Elon Musk may have resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency, but few believe he’s stepping away from power. In under a year, DOGE brought Silicon Valley-style disruption to Washington, consolidating federal data and dismantling oversight. Now, Musk is expected to channel what he gained into a private AI venture – with public systems still in reach.

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Israel's war on Iran was one that many have expected, and yet with nuclear talks between the United States and Iran ongoing, few saw it coming. Propaganda from the Netanyahu government and credulous reporting in the Western media have played a major part in how we got here.

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The German leader and EU commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran. The EU has since called for de-escalation, reflecting growing anxiety over what might happen next. So what is the thinking in European capitals - and how much influence does Europe really have?

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How did MAGA become Trump’s biggest opponent of a US strike on Iran? The Republican base is split over Trump’s rhetoric about getting involved in another foreign war. Conservative stalwarts like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon are pushing back. Could a US strike on Iran be a blow against Trump at home?

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Mass Protests in Tehran Amid Ongoing Israel-Iran Escalation Missile strikes continue between Israel and Iran for the eighth consecutive day, with massive anti-Israel protests erupting in Tehran. Hundreds of thousands rally in the Iranian capital as tensions in the Middle East escalate. In the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, Iran launched a missile barrage, reportedly targeting a technology park with military sites, causing significant damage. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet officials from France, Germany, and the UK in Geneva for urgent talks on Iran’s nuclear programme and calls for an end to Israel's military operations. Russian officials confirm that staff at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant remain safe and operations are stable.

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Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has spoken at a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York.

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The United Nations nuclear watchdog has delivered its most damning allegations against Iran in nearly two decades. It comes as the US proposes a nuclear deal which it says is in Tehran's best interests to accept. But Tehran is accusing the West of political pressure and warns it will take "appropriate countermeasures" if European powers reimpose sanctions. So, is there still room for a deal? Or will the US, UK, France and Germany declare Iran in violation of its non-proliferation obligations?

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Israel says ending Iran's nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms but has never admitted that. So what are the nuclear capabilities of both sides and the risks from this conflict?

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Israel’s Defence Minister Katz says “eliminating” Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is one of the country’s war goals. Meanwhile, Iranian missile strikes caused serious damage at multiple sites in central and southern Israel, including critical infrastructure such as the Soroka hospital. In retaliation, Israeli forces reportedly targeted Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, raising concerns over nuclear implications. Iran has also launched a new wave of missiles, striking several locations across Israel. In-depth studio analysis and guest perspectives explore the broader strategic calculations on both sides, the potential regional fallout, and how global powers are responding to this escalating confrontation.

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As Israel bombs Iranian nuclear sites under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection, questions mount over nuclear double standards and the credibility of the global system. Iran accuses the IAEA of bias and complicity, while Israel - an undeclared nuclear power - remains outside treaty obligations. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi responds to allegations, addresses fears of a nuclear arms race and warns of the consequences if diplomacy fails. Is the non-proliferation regime collapsing?

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