Neil Sedaka, the pop singer and songwriter behind numerous late 1950s and early 1960s hits, has died at 86. After early stardom faded, he revived his career in the 1970s and continued performing for decades.

Joe Biden was confronted on a flight about children dying in Gaza, offering a brief response before the exchange was cut short. The incident comes as divisions over Gaza continue to shape Democratic Party politics and primary positioning.

President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence systems developed by Anthropic. The decision affects technology deployed within intelligence and military networks.

Bill Clinton told lawmakers he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and said he did nothing wrong. The programme also covers tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Ramadan in Gaza, and sanctions against a judge from the International Criminal Court.

Former Representative Cori Bush has filed to reclaim her Missouri seat after losing the 2024 primary. She accuses a pro Israel lobbying group of funding misleading attacks and says she will run a grassroots campaign without corporate political action committee money.

Oman’s foreign minister says the United States and Iran are close to a deal limiting Tehran’s nuclear program. Iran has pledged no nuclear weapons, full inspections and zero stockpiling, though President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with the pace of talks.

Police are being urged to investigate alleged voter fraud after the Green Party's surprise by-election win in Manchester. Claims of illegal 'family voting' and sectarian campaigning have deepened political tensions and prompted calls for formal inquiries.

Donald Trump said he is demanding that Iran accept zero uranium enrichment, rejecting even civilian levels. He criticized Iran’s claim that its program is for peaceful purposes.

Iris Cantor, a leading philanthropist and art collector who helped build and donate one of the largest private collections of Rodin works, has died at 95. Through her foundation, she gave hundreds of millions of dollars to museums, universities, and medical centers worldwide.

International Airlines Group shares fell despite a 26 per cent rise in annual profits and a planned £1.3 billion return to investors. Investors cited fuel price concerns and limited guidance even as the company reported a rebound in transatlantic bookings.

Johnny Manziel has obtained a temporary restraining order against a woman he alleges has stalked and harassed him for years. He says false claims and escalating behavior have left him fearful and seeking legal protection.

President Donald Trump said more talks with Iran are expected on Friday and stressed his goal of reaching a deal. While he prefers diplomacy, he acknowledged military force remains a possibility if needed.