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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States has enough munitions to sustain its war against Iran 'as long as we need to', signaling Washington is prepared for a prolonged campaign. The statement, reported by ABC News, addresses growing questions about whether American weapons stockpiles could support an extended conflict with Iran.

Following the Supreme Court's ruling that former presidents have broad immunity for official acts, Donald Trump is invoking the decision widely as he pushes to expand presidential power. The report examines how Trump and his allies are using the landmark ruling to justify sweeping executive actions, raising concerns about the limits of presidential accountability.

Russia's ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said the United States would never allow India to become the next China as a strategic competitor. The remark, made by Moscow's top diplomat in New Delhi, frames India's rise as something Washington would seek to constrain rather than support, feeding ongoing debate in India about its balancing act between the US and Russia.

Manchester United's Football News coverage focuses on chief executive Omar Berrada and the number of staff who followed him from Manchester City, dubbed 'breadcrumbs'. Berrada left City to join United in 2024 as part of the Ineos-led football overhaul, and reports highlight how several former City employees have since taken up key roles at Old Trafford.

Magnitude, a startup from Y Combinator's S25 batch, has launched a self-optimizing inference engine designed for AI agents. The launch drew strong engagement on Hacker News, where commenters are examining the open-source project on GitHub and debating how the engine improves agent performance through optimization, and whether the approach can stand out in a crowded AI tooling market.

The US Supreme Court's new term is drawing heavy attention as justices take on a major climate case while Justice Clarence Thomas faces fresh ethics questions over his role in it. Commentators are also weighing how the upcoming midterm elections could complicate the court's docket and its standing with the public, keeping the institution at the center of political debate.

Hundreds of US troops have been sent to the Mexico border amid reported cartel violence, with the United States Coast Guard among the agencies drawing public attention. The deployment signals a reinforced security posture along the frontier as officials respond to rising concerns about cartel activity and cross-border threats.

AP News has published an explainer examining how Iran uses asymmetric warfare, outlining both established facts and open questions about its methods. The piece reviews Iran's reliance on proxy forces, unconventional tactics and regional influence operations rather than conventional military confrontation. Readers are turning to it as tensions surrounding Iran's activities and US policy toward Tehran continue to draw attention.

UN Secretary-General has appointed Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro of Italy as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt. The announcement was published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. In this role he will lead UN development work and coordination of country operations in Egypt. No further details about the appointment date or his previous postings were provided in the announcement.

Pundits have been giving their predictions ahead of the 2026 Super League Grand Final between Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity. The match offers both clubs a shot at a historic victory, with Warrington chasing silverware and Wakefield looking to complete a remarkable rise. Sky Sports gathered expert views on how the decider could play out, and fans are weighing in on who will lift the trophy.

Meta AI chief and Turing Award winner Yann LeCun says he has 'zero concerns' that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, and recently dismissed reports of AI models acting 'rogue'. He also called Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei 'deluded' over his warnings about catastrophic AI risk, highlighting the deep divide between leading AI researchers on whether advanced AI poses an existential threat to humankind.

Entrepreneur and XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis has pushed back against skepticism over SpaceX's high valuation, arguing investors are 'not buying just the revenue... you're buying humanity's future economy.' His remarks frame the company as a bet on space-based industries rather than current earnings, a view likely to fuel ongoing debate about whether SpaceX's multibillion-dollar worth is justified.

The White House is tracking reports of a suspected plague outbreak in Russia, according to an Axios scoop. Details on the scale, location and confirmed cases remain limited, and Russian authorities have not been clearly linked to any public confirmation. The development is drawing attention given renewed global sensitivity to infectious disease threats.

The White House is reportedly tracking a suspected plague outbreak in Russia, according to a report carried by Ukrainian outlet NV. Details remain limited, and health authorities have not confirmed the nature or scale of the disease. The story is drawing attention given heightened Western scrutiny of Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Forbes reports that Democrats hold early leads in several of the most competitive 2026 midterm Senate races, including contests in Texas, Iowa and Michigan, with its rankings of the hottest races updated daily. The early positioning is drawing attention as both parties begin sizing up the battle for control of the United States Senate in the midterms.

Mohammed Hussein, founder of the Olive Garden School, is appealing for charitable contributions to support children in Gaza who survived the war and are suffering trauma. He says the school works on support and rehabilitation for these children and is asking people online to help fund the effort.

Healthcare privacy leaders are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to strengthen monitoring of patient data and speed up investigations of breaches. The move reflects growing pressure on hospitals and health systems to protect sensitive medical records amid rising cyberattacks. Industry observers see AI-driven tools as a way to detect anomalies faster, cut investigation times, and help compliance teams keep pace with expanding privacy obligations.

KFF has published new data showing Medicaid coverage of community health center patients by state, along with figures on financing and services at these centers. The resource breaks down how many health center patients rely on Medicaid in each state. It comes as Medicaid funding and coverage policies remain a focal point in health policy debates.

The US Supreme Court is set to hear a major environmental lawsuit, according to reporting by The New York Times. The case is drawing national attention as it could have significant implications for environmental regulation in the United States. Details of the parties involved and the specific legal questions at stake have not yet been widely reported.

The White House is tracking reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia, according to Axios. A worker at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk died after reportedly breaking a tube containing the pneumonic plague pathogen. Nearly 200 people who had contact with the worker are said to be under medical observation, while officials note that plague remains treatable when caught early. The incident has drawn international attention to lab safety practices at Russian biological research facilities.

US health authorities say they are closely monitoring the case of a laboratory worker in Siberia who is believed to have died of plague. The death reportedly occurred near Irkutsk, and Russian officials have introduced quarantine measures in response. The case has drawn international attention because of the disease's rarity and severity, and because it involves a lab worker who may have been infected on the job.

A new guide explains how to use a smartphone, whether Android or iPhone, as a second display for a laptop in 2026, sidestepping the cost of buying a dedicated monitor. The piece walks through software options and setup steps aimed at developers, engineers and general productivity users. The claim driving interest: a second screen can meaningfully change how you work, without the price tag.