US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
The surge in employment was nearly three times higher than analyst estimates. Unemployment also fell unexpectedly from 4.4pc to 4.3pc. The figures suggest some businesses were unfazed by Donald Trump’s war in Iran. However, the monthly jobs tally was conducted in the first half of March, so may not fully reflect the economic fallout from the war.
The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts to the moon for the first time. The mission is part of a long-term plan to return humans to the lunar surface. The Artemis program is also part of NASA's Crew-12 mission to the ISS. It will take more than a week for the mission to reach the moon.
Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission
Commander Reid Wiseman said he could see “the entire globe from pole to pole’ He said it was ‘the most spectacular moment and it paused all four of us in our tracks’ If all goes to plan, the spacecraft will reach its farthest point on day six from launch.
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
During his time, Gucci and two others were headed to a Dallas studio to conduct a business meeting. Per Raybould, that’s when things took a turn with him sharing that “instead of discussing business in a civil manner, the defendants [Sheisty and the others] resorted to violence and intimidation to achieve their purported business objectives”
Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?
This is the ultimate ranking of all the Six Flags coasters. Six Flags: Great Adventure is still home to 13 roller coasters, including Batman: The Ride and Superman: Ultimate Flight. The Joker is as unpredictable as the villain for which it’s named. The Dark Knight Coaster is one of the park's most popular rides.
The finale doesn’t just focus on Kitty and Min-ho, it ties up nearly every relationship at KISS. Kitty Song Covey and her long, complicated journey with Min Ho Moon is at the heart of it all. Do Kitty andMin-ho end up together? The finale airs at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, March 2.
Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says
The north African country has since failed to hold elections and is split between two rival administrations, along with numerous armed groups. The publication attributes two-thirds of the killings to the military and allied militias, with the rest blamed on Islamist militants. While there has been a spate of military takeovers in recent years, most African countries do still hold regular elections.
Bondi's departure follows months of controversy and public backlash over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files. The massive trove of evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein's child sex-trafficking case was a major campaigning point for the president in the 2024 election. Trump had been frustrated with Bondi on multiple fronts, sources said, including her handling of Epstein files and that she had not investigated or prosecuted enough of his political opponents.
Myanmar Junta Chief Ascends to President, Five Years After Coup
Myanmar junta chief elected president by pro-military MPs. Min Aung Hlaing led a coup against Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. Former spymaster Ye Win Oo will succeed him as commander of the military. The ex-armed forces commander is set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise.
Trump seeks $1.5tn for defense department in budget request to Congress – US politics live
President Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion in defense spending as part of the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget request. The request is a roughly 40 percent increase from 2026 funding levels. Trump said the number would be “for the good of the country” and allow the U.S. to “build the country.”
Trump Hails Strike on Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’
One of the F-15 pilots on the downed U.S. fighter jet was rescued and is alive. The fate of the second pilot was not immediately clear. Iranian state media released photos of what it said was the plane. A search was underway Friday after a two-seat F- 15 fighter jet went down over Iran.
Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
Trump has given several timelines for how long the war with Iran will last. He has oscillated between saying the US has already won the war and that the military campaign will continue for a number of weeks. Other members of his administration have offered their own timelines for the conflict, at times seeming to contradict the president's.
Who Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Acting Attorney General?
Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general and President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, will step in to serve as acting attorney general. Blanche represented Trump in the hush money case involving Stormy Daniels in 2024. He was a partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft in New York.
Stephen Lewis, Leftist Canadian Politician and AIDS Activist, Dies at 88
The Waffle was a short-lived but influential caucus within the federal NDP. It advocated for democratic socialism and Canada’s economic and military independence from the United States. The leadership felt threatened by its “radical” ideology at a time when the NDP was moving into the political mainstream.
Trump announces ‘fraud’ crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California
Trump warns 5 Democratic states that ‘raids have already started’ under his new ‘fraud czar’ Vice President JD Vance. “The Administration’s War on Fraud once again yields results as more suspensions take place and fraudsters face justice,” he said.
Israel plans to seize control of parts of southern Lebanon.
Iran has described the US and Israeli strikes as "unprovoked, illegal and illegitimate" The US and its Arab allies have condemned Iran's attacks, saying "the targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless" Iran has also been accused of attacking oil and gas facilities, shipping and civilian sites.
Trump Says He’ll End the Iran War in Weeks. What If He Can’t?
The 29-year-old Bruesewitz has become a key conduit between the White House and sports stars, influencers, and celebrities. His efforts to elevate his own profile, including by taking credit for political wins in which he played a limited role, have rankled some at theWhite House.
A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, three US sources say. It is not clear how the US warplane, an F-15E jet, was shot down. There are credible reports that Iran’s anti-aircraft systems have been severely degraded by US and Israeli airstrikes.
The 29-year-old Bruesewitz has become a key conduit between the White House and sports stars, influencers, and celebrities. His efforts to elevate his own profile, including by taking credit for political wins in which he played a limited role, have rankled some at theWhite House.
Iran’s President Suggests Diplomatic Engagement Possible in Letter to U.S. Public
12 people were injured in Abu Dhabi’s Ajban area after debris from an interception fell, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. The authorities confirmed that the incident has resulted in minor to moderate injuries sustained by six individuals of Nepali nationality and five individuals of Indian nationality.Emirates Global Aluminium said its Al Taweelah alumina refinery and Al Tawsheelah recycling plant could partially resume operations earlier than expected.
Iraqi Kidnappers of Journalist Shelly Kittleson Offer to Negotiate
The kidnapped journalist is Shelly Kittleson from Mount Horeb, a small village in Dane County. The kidnapping happened in Baghdad, Iraq's capital, officials said. She has worked for a variety of publications as a freelance reporter during her time in the Middle East. Iraqi authorities have arrested one person connected to the kidnapping.
OpenAI has acquired TBPN, the buzzy online talk show. The show is popular among people working in the Silicon Valley tech ecosystem. OpenAI said that it wants to leverage TBPN’s community to “Accelerate the global conversation around AI.” The team will keep its editorial independence.
Japan's Sakura Internet jumps 20% as Microsoft plans $10 billion AI push with SoftBank
Microsoft will deploy 1.6 trillion yen from 2026 through 2029 focusing on AI systems and cybersecurity initiatives. Partnership includes Sakura Internet and SoftBank delivering Japan-based AI computational power. Training initiative targets 1 million Japanese engineers and developers by the end of the decade. SoftBank Group shares increased 0.22% while SoftBank Corp climbed 1.02% following the announcement.
Kuwait Blames Iran for Attack on Power and Desalination Plants
An American F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Friday, and a search and rescue effort is ongoing. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed it shot down a U.s. F-35 fighter jet over the middle of the country on Friday. There were unconfirmed reports of a search operation in the skies over Iran.
Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
The Cuban government said Thursday it would release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade. Last month, Cuba released 51 prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican, a day after the Biden administration announced its intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Hegseth Fires Army Chief Amid Battle With Its Leaders
Christopher LaNeve, a former Hegseth military aide, is expected to serve as acting chief of staff. He has held several other high-level positions in the military, which he joined from the University of Arizona in 1990. Over his 36 years of service he has led several teams, including the Eighth Army in South Korea and the 82nd Airborne Division.
Legal experts express concerns over ‘violations of international law’ in the war.
Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible ‘war crimes’ President Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure unless the country's leaders agree to his demands. Last month, the NATO chief said Trump was attacking Iran to “make the whole world safe”
Liberal Group Warns That Trump Could Have Two More Supreme Court Picks
Some Indiana Republicans warned that the aggressive approach was reminiscent of the strategy that was used to try to sway reluctant lawmakers on redistricting last year. The fallout from the redistricting effort has resulted in an unusually active state legislative primary season in Indiana. With Attorney General Pam Bondi exiting President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, the pool for a permanent replacement may be very small.
What U.S. military Pilots Are Trained to Do if Shot Down
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Iranian media outlets say helicopters are searching for the crew of the downed jet.
The F-15E has two crew members: the pilot in the front and a Weapons Systems Officer who sits in the back seat. U.S. officials confirmed Friday, 1 of 2 crew members rescued. Search and rescue mission is ongoing for the other person. Status of two pilots not yet known.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway along Iran’s southern coastline that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the globe. Trump now says other countries should “take the lead in protecting the oil that they so desperately depend on.’ “We’ve also likely increased [Tehran”s] calculus that they will seek nuclear weapons to prevent the very kind of attack we’re just witnessed.”
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
The US economy added 178,000 jobs in March. The jobs report is one of the first major data releases since the start of the war with Iran. The unemployment rate stayed at 4.4% last month, the same as in February. The report is the strongest since December 2024, Glassdoor says.
Iranian officials come out defiant after Trump’s war speech.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, four U.S. military officials said. He has also blocked or delayed promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military. Some are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials.
What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday.
In a televised address from the White House on Wednesday evening, Trump said the war in Iran was “nearing completion” He touted the U.S. and Israel’s military action in Iran as an overwhelming success, while also threatening to escalate the conflict if a deal to end the war is not reached quickly.
