Jay Hilotin

Senior Assistant Editor

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Pakistan PM says US–Iran peace deal text agreed

Iran says US-Iran MoU to cover nuclear program, sanctions, Hormuz blockad

A woman walks past a giant banner depicting Iranian missiles and a sword belonging to Imam Ali, the first Imam of the Shiites, at the Vanak Square in Tehran.

What would Elon Musk do with 100,000 satellites?

SpaceX eyes massive Starlink expansion to 100,000+ V3 satellites amid blockbuster IPO

Elon Musk explains the direct-to-cell (D2C) service to users. Starlink's V3 satellites, the size of a Boeing 737 when deployed, promise up to 10-20 times the capability of prior generations, with roughly 1,024 Gbps of downlink capacity per satellite — more than 10 times that of V2 models — along with lower "latency", and expanding D2C service to the world's remotest areas.

Why oil is failing: Crude benchmarks slide below $90

Crude benchmarks retreat as Hormuz fears ease and traders unwind risk bets

Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $87.70 per barrel at 3.15pm GMT on Friday (June 12, 2026) down nearly 3% drop.

End of war? Trump has a message to ordinary Iranians

US president touts sympathy for Iranians as he claims war-ending pact is "near"

Anti-government protesters attend a demonstration at the Tehran University campus. File photo taken on. January 14, 2020.

Baby elephant born at UK zoo delights visitors

Endangered Asian elephant calf charms visitors and strengthens UK breeding efforts

Staff at London's Whipsnade Zoo said the newborn elephant has integrated well with the herd and is developing normally under the watchful care of his mother and other female elephants.

Trump touts Iran peace deal, to be signed in Europe

From Kharg Island threat to Europe signing talk, Trump shifts Iran war stance

US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026.

Ghalibaf's warning as Trump touts US-Iran 'deal'

Ceasefire extension, Hormuz access at core of Trump’s touted US-Iran settlement

A combo photo shows Iran's Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left) and US President Donald Trump.

AI-powered Siri: 9 things users need to know

Siri receives its biggest upgrade yet, can remember past conversations, answers follow-ups

WWDC 26: Next-gen Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, parental controls unveiled

Iran claims 2 ships struck, US military denies it

Explosions reported in Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims vessels hit in key oil route

A bulk cargo ship sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. File photo taken on May 2, 2026.

Iran declares Hormuz 'closed' to all ships, US denies

CENTCOM struck Iranian air defences and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz

US declares Iran strikes complete as Kuwait, Bahrain activate air defences; UN chief warns of risk of return to 'full war' in Middle East

Iran's Pezeshkian defies US threats to infrastructure

Pezeshkian warns against attacks on civilian infrastructure as US-Iran tensions escalate

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. File photo taken on July 3, 2024.

Iran announces "closure" of Hormuz Strait

Tehran’s move to shut strategic chokepoint escalates confrontation with Washington

Iran announced the closure of Strait of Hormuz early on Thursday on renewed US attacks overnight following the downing of a US Army AH-64 helicopter blamed by Trump on the IRGC.

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