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Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.
US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate were set to begin voting on Wednesday on a bipartisan war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran and require that any hostilities against it be authorized by Congress.
Iran crisis tests Trump standing with young men who helped power 2024 win
By Nathan Layne and Aleksandra Michalska MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, March 4 (Reuters) - When Michael Leary learned the United States had struck Iran, he questioned whether the move honored the "America First" pledge that earned his vote for President Donald Trump and feared it
Explainer-Are the US attacks on Iran legal?
March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has joined Israel and attacked more than 1,000 targets in Iran and killed many of its top officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Below is a look at the legality of the U.S. attacks, which critics say exceed the
Turkey says it intercepted Iran-fired ballistic munition
An Iranian ballistic munition was detected heading toward Turkish airspace on Wednesday after passing through Iraq and Syria was intercepted, Turkish authorities said.
Two men go on trial in London accused of spying for Hong Kong and China
LONDON, March 4 - Two men went on trial in London on Wednesday accused by British prosecutors of carrying out hostile surveillance on well-known pro-democracy dissidents for Hong Kong and, ultimately, China.
Pharmacists ‘on the front lines’ of Europe’s medicine shortages
When Europe’s medicines supply chain comes under strain, community pharmacists are often the first to feel the impact. At a Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) event in the European Parliament, speakers agreed on a single message: tackling shortages requires
Heavy shelling, explosions spark fear along Pakistan-Afghanistan border
LAL PUR, Afghanistan/PESHAWAR, Pakistan, March 4 - People living along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan said they were considering fleeing their homes because of heavy shelling and explosions as fighting between troops from both sides entered a seventh day on Wednesday.
Passage denied: Hormuz shutdown keeps oil prices on an upward trajectory
Oil prices are climbing, albeit at a slower pace, as the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, with little to ease concerns over the safety of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery for the global energy supply.
Africa: FIFA Marks 100 Days to 2026 World Cup
[Ghanaian Times] FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, marked a 100 days to the kicks off of the World Cup 2026, with a strong message of unity, size, and historical value yesterday.
Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling game in franchise history
Capcom's latest horror game has sold 5 million copies in 5 days, making it the fastest-selling Resident Evil game
ASEAN calls Middle East escalation ‘regrettable’, urges ceasefire after US-Israel strike on Iran
Southeast Asian governments are warning of risks to regional stability and citizens abroad.
Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new Parliament
A new coalition government led by Bhumjaithai is expected to begin working in April.
South Park writer launches ‘DraftBarron’ campaign to send Donald Trump’s son Barron to Iran war
A satirical website calling for Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, 19, to be drafted into the US military has been created, as the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The hashtag #SendBarron has been trending on social media.
Why are Europe's skies turning orange? A massive Saharan dust cloud is on the way
"It just shows that we are connected across borders and across continents," says Copernicus scientist Mark Parrington.
Philippines apprehends Filipino nationals suspected of spying for China
MANILA, March 4 - The Philippine government said on Wednesday it had apprehended some of its citizens on suspicion of spying for China in a \"serious national security matter\" that underscores the need for stricter laws against espionage and foreign interference.
India: Holi brings colour and crowds nationwide
India celebrated Holi this week, as millions gathered to mark the Hindu spring festival of colours.
Whitney Biennial Sneak Peek
Impressions from the leading survey of American art, Chicago's DePaul Art Museum shutters, arts leaders react to Mamdani's pick for culture commissioner, and more.
World’s largest krill harvester at centre of row over ‘blue tick’ sustainability label
Aker QRILL is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species Environmental groups have objected to the recommendation of a “blue tick” sustainability label being awarded to a Norwegian krill
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Trump’s Iran timeline spurs concern over US weapons stockpiles
The U.S. will likely start to feel strain on its munition stockpiles if America's war with Iran stretches beyond the four-to-five-week timetable laid out by President Trump. The Trump administration has said that its biggest wave of attacks on Iran is coming in the days ahead.
Trump likely to get free hand on Iran from badly divided Congress
Deep partisan divisions over how to respond to President Trump’s war against Iran are likely to give the president a free hand to launch missile strikes and bombing missions as he sees fit for weeks longer. A bipartisan resolution under the War Powers Act to stop further
The Hill recognizes 50 women who shape policy
Women are some of the most influential policy shapers on Capitol Hill and across the U.S., playing an increasingly visible role in the political sphere, driving key legislative debates and taking on new leadership roles across all levels of government. The Hill is recognizing
Meet The Hill's Top Women Shaping Policy
The Hill is recognizing 50 women as part of its inaugural Top Women Shaping Policy, a group who help to steer the agenda in Washington and state capitols both sides of the aisle. From staffers to state lawmakers to strategists — and many more in between — these women work long
Iran conflict fails to move Democrats in DHS shutdown fight
Centrist Democrats in the Senate are showing little appetite to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the partial shutdown, despite Republicans trying to ramp up the pressure as the U.S. escalates its conflict with Iran. Talks between the White House and
GOP says it’s a targeted, limited combat operation, not a war, with Iran
Congressional Republicans are denying that President Trump is waging a war in Iran, arguing instead that the U.S. is responding to acts of war by the Iranian regime and engaging in a limited combat operation. “This isn’t a war. We haven’t declared war,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin
5 questions on Iran as the House returns to Washington
House lawmakers returned to Washington on Tuesday to confront the Iran conflict and joust over Congress’s role, or lack thereof, in governing the terms of the fight. President Trump launched the Iran operations with a hail of strikes early Saturday, after weeks of threats and a