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The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress. BBC News

At a time when few seem willing to risk the wrath of the US president, Spain is an outlier. For several days following the start of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the country felt like a lone EU voice questioning the legality of the operation. Iran latest: Iran close to …

President Trump said he was “not happy with the UK” because of the initial refusal from London to let Washington use the British base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean during its first strikes on Iran. “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with,” the president said in reference …

For the Democrats, state representative James Talarico defeated Dallas-based US Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and will advance to the general election. The Republican race was not decided on Tuesday, as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and US Senator John Cornyn, the incumbent, each finished with less than 50% of the overall …

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The US has joined forces in Ecuador in operations against “narcoterrorists” responsible for alleged illegal drug trafficking. The military’s southern command, which operates in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, made the announcement with little fanfare on social media. Commander Francis Donovan said: “We commend the men …

Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can’t. BBC News

Under Carney, the two governments are trying to repair ties that were strained when his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, publicly accused Delhi of a link to the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia (BC). BBC News

The cabinet member “voluntarily” agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein’s island. BBC News

The Echinus Geyser had been silent for the last six years, and it is unknown whether the eruptions will continue into the summer. BBC News

The Echinus Geyser had been silent for the last six years, and it is unknown whether the eruptions will continue into the summer. BBC News

Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security. BBC News

A man has been convicted of murder and manslaughter after giving a semi-automatic, assault-style rifle to his teenage son, who is accused of using it to kill two high school students and two teachers. Colin Gray was found guilty of second-degree murder over the deaths of the two 14-year-old students, …

Jack Horner says he regrets not investigating Epstein’s background, after emails showed he visited the convicted sex offender’s ranch. BBC News

Forget science fiction. The age of AI in war is here. Israel has used AI systems in Gaza to flag potential targets and help prioritise operations. The United States military reportedly used Anthropic’s model, Claude, during its operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela. And even after Anthropic got into …

In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become “untenable”. BBC News

Prosecutors say Colin Gray, 55, could have prevented his son from killing four people at a high school in Georgia in 2024. BBC News

US President Donald Trump spoke for the first time since the US launched attacks on Iran on Saturday. During his remarks, which were part of a Medal of Honor ceremony, the president called the operation their “last best chance to strike”. He also mentioned the objectives of the operation. The …

What to watch for during Trump’s State of the Union address BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush on who may skip the speech, why the president is fuming at the Supreme Court, and what policies could, or couldn’t, be in for a shake‑up. US & Canada BBC News

The US State Department says Americans should “depart now via commercial means” as strikes continue. BBC News