As the US and Israel continue strikes on Iran, and with retaliatory strikes hitting nearby Middle East states, key shipping routes are being disrupted. Oil and gas production in the region is also being affected.
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how the war could cause a rise in living costs around the world.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engageThree West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage themAFP via Getty ImagesThe US has declared a stark policy shift towards three West African countries which are battling Islamist insurgents and whose military governments have broken defence ties with France and turned towards Russia.The...
Is the U.S. headed toward a military conflict with Iran? National Security February 26, 202611:50 AM ET Terry Gross New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran's nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military...
Melinda French Gates on Bill Gates in Epstein files: 'Painful times in my marriage'Watch: Melinda Gates reacts to appearance of ex-husband in Epstein filesBillionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has said her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, being named in new files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein dredged up "painful times in my marriage".She told an NPR...
The New York Times has introduced a new game called Pips, designed to bring the excitement of dominoes to your computer. In Pips, players can enjoy a fun and engaging experience as they match and connect colorful domino tiles. The game is easy to pick up, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced players alike. Whether you're looking to pass the time or challenge your skills, Pips...
Uber Moves Into Parking in Deal to Acquire SpotHeroUber has agreed to acquire SpotHero, the digital parking marketplace, in a move that expands Uber's ambitions beyond ride-hailing and delivery. The deal was announced on Monday and is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.SpotHero lets drivers reserve and pay for parking in...
