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Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea

Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.

'Definitely No. 1' - Amelia Kerr 'fizzed' after record-breaking day

"There wasn't run-rate pressure through that middle phase of the game as she was flying," Amelia Kerr says of Isabella Gaze, who scored 68 in 48 balls in the chase

Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.

Which teams have qualified for World Cup 2026?

A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.

Meet the World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan tell their stories

Experts on each national team to qualify for their first World Cup help us get to know their country.

BBC Apologizes For Not Examining Separate Scott Mills Allegations Last Year

The BBC has apologized for not looking into separate allegations relating to Scott Mills, the radio presenter who was fired amid historical sexual misconduct claims. The BBC was…

Migrant boat sinks off holiday resort after high-speed chase, killing 19

A rubber boat carrying migrants has capsized off the Turkish holiday resort of Bodrum after a high-speed chase, killing 19 people, officials have said.

Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact

Police inspect a strike site in Tel Aviv after a missile hit the city.

Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt

Pre-World Cup friendly in Spain marred by racist and anti-Muslim chants by the home fans.

China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

Stocks rally and oil falls below $100 on hopes war will end soon

Burst of investor optimism after Donald Trump says US to end conflict in Iran within ‘2 to 3 weeks’

Trump says Iran has asked US for ceasefire

US president says he would not consider the move unless Strait of Hormuz is reopened

US and Iran spar on status of talks ahead of Trump address

US president says he would not consider a ceasefire unless Strait of Hormuz is reopened

BP’s new chief promises ‘clear direction’ after turbulent year

Meg O’Neill’s first message to staff pledges improved performance in difficult geopolitical environment

Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?

Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.

'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

Dwindling diesel and jet fuel supplies due to Iran war prompt EU warning of shortages

The European Union (EU) could revive measures brought in after Russia cut gas supplies in 2022 amid a mounting energy crisis due to the Iran war.

Nike shares fall 9% on weak outlook, expected 20% sales decline in China

Nike has shown some gains in North America, its largest market, amid its turnaround, but the strength was offset by weakness in China.

Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call

Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Brewers-Rays game.

Inside the Snappys: Snapchat Launches Inaugural Awards Show, With Kylie Jenner, David Dobrik Among Winners

Matt Friend hosted the celebration of creators from Snap's Santa Monica headquarters as he teased, "Why does it seem like everyone has an awards show now?"

Hurley: I thought ref was looking to 'chest-bump'

UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's NCAA tournament victory against Duke, saying he thought the referee was looking…

First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history

First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.

Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children

Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.

California’s fuel needs ‘left in the lurch’ by Iran war

Most populous US state is confronting tight supplies of petrol and jet fuel from Asia

The global economy turns out to be more resilient than we had feared

Trump’s tariffs have not led to the kind of retaliatory action many expected

One battle after another: Netanyahu’s new security doctrine

The prime minister is preparing Israel for a future of open-ended war against perceived threats

Record number of megadeals agreed in first quarter

Twenty-two transactions each valued above $10bn announced in past three months

Record number of megadeals agreed in first quarter of the year

Twenty-two transactions each valued above $10bn announced in past three months

The hidden history behind Apple’s manufacturing power

How a little-known yet highly influential management course in postwar Japan paved the way for Steve Jobs’ obsession with quality

Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump, ‘the Richest Men in America’ and Pam Bondi in Fiery Speech at Minneapolis Tour Opener: ‘We Have a President Who Can’t Handle the Truth’

Bruce Springsteen has said that his 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour with the E Street Band will be political, and he was not exaggerating. On the tour’s opening…

Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait

Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

Writers Guild West Staffers to Lose Health Coverage Soon Amid Strike

The co-chair of the Writers Guild Staff Union said that staffers learned on Tuesday that they will be ineligible for their health plan starting Wednesday.

Donald Trump’s Address Interrupts Primetime: Here Is How ‘Masked Singer’ Finale, ‘Survivor’, ‘Chicago Fire’, ‘Chicago P.D.’ & Late Night Are Impacted

President Donald Trump is taking to primetime tomorrow, April 1, to address the nation about the war in Iran. Scheduled for 9 PM ET, his remarks will be carried live by all four…

Chinese government bonds emerge as lone war haven

Yields on China’s debt are down marginally since the start of the conflict while those of other major economies have risen

Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked

'14 years of war is enough for Syria': Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The best deals to shop during the last few hours of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Amazon loves to manufacture an event. March is historically a dry spell for deals; however, with Amazon’s third annual Big Spring Sale, which runs through 11:59PM PT tonight, the…

Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out

Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

Palm Springs ShortFest Returns in June – Film News in Brief

The Palm Springs International ShortFest will return from June 23-29 for the 32nd annual showcase of short-form cinema. Last year, the fest programmed the Oscar-winning live…

Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut

Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals

If you’re looking for the best time to get a deal this spring, it might very well be during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which runs through 11:59PM PT tonight. We’re…

Jessie Jones, Actress and Playwright, Dies at 75

Jessie Jones, a TV actress who became a succesful playwright with “Dearly Departed” and the Jones Hope Wooten Comedies, died March 20 in Washington, D.C. after a long…

A wild first quarter comes to an end: 6 charts that defined a chaotic stretch for stocks

Last-day gains didn’t stop the S&P 500 from tallying its worst first quarter since 2022 as the Iran conflict, private-credit worries and the AI ‘scare trade’ weighed on stocks…

Nike expects more falling sales, as stock sinks amid worries turnaround is not working

Nike reported quarterly results that were a bit better than Wall Street’s expectations, but investors still didn’t appear convinced of the sneaker giant’s turnaround efforts.

Donald Trump To Give Primetime Address On War In Iran

Donald Trump plans to give a primetime address on the war in Iran on Wednesday evening, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced. “Tomorrow night at 9PM ET, President…

'Moonshots' and merch - what it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch

Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

‘Crash Landing on You’ Director Lee Jung-hyo Takes a ‘Long Vacation’ With Netflix

Lee Jung-hyo, whose credits include “Crash Landing on You,” “Doona!” and “The Price of Confession,” will direct Korean romance series…

Netflix Sets Korean Romance Series ‘Long Vacation’ From ‘Crash Landing on You’ Director Lee Jung-hyo

The supernatural love story features two of Korea's most in-demand young stars, Choo Young-woo and Lee Se-young.

Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.

The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Earlier this month, Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, a pair of over-ear headphones that leverage the company’s H2 chip for AI-powered live translation, conversation awareness,…

DR Congo beat Jamaica to reach World Cup via intercontinental finals

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scores in extra time as DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in qualifying playoff.