Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing backlash after making controversial comments about Vice President JD Vance’s family. Critics have condemned the remarks as personal and offensive amid a competitive primary race.

Megyn Kelly mocked President Donald Trump’s denial that he was influenced by Israel in launching strikes on Iran, using a popular 'Sure, Jan' meme. Her criticism comes as ceasefire talks resume amid rising tensions and threats of further retaliation.

Irish far-right influencers are earning significant incomes by promoting hate and division online. Experts warn that weak laws and platform algorithms are enabling extremism to flourish and cause real-world harm.

President Donald Trump dismissed his Energy Secretary’s warning that gasoline prices may not fall until next year. Rising fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict have become a growing political concern as peace talks remain uncertain.

The Israeli military is investigating a soldier filmed damaging a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The act drew condemnation from Israeli leaders and outrage from Christian communities, amid reports of rising hostility toward Christians in the region.

Gordon Lyons has defended a £39,727 St Patrick’s Day trip to the United States as a worthwhile investment in promoting Northern Ireland. Critics questioned the cost during a period of financial pressure, but the minister said the visit would boost tourism and cultural ties.

Iranian activist Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay says Iranian backing for American action depends on avoiding civilian harm and pursuing genuine regime change. She urges stronger international pressure and practical support for Iranians facing repression.

A 19-year-old Israeli has been charged with spying for Iranian interests and allegedly planned to meet his handler in Dubai. Prosecutors say he shared false and sensitive information and received tens of thousands of shekels in payment.

Despite global climate pledges and growing renewable capacity, the world remains deeply dependent on oil. Economic risks, political resistance and industry influence continue to slow the transition away from fossil fuels.

Innovators across industries are taking an active role in shaping the future. From technology to medicine, they are redefining fields and accelerating change rather than waiting for it to happen.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he views the Israeli government as 'just as evil' as Hamas and called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal. The comments add to recent controversies surrounding his past statements and political associations.

New polling shows declining support for Israel in the United States, particularly among younger Americans. A former Israeli consul warns that political polarization, social media narratives, and foreign campus funding are contributing to one of the lowest levels of support in decades.