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Men's March Madness Friday takeaways: How Kentucky, Virginia, Arizona won

We're tracking how every first-round game is won -- and keys to each winner's chances of advancing again.

Women's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round

We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

Trump Reacts To Chuck Norris’ Death: “A Great Supporter”

Donald Trump has shared his reaction to Chuck Norris’ death at age 86. After the actor’s family announced that he died on Thursday, following a hospitalization in…

The U.S. Has Been Losing Movie and TV Production for Years. Where Have Lawmakers Been?

'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle and IATSE president Matt Loeb testified at a hearing over a federal tax incentive and the Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

How Chuck Norris Facts gave birth to the modern meme

Chuck Norris was a karate legend, then an action star, and then ... memes. So many memes.

Disney Mulls Next Steps As ‘The Bachelorette’ & ‘Mormon Wives’ Reality Drama Rumbles On

The future of two of the biggest unscripted shows on television hangs in the balance as the Taylor Frankie Paul contretemps continues. ABC on Thursday pulled Season 22 of The…

Music Industry Moves: Janet Jackson Brings Her Catalog to Believe Music Publishing

Janet Jackson has signed a long-term deal with France-based independent music company Believe that sees her entire catalog moving to the company’s recently launched publishing…

2026 NCAA wrestling championships: Schedule, how to watch

It's time for the 2026 NCAA wrestling championships! This year crowned the first women's tournament champion. Check out how to watch now.

Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round

ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Jury finds Musk owes damages to Twitter investors for his tweets

Verdict, while not a complete loss, could still cost him billions.

Rosanna Arquette Writes Open Letter Responding to Harvey Weinstein’s Prison Interview Claims

In a letter to THR, the actress aims to refute comments Weinstein made in his first interview from prison: “I have never exaggerated my assault. Ever. My account of what happened…

Family of Miller Gardner files wrongful death suit

The family of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Costa Rican resort where their 14-year-old son Miller was found dead of carbon…

‘The Bachelorette’ Cast: Meet Taylor Frankie Paul’s 22 Men — Who Might Never Air

The dating reality series was originally set to premiere Sunday with 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star as its lead. ABC has since pulled the show — see photos and bios of…

Five-star Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim to boost Champions League hopes

RB Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim 5-0 in the Bundesliga to secure a vital win in the race to finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked

Tumblr users were left scrambling on Wednesday after dozens of accounts were banned in the same afternoon by an automated system. Numerous users contacted The Verge about the…

Scarlets sweep aside Zebre with bonus-point win

Scarlets come out on top of the United Rugby Championship basement battle, running in six tries against a lacklustre Zebre.

Oscar Winning ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ Director David Borenstein Lines Up Next Project With PBS, Reunites With Danish Team for ‘Living in Our Heads’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Earlier this week, American director David Borenstein was supposed to pitch his next project at CPH:DOX’s prestigious Forum platform. He had to pull out at the last minute,…

Hollywood Remembers Chuck Norris: Tributes From Fellow Action Stars Arnold Schwarzengger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren & More

UPDATED with more reactions: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Stephen King are among those paying tribute to Chuck Norris, the…

England blow as GK Brown ruled out of Glasgow 2026

Jaz Brown could have played a key role for England's Roses at Glasgow 2026, but a serious Achilles injury has scuppered the goal keeper's hopes.

Chuck Norris Was the Ultimate Meme of the 2000s

Norris, who died at 86 on Friday, inspired one of the most famous meme trends of a generation with "Chuck Norris Facts," which played on the actor's ultra-manly persona.

GB's Azu loses world title as Anthony takes gold in 60m indoor final

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu failed to successfully defend his world indoor 60m title, as he finishes fourth in the final with America's Jordan Anthony winning gold at the World…

Rahm drops Tour appeal but refuses to pay fines

Jon Rahm drops an appeal against sanctions imposed by the DP World Tour for playing in conflicting LIV Golf events, but declines to pay his outstanding fines.

Brian Michael Bendis Superhero Crime Comic ‘Powers’ Getting Adult Animation Treatment from Netflix, Dark Horse (Entertainment)

Bendis and co-creator Michael Avon Oeming are participating in the show's development.

India cooking gas crisis forces exodus of textile workers

Indian textile workers are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to the Iran war.

Judge Tosses Out Pete Hegseth’s Press Restrictions That Led To Exodus Of Journalists From Pentagon

The Pentagon’s new restrictions on press access violate the First and Fifth Amendment, a federal judge ruled on Friday, delivering a victory to media outlets that left the…

Xbox’s ‘Starfield’ to Launch on PlayStation 5 in April (Gaming News Roundup)

Bethesda Game Studios’ space explorer game “Starfield” will be available on PlayStation 5 beginning April 7. The new platform debut for “Starfield” marks the latest…

Ryan Gosling Teases “Discussions” With Marvel About ‘Ghost Rider’ Role: “Complicated Situation”

As he heads to a galaxy far, far away for his Star Wars franchise debut, Ryan Gosling has his sights set on the MCU next. The 3x Oscar nominee recently teased that he’s had…

Serena Williams, Shaq, Tony Hawk among athletes joining viral '90s throwback trend

Athletes who had their heydays or debuts in the 1990s got in on the popular meme, set to the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris."

Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation

The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.

Adam Schiff Touts Federal Film Incentive to Counter Hollywood Job Losses: ‘It Needs to Be Bipartisan’

Sen. Adam Schiff has drafted a bill to create a federal incentive for film and TV production, but said Friday that he still working to gain Republican co-sponsors. Schiff held a…

Palestinian citizens of Israel demand better protection against missiles

At least 15 people have been killed by attacks in Israel since the war on Iran started late last month.

Chinese Teen Roadtrip Film ‘Whispers in May’ Wins at Copenhagen Documentary Festival CPH:DOX

Dongnan Chen’s “Whispers in May” won the main prize at CPH:DOX, Copenhagen’s documentary film festival, on Friday. The award, known as the Dox:Award, comes with a cash prize of…

‘Peaky Blinders’ Creator Explains the Movie’s Big Death and That Cillian Murphy-Barry Keoghan Showdown, Plus More Duke in the Upcoming Spinoff

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” which premiered on Netflix on March 20. After six seasons of “Peaky Blinders,” Tommy…

‘Whispers in May,’ ‘Just Look Up,’ ‘Amazomania’ Among CPH:DOX Winners

'The Secret Reading Club of Kabul' and 'The Phantom Pain of Rojava' are also among the honorees of the 23rd edition of the Copenhagen documentary festival.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year.

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Cheered By Wall Street And Local TV Rivals: Are More Mega-Deals On The Way?

Wall Street is upbeat about the impact of Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of local TV rival Tegna, mainly because it could trigger another wave of consolidation.…

Nexstar-Tegna Deal: Eight States File Emergency Motion to Halt ‘Disastrous’ Merger of Local TV Broadcasters

Nexstar Media Group declared Thursday that its $6.2 billion takeover of rival TV station company Tegna had closed — but now eight state attorneys general seeking to block…

Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US

A former Supreme Court justice, Celso Gamboa was accused by the US of using government connections to traffic cocaine.

Christy Carlson Romano Says ‘Even Stevens’ Co-Star Shia LaBeouf ‘Doesn’t Deserve to Be’ on the Mount Rushmore of Disney Icons, Then Deletes Posts

Christy Carlson Romano has caught the attention of Disney millennials by posting shade against her former “Even Stevens” co-star Shia LaBeouf, adding fuel to the…

US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two

In an initial statement, the US military said three people survived the strike but did not offer additional details.

Why Networks Are Going All In on Companion Podcasts for ‘The Pitt,’ ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and More: ‘The Story Doesn’t End When the Credits Roll’

What do “Love Story,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and “The Pitt” have in common? All offer companion podcasts providing exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes looks and…

Michelle Rodriguez, Richard Gere Airplane Thriller ‘Left Seat’ Moving Ahead With Germany Shoot

The contained feature centers on a woman who must take control of a small plane after the pilot falls unconscious.

Five first-half tries help St Helens past Toulouse

St Helens put in a dominant first-half performance to earn a Super League win away at Toulouse.

‘Project Hail Mary’ $71M+ U.S. Opening Sets Amazon MGM Studios Record, Best YTD

UPDATED, Friday PM: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary is shooting for a massive $31M today (including previews) and the best opening of 2026 so far with $71.1M at 4,007…

‘Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts Michelle Mao as Yara, Kyriana Kratter as Lev

Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter have joined “The Last of Us” Season 3 at HBO, Variety has confirmed. Mao will star as Yara will Kratter will play Lev. Returning cast…

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

Will Europe be pulled into the Iran war?

Europe is under pressure as Trump pushes allies to support the Iran war. How are they responding?

'They're absolutely equal' - rare triple qualification in 60m semi-final

Belgium's Simon Verherstraeten and the Netherlands' Taymir Burnet finish with the exact same time of 6.56 seconds during the first heat of the men's 60m semi-finals, meaning they…

Men's tournament: How to bet the Duke, Michigan St. games and more Saturday

As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the second round, plus a pick for the new Eliminator game.

Women's tournament: UConn the odds-on title favorite as tourney tips off

Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries

Nintendo plans to release a Switch 2 revision in the European Union that will let users replace their own batteries, Nikkei reports. The current version of the Switch 2 has a…

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, told Digital Foundry that ML-based frame generation tech is coming to "PlayStation platforms" in the future,…

What are the risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?

Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran.

‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’s’ ‘Insane’ Oscars: Artificial Rainbows, Toilet Interviews and Speaking Truth to Trump’s Government

On a beautiful spring morning in Copenhagen, a newly minted superstar walked into the courtyard of the imposing Kunsthal Charlottenborg museum: Danish producer Helle Faber, whose…

‘The Last Of Us’ Adds Michelle Mao As Yara & Kyriana Kratter As Lev For Season 3 Of HBO Series

EXCLUSIVE: The Last of Us has cast two key roles from the second game, siblings Yara and Lev. Bridgerton‘s Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) are…

QatarEnergy CEO says warned US, industry officials against attack on energy

QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi says he warned US of 'consequences' of attacking Iranian energy infrastructure.

All The Songs In ‘Project Hail Mary’: From Harry Styles To Neil Diamond

Ryland Grace’s (Ryan Gosling) and Rocky’s (James Ortiz) space odyssey has several meaningful needle drops behind it. Even before Ryland is sent to space on the titular spaceship…

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Mormon Wives’ Co-Stars Denounce Domestic Violence: “I Cannot Support That Kind Of Behavior”

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives co-stars are speaking out amid the fallout from a domestic abuse investigation that put the Hulu series on pause. Filming…

Trump: No Iranian leaders left to talk to, says war going ‘extremely well’

US President Donald Trump said that Iranian leaders are “all gone” and that the White House has “nobody left to talk to.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Bring ‘The Drama,’ ‘Project Hail Mary’ Hits NYC and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

Vannessa Vasquez, Efren Ramirez & Michael Raymond-James Set Crime Noir ‘Motives’

EXCLUSIVE: Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Vannessa Vasquez (Say A Little Prayer) is leading the Jon Garcia directed crime noir Motives opposite Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite)…

Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either

Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it, either, but it could be “the default” in a few years.

Nadav Lapid Made a Film About Israel That Almost No One Wanted to Release

The Israeli auteur on why 'Yes' is his most confrontational film yet, the soldier who gave him 10 more minutes and why he thinks America needs to see it.

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. preseason projections

The Sabres have charged into the top three. Plus, how has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?

Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16

Pinterest’s chief compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, saying children need similar protections.

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely

In 2015, Microsoft decided that you shouldn't be in control of updating your PC anymore. At first, it seemed like a good idea to keep malware at bay - but soon, users discovered…

Walker, Texas Ranger star and martial arts icon Chuck Norris dies at 86

A six-time karate champion and action film star, Norris was hospitalised in Hawaii on Thursday for unknown causes.

Could Cam Jordan be a Chief? Unpacking KC's free agency, and what's next

The Chiefs hope their free agent class can make a bigger impact than last year's underwhelming acquisitions.

Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades

Residents of Tehran exchange new year's wishes as US and Israeli attacks continue through the spring equinox.

Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard in anti-Semitism lawsuit

Harvard University has rejected the complaint as 'another pretextual and retaliatory action' from the Trump White House.

Man City's Trafford to start final but Arteta opts not to name Arsenal keeper

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms James Trafford will be in goal for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.

Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation

The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its new legislative blueprint for AI regulation, and the seven-point plan includes a clear message: The federal government should avoid…

Explosion hits Jerusalem’s Old City after Iran missile alert

An explosion struck Jerusalem’s Old City seconds after sirens warned of an incoming Iranian missile.

European cricket nations cup could launch in 2027

A cricket tournament for European nations could launch as early as 2027 after plans to develop the concept are revealed by Cricket Ireland.

Cuba ‘categorically’ rejects prospect of removing Diaz-Canel in US talks

Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio says he is open to US trade talks but refused to entertain a leadership shake-up.

These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip

E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They're now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay's Classic…

Yates' draft rankings: Top 50 prospects, plus scouting reports

Who are the best players in this year's class? Where do they stand out? Field Yates stacks his top 50 prospects.

This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off

Bose might be known for its noise-canceling headphones, but the brand’s soundbars are pretty solid too.

RFK may replace entire panel of CDC vaccine advisors again, ally lets slip

Robert Malone made the claim, then retracted it, as HHS denied it.

Perseverance’s radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars

There may be a river delta hidden under the obvious delta in a Martian crater.

Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada

A judge ordered Kalshi to immediately halt sports and election contracts in the state, intensifying a growing regulatory battle over prediction markets.

Clase, Ortiz put on unpaid non-disciplinary leave

As they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Friday following an…

Risers and fallers: Doncic starring; time to drop Giannis?

Luka Doncic is on another planet, and Ayo Dosunmu and Daniss Jenkins are on the rise, but should fantasy basketball managers keep Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mikal Bridges rostered?

Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket rolls back to pad for possible April launch

Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin enters the space data center game

"Project Sunrise" would include more than 50,000 satellites performing high-energy compute on orbit.

Could Iran war trigger the next global food shock?

From factories to supermarket shelves, the Iran war is disrupting global supply chains.

Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes

The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.

Trump’s AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents

Trump’s AI framework pushes federal preemption of state laws, emphasizes innovation, and shifts responsibility for child safety toward parents while laying out lighter-touch rules…

Israel strikes Syria after Druze clashes

Syria condemned the strikes on weapons sites and government infrastructure as an "outrageous" assault on Syria's sovereignty.

After letting the Super Bowl MVP walk, what's the Seahawks' plan at running back?

Kenneth Walker's departure leaves a hole in a backfield already weakened by Zach Charbonnet's injury.

Guardiola sidesteps Arsenal League Cup final rivalry as ‘world collapses’

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to talk rivalry with Arsenal at a time when 'the world is going to collapse'.

AI startups are eating the venture industry and the returns, so far, are good

AI startups accounted for 41% of the $128 billion in venture dollars raised by companies on Carta last year — a record-high annual share.

Disney Puts A Slew Of 2028 & 2029 Dates On Hold For Marvel, Pixar Pics & More

Disney is claiming theatrical date turf for several untitled pics in 2028 and into 2029. They’re listed as follows below. No guidance on what future titles will fall on…

Major SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine, even more third-party hardware

Both AMD- and Intel-based hardware is getting better support in SteamOS 3.8.

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.

Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein

Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.

Disney’s Erin Barrier Promoted to Senior Vice President of Communications

She will lead communications efforst across the company's production banners, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm and 20th Century…

Switzerland halts US arms exports amid Iran war, citing neutrality

Move comes as Swiss government also closed its airspace to US military flights directly linked to the Iran war.

Tuchel explains Man Utd players selection & Alexander-Arnold omission from squad

England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his decisions for selecting Manchester United players Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo for his upcoming camp. He also says it was a "tough…

“The News Is Broken”: Ex-CNN Host Warns Of Potential Pro-Trump State Media With Paramount -WBD Merger; Noah Wyle, IATSE Chief & Others Push For Federal Film/TV Tax Credit

“The news is broken, we may not be able to put the pieces back together,” former CNN White House Correspondent Jim Acosta told a packed Burbank City Hall today, warning of the…

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Tops Late Night for Third Straight Week (EXCLUSIVE)

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” has secured the No. 1 spot in late night among adults 18-49 for the third consecutive week, continuing a strong run in the key demographic, according to…

Coroner 'not satisfied' Hatton intended to take his own life

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found "unresponsive" at his home in September.

Taj Mahal on Resurrecting a Lost Bill Withers Song as Title Track of New Album, ‘Time,’ More Than 60 Releases Into His Career: ‘I’m in It for the Duration’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The title of Taj Mahal’s just-announced album, due out May 1, is “Time,” a simple concept that the blues-folk-soul-reggae artist is better equipped to address…

'Street dog mentality': Buddy the Dog inspires Queens University men's basketball

A hollowed-out replica of a German Shepherd dog has become Queens University's unofficial mascot in its first NCAA tournament.

Hunter Bell into 1500m final but Reekie edged out in heats

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell wins her heat to qualify for the final of the women's 1500m at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland, but fellow GB athlete Jemma…

US easing ban on Iranian oil would signal ‘beginning of the end of war’

The US says it is considering removing sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea.

'They're not even close': Why a Giannis trade might be even more complicated this summer

As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

Langston Kerman Joins Jake Johnson and Keith David in NBC Comedy Pilot (EXCLUSIVE)

Langston Kerman has joined the cast of NBC’s currently untitled comedy pilot written by Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. He will play Justin Royal, who is described as…

The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather

Massive Western heat wave, potential El Niño raise concerns about unpredictable, extreme weather.

Warner Bros Lands AI-Themed ‘Playground’ For Timothée Chalamet & Plan B

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Pictures has closed a film-rights deal for the New York Times bestseller Playground by Richard Powers. Plan B, Timothée Chalamet and Brian Swardstrom are…

Netflix and Warner Music Group to Team Up on Music Documentaries on WMG Artists and Songwriters

Warner Music Group and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year first-look deal that will see the streamer make documentary series and films on the…

Hollywood Remembers Chuck Norris: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, & More: “Always Respected The Man He Was”

Jean-Claude-Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Stephen King are among those paying tribute to Chuck Norris, the veteran action film and Walker, Texas Ranger star,…

Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate

Liverpool say they are "appalled and disgusted" by racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate on social media.

Norway's crown princess tearful as she speaks out on friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Norway's crown princess says she regrets her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, insisting in a tearful interview she was "manipulated and deceived".

I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

China Approves the First Brain Chips for Sale—and Has a Plan to Dominate the Industry

While the United States and Europe are moving cautiously forward with clinical trials, China is racing toward the commercialization of brain implants.

Project Hail Mary is in theaters—but do the linguistics work?

Ars speaks with a linguist about the ease with which Grace and Rocky communicate.

GB's Azu cruises into World Indoors 60m semi-final

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu qualifies for Friday evening's 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM

President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.

Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

My plan to overhaul the academy system

Tony Pulis on why more should be done to help youngsters in the academy system, especially the majority who do not make it as professionals.

Australian prime minister booed at mosque during Eid prayers

The Australian prime minister was booed by protesters during a visit to the country's largest mosque.

Denmark sent explosives to blow up Greenland runways amid Trump invasion threat

Denmark sent soldiers and explosives to Greenland in January so that it could blow up runways in the event of a US invasion, the country's public broadcaster has said. 

BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

EU loan for Ukraine war effort blocked

Hungary is blocking the European Union from providing Ukraine with a loan to help its war effort.

Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

'You can't smell Nowruz in the air': Iran marks Persian new year under threat of strikes

Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

Why the UK Labour party's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

EU loan for Ukraine war effort blocked

Hungary is blocking the European Union from providing Ukraine with a loan to help its war effort.

Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?

Jeff Bezos reportedly wants $100 billion to buy and transform old manufacturing firms with AI

The Amazon magnate has a new project centered around acquiring industrial firms and revamping them with AI technology.

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests

Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.

Apple issues spyware alert to iPhone users

Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.

'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate

British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

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Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.

Watch: Gabbard faces scrutiny over Iran nuclear intelligence claims

The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was questioned over what Democrats perceive as a discrepancy between White House and intelligence community claims.

Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?

BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.

Gerry Adams criticises 'show trial' as IRA bombing victims withdraw damages claim

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called a High Court case a "show trial" at times, after three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England discontinued their damages…