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Iran war live: Indian worker killed in Kuwait; Israel downs Houthi drones

Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across the Gulf continue.

Iran war live: Trump says wants to take Iran’s oil; Kuwait power site hit

Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across the Gulf continue.

No Kings protests draw large crowds to rally against Donald Trump

One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.

Donald Trump says US could ‘take the oil in Iran’

US president tells the FT he is considering seizing strategic Kharg Island even as negotiations continue

Trump says US could ‘take the oil in Iran’

US president tells the FT he is considering seizing strategic Kharg Island even as negotiations continue

Alex Duong, Stand-Up Comedian and ‘Blue Bloods’ Actor, Dies at 42

Alex Duong, a stand-up comedian and TV actor who appeared on the CBS drama “Blue Bloods,” died on Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 42. Duong’s death was…

How will the Houthis’ involvement shape the war?

The Yemeni group has launched missiles towards Israel in support of Iran.

European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans

France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom raise concern over 'de facto discriminatory character of the bill.'

Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack, as Israel steps up bombardment

Power being restored after Iran's Ministry of Energy reported outages in the capital, Tehran following attacks.

Oil price rises past $115 as Iran conflict worsens

Prices for Brent crude rose 2.9 per cent during early trading in Asia

Bluesky’s new app is an AI for customizing your feed

The latest app from the team behind Bluesky is Attie, an AI assistant that lets you build your own algorithm. At the Atmosphere conference, Bluesky's former CEO, Jay Graber, and…

Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.

Bayern wary of Saudi interest in Kane - Monday's gossip

Bayern Munich wary of Saudi Pro League clubs targeting Harry Kane, Bernardo Silva set to leave Manchester City, Inter Miami start talks with Manchester United's Casemiro, plus…

Donald Glover ‘Campaigned’ to Voice Yoshi in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, Says Jack Black: ‘He Loves That Universe’

Donald Glover, who stars in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as Yoshi, “campaigned for the role,” according to his co-star Jack Black. Black, who reprises his voice role…

Israeli police bar priest from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Christians in Jerusalem marked Holy Week under wartime restrictions as Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch.

Gamecocks land OL recruit with no football chops

Neff Giwa, a 20-year-old Irishman who has never played American football, has committed to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman.

Jonathan Greenberger Named Politico’s Global Editor In Chief

Politico has named Jonathan Greenberger as its next global editor in chief, succeeding John Harris at the political news outlet. Greenberger will take the role on May 1. Harris,…

Qatari TV station hit in Iran

Qatar’s Al Araby network condemns an attack on its office in Tehran, which injured at least 10 people.

Distressed-debt funds target private credit downturn as ‘greatest opportunity’ since 2008

Investors anticipate money-making bonanza as sector comes under strain

Is Trump losing his grip on the stock market? Sustained declines suggest the president’s influence has waned.

President Trump’s willingness to de-escalate the Iran conflict has kept stocks from even larger losses in March — but is he losing his grip on markets?

Mary Beth Hurt Dies: ‘The Age of Innocence’ & ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ Actress Was 79

Mary Beth Hurt, the actress known for roles in The Age of Innocence and Six Degrees of Separation, has died. She was 79. The 3x Tony-nominated actress’ daughter Molly…

Red Rooms makes online poker as thrilling as its serial killer

It's rare for a movie to get technology right. And it's even rarer for that movie to be a thriller or horror, where realism takes a backseat to scares and tension. But Red Rooms…

‘Dhurandhar’ Sequel Sets North American Record, ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Cracks Top 10 – Specialty Box Office

Bollywood hit Dhurandhar: The Revenge from Moviegoers. Entertainment is no. 4 in its second weekend on 987 screens with a gross of $4.9 million and a cume of $22.9 million. Aditya…

RSF attack on Sudan’s South Kordofan kills at least 14, including children

Sudan Doctors Network said RSF and allies shelled residential areas in the city of Dilling for several hours.

Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow

Cuba's deputy foreign minister says island will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts and tensions escalate.

Republican Mace says Congress must approve any US troop deployment to Iran

Despite general support for war, several Republicans say boots on the ground would be a political Rubicon for Trump.

Israel blocks Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

France and Italy condemn Israeli police for cutting off access to site a week before Easter

US-Israeli war against Iran escalates as talks prove fruitless

Top Iranian war leader accuses US of using diplomatic efforts as cover for ground operations

Quarantined astronauts take part in Q&A with days to go until historic moon mission

The countdown is on until NASA's first moon mission in more than half a century, and the quarantined astronauts who'll be travelling into space have taken part in a Q&A.

‘The Last Critic’ Review: A Captivating Portrait of Robert Christgau, the Brilliant Mad Professor of Rock Critics, and How He Made the Grade

In "The Last Critic," we meet Christgau as an elder stateman of rock-crit (he’s now 83), a downtown stalwart knocking around the streets of the East Village. He’s a bit more bent…

Rob Schneider Urges the U.S. to “Restore the Military Draft” Amid Ongoing Iran War

"Being a citizen of the United States gives us unparalleled Freedoms and opportunities that are the envy of the world. However, these Freedoms that we cherish do not come without…

Siren scores screamer as West Ham draw at London City

Oona Siren's stunning volley helps Women's Super League relegation battlers West Ham fight back to earn a point against London City Lionesses.

Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for UConn-Duke, Michigan-Tennessee

ESPN's college basketball crew agrees on one of Sunday's Elite Eight matchup but not the other.

Semenya rips IOC chief over transgender ban

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya expressed her disappointment with IOC president Kirsty Coventry over the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing at the…

Netanyahu expands Israel’s invasion of Lebanon

Forced evacuation orders have displaced more than 1mn people in Lebanon

Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk?

The Houthis in Yemen have launched their first attacks on Israel, opening a new front in the month-long regional war.

Rob Schneider Says the U.S. ‘Must Restore the Military Draft’ Amid Iran War: ‘These Freedoms That We Cherish Do Not Come Without Cost’

Rob Schneider took to X on Friday to declare that the United States “must restore the military draft for our nation’s young people” amid the ongoing war with Iran. “Each and every…

The best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)

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 March 31st, the retail…

BBC Sport experts choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?

With one game to go until Thomas Tuchel picks his England World Cup squad, BBC Sport reporters choose their starting XIs for the summer. Who would you pick?

Apollo looks beyond New York as it plans second headquarters

The prominent private capital firm wants to build a new office in a southern US state as it continues to grow

Eli Lilly Links to ESPN’s Pat Summitt Reunion Special, Seeking New Ways to Tell Medical Stories

Eli Lilly & Co. hopes its sponsorship of an event tied to the heroic coach Pat Summitt will do just as much for the company as the many commercials it runs each year. When…

Iran hits industrial zone in southern Israel

An Iranian missile barrage has caused a fire a chemical plant near Beersheba in southern Israel.

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Investors have nowhere to hide as financial markets groan under the weight of the Iran conflict

Four weeks into the Iran conflict, global financial markets are starting to show some serious signs of strain.

Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.

Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, Israel has closed holy sites in Jerusalem, citing safety concerns.

Funeral held for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike

Hundreds gathered in Beirut’s southern suburbs for the funeral of three Lebanese journalists killed by Israel.

Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices

Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike

BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb?

Blockade of strait, one of the world's busiest maritime routes, would prove disastrous for global economy.