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China passes 'ethnic unity' law in push for assimilation

China has passed a new law promoting ethnic unity and national identity, formalizing policies on integration and development in minority regions.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:40 pm

Israel hits back after coordinated Iran-Hezbollah missile, drone strikes, urges Beirut to rein in terrorists

Hezbollah fired 200 missiles and drones into Israel in what Israeli media called an integrated attack with Iran, prompting fierce Israeli Defense Forces strikes.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:31 pm

Spain permanently pulls ambassador from Israel amid Iran war

Spain announced on Tuesday it was permanently recalling its ambassador to Israel over its opposition to U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:08 pm

Canada’s Carney under pressure to act after synagogues shot at in latest antisemitic incidents

Gunfire attacks on Toronto synagogues highlight Canada's rising antisemitism crisis, as hate incidents against the country's Jewish community continues.

Published: March 11, 2026, 3:58 pm

US diplomatic facility in Iraq struck by drone

U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad hit by suspected retaliatory drone strike amid State Department warnings for Americans to leave Middle East countries due to Iran conflict escalation.

Published: March 11, 2026, 1:04 pm

Rubio designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention': 'Despicable tactics'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using terrorist tactics against Americans.

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:55 am

Hezbollah, Iran unleash coordinated cluster bomb strikes on Israel in major escalation

Hezbollah prepares guerrilla warfare tactics in south Lebanon as Israel launches airstrikes against Beirut strongholds, with expert predicting Israeli ground invasion.

Published: March 11, 2026, 2:20 am

Lethal elite 'black-clad' kill squad guards Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Elite NOPO force protects new Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei while deploying around prisons holding political detainees amid reports of prisoner protests.

Published: March 11, 2026, 12:37 am

Iran War Live Updates: New Supreme Leader Issues Defiant Statement Amid Growing Disruption to Global Oil Supplies

Iranian state media said Mojtaba Khamenei had released his first written statement as supreme leader, vowing that Iran would continue to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route. Global oil markets have been roiled by the war.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:42 pm

Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack

The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:35 pm

How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse

Strikes on Ukrainian energy systems have tripled this winter. Continuous repairs and Western aid staved off a total breakdown.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:02 am

China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law.

Under a new “ethnic unity” law, Mandarin Chinese must now be the language of teaching. Parents must guide their children to love the Communist Party. Neighborhoods should be mixed.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:04 pm

Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks

“We just want to be back in our homes,” said a Lebanese man who, like many others in the latest round of fighting, has to flee.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:02 am

Trump’s Iran War Is Causing Problems For His Ally in Italy, Giorgia Meloni

War in the Middle East has left Italy’s prime minister in a domestic bind, presenting her with one of the biggest challenges of a previously stable tenure.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:03 am

At China’s Big Political Meeting, a Rare Debate About Inequality

China’s plan to raise pensions for farmers by less than $3 a month prompted rare criticism from lawmakers about the country’s threadbare social safety net.

Published: March 12, 2026, 6:38 am

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Appear to Be Slowing

U.S. officials say the country’s weapons have been diminished, slowing its attacks on Gulf nations and Israel. Iran may also be holding some weapons in reserve in case the conflict is prolonged.

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:10 pm

How Trump’s War With Iran Changed the World in a Week

The conflict is reshaping travel patterns, energy dependencies, living costs, trade routes and diplomatic alliances.

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:30 pm

Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones

The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:01 am

Why Did the UK Police Repeatedly Decline to Investigate Claims About Epstein and Prince Andrew?

The police in London interviewed Virginia Giuffre three times over her allegations about Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell, but never began a criminal investigation.

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:02 pm

U.S. Seeks Extradition of Maduro Ally Alex Saab From Venezuela

The indicted tycoon Alex Saab is being detained in Venezuela on a U.S. request. His case tests President Trump’s sway over the country’s new rulers.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:35 pm

China’s Military Has Quietly Cut Flying Near Taiwan

For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:19 pm

Trump Casts a Shadow Over One of Mexico’s Deadliest States

President Trump wants to strike cartels inside Mexico. In Sinaloa State, a cartel stronghold, some residents said they were willing to entertain U.S. intervention.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:37 am

War has sent thousands of planes flying in the other direction.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:33 pm

Middle East terminal closures add to jitters about oil prices.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:41 pm

Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says

Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:11 pm

Iran’s Naval Mines: A History of Threats to Persian Gulf Shipping

The U.S. said this week that it attacked 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. In the 1980s, Iranian mines damaged oil tankers and a U.S. Navy warship.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:18 am

How The Times Uses Graphics and Maps to Track the Mideast Conflict

Our visual journalists pinpoint attacks across the region and zoom in on individual strikes using satellite imagery.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:03 am

How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military’s war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:03 am

Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables

Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:01 am

Deadly Attack on Oil Tankers Prompts Iraq to Close Oil Terminals

An attack off the Iraqi coast engulfed two oil tankers in flames, killing at least one person. Senior Iraqi officials believe the attack was Iranian.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:11 pm

Why Oil Prices Surged Even After the Release of Strategic Reserves

Reserves or no reserves, the outlook remains bleak as long as a major oil and gas trade route remains virtually closed.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:40 am

Here is the latest.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:15 pm

This is what happened on March 11.

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:54 am

Haitian President’s Widow Recalls Killers Spoke Spanish and Used Nicknames

The prosecution used testimony by Martine Moïse about the language she heard on the night her husband was killed to support its claim that the assassination was carried out by a hired Colombian hit squad.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:28 am

Israel Bombards Lebanese Capital in Latest Round of Strikes

Lebanon’s health ministry said at least seven people were killed in the Beirut attacks early Thursday.

Published: March 12, 2026, 5:15 am

U.S. to Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserves, Energy Dept. Says

The move aims to prevent prices from rising further because of the war in the Middle East.

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:23 am

U.N. Security Council Condemns Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East

In an overwhelming vote, the council backed a resolution condemning Iran. A Russian proposal calling for an end to the war that didn’t assign blame or even name the parties, was rejected.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:32 am

Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked

The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:52 am

Newsom Sees No Imminent Threat After F.B.I. Warning That Iranian Drones Could Attack California

Just before the war began, the Federal Bureau of Investigation told state officials that Iran might respond with drone attacks on California. No specific, credible threats have been identified.

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:17 pm

Two People Die After Paid Plasma Donation at Clinics in Canada

Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:12 am

What Happened in the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran on Wednesday

Israel and the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in Lebanon traded strikes on Wednesday. Three ships were hit near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:56 pm

Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.

Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:24 pm

Will Trump TACO on Iran?

It’s a crucial election year and economic and political costs of the war are rising. It won’t be easy for the president to declare victory and walk away.

Published: March 12, 2026, 5:38 am

Starmer Was Warned of Mandelson’s Ties to Epstein Ahead of Ambassador Pick

Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:32 pm

First Week of Iran War Cost More Than $11 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress

In a Capitol Hill briefing, officials gave their most comprehensive assessment of the cost of the first six days of the war, but the number omitted several aspects of the operation.

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:49 pm

Banks in Gulf Evacuate Their Offices

After an overnight attack on a bank, Iranian officials signaled a new willingness to target economic centers and banks with ties to the United States.

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:21 pm

Lebanese residents are left in shock and fear as Israeli strikes reach the center of Beirut.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:10 pm

Iran Soccer Players Seeking Asylum Are Part of a History of Athlete Defections

Members of the Iranian soccer team who chose to remain in Australia this week are far from the first to travel to a competition and stay there.

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:49 pm

Iran holds a public mourning ceremony for commanders killed by strikes.

Thousands of people mourned in a state-sanctioned ceremony, as people in Tehran described deepening anxiety and fear as the war continued.

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:41 pm

Israel sends an extra infantry brigade to Lebanon’s border.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:35 pm

Iran Has Fired Widely Banned Cluster Munitions at Israel

Accounts from Israeli officials and footage verified by The New York Times show that Iran has targeted Israel with the weapons. Experts say this has exposed civilians to indiscriminate attacks.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:21 am

See where U.S. installations have been damaged in the war with Iran.

Published: March 11, 2026, 2:49 pm

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:50 am

Why the British government is only releasing some of the Mandelson files.

Published: March 11, 2026, 2:26 pm

Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions

America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.

Published: March 11, 2026, 2:20 pm

Who is Peter Mandelson?

Published: March 11, 2026, 2:05 pm

Here’s what to know.

Published: March 11, 2026, 3:30 pm

At Least 3 Ships Are Struck Around Strait of Hormuz, and Iran Claims One

Three vessels were hit in and around the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. Iran claimed responsibility for one.

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:03 pm

Iran to Skip World Cup, Minister Says, Despite Reported Trump Assurances to FIFA

The Iranian sports minister said taking part could not be countenanced. The comments came after the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, said President Trump had told him Iran would be welcome.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:17 pm

Russia Says Ukraine’s Strike on Factory City Was Deadly

Ukraine said the attack struck a key electronics plant, highlighting how it remains capable of hitting high-value targets inside Russia.

Published: March 11, 2026, 3:21 pm

A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants

Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:06 am

UK Bans Al Quds Protest March That Critics Say Supports Iranian Regime

Britain’s government invoked rarely-used powers to ban a pro-Palestinian protest march scheduled for Sunday.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:59 am

Democrats Demand Accountability From Hegseth on Iranian School Strike

A majority of Senate Democrats called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to carry out a “swift investigation” into the deadly attack on the first day of the war.

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:14 pm

World Heritage Sites Hit in Airstrikes on Iran

Revered cultural icons that have withstood the upheavals of history are being hit hard in the war being waged by Israel and the United States.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:32 pm

A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze

A wander through some famed watering holes in Ireland’s capital reveals a booming alcohol-free scene and a cultural shift.

Published: March 11, 2026, 2:26 pm

Here’s the latest.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:25 am

Missing retired Air Force general consulted on UFOs for Blink-182's Tom DeLonge

Retired Air Force general William McCasland vanishes in Albuquerque. Massive search with drones, dogs, and helicopters finds no clues after two weeks.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:21 pm

Texas death row inmate uses final statement before execution to speak directly to victims' family

Texas death row inmate Cedric Ricks, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her 8-year-old son, apologized to a surviving victim before execution.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:14 pm

Pentagon rushes counter-drone tech as Iranian swarms strain missile defenses and more top headlines

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Published: March 12, 2026, 12:23 pm

Fireworks executive rips page from Boston bombing playbook to trace NYC terror suspect

From Boston Marathon to NYC terror plots, Phantom Fireworks regularly checks their records when suspects' names emerge, revealing a digital trail of purchases.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:00 am

Iranian American couple from California speaks out against anti-war protests: ‘It is a rescue mission’

Iranian American couple living in California, share emotional stories of life under Iranian regime control and support for the Operation Epic Fury.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:30 am

Alabama teen comes to mother's aid, knocks out stepfather during alleged strangulation attempt

A 13-year-old boy knocked out his stepfather after he allegedly attempted to strangle his mother during a domestic violence incident in south Alabama.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:30 am

Ax-wielding suspect subdued by teen military recruit's MMA takedown in car wash clash caught on video

A Florida man allegedly threatened car wash workers with an ax before being taken down by a teen MMA-trained employee protecting his younger brother.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:17 am

Dem lawmaker disputes police bodycam amid reports he said he was above the law: ‘On top’ or ‘on time’

A Maryland lawmaker slammed reports of his New Year’s Eve custody dispute, claiming he told police he was "on time" for his child's drop-off, not "on top" of the law.

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:38 am

Star Murdaugh trial witness probes mysterious death of Buster’s former classmate

The star witness from Alex Murdaugh's trial is now investigating Stephen Smith's 2015 death, saying someone "has a good idea who committed this crime."

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:40 pm

Alleged hazing death tied to secretive rush night ignites arrests and frat reckoning

College freshman allegedly dies from alcohol poisoning during fraternity hazing at Northern Arizona University, prompting arrests and chapter shutdown.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:33 pm

3 brothers of Iraqi descent arrested in Oslo for allegedly 'terror bombing' of US Embassy

Three Norwegian brothers of Iraqi origin were arrested for allegedly bombing the U.S. Embass in Oslo. No injuries were reported in Sunday's explosive attack.

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:54 pm

Husband accused of killing wife says he heard laughter, then screams before finding her dying

Ohio man Kyle Long charged with murdering wife Rachel after investigation into her stabbing death. She suffered 17 wounds despite his suicide claims, authorities said.

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:42 pm

Woman allegedly touches passengers' faces, then punches elderly travelers during Caribbean flight

An Alabama woman allegedly assaulted elderly passengers during a mid-air meltdown on a Frontier flight, forcing an emergency landing in Miami after the violent outburst.

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:36 pm

Florida mom accused of abandoning daughter at Universal Studios to go drinking at bar

A Florida mother was arrested and charged with child neglect after allegedly leaving her 12-year-old daughter alone at a Universal CityWalk bar while she went drinking elsewhere, authorities said.

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:11 pm

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family's home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack

Two Pennsylvania men accused of an ISIS-inspired NYC terror plot lived 10 miles apart but came from vastly different backgrounds before their arrests.

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:42 pm

Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia

Scandal-plagued former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard switches parties, runs as Republican in Georgia after alleged corruption probe and FBI subpoenas.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:19 pm

Washington parents demand action, answers after teacher allegedly raped student on school grounds

A Skykomish K-12 physical education teacher and athletic director has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a student for more than a year.

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:58 pm

Teen charged in senior prank gone wrong makes vow after teacher’s death

The Georgia teen charged in his teacher’s death says he feels deepest sorrow and vows to honor his mentor after a senior prank ended in a fatal accident.

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:51 pm

Former Kentucky cheerleader indicted on manslaughter charge after newborn son found dead in closet

Former University of Kentucky student-athlete accused of manslaughter and evidence tampering after newborn found dead in closet, indicted on felonies.

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:03 pm

Sheriff running Nancy Guthrie case responds after report reveals unseemly exit from first policing job

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos' resume corrected after news report reveals he allegedly resigned from El Paso Police to avoid termination in 1982.

Published: March 11, 2026, 2:29 pm

NTSB zeroes in on cause of helicopter crash that killed 2 officers

Trooper-paramedic Hunter Bennett and pilot Robert Skankey died when their helicopter crashed during active shooter pursuit in Flagstaff last month.

Published: March 11, 2026, 1:15 pm

Hezbollah, Iran unleash coordinated cluster bomb strikes on Israel and more top headlines

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Published: March 11, 2026, 12:10 pm

Disturbing admissions of serial child molester approved for release spur California lawmakers to act

Convicted child predator who admitted ongoing attraction to girls pleads not guilty to new charge, halting parole as California Republicans push to overhaul elderly parole law.

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:00 am

Beloved 75-year-old math teacher found dead inside Baltimore elementary school

A 75-year-old Maryland math teacher who died over the weekend was discovered inside her Baltimore elementary school, with police saying there were no signs of foul play.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:35 am

FBI arrests alleged MS-13 member accused in El Salvador pastor’s killing

A suspected MS-13 gang member was arrested by the FBI in Connecticut for allegedly killing a pastor in El Salvador. He was then turned over to ICE.

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:11 am

James Clyburn to Run for House Again, Defying Push for Generational Change

The Democratic power broker had kept his plans under wraps but signaled he wanted to be around to see the first Black speaker elected, a milestone the party is well positioned to reach next year.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:51 pm

A Statue of Trump and Epstein Re-enacting ‘Titanic’ Pose Appears on National Mall

The installation is the latest in a series of satirical statues created by an anonymous group of artists called the Secret Handshake.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:58 am

San Francisco’s Chinatown Celebrated Eileen Gu. Others Are More Conflicted.

Conservatives have rebuked Ms. Gu, who was born in the United States but won Olympic medals for China. The reaction has sparked conversations among Chinese Americans about identity and straddling two worlds.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:04 am

Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time

The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:03 am

How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military’s war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:03 am

Videos of ICE Shooting in Texas Capture a Confused and Fatal Encounter

Officials said a 23-year-old Texan had intentionally run over an officer, a claim his family and friend denied. Newly released footage leaves the truth murky.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:01 am

How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign

The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:00 am

Washington State Passes ‘Millionaires’ Tax’

It would be the first income tax in Washington, affecting an estimated 20,000 households. Some of the wealthiest are leaving for Florida.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:11 am

Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms

Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:15 am

South Carolina’s 2028 Primary Is Already on Some Democrats’ Minds

The state’s 2028 primary is likely to be important, and is already on the minds of some Democrats.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:26 pm

Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.

Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:24 pm

Ex-Officer Who Took Nude Images From Phones in Traffic Stops Is Sentenced

The former Missouri police officer, Julian Alcala, was sentenced to two years in prison and now faces civil lawsuits from several of the 20 victims the authorities identified.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:21 pm

How Trump Is Using the Paxton-Cornyn Race to Squeeze the Senate Over the SAVE Act

The president has yet to make an endorsement in the contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as he tries to push the Senate to pass a bill requiring voters to show identification at the polls.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:01 pm

Charlie Kirk’s Group Expands Into High Schools. G.O.P. States Are Signing On.

Turning Point USA, the right-wing campus group, is partnering with Arkansas and Indiana, the latest of several states to have similar arrangements.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:23 pm

Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks

In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:44 pm

ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress

Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Now, she said, she hopes to fix the “system’s failures” by running for Congress.

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:37 pm

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Haitian Immigrants

The administration has also sought to end deportation protections for other immigrant groups, including Syrians.

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:28 pm

Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms

In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:01 pm

V.A. Begins Drive to Put Some Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship

The Trump administration will expand the power of government attorneys to initiate court proceedings for veterans “unable to make their own health care decisions.”

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:51 pm

17 Democratic States Sue Over Trump Demand Colleges Provide Race Data

The Trump administration wants colleges and universities to share information about the race and gender of applicants to make sure they’re not using racial preferences in admissions.

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:14 pm

At Least 2 Killed as Tornadoes Hit Illinois and Indiana

At least two people were killed and several were injured in the severe storm on Tuesday that heavily damaged areas of Illinois and Indiana.

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:44 pm

Thune Is in a Vise as Trump and the Far Right Demand a Fight on SAVE America Act

The majority leader is getting pounded for not pushing hard enough, but he says the votes just aren’t there to circumvent the filibuster.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:19 pm

Slavery Photos of Renty Get a ‘Final Resting Place,’ Ending a Fight With Harvard

The images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia were honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina.

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:44 pm

Joe Rogan Says Trump’s Supporters Feel ‘Betrayed’ by Iran War

The influential podcast host described the conflict as a sharp reversal from the policies the president had campaigned on.

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:34 pm

Kash Patel partners with UFC in having MMA fighters train FBI agents, Dana White reveals

The two-day ‘exclusive training seminar’ will be led by former and current UFC athletes

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:55 pm

I’m a legal expert. Why ICE has the upper hand in battle over 24 new detention centers

Immigration and Customs Enforcement finalized the purchase of a 520,000-square-foot warehouse in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in February 2026. The agency paid US$87 million for the warehouse, intended for development into a detention center.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:54 pm

The islands off Iran's southern coast are key to its economy and security. What to know about them

A top Iranian official is warning that attacks on the Persian Gulf islands that form Iran’s southern maritime frontier would provoke a new level of retaliation

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:39 pm

Iran-US war latest: Supreme leader statement threatens new attacks on US bases and warns Iran will ‘avenge martyrs’

Iranian state media issued a defiant first message for the United States on Thursday reportedly written by Mojtaba Khamenei

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:37 pm

Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime

Nearly a month after losing three family members in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting, Colin Dorgan scored a game-winning goal in double overtime that helped advance the Blackstone Valley Co-op out of the semifinals

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:36 pm

Trump-backed candidate seemingly recreates MLK shooting in resurfaced video

Herrera was endorsed by Trump on Wednesday, just before the video resurfaced

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:34 pm

Costco is being sued by a customer who wants tariff money back

Other companies, such as FedEx, have promised to return tariff refund money to customers who paid higher prices

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:33 pm

Chaos erupts during California Title IX hearing when professor slams anti-trans lesbian group: ‘Shame on you!’

A meeting of California State University’s Board of Trustees descends into a war of words between trans activists and ‘save women’s sports’ advocates amid Trump administration lawsuit

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:19 pm

White House slammed for cartoon bowling video promoting deadly strikes in Iran: ‘War is not a game’

In the video, bowling legend Pete Weber can be seen hitting a strike before Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Free Bird starts to play

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:15 pm

Trump promises to release nation’s oil reserves to steady gas prices after his Iran War caused massive spikes

Last week, oil surged past the $100-a-barrel milestone, after recording its largest one-week spike since March 1983

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:08 pm

US motorists consider going electric as Iran war sparks rising gas prices

Drivers of gas-powered vehicles are much more vulnerable to fluctuating prices that result from global conflict

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:52 pm

Israel threatens to take Lebanese land after pounding Beirut in the worst night of bombing so far

Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets and drones at northern Israel promising more will come as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to spiral

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:50 pm

British tourist arrested in Dubai for ‘filming Iranian missiles while on holiday’

The British national is one of 21 people arrested under Dubai’s cybercrime laws

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:45 pm

Teen killed after being hit by a line drive during baseball practice, family says

Bentley Wolfe’s obituary says he loved tractors, trucks and farming, and enjoyed riding four-wheelers, shooting guns and spending time with friends and his girlfriend

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:35 pm

DHS watchdog that accused agency of ‘obstruction’ is now looking into Noem’s $220M ad deal: report

Office of Inspector General says DHS ‘systematically’ obstructing investigative work

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:25 pm

Ships declare themselves Chinese in the Strait of Hormuz to avoid attacks

At least 19 commercial ships around the region had been damaged in the war as of Thursday

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:24 pm

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes key Russian oil hub ahead of Zelensky’s Paris talks with Macron

Ukraine continues to ramp up attacks on Russian energy with diplomacy on ice

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:04 pm

Trump calls woman journalist a ‘rotten reporter’ after she asks why the FBI has seized Arizona voting records

Trump has insulted five women reporters in as many months

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:57 pm

‘Unprecedented’ crisis in Middle East could ‘spin out of control’ warns WHO

As the bombing continues across Iran, Lebanon and the Gulf states, a World Health Organisation chief tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew in Beirut how she fears the conflict could lead to chemical, nuclear or radiological war

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:55 pm

Explosive boats set fuel tankers ablaze in Gulf as Iran ramps up threats on global shipping

Iran continues to claim attacks on commercial ships and lay mines in an effort to squeeze international energy markets

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:42 pm

Russia blames UK for deadly Storm Shadow missile strike on munitions factory

Ukraine said it used British missiles in a strike on a factory making essential parts for long distance weapons

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:30 pm

Church of Scientology not joining in on regeneration projects around its Clearwater headquarters, locals claim

Organisation has control of 200 buildings in the centre of Clearwater, many of which are shuttered and unused, generating tensions as city invests in major regeneration projects

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:16 pm

Bodies of Chinese tourists found trapped inside car in Queensland floods

Pair were on their way to take up fruit-picking jobs when they were caught in floods

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:14 pm

Health risk alert as weight-loss jab manufacturer warns over impurity in drug ‘knockoffs’

Eli Lilly issued an urgent public warning over compounded weight-loss drugs containing vitamin B12

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:34 am

Controversial billboard outside naval base reminds military servicemembers of their duty

San Diego Veterans for Peace place sign outside of California base urging Armed Forces not to bow to orders they believe to be illegal

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:09 am

Russia convicts 19 people over Moscow concert hall attack that killed 149

All 19 defendants received lengthy prison terms over the deadly 2024 shooting at Crocus City Hall

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:43 am

The truth about croc numbers in Australia after floodwater sightings

Recent crocodile sightings in floodwaters in the Northern Territory have prompted widespread concern

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:30 am

Indian political leader Farooq Abdullah narrowly escapes gun attack during wedding party

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:21 am

Trump predicts Jake Paul will run for office — and offers his ‘complete endorsement’

President Donald Trump has “predicted” that 29-year-old influencer-boxer Jake Paul will run for political office.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:11 am

Declassified footage shows moment US bombs Iranian warplanes

The U.S. Central Command has released declassified footage showing strikes on multiple Iranian warplanes.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:07 am

All the ships attacked in the Gulf since the US-Israeli war on Iran began

Crew members have been killed and global shipping severely disrupted

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:06 am

Trump loyalist shares bizarre AI video of cardboard cut-outs of new Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

A senior White House staff member has released a bizarre AI-generated video of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:04 am

Trump promises to endorse Jake Paul for office before the pair enjoy a YMCA dance together

Jake Paul even delivered his own speech at the event, in which he claimed that ‘God’s got us, Trump’s got us’

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:53 am

Joe Rogan slams Trump’s ‘insane’ war with Iran which he says could ‘start a World War III’

‘That’s the scary thing about old leaders — it’s like, death is imminent,’ Rogan said

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:41 am

Man arrested at airport after trying to smuggle 2,238 live ants in his luggage

Investigators said a search of Zhang Kequn’s luggage recovered 2,238 ants

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:39 am

First six days of the Iran war cost more than $11.3B, Pentagon tells Congress in closed-door briefing: report

Democrats, frustrated with a lack of public details about the war, are calling for hearings on Capitol Hill

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:36 am

From energy bills to petrol and groceries: How the Iran-US war could affect cost of living in the UK

The impacts of the conflict have been compared to Russia’s war on Ukraine, which pushed prices up for British households

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:20 am

UN panel says Trump’s hate speech has led to ‘grave’ human rights violations

The committee expressed its ‘deep disturbance’ regarding the use of derogatory and dehumanising language directed at migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:13 am

India rations cooking gas as Strait of Hormuz tensions choke supplies

Cooking gas shortages are already forcing eateries to close as industry bodies warn of widespread economic damage in a country that imports the bulk of its oil and gas. Namita Singh reports

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:58 am

Video: Fuel tankers erupt in flames after Iranian boat attacks

Iranian explosive-laden boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, as oil prices surge past $100 a barrel again.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:18 am

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor to be sentenced for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls

Nathan Chasing Horse is known for his role as Smiles a Lot in the film ‘Dances With Wolves’

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:17 am

Police investigation after girl, 12, dies just days after fight near school bus stop

Jada West, a sixth grader, died days after the incident in Villa Rica

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:10 am

Iranian attack triggers huge blaze at Bahrain’s Muharraq fuel facility

Bahrain's interior ministry has released a video of a huge fire following Iranian attacks at a fuel tank storage facility in Muharraq Governorate, northeast of the country’s capital, Manama.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:09 am

René Redzepi: Noma’s head chef resigns following abuse allegations and protests

Dinners at Noma’s Los Angeles pop-up cost $1,500

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:06 am

Officer with ‘anxiety attack’ took ambulance sent for dying man shot by police, report says

Dyshan Best, 39, died after being shot in the back last year as he fled officers

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:01 am

Largest ever oil reserves released as Iran war fuels price rises

The Middle East conflict has seen oil prices surge as the flow of oil tankers has effectively stopped

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:30 am

FBI warned US West Coast police that Iran might try a drone attack: report

President Trump said he is not fearful that Iran would launch an attack on US soil

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:23 pm

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:21 am

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments

South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs

Published: March 12, 2026, 6:53 am

Ukraine’s low-cost killers draw both US and Gulf interest. A wartime ban blocks sales

Ukraine could emerge as a new player in modern warfare

Published: March 12, 2026, 6:02 am

New statue of Trump and Epstein recreating famed ‘Titanic’ scene is placed on National Mall

It’s just the latest piece of protest art to be installed by a secretive group called the Secret Handshake

Published: March 12, 2026, 5:44 am

All we know about Iran girls’ school bombing as US blamed for deadly strike

Unesco condemned the attack in Minab, Iran, as a ‘grave violation of humanitarian law’ - a preliminary investigation is said to have blamed a ‘mistake’ by the US military. Bryony Gooch and Maira Butt report

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:09 am

Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers

Rural school districts say the Trump administration’s visa changes are jeopardizing a key source of teachers

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:03 am

Newsom gives scathing two-word retort after Trump publicly questions governor’s mental health and ‘cognitive’ ability

‘I don't want the president of the United States to have a cognitive deficiency,’ Trump said during a visit to Kentucky

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:01 am

Dr Oz steps in to assist woman who collapsed at Trump rally as president asks staff to play a song while they wait

President Donald Trump was ranting about California Governor Gavin Newsom when the woman collapsed

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:40 am

Congress calls for oversight following reports US military is using AI to help determine which sites in Iran to attack

‘We need a full, impartial review to determine if AI has already harmed or jeopardized lives in the war with Iran,’ says Representative Jill Tokuda of Hawaii

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:22 pm

Trump refers to Iran conflict as ‘a little excursion’

Donald Trump called the war in Iran an "excursion" that will keep the US "out of a war" during a visit to a facility in Cincinnati on Wednesday (11 March).

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:21 pm

Lyft to guarantee rides with service animals across US after blind student denied ride

An investigation concluded that Lyft was in violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:19 pm

Three brothers arrested after ‘terror bombing’ at US embassy in Norway

The suspects, all in their twenties, are Norwegian citizens with a family background from Iraq, authorities have said

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:12 pm

Florida man moves Amazon van with driver inside because it was ‘blocking the street’

Police said a 64-year-old Florida man was arrested after he allegedly climbed into an Amazon delivery van and drove it because it was blocking the road.

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:03 pm

‘A lot more fun’: Trump reveals general’s advice on blowing up Iran’s war ships in rambling Kentucky stump speech

President claims U.S. has sunk more than 50 Iranian ships as war enters its 13th day while he campaigned in Kentucky to support a challenger to longtime nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie

Published: March 11, 2026, 11:00 pm

Miami officials are pleading with properties to help them crack down on high-rise social media stunts

Footage online shows a group of young people climbing on railings in stairwells, covering security cameras with traffic cones and even kicking down doors to gain access to higher spots

Published: March 11, 2026, 10:58 pm

Betting markets have a new favorite for the 2028 presidential election

Questions are mounting about who could run for the White House in 2028

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:53 pm

Iranian hackers take credit for attack on US medical equipment supplier that caused systems to go down

Stryker purchased Israeli medical technology company OrthoSpace in 2019

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:53 pm

Trump officials scrapped Pentagon blueprint to avoid civilian war casualties before Iran strikes, report says

The Trump administration has pushed to increase the ‘lethality’ of U.S. war operations, a move critics say will lead to more civilian deaths

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:30 pm

Skeptical Republicans are falling in line behind Trump’s Iran War push with this three-word mantra

Republicans’ biggest fear now, writes Eric Garcia is that someone will ‘panic and leave before the job is done’

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:05 pm

Noem aide Corey Lewandowski told coworkers he could do ‘whatever’ he wanted because Trump would pardon him: report

'I'm not worried. I do whatever the f*** I want', top aide allegedly said

Published: March 11, 2026, 9:01 pm

Head priest caught on camera stealing $1,000 worth of items from Walmart, police say

The head priest of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh is facing charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:42 pm

Jeffrey Epstein’s estate executor testifies about his wealth and business ties

He was also asked whether he had ever seen any financial transactions between Epstein and Trump

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:35 pm

VA announces forced guardianship plans for homeless vets that could put them in mental health facilities

There are nearly 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the U.S., according to government data

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:32 pm

Nurse claims a ‘voice’ told her to kill her three kids and is now suing medical team for not stopping her

Lindsay Clancy is set to stand trial for the murders of her three children later this summer

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:13 pm

Ex-ICE lawyer who said ‘this job sucks’ is running for Congress in Minnesota

Julie Le is campaigning to unseat Ilhan Omar after she was fired for her outburst in federal court

Published: March 11, 2026, 8:04 pm

St. Louis police diverted $3m from its building repair funds. Now chiefs are begging taxpayers for more money to repair crumbling buildings

Department chiefs said Tuesday that more than two dozen police facilities were in need of repair and gave a tour to journalists

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:56 pm

The Iran War is causing Americans pain at the pump — but gas price hikes are spelling doom for these guys

Republicans are heading towards an election season led by a president who just launched an unpopular war in the Middle East that is raising gas prices, writes John Bowden. Sound familiar?

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:46 pm

Two more Iranian women footballers granted asylum in Australia before dramatic last-minute reversal

One player has changed her mind at the last minute and decided to return home

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:38 pm

Brain trauma, shrapnel and amputation: Injuries of US troops in Iran attacks more severe than disclosed, report says

Survivors describe ‘smoke and fire and crazy and chaos’ in aftermath of drone strike on Kuwait port facility

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:14 pm

Pentagon is banning press photographers over ‘unflattering’ photos of Pete Hegseth: report

Pentagon implemented a new rule last year that led to mainstream media outlets losing press credentials

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:13 pm

Heartbreaking drawings from three young children held at Texas ICE facility shared by lawyers: ‘I miss my bear’

The family of alleged Colorado attacker Mohamed Sabry Soliman says they’ve faced medical neglect in Texas ICE detention center

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:12 pm

Stephen Miller actively hiring young federal workers loyal to Trump, report says

The hiring spree comes a year after Elon Musk’s DOGE slashed thousands of government jobs

Published: March 11, 2026, 7:09 pm

Boston ramps up security for St. Patrick’s Day Parade as 1 million expected to line route amid Iran war

Mayor Michelle Wu says that no credible threats have been made against the famed event

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:16 pm

DOGE staffer who flagged grants to reject for ‘DEI’ struggles to define the term

A staff member for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, who was in charge of flagging grants for “DEI,” struggled to define the term during a lawsuit deposition.

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:08 pm

School official fired after sharing on social media video of kindergartners brawling

The now-viral video from Friday morning shows a number of children involved in the fight at the Kidzei School in Atlanta

Published: March 11, 2026, 6:03 pm

Suspended Los Angeles school superintendent denies any wrongdoing amid federal probe

Authorities have not disclosed details of the investigation, nor have they accused Carvalho of any crimes

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:53 pm

Noem could leave DHS with dozens of contracts waiting for approval - delaying payments

Backlog of unsigned contracts has existed since before the partial shutdown that’s left DHS unfunded

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:35 pm

White House bets it has just weeks before economic realities of Iran war set in for Americans: report

The White House has said the Iran conflict will ‘lower gas prices in the long term’

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:26 pm

Trump pulled mine-sweepers from the Middle East and they’re sitting in Philadelphia as the Iran War rages

The Navy went through with plans to pull the ships from service despite ongoing tensions with Iran

Published: March 11, 2026, 5:24 pm

Mystery after college student vanished two weeks ago after leaving a bar in Michigan

Trenton Massey, 21, was not dressed appropriately for the cold, winter weather when he went missing

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:45 pm

Florida man arrested after elaborate scheme to steal over $600k worth of potatoes and onions: cops

Jason Canals allegedly used another company’s name to make the orders, before suddenly diverting the delivery

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:31 pm

Voices: ‘Judge the mood of the country’: Readers urge King Charles to cancel US state visit

Our community overwhelmingly favours cancelling the King’s planned US visit – with 75 per cent backing that view in a poll – but many also worry that doing so could provoke a damaging diplomatic backlash from Donald Trump and further strain the UK–US relationship

Published: March 11, 2026, 4:22 pm

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