news2shortsChuck Schumer accuses president of ‘ranting like unhinged madman’ in threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges. Key US politics stories from 5 April Donald Trump has faced sharp criticism after threatening to wipe out Iran’s power plants and bridges in an expletive-riddled social media post on Sunday. The US president told Iran: “Open … Read more
Gabriela Jaquez scores 21 points in rout Victory margin is third-largest in NCAA history Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win their first NCAA championship in women’s basketball. The near-record lopsided victory completed the Bruins’ journey through this year’s March Madness that started after … Read more
Driver treated for burns after truck was carrying 9,000 gallons of gasoline at time of collision outside Fort Worth An 18-wheel fuel tanker crashed into another vehicle, toppled power lines, then burst into flames outside Fort Worth early Sunday morning, according to local authorities. The truck was carrying 9,000 gallons of gasoline at the time … Read more
Rally met with bipartisan support after US border patrol revealed plans for steel wall across parts of beloved parks Thousands of people gathered at the steps of the Texas capitol on Saturday to protest against the construction of a border wall through Big Bend, in a show of bipartisan opposition to the White House’s plans. … Read more
Saudi investment shows no sign of reducing LIV’s scale Plan likely to compete with DP World Tour Tournaments as opposed to players could become the next key domain in elite golf’s power struggle, with the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV circuit exploring the staging of national opens. Any such approach is likely to cause anxiety within the … Read more
Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks go for their fourth title Lauren Betts leads Bruins in first championship game Tip-off is in Phoenix at 3.30pm ET Email david.lengel@guardian.co.uk with your thoughts How they got here Here is how South Carolina beat UCONN. Continue reading…
Adell stole homers from Raleigh, Naylor and Crawford Zach Neto hits solo home run for game’s only run Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is known for his power bat but he put on a show for the ages with his glove in the middle game of the three-game series with the visiting Seattle Mariners. … Read more
Members reportedly agree rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May but move symbolic with strait of Hormuz effectively closed Middle East crisis – live updates Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s oil infrastructure on Sunday, causing “severe material damage” that threatened to further disrupt oil supplies already hit by the US and Israel’s war with Tehran. … Read more
Mayor’s decision to appeal court order that the city must expand its housing voucher program has angered advocates for the homeless New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to appeal a court order that the city must expand its housing voucher program, despite his campaign pledge to implement it, has angered advocates for the homeless … Read more
The Trump administration filed an emergency motion to restore White House ballroom reconstruction, warning “time is of the essence” and saying President Donald Trump and his staff’s “security and safety” are at risk by the judge’s “untenable” ruling. In the filing, Justice Department lawyers said the partially built project includes “deep Top Secret excavations, foundations, … Read more
