Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump “started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby”. Source link
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century – with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an “old man’s game” and bring it into the digital age. Source link
Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway. Source link
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say. Source link
Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K’Gari. Source link
Texas authorities identify Austin bar shooting victims
Three victims and the suspected gunman were killed, and more were injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI says could have terrorism links. Source
Trump has ordered government agencies to stop using Anthropic AI tools
Yet, Trump berated the company on his Truth Social platform, saying Anthropic “better get their act together, and be helpful during this phase out period,
Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera. Source link
Willie Colón, trombonist and salsa music pioneer, dies aged 75
In 1967, at 16, he recorded his first album El Malo with Héctor Lavoe, forming an inimitable salsa duo for the Fania record label that
The teacher who won $1m for turning India’s slums into open-air classrooms
“When you work in areas like these [slums], you have to build relationships not just with the students but the entire community. Whether that’s through