First Thing: Mamdani says socialist allies offer ‘national message’ to US
New York City mayor says Democratic candidates he endorsed speak to people struggling to make ends meet. Plus the best pictures from weekend Pride eve...
Lauryn Hill Tribute at BET Awards 2026 Is the Most Joyful Thing
Just how joyful, joyful were the feelings in the room when Lauryn Hill was honored at the 2026 BET Awards?
Queen Latifah, Common, Doechii, Doja Cat, S...
After covering Prime Day for 36 hours over four days, this is the one thing I bought
We’ve covered so many deals during Prime Day that my head is spinning. But after four days of doing our damndest to try and help folks save money, the...
Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela as death toll reaches 164 | First Thing
Buildings collapse after double quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. Plus, the apartment renters facing a tide of feesGood morning.Venezuela’s interim lea...
First Thing: Judge thwarts Trump administration attempt to overthrow LA ‘sanctuary city’ policy
Central California US district court rejected claim policy was ‘unconstitutional’. Plus House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke on being sworn at by peo...
First Thing: Iran says there is ‘progress’ in talks despite Trump’s coarse threats
US president threatened Iran over strait of Hormuz in sweary outburst. Plus, Starmer to step down as UK’s PM two years after historic landslideGood mo...
US-Iran peace talks abruptly cancelled amid renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon | First Thing
JD Vance lambasted Israeli critics of the proposed deal, but did not travel to Europe as planned. Plus, at 82 years old, Keith Richards still gives so...
Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing
President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky ...
First Thing: Trump backs G7 statement on Iran deal as domestic criticism grows
Republicans question details of deal set to be signed later in the week as European leaders seek to join talks. Plus: can we refreeze the Arctic?Good ...
Police failed to act on repeated warnings about a violent man before he killed a toddler. But that’s not the most shocking thing about this case
The Mason Lee case was not an anomaly. Queensland’s police and coronial systems work as designed – and that’s the core of the current crisisNine month...
First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’
The US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’. Plus, how AI could help botanists combat the extinction ...
US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war | First Thing
Trump says strait of Hormuz to reopen as part of imminent agreement. Plus, best pictures from historic NBA night for New YorkGood morning.The US and I...
Ciara Says "Sexiest Thing" About Russell Wilson Is Him Being a Dad
Ciara is feeling love, sex and magic seeing her husband Russell Wilson as a dad.
The "Love Sex Magic" singer—who shares Sienna Princess Wilson, 9, Win...
US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as choice of US targets draws legal questions | First Thing
Trump claims strikes called off as deal is close, but Tehran denies agreement near, while legal experts question if US targets may be a war crime. Plu...
US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing
Iran says US attacks make ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’. Plus, Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ when asked about jump to 4.2%Good morning.Has t...
US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away | First Thing
Vice-president says he expects war to end in a week or few months with ‘a deal that is good for US economically’. Plus, get ready for start of Fifa me...
First Thing: Zelenskyy says he told Trump that Putin was ‘playing games’ with Washington
In an exclusive interview, Ukraine’s president says he believes the war will be won when Russian society feels its impact. Plus, why California’s elec...
Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’ | First Thing
Direct exchange of fire between warring nations in apparent defiance of Trump was in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut, and breaks April’s cease...
Every Brilliant Thing in Daniel Radcliffe's Private World
Daniel Radcliffe is grateful for every brilliant thing in his life.Of course, this includes his 3-year-old son with partner Erin Darke."My list of bri...
Bondi distances herself from botched release of Epstein files | First Thing
Former attorney general said expected replacement, Todd Blanche, had been in charge of controversial process. Plus: why are 80% of US consumers angry?...
Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as House passes war powers resolution | First Thing
Lebanese government agrees ceasefire but Israeli drone strikes continue. Plus the story of the man who launched Cuba’s first independent magazineGood ...
First Thing: Race for California governor deadlocked as primary results across the US pour in
Mixed picture emerges from primary races across the US, as Trump’s pick fails in Iowa. Plus: Jill Biden opens up about her husband’s decision to drop ...
Lego’s Smart Play Pokémon can train and battle, but don’t do the one thing I wish they could
When Lego announced its tech-packed Smart Bricks at CES, we were impressed by the potential - enough to give it our Best in Show award. But when the f...
