US Senator Mark Kelly said he would "seriously consider" a run for president in 2028, according to the BBC, as he faces ongoing security threats following criticism from Donald Trump. In other news, nuclear talks between the US and Iran concluded in Geneva without immediate comment, while several business figures are facing scrutiny, including the former chairman of Hyatt Hotels and six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, are being dissolved.
Senator Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, made the statement to BBC Newsnight, revealing he and his wife, Gabrielle Giffords, receive weekly death threats. These threats followed comments from former President Trump, who accused Kelly of "seditious behaviour" over a video. Kelly, a retired Navy captain, has not yet officially announced his candidacy.
Meanwhile, a second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Geneva, Switzerland, according to BBC World. The discussions, aimed at resolving disputes over Iran's nuclear program, ended without any immediate public statements from either side. The talks followed repeated military threats against Iran, as well as the country's crackdown on anti-government protests. US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One before the talks, expressed his belief that Iran wanted to make a deal.
In the business world, several developments are unfolding. Thomas Pritzker, 75, stepped down as chairman of Hyatt Hotels, citing "terrible judgement" in maintaining contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to BBC Business. Recently released files revealed Pritzker's regular contact with Epstein after his 2008 plea deal. Additionally, six companies associated with Sarah Ferguson are being wound down, as reported by BBC Business. The companies, of which Ferguson is the director, are slated to be struck off the register in ten days unless legal cause is shown to prevent it. The nature of the firms' activities remains unclear, though one is related to public relations and another to retail. Their closure comes amid further revelations from the Epstein files.
In sports, a Swiss sports commentator, Stefan Reina, faced criticism for his commentary during the Israeli bobsleigh team's participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, according to Al Jazeera. Reina called the Israeli team's pilot, Adam Jeremy Edelman, a "Zionist to the core."
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