How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
Reliance Trends, run by Isha Ambani of Reliance Industries, and Tata’s Zudio are offering clothing at prices similar to bazaars. By mid-2025, ZudIO had expanded to 765 stores and crossed $1 billion in revenue, becoming the only Indian clothing brand to reach that level.
Russia Remade Its Economy for War, but It’s Come at a Huge Cost
At the height of Russia's gains in 2022, its forces had seized more than 26% of Ukrainian territory. Today Russia controls just over 19% of Ukraine, a figure that includes the Crimean Peninsula and parts of eastern Ukraine seized in 2014. Ukraine has managed to hold a much larger army to minimal gains while adjusting to a life under constant siege.
Cuba is facing its worst economic crisis in 67 years. Our international correspondent Frances Robles talks with Katrin Bennhold about the current situation in Cuba. Why the Supreme Court Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs. Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition? Why the Save America Act Could Change Voting.
Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million reward for missing mother Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since Jan. 31. Her family reported her missing on Feb. 1. Authorities believe she was "taken from her home against her will," but don't know where she is. Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that "we believe our mom is still out there"
Robert Carradine, Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71
Robert Carradine was best known for his work on the 2001 Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire and leading the Revenge of the Nerds franchise. He also appeared in Escape From L.A., Bonanza, The Long Riders, Body Bags, and Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained.
Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount made higher bid, board will weigh offer against Netflix deal
The two networks have been at odds for years over who has the better network. The networks are now working together on a new deal. The deal is expected to be announced in the next few weeks. It would be the first time the networks have worked together since the early 1990s, when they were at the height of their popularity.
At least 20 people have died in the south-eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Most deaths were reported in the city of Juiz de Fora, where officials say 15 people were killed. In 2024, more than 200 people died and two million were impacted by unprecedented flooding in southern Brazil.
Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed that Sarah and Grant Palmquist should get a do-over in their case against the maker of allegedly spoiled baby food. A law allowing lawsuits over property stolen during Cuba's communist takeover is supposed to be a "poison pill" that returns the country to democracy, a Trump administration lawyer said.
Government to release Andrew trade envoy documents amid fierce criticism of former prince in MPs’ debate – UK politics live
UK govt says will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew. The push for the files comes as the government prepares to release in early March a first set of documents relating to the 2024 appointment of Mandelson as UK ambassador in Washington. Andrew is suspected of improperly passing government information to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder over Johannesburg shooting
Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, appeared before magistrates in Johannesburg, South Africa, alongside his bodyguard Tobias Matonhodze. The pair were also charged with obstructing justice after police could not find the firearm used in the shooting. Bellarmine is the youngest son of the late Zimbabwean dictator and his second wife Grace Mugabe.
ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte: What you need to know
“The loss of every single one of these victims had the most profound impact on their families, their friends and their communities.” “If the charges are not confirmed, it is a very serious concern of the victims that Mr. Duterte will be portrayed in history as the man who vanquished the ICC,” he said.
Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels. The killing of drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes may look like a decisive victory in the war on drugs. But in Washington and Mexico City, it is also being viewed as a visible response to mounting U.S. pressure.
These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace
The administration today imposed new global 10% tariffs, starting them lower than the president had vowed over the weekend. Trump initially said the new tariffs on all trading partners would be 10%, before announcing a day later that they would instead be set at 15% “effective immediately.” The global duties announced by Customs and Border Protection are aimed at replacing many of the import taxes ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Trump, Bruised and Unpopular, Turns to State of the Union for a Reset
“You’re going to hear the stories of everyday Americans who have benefited from his policies,” the president says. “And you will hear him talk about the threats that remain abroad,’’ the president adds. � “He’ll be sharing these stories again of every day Americans who are benefiting from the policies that he has put in place.”
Mandelson’s Arrest Adds to Scandal That Has Rattled Starmer and Labour Party
Crown Prosecution Service defines misconduct in public office as “serious willful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities of the public office held” There must be a direct link between the misconduct and an abuse of those responsibilities, it says. ‘The law is in need of reform, in order to ensure that public officials are appropriately held to account,’ Law Commission says.
Zelenskyy urges Trump to visit Ukraine in speech marking invasion anniversary
Italy will send more military aid to Ukraine this year, a senior government official says. Continued support for Kyiv could help bring Russia to the negotiating table, he adds. Russia has been helped by North Korea, Iran, China and others. The United Kingdom on Tuesday announced a new package of military and humanitarian support for Ukraine.
Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
The prospect of Iranian retaliation has factored into Trump’s deliberations over whether to order a military attack in Iran, following strikes on its nuclear program last June, according to current U.S. officials. Although weakened and facing a domestic crisis, Iran's regime still has substantial firepower that could potentially inflict damage on American interests.
‘A Long Speech’: Trump Prepares for State of the Union
California Sen. Alex Padilla made national headlines last year after being forced to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents. Padilla confronted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a Los Angeles news conference. The son of Mexican immigrants, Padilla said in a statement that his response will focus on “a better path’
The European Union Hits Pause on Its U.S. Trade Deal
Last week, the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping tariffs. This effectively struck down many of Trump's earlier "reciprocal tariffs" Trump soon announced a 10 per cent global tariff, then quickly raised it to 15 per cent by invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. But he has now applied a 15% tariff on nations around the world.
For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
Those who did talk with the AP kept mentioning the 1980s war with Iraq, a cataclysmic event in the mind of those old enough to remember it. “We once fought Iraq for eight years, but it was a country at the same level with us. It’s not an equal situation.“
Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown
The first round of talks between Iran and the U.S. take place in Oman on April 12, 2025. The negotiations include talks at the expert level for the first time. In 2026, the two countries are due to hold talks in Geneva after America assembles the largest fleet of warplanes and aircraft in the Mideast.
Trump Tensions Turn U.S.-Canada Olympic Hockey Final Into a ‘Grudge Match’
The U.S. men's hockey team accepted President Donald Trump's invitation to attend Tuesday's State of the Union address. The women's team declined the invitation citing "timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments" There is a petition on Move On asking the men's team to apologize and skip the address.
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
Apple relies on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC. TSMC produces around 90 percent of the world's most advanced chips, including all of Apple's custom silicon for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There is nowhere else it can have it most sophisticated chips made: TSMC reserves its most advanced chip production processes for plants on its home soil.
Racing to Catch up With Nvidia, AMD Signs Chips-for-Stock Deal With Meta
AMD and Meta announce a multi-year, multi-generation partnership to scale Meta’s AI infrastructure and speed up the development of its advanced AI models. This expands on the pair's existing partnership and "aligns roadmaps across silicon, systems, and software to deliver AI platforms purpose-built for Meta's workloads"
Intel partners with AI chip startup SambaNova after acquisition talks reportedly failed
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is chairman of artificial intelligence chipmaker SambaNova. His venture firm Walden International made an early investment in the startup alongside Google's venture arm. Tan has served as chairman of the board since it was founded in 2017. He previously tried to buy the company for $1.6B.
Software stocks rebound as Anthropic announces new partnerships
Anthropic, backed by Alphabet’s Google and Amazon, has been moving quickly to expand its footprint. The company has said no final decision has been made on a public offering. Last month, Anthropic's earlier legal plug-in roused fears about the impact of artificial intelligence.
'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders. For the first time, Russian soldiers from the front line say on the record how they witnessed commanders ordering executions of their own men. WARNING: This story contains details of extreme violence and reference to suicide. Russians describe senior officers ordering brutal execution of fellow soldiers.
What the Snowstorm Looked Like Across the Northeast
The storm caused 28 deaths, and at least 2,000 flights were canceled. The worst snowstorms in the US since the 1920s have killed hundreds of people, caused billions of dollars worth of damage, and, for many who lived through them, been impossible to forget. The storm killed 29 people, and six of them died in their cars. More than 1 million children were forced to miss school.
US ambassador to France vows not to interfere in its domestic affairs
French authorities had summoned Ambassador Charles Kushner for a meeting on Monday over comments from the Trump administration that France objected to. "When these explanations have taken place, then the U.S. ambassador in France will, naturally, regain access to members of the French government," says French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports
Hong Kong lodges complaint with Panama over control of two key ports. The ports have been operated by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison since 1997. The dispute is part of the U.S. and China's competition for influence in the world's most important shipping lane. It is the latest in a long line of disputes involving the Panama Canal.
Arab Leaders Condemn Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Since the “ceasefire” began on October 11, Israel has killed at least 614 Palestinians. Victims include 197 children, 85 women and 22 elderly people, representing 47.2 percent of the total fatalities. Average of five Palestinians killed by Israel every day in Gaza since ceasefire – Not a ceasefire Day 136.
Nepalese police said 11 men and eight women were killed in the crash. The Foreign Office said it is supporting the family of a British man. Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a committee to investigate the accident following meetings between the Home Minister Om Prakash Arya and senior officials.
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
No one answered the door Monday, and the large police presence from the day before was gone. Authorities said his family had recently reported him missing. Trump often spends weekends at his resort but he was at the White House during this incident. The suspect was “real quiet, never really talked about anything,” his cousin said.
Pakistan strikes militant hideouts on Afghan border after surge in attacks
Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan, claiming it targeted militant hideouts. Islamabad maintains that militant groups are using Afghan territory to plan and launch cross-border attacks. The border regions have long been a stronghold for Islamist militant outfits, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, also known as the Pakistani Taliban.
Hunkering Down in Mexico, Some Hope for a Flight Out Amid Burning Cars
A spokesperson for International SOS confirmed the company is monitoring the situation Mexico and has assets available. The company declined to say whether they had evacuated any members or how much it would cost. “Active evacuations can create a significantly elevated risk environment and can place travelers in greater danger than remaining in place under structured monitoring and guidance,” the company said.
Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
Ukraine can secure U.S. weapons only by buying them from Europe. Already Trump has ended new military aid to Ukraine. North Korea has sent thousands of troops and artillery shells. Iran has provided drone technology. China has provided machine tools and chips. The loss of military aid — especially air defense supplies — have affected Ukrainian life.
Mexican Forces Kill ‘El Mencho,’ Nation’s Most-Wanted Cartel Boss
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), better known as “El Mencho,’ was killed on Sunday. The killing marks one of the most significant blows against organized crime in Mexico in more than a decade.
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Insurance companies update their risk maps regularly. When insurers believe damage will happen more regularly in an area, they raise premiums for everyone living there. In areas hit repeatedly by floods, fires or storms, some insurers simply stop offering cover. If your home insurance premium has gone up and you cannot link it to anything you did, climate change is likely the reason.
Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariff comes into effect
US President Donald Trump's new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% despite a pledge to introduce them at a higher rate. The EU has asked the US for clarity over the tariffs, says the chair of the European Parliament's delegations for relations with the US, Brando Benifei.
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?
“It’s not clear that just taking out a head of an organization of this type is going to cause, for a very long period of time, events that are very violent in different parts of the country,” says Correa-Cabrera. “They are not targeted … This can be about the loss of leadership within a group that causes important members to try to achieve power.”
Russia Moves Closer to Banning Telegram App, Saying It Foments Terrorism
Telegram under pressure from Russian authorities to remove restrictions on its service. Durov says he will continue to use the service despite pressure from the Russian government. He says he is committed to freedom of speech and privacy, and will not give in to pressure to remove the restrictions on the service.
Republicans Say Trump's 15% Global Tariff 'Will Be Defeated' After Supreme Court Rules Trade Authority Belongs To Congress. President Trump imposed a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier attempt to rely on emergency powers. Trump signaled he could raise the tariff to 15% under a separate trade provision allowing temporary measures to address trade deficits.
Trump’s Tariffs Go Into Effect at 10 Percent, Not 15
President Donald Trump's new global tariffs took effect early Tuesday after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier trade measures. But the administration insisted its trade agenda has not changed course as a result. The administration is applying the tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, allowing presidents to impose duties of up to 15 percent for a period of 150 days.
Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes
Those who did talk with the AP kept mentioning the 1980s war with Iraq, a cataclysmic event in the mind of those old enough to remember it. “We once fought Iraq for eight years, but it was a country at the same level with us. It’s not an equal situation.“
Trump Says General Caine Sees Easy Victory if U.S. Attacks Iran
Top general said to warn Trump of Iran attack risks. Trump said on social media that Caine “would like not to see War’ with Iran but believes “it will be something easily won” if necessary. Some sources think Trump himself is leaning toward a strike, Axios said.
Australian women held in Syrian camp say they would accept children returning home separately
Some of the 11 women held in Kurdish-controlled al-Roj camp said on Monday that they wanted the Australian government to repatriate their children at any cost. “Is it in the nation’s interests for a large group of Australian children, who will in all likelihood one day return to Australia, to spend their formative years living in a squalid refugee camp?” they asked.
Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Is Released After U.K. Arrest Amid Epstein Accusations
Messages suggest that Mandelson passed on sensitive government information to Epstein in 2009. Mandelson also appears to have told Epstein he would lobby other members of the government to reduce a tax on bankers’ bonuses. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Mandelson to Britain's most important diplomatic post in December 2024 despite knowing he had maintained contact with Epstein.
Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest
Israeli forces later arrived, and during the violence armed settlers killed 19-year-old Nasrallah Abu Siyam and injured several others. The Palestinian Authority’s Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission said Abu Sibyam was the first Palestinian killed by settlers in 2026. He is the second Palestinian American person to be killed by Israeli settlers in less than a year.
Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn
Iran and the U.S. meet in Oman for a third time, but the negotiations include talks at the expert level for the first time. The Iran-Israel war begins June 9, 2025. Iran signals it won’t accept a U.s. proposal over the nuclear program.
Pentagon Pulls Support for Air Safety Bill Written After D.C. Helicopter and Plane Crash
The bipartisan legislation is called the ROTOR Act. It requires aircraft to install enhanced tracking and communication technology that would automatically alert pilots to potential collisions. The act also limits the scope of which aircraft can receive exemptions, meaning the milita can't be exempt from the law. Congressman Graves and Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers say they do not support the act and are offering their own alternative.
At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum
Calls to the Student Press Law Center’s legal hotline were up 15 percent from 2024 to 2025, with a 38 percent increase in requests related to censorship. “When protected speech becomes incitement or threats of violence, we will always move quickly to enforce the law and university policy,” Cohen says.
