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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:57:30 EDTRobert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:37 ESTTrump threatens to hit Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:37:45 EDTCubans say every day is a struggle for survival as they face blackouts, water and fuel shortages
Blackouts have been common for years, but now, since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in hopes of forcing the country’s collapse, the interruptions have become more frequent, longer, sometimes engulfing the whole country....
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:29:09 EDTIranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq
Despite the attacks on Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq, there remains a waiting game for Iranian Kurds hoping to play a part in regime change across the border.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:15:26 EDTThousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage
As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials are urging people in hard-hit areas to "LEAVE NOW." The warning early Saturday came after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. St...
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDTEurope is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
As European allies quietly explore France's nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflam...
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDTWill the far right's gains in France’s local elections pave the way to the presidency?
The recent elections mark another step in the National Rally’s effort to move from the fringes to the mainstream in French politics. Despite more professional campaigns, the party still struggles to shake its reputation for extremism.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDTSeabed mining talks show key issues remain unresolved
Even as the race to mine the ocean floor for important minerals intensifies, a UN-body tasked with establishing regulations for the emerging industry ended a key global meeting this week without a new mining code.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:03:14 EDTAs Middle Eastern countries struggle to down Iranian drones, Ukraine sends 200 specialists to help
After Iranian Shahed drones hit an oil refinery in Kuwait, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv has sent more than 200 military specialists to the Middle East to help defend critical infrastructure from the same type of threat ...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:31:00 EDTPalestinian man says Israeli settlers sexually assaulted him in front of his family
Israeli settlers sexually assaulted a Palestinian man — tying his genitalia with zip ties and parading him naked in front of his family — during a mid-March attack in the occupied West Bank, according to the victim and eyewitnesses.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:54:39 EDTIN PHOTOS | Celebrating Eid al-Fitr
Worshippers are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the three-day festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:35:00 EDTNetflix, Warner Music sign multi-year deal to produce artist documentaries
Netflix and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films exploring the lives, music and legacies of the label's storied artist roster.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:37:21 EDTChuck Norris, Hollywood martial artist and actor, dead at 86
Martial arts phenom and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris — known for Walker, Texas Ranger, among other macho roles — died on Thursday at the age of 86, in what his family described as a "sudden passing."
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:04:34 EDTIran women's soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in Tehran
The Iranian women's soccer team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:07:27 EDTBTS to stage long-awaited comeback show at Seoul landmark
BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:13:58 EDTCan Lebanon's Hezbollah survive another war with Israel?
With its ally Iran now at war with the U.S. and Israel, and the Israel Defence Forces pounding Hezbollah’s weapons storage and infrastructure and killing senior leadership, can the militant group survive another war?
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:20:00 EDTAmid fuel crunch, Cuba mechanic converts car to run on charcoal
A Cuban mechanic has converted his 1980 Fiat Polski to run on charcoal, a cheaper and more abundant fuel than gasoline since Washington cut off oil shipments to the Caribbean island in January.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDTIsrael keeps eliminating Iran's top leaders. How is it impacting the war?
Iran continues to launch missiles, raising questions as to whether its mosaic defence doctrine has enabled the country to fight on despite the decapitation of its top leadership.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:07:04 EDTTrump to Japan's PM: 'Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?'
When asked why the U.S. didn't consult allies in Asia and Europe before attacking Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration wanted the attack to be a 'surprise,' and made a joke referencing Japan's military strike on Pearl Harbor.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:52:35 EDTKevin Spacey settles sex assault claims out of court ahead of U.K. civil trial
The award-winning actor settled civil cases with three men who alleged Spacey sexually abused them at times between 2000 and 2013. Spacey denied the accusations.