US President Donald Trump has said the US will hit Iran “hard” on Wednesday, after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight.

“We hit them hard yesterday and we’re going to hit them hard again today,” he said, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office. He also reiterated a call for Iran to “sign a deal”.

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said in a post on X following Trump’s briefing that Iran “will stand firm against any pressure or threat”.

The US launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after Trump said Iran had shot down a US Army helicopter.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it responded with strikes on US bases in the region.

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With the UK government reportedly poised to announce significant restrictions for young people using social media, Matt and Marianna discuss how we got here.

They examine some of the arguments for and against limits for under-16s, and ask whether a de facto ban could be reversible if companies address safety concerns.

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Iran has insisted that a final decision on an agreement to end the current conflict with the US has not yet been reached, despite …

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When Twitch streamer Hasan Piker was denied entry into the UK this week, it rekindled a conversation around the Home Office’s approach to free speech. From Kanye West to Valentina Gomez, the list of prominent names who have seen their travel plans derailed in recent months is growing, with commentators across the political spectrum accusing the government of overreaching. Piker, whose highly critical stance on Israel has led to disputed allegations of antisemitism, says he is being targeted for his position on the war in Gaza.

On this episode, Matt and Marianna explain why many young people in particular are outraged by the decision, and consider whether some of his more inflammatory comments should be considered less extreme in the amplified environment of social media.

Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea.

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Director and creator Kane Parsons sat down with Newsbeat to talk about bringing the Backrooms from a YouTube series to the big screen.

Kane explained the strange origins of Backrooms, why liminal spaces feel so familiar (and unsettling), and shared advice he has for young filmmakers starting out online.

Plus, he opened up about creativity, growing up on YouTube, and whether there’s more Backrooms to come…

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