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JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan

Vice president says Trump gave 'pretty clear guidelines' on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not 'play' US.

Lionsgate Promotes Laurel Pecchia to Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications

Lionsgate has promoted Laurel Pecchia to the tole of senior vice president of corporate communications, Variety has learned. In her role, she helps lead Lionsgate’s…

Lionsgate Ups Laurel Pecchia To SVP Corporate Communications

Laurel Pecchia is expanding her role at Lionsgate with a promotion to Senior Vice President, Corporation Communications. Pecchia joined the studio in June 2022 as Vice President,…

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole — but will they?

A warrantless wiretapping authority that has facilitated surveillance for decades is up for renewal in Congress. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA),…

JPMorgan limbers up to become Olympic sponsor

Bank set to join select list of corporate partners ahead of 2028 Games in Los Angeles

Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York’s mayor

Mamdani's first 100 days marked by childcare reforms, pothole fixes and polarising debates over affordability policies.

Palo Alto Networks’ stock leads another dramatic software selloff. Here’s what investors need to know.

Investors seem increasingly spooked by Mythos, a forthcoming Anthropic model that the company has said is so powerful it could penetrate existing cyber defenses if it’s misused by…

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian interceptors downed Iran drones in the Middle East

Ukraine's Zelenskyy previously announced that 228 Ukrainian experts had been deployed to the region.

AMC Makes ‘Audacity’ Debut Available on TikTok, in Three-Minute Segments

You don’t need to be a tech mogul to watch “The Audacity,” the new AMC drama that tells the story of a Silicon Valley guru who must navigate his way around a consumer data…

‘Our FICO score is excellent’: My husband and I are in our 70s. Do we take out a $10,000 loan for a new roof?

With inflation surging in March, don’t expect lower rates on your loans.

The average tax refund is over $3,500 — and you’ve get less than a week to file

So far, the IRS has received 1 million fewer tax returns than at the same point last year.

US inflation rose to 3.3% in March on Middle East energy shock

Increase in prices highest since May 2024 as Iran conflict triggers historic surge in petrol prices

Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City - Rosenior

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.

Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass

This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Why Zendaya and Tom Holland Won This Week, But ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Dune’ Lost

This week's rundown of Hollywood's biggest winners and losers, from a beloved power couple to the "Black Snape" uproar to Warner. Bros' fan-frustrating flex.

The Masters has become the biggest event of the year for private jet companies

Private jet companies are competing for high-spending customers with lavish on-the-ground experiences near the golf course.

Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward

Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in several countries.

Pro-Iran Explosive Media trolls Trump with AI-generated Lego cartoons

Group has released over a dozen videos mocking President Trump and the US.

‘Neither war nor peace’: What Gaza looks like six months into ‘ceasefire’

Following October 2025 agreement, attacks continue, aid is insufficient and regional conflicts deepen instability.

Liverpool boss Slot says club and fans back him before Anfield protests

Slot says he feels 'complete support' despite mounting pressure after a disastrous season.

Bayern are special and a force to be reckoned with

There may be no team better prepared to win the Champions League than the Bundesliga leaders.

‘All the Evil in the World’ Doc, About Murder of Leftist Italian Student in Egypt, Sparks Political Storm After Being Denied Government Funding

An investigative documentary titled “All the Evil in the World” — about the murder of leftist Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, who in 2016 was tortured to death in…

International Insider: Cannes Keeps Biz Guessing; Netflix Bets House On Argentina; ‘The Testaments’

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here bringing you the latest from Cannes lineup week plus plenty more. Read on. And sign up here. Cannes Unveils 2026 Selection But Keeps Biz…

Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses

Snap's upcoming consumer AR glasses are still set to launch sometime this year, and they'll be powered by a Snapdragon XR chip from Qualcomm, according to an announcement of a…

Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter truce

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon through Easter Sunday.

AI punters lose their shirts on Premier League bets

Models by Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI struggle when asked to predict scores over football season

‘Closer to a break than ever’: Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?

The war in Iran has deepened a rift in the transatlantic alliance, raising questions about whether it can endure.

Cuban president defiant despite Trump pressure to resign

Miguel Diaz-Canel vows to resist US pressure as Trump escalates threats, tightens oil blockade on the island.

Wall Street’s fear gauge just flashed an unusual signal that could carry the S&P 500 to 7,400 within months

The falling VIX is a third sign that the bottom for stocks is in says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

YouTube Premium is getting pricier

YouTube Premium is getting more expensive in the US, with prices rising by $2 on standard individual accounts and as much as $4 for the family plan. The price hike is already in…

Ireland's fuel protest crisis escalates, triggering fears of panic buying

Passengers travelling to or from Dublin Airport are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys as protests over high fuel prices in Ireland continue into a fourth day.

Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon

Lebanon is seeing not just a displacement crisis but a rapidly developing food security crisis too, says UN.

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder quits as chairman

Stefano Gabbana, the co-founder of Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, stepped down as the brand's chairman.

BAFTA Review Into Awards N-Word Controversy Finds No Evidence of ‘Malicious Intent’ or ‘Institutional Racism’ but Asserts That Duty of Care ‘Fell Short’

BAFTA has revealed the outcome of the independent review into the N-word controversy that erupted at its recent film awards on Feb. 22., which it said revealed a “number of…

BAFTA Apologizes “Unreservedly” To Black & Disabled Communities For Racial Slur Debacle After Review Finds “Number Of Structural Weaknesses” In Its Awards Planning

BAFTA has apologized “unreservedly” to the Black and disabled communities over the N-word debacle, having identified “a number of structural weaknesses” in…

Cuba's president has a message for Trump after the US president said the island was 'next' for a takeover

Cuba's president has said he won't step down as he pushed back against mounting US pressure for change on the island.

Cuba's president says he's not stepping down - despite Trump threats

Cuba's president has said he won't step down as he pushed back against mounting US pressure for change on the island.

European airports face jet fuel shortages within three weeks

Industry group warns EU that reserves are running low

Senegal PM labels Trump ‘agent of global destabilisation’

Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko accused Donald Trump of plunging the world into “chaos”.

‘I am at a crossroads’: I’m 37 and have $1.3 million. Do I stop working to spend time with my young kids?

“Right now, we only see our kids (ages 5 and 2) awake for about 90 minutes a day.”

‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying. What should I do?

“My husband’s memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function.”

Torpedo-like object discovered by Indonesian fisherman

A fisherman in Indonesia discovered a torpedo-like object near the Lombok Strait, a waterway between Bali and Lombok.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal look to raise £100m from double exit

Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among five players who could be allowed to leave Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

‘Crime 101’ actor Tate Donovan lists lush Texas Hill Country property for $1.7 million

Hollywood actor and former “Friends” star Tate Donovan is selling the beautiful Texas property he has owned for the last decade, listing it for just a hair under $1.7 million.

Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term

Politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year, allowing Ismail Omar Guelleh to run yet again.

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

Inside underground Bond-like lair at heart of battle for the Arctic

In Norway's High North, buried deep inside a mountain, sits a Bond-like lair.

Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president

Min Aung Hlaing seeks to 'enhance' international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.

Russia and Ukraine to hold 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have said their countries will hold a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.