- Gao Zhen, a Chinese Artist Accused of Mocking Mao, Goes on Trial
by Lily Kuo on March 30, 2026 at 9:09 amGao Zhen, who emigrated to the United States years ago, was arrested during a visit to China and now faces up to three years in prison for artwork.
- Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran to Allow More Oil Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
by The New York Times on March 30, 2026 at 9:07 amPresident Trump characterized the move as a “sign of respect” even as fighting between Israel and Iran continued and the war dragged into its second month.
- Trump appears to relax de facto oil blockade on Cuba as Russian oil tanker arrives
by Guardian staff and agencies on March 30, 2026 at 8:53 amUS president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending some oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nationMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has signalled a new flexibility in allowing oil into Cuba, hours before a […]
- Starmer to say Iran war means Labour’s values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch – UK politics live
by Andrew Sparrow on March 30, 2026 at 8:44 amUK PM to chair meeting in Downing Street on how government responds to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayAs Jessica Elgot reports in her overnight story on the Labour local elections launch this morning, Keir Starmer will also […]
- Mistral raises $830mn to build Nvidia-powered AI centres in Europe
on March 30, 2026 at 8:06 amFrench company’s debut debt financing follows rising demand for alternatives to US groups
- America’s gig economy
on March 30, 2026 at 4:00 amSelf-employment, at both the high and the low end, is keeping consumption afloat — but for how long?