ByteDance curbs AI video app Seedance after Disney threatens legal action, citing unauthorised use of Marvel and Star Wars characters.

Iran’s Araqchi meets UN nuclear chief as US warships deploy; Tehran demands sanctions relief, rejects zero enrichment.

Alibaba unveils Qwen 3.5, claiming cheaper, faster AI with independent action capabilities, challenging US rivals in benchmarks.

Japan’s economy grew a meagre 0.2% in Q4, highlighting weak recovery and pressuring PM Takaichi’s policies.

The UK government is considering a substantial rise in defence spending to address security challenges and meet long-term military commitments.

Iran to negotiate nuclear deal with US, offering economic cooperation in energy, mining, and aviation to secure sanctions relief.

US Secretary of State Rubio calls European report on Alexei Navalny’s death by dart frog toxin troubling.

FBI analyses DNA from glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home, seeking suspect match in abduction investigation.

Warner Bros. considers reopening Paramount talks while maintaining Netflix deal amid shareholder and regulatory pressure.

Lawmakers dispute DOJ’s claim of full Epstein files release, demanding internal memos and clearer disclosure standard.

US Democratic leaders reassure European allies in Munich, insisting transatlantic ties will endure beyond Trump presidency.

Officials say Pentagon readies sustained strikes on Iran as Trump weighs options and diplomacy continues in Geneva.

 Former president Barack Obama condemns “clown show” politics after offensive clip posted on Trump’s social media sparks bipartisan outrage.

UK and European allies say forensic analysis links Kremlin to Navalny’s death with dart frog toxin.

Xi Jinping says China will remove tariffs for Nigeria and other African nations starting May 1, boosting trade opportunities.

Donald Trump signals support for Iran regime change while deploying carriers and pressing Tehran over nuclear deal.

Morocco is spending $330 million to aid northern provinces hit by floods, repairing infrastructure, supporting farmers, and assisting displaced residents.

Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit is set for trial in Miami in February 2027.

Taylor Swift urges US authorities to block “Swift Home” trademark, citing risk of misleading consumers into thinking she endorses it.

Ukraine intelligence reveals two Nigerians died in Luhansk drone strike while serving in Russian military positions.