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Reports from Iran describe loud explosions and scenes of panic, with some residents expressing relief at the prospect of regime change through military intervention.

Reports from Iran describe loud explosions and scenes of panic, with some residents expressing relief at the prospect of regime change through military intervention.

In response to U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military facilities in Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, with explosions reported near American forces.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention and is considering additional measures, including a potential passport ban.

A federal judge in Minneapolis issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from arresting or detaining Minnesota's refugees who have not yet obtained green cards, stating the policy turns their 'American Dream into a dystopian nightmare.'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India aims to repair strained relations and reduce trade reliance on the US, focusing on energy, technology, and defense discussions.

The Department of Justice indicted 30 more individuals for their roles in a January protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where former CNN anchor Don Lemon was among those arrested.

A comprehensive overview of Bill Clinton's appearances in the Epstein files, including photos and flight logs, ahead of his testimony in the Epstein investigation.

Warner Bros. Discovery has declared Paramount Skydance's revised $111 billion all-cash takeover bid a 'superior proposal' to its existing Netflix agreement.

Woolworths' AI assistant, Olive, faced backlash after customers reported it discussing its 'mother' during interactions. The company has since revised Olive's scripting to address these concerns.

Fode Sitafa Mara, 41, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two teenage girls while working at the U.S. embassy in Burkina Faso. The abuse occurred in 2022 and 2023, exploiting the victims' vulnerable circumstances.

An analysis of the alignment between Hollywood and MAGA factions in the recent Warner Bros. acquisition deal.

Ebay said Thursday it is cutting about 800 jobs, or roughly 6% of its full‑time workforce, as the e‑commerce company moves to streamline operations and align staffing with its strategic priorities.

The U.S. Treasury proposed a rule to sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG's access to the U.S. financial system, alleging support for illicit actors linked to Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

The UFC plans to spend approximately $60 million on a historic event at the White House on June 14, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. TKO Group Holdings president Mark Shapiro stated that the event is viewed as a long-term investment rather than a profit-making venture, aiming to attract new fans and increase brand visibility, particularly on platforms like Paramount+. The event is expected to host around 5,000 spectators on the South Lawn, with an additional 80,000 fans viewing at the nearby Ellipse park in Washington, D.C. Specific fight matchups have not yet been announced, but notable fighters such as Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, Alex Pereira, Amanda Nunes, Nate Diaz, and Islam Makhachev have expressed interest in participating. The event is also set to coincide with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. ([aol.com](https://www.aol.com/articles/ufc-spend-around-60m-white-131612867.html?utm_source=openai))

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

Switzerland announced a one-off payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($56,000) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana, which killed 41 people and injured over 100 more.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that the U.S. tariff rate for certain countries will increase to 15% or higher from the newly imposed 10%, without specifying which nations will be affected.

Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR, offers to forgo a $17.9 million payout if HYBE drops all lawsuits against NewJeans and related parties.

President Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address, appealing to his base and taunting opponents, with an eye on upcoming midterm elections.