Iranian foes, adding that ‘anything could happen’. - War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready? – (BBC News)
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it - Postal Service chief says work stopped on system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting – (Associated Press)
The U.S. Postal Service has stopped developing a controversial computer system tied to President Donald Trump’s effort to limit mail voting. The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s executive order this week. Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed the halt Thur… - ‘You’re Eroding Trust’: What Trump Shifting Tens of Millions in Military Aid Means for U.S. Alliances – (Time)
The Trump Administration is moving to divert military funding from countries in Europe and the Middle East to nations in Latin America with right-leaning governments. - RFK Jr. says anti-vaccine activists have a friend in the White House – (Associated Press)
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists from an organization he once chaired that they have a friend in the White House. Kennedy addressed Children's Health Defense on Thursday, appearing at its conference for th… - Colin Kaepernick on Threats He Faced, His NFL Exile, and That Jay-Z Lyric – (Time)
The former NFL quarterback tells his story in a new memoir - Judge says government must give 30 days notice before demolishing Kennedy Center – (The Hill)
A federal judge on Thursday declined Rep. Joyce Beatty’s (D-Ohio) request for an emergency hearing to review the Kennedy Center board’s latest vote to close the building for renovations. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper will, however, require the gover… - A Genetic Mutation May Help Explain Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers – (Time)
A rare genetic mutation could help to explain why some people who don’t smoke still develop lung cancer. - Carney Says Canada and E.U. 'Are Not Fair Weather Allies' as Trump Threatens Europe Over 'Hostile Act' – (Time)
"I'm not proposing a third bloc in order to become a 'great power' rival, only with better manners,” Carney quipped, as he seeks to strengthen ties between Canada and the European Union. - Massie: GOP leaders found ‘other Republicans’ who would join Hegseth impeachment push – (The Hill)
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) argued Wednesday that House GOP leaders sent the lower chamber home early because they found other Republicans in support of his push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “The fact that they didn’t vote on it tells me that th… - How Trump Helped Put a Texas Senate Seat In Play – (Time)
Democrats may be within reach of their first statewide win in decades - GOP lawmakers unhappy with lack of progress on Iran war – (The Hill)
Senate Republicans aren’t happy with the lack of progress in the Iran war and what they say is the administration’s failure to identify clear objectives to end the conflict. The war continues to be a major drag on GOP candidates as the failure to reopen the S… - The Best Ways to Stop Yourself From Crying – (Time)
You can learn to press pause on your tears when now's not a good time. - More Americans Are Eating Fruit—But Fewer Are Eating Vegetables – (Time)
A new government report details Americans' produce-eating habits. - How The Early Spring Ends—And Sets the Stage for More Chinese Dramas on Netflix – (Time)
The romantic drama was on the streamer's global top 10 for weeks - JD Vance reveals what he thinks UFOs are – (Newsweek)
Vance pledged to “get to the bottom“ of UFOs on Friday. - Joe Rogan Hits Trump on Iran War: ‘Nobody Thinks It’s a Good Idea’ – (Newsweek)
The podcaster was commenting on the president's reported daily video montage briefings on the conflict in the Middle East. - Tiger Woods Rollover Crash: Full List of Car Wrecks Involving Golf Legend – (Newsweek)
Woods has been involved in several high‑profile vehicle incidents over the years. - White House Reveals New App After Cryptic Posts: Full List of Features – (Newsweek)
After cryptic teasers, the White House unveiled a new app promising direct access, live streams and real‑time updates. - Trump Admin Stress Forced ICE Chief Todd Lyons to Hospital: Report – (Newsweek)
Todd Lyons was reported to have been hospitalized twice due to stress-related issues. - Jenny Storms on NBC100 and Reinventing the Playbook – (Newsweek)
At Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum 2026, Jenny Storms told Newsweek “everything was done differently” across NBCU. - Tiger Woods in Florida car crash: What to know – (Newsweek)
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, authorities said. - Viral "looksmaxxing'" influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charges – (Newsweek)
Viral “looksmaxxing“ influencer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on battery charges tied to a fight at a rental home. - Kash Patel’s Odds to Be Out as FBI Chief Surge After Email Hack – (Newsweek)
Kash Patel's personal emails were leaked by an Iran-backed group in seeming retribution. - Fury as Veteran Dies After Migrant Allegedly Pushed Him Onto Subway Tracks – (Newsweek)
The DHS has characterized Hernandez, a Honduran national, as a “serial criminal“ who had repeatedly deported from the U.S.
Headlines from CNN and Fox News
- Beijing bar offers free access to AI tools | CNN – (CNN)
AGI Bar in Beijing, China, offers unlimited free access to some of China’s AI models. CNN’s Mike Valerio talked to a customer using the venue’s supercomputers. - ‘Unprecedented’: Judges reveal behind-the-scenes coordination on Trump immigration cases – (Fox News)
Minnesota federal judges coordinated via email threads and templates to handle habeas petitions during Operation Metro Surge, raising judicial ethics questions. - Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows – (CNN)
The Kremlin has moved to seize the Russian assets of Nestlé and French retailer Auchan amid a broader nationalization drive in the country that has seen a surge in seizures of private assets. - Jasmine Crockett torched for honoring singer with notorious history of violence: 'Completely vile' – (Fox News)
Jasmine Crockett entered Chris Brown into the congressional record, sparking fierce backlash over his felony assault conviction involving Rihanna. - Trump's EPA reforms are a huge boost to manufacturers, but there's more red tape to cut: expert – (Fox News)
NAM CEO Jay Timmons says Trump EPA rollback of Biden-era power plant emissions standards is a game changer but warns more permitting reform is needed. - Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway – (CNN)
Warren Buffett, who ended his decades-long tenure as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of last year, is giving up the chairman post he has held since 1970. - Man loses weight eating nothing but a certain food for 25 days — and paid a price – (Fox News)
A New Jersey man's Sweetgreen-only diet for 25 days left him nine pounds lighter — but the cost, logistics and a celebratory cheese pizza tell a bigger story. - Golden retriever brings toys to home intruder | CNN – (CNN)
Dante Rowley and Stephanie Calderon were about to board a flight when they received a Ring camera alert about an apparent break-in at their San Diego home. Their Golden Retriever, Nash, was home alone and security footage shows how he responded to the unexpec… - Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report – (Fox News)
Michael Desronvil, the holdout Lindsay Clancy juror, disputes fellow jurors' claims he expressed doubts about the prosecution's case during deliberations. - America runs on data. If we don’t build the infrastructure, China will – (Fox News)
Permitting delays, grid bottlenecks and supply chain constraints threaten U.S. AI leadership as competitors aggressively expand critical infrastructure. - Two students killed in Philippine school shooting and teen suspect dead, officials say – (CNN)
Three students were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman who turned the gun on himself, provincial officials said. - Empty podiums, prizes for e-voting, no opposition: Russians head to the polls amid intensifying war in Ukraine – (CNN)
Russia is holding parliamentary elections, the first since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in a landscape in which critical opposition is effectively nonexistent. - The lost Corsair: The search for a Korean War legend and its missing pilot – (CNN)
US Navy and Marine Corps pilots called the F4U Corsair the “The Widowmaker.” - 2026 NFL Week 2 Top Takeaways and Biggest Questions for Every Team – (CNN)
Fireworks for the NFL's second week of action began early when the visiting Detroit Lions helped christen the Buffalo Bills' brand new Highmark Stadium. - Nebraska Senate candidate seems to confirm audio claiming Trump supporters' lives 'suck so f—ing bad' – (Fox News)
Independent Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn appeared to confirm leaked audio in which he suggested Trump supporters' lives are "suck so f—ing bad." - Husband and wife get trapped in premier hiking destination; only one of them makes it out alive – (Fox News)
Trapped in deep snow at 7,000 feet in Washington's Enchantments on a hike with her husband, a woman succumbed to the elements as a storm blocked multiple helicopter rescue attempts. - WATCH: Gaffe-prone Seattle socialist mayor cuts off police chief in yet another awkward interview – (Fox News)
Seattle Assistant Police Chief Nicole Powell's uncomfortable reaction when asked about Flock cameras alongside Mayor Katie Wilson went viral online. - Mackenzie Phillips makes new claims about father's alleged abuse – (Fox News)
Mackenzie Phillips revealed a letter from a family friend corroborated her abuse claims against father John Phillips on Valerie Bertinelli's podcast. - JD Vance’s telling ‘give us another chance’ flub – (CNN)
Vice President JD Vance this week asked voters for “another chance” — something that is decidedly contrary to President Donald Trump’s midterm messaging — before seeming to catch himself. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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