Transgender triple killer removed from home with 2 foster children months after authorities were notified

Australian authorities apologize after two foster children lived with a transgender convicted triple killer for months, calling the situation "entirely unacceptable" and "terrible."
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:45 am
Trump warns of Iranian 'sleeper cells' as Canada is accused of harboring regime operatives

Canadian Conservatives slam Liberal government for allegedly allowing hundreds of Iranian regime officials to remain despite known security risks.
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:54 pm
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
U.S. Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Military Says

The incident was not a result of hostile or friendly fire, according to U.S. Central Command. President Trump lifted sanctions on Russia to increase the oil supply. American officials say Iran is mining the Strait of Hormuz.
Published: March 13, 2026, 7:32 am
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
Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela

President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:48 pm
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
Israel Drops Case Against Soldiers Accused of Abusing Palestinian Detainee

After a prisoner arrived at a hospital with broken ribs and a torn rectum, Israelis were once again at odds over the issue of mistreatment and impunity.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:47 pm
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
With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment

The inauguration of Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, is the latest milestone in a broader shift toward conservatism and pro-Trump alignment in the region.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:24 pm
Pardoning Netanyahu Now Would Be Improper, Key Israeli Office Says

Rebuffing pressure from President Trump, a legal office says the prime minister should be pardoned only if he resigns, confesses or is convicted.
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:04 pm
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
15 Are Sentenced to Life for Moscow Concert Hall Massacre

At least 149 people died in the 2024 terror attack outside the Russian capital, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:40 pm
Here’s the latest.
Published: March 13, 2026, 7:32 am
This is what happened on March 12.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:27 am
A Visit to a Temple at the Heart of the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

A rare visit to a Khmer temple on Thailand and Cambodia’s border showed how deadly clashes between the two countries have scarred a heritage site.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:01 am
How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia

American officials have said for years that they would prioritize the Indo-Pacific. Now they’re moving warships, missiles and air defenses out for a war in the Middle East.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:00 am
Canada Plans Military Expansion in Arctic, Following Trump Threats

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:16 am
Oil Prices Barely Budge After Trump Lifts Russia Sanctions

After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:30 am
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.
Published: March 13, 2026, 1:32 am
Cuba Pledges to Release 51 Prisoners Amid U.S. Pressure

The Trump administration has been trying to choke the Cuban government through an oil blockade. The prisoner release appears to be an effort to appease Washington.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:07 am
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

Iran’s new supreme leader delivered a forceful message in his first public statement since succeeding his slain father, as the Israeli military bombarded Tehran and the Lebanese capital with strikes.
Published: March 13, 2026, 12:16 am
U.S. KC-135 Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Military Says

The crash was not because of hostile fire or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said.
Published: March 13, 2026, 1:14 am
Ukraine to Make Drone Videos Available for Training A.I. Models

Despite ethical concerns about using battlefield videos to train artificial intelligence, Ukraine’s defense ministry said it needs to improve A.I. targeting to compete with Russia.
Published: March 13, 2026, 1:41 am
Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100
As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:12 pm
Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say

A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:45 pm
What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?

With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.
Published: March 13, 2026, 1:38 am
Your Oscars Guide

The Academy Awards ceremony is on Sunday. Here’s what to know.
Published: March 13, 2026, 5:41 am
New Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Global Oil Gateway Blocked

Oil prices surged on Thursday after ships came under attack in the Persian Gulf, and Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:04 pm
Drone Strike in Congo Kills 3, Including U.N. Worker

The attack struck a residential area of Goma, killing an employee of the U.N.’s children’s agency and two others amid a sharp rise in drone warfare.
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:57 pm
Trump Targets Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme

The Trump administration began a trade investigation Thursday into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:23 am
Iraq vents anger at strikes on former militias now under government control.

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:36 pm
Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women’s Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen

She established a network of safe houses for abused women and was an outspoken critic of her country’s repressive institutions, despite the constant threat of violence.
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:01 pm
Pussycat Dolls Announce New Single and Reunion Tour

You’re in luck: The early 2000s girl group announced a new single and a reunion tour on Thursday.
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:57 pm
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Says Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Closed in Defiant Statement

Mojtaba Khamenei struck a defiant tone and signaled that Iran would not back down in a war that has spread across the Middle East.
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:26 pm
Attacks on two tankers prompt Iraq to close oil terminals.
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:46 pm
Displaced Lebanese Haunted by Strikes from the Sky

With airstrikes expanding beyond the limits of Beirut’s southern suburbs, people in the city say that even the once-safest corners may no longer be off-limits.
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:03 pm
Stryker Cyberattack Adds to Fears of New Front in Iran War

A hacking group seemed to claim responsibility for the attack on a U.S. manufacturer, calling it retaliation for a strike on an Iranian school.
Published: March 12, 2026, 2:56 pm
War has sent thousands of planes flying in the other direction.
Published: March 12, 2026, 2:33 pm
Closures of Middle East oil terminals add to jitters about prices.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:20 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
U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January

The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.
Published: March 12, 2026, 1:17 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, 5:49 pm
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 13, 2026, 1:46 am
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
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
Long Island teen who vanished after trip to NYC found dead in Brooklyn waters

Long Island teen Thomas Medlin, who reportedly went to meet someone from Roblox, was found dead in Brooklyn waters after vanishing from Manhattan Bridge.
Published: March 13, 2026, 5:40 am
Who is Ayman Mohamad Ghazali? Lebanese-born American accused in Jewish synagogue attack

Suspect allegedly rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue, exchanged gunfire with security before being killed. Multiple injured in West Bloomfield.
Published: March 13, 2026, 5:20 am
California shootings leave 2 deputies, utility worker injured; suspect also shot: officials

Two El Dorado sheriff's deputies and a Pacific Gas and Electric Co. worker were wounded in California shootings, with the suspect in both incidents also shot.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:30 am
Doctor denies knowing about rampant LA-area Medicare fraud using his provider number

Rampant Medicare fraud schemes in Los Angeles allegedly bilk taxpayers for billions through fake home health agencies and ghost patients across the city.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:00 am
California mountain biker dies after month-long hospital stay following rattlesnake bite

California mountain biker Julian Hernandez, 25, suffers rare death after a rattlesnake bite at Quail Hill preserve in Irvine prompted month-long hospital stay.
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:29 am
NASA targets April 1 launch for first crewed moon mission since Apollo

NASA is targeting an April 1 launch for Artemis II, its first crewed mission around the moon since Apollo, after a successful flight readiness review.
Published: March 13, 2026, 2:15 am
California lawmakers demand reform as another serial child molester gets parole despite 355-year sentence

Gregory Vogelsang, convicted of molesting six boys, was granted early release. GOP leaders demand Gavin Newsom fire the hand-picked parole board.
Published: March 13, 2026, 12:59 am
Death row inmate granted clemency shares emotional message on day he was set to die

From prison on his scheduled execution day, Charles “Sonny" Burton said he feels he “dodged death" after receiving clemency. He called the decision “a gift from God."
Published: March 12, 2026, 11:18 pm
NYC boosts patrols amid ‘heightened threat environment,' after gunman rams truck into Michigan synagogue

New York City ramps up security as an attack was reported at a Michigan synagogue, leaving a security guard unconscious. Officials condemned 'horrifying' antisemitic violence.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:40 pm
Unexplained loud bangs perplex neighbors near homes of alleged NYC terror plot suspects

Mysterious explosions plagued Bucks County for months near homes of men now accused in an alleged ISIS-inspired NYC terror plot. Police found no evidence, Fox News Digital confirmed.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:34 pm
Texas judge who tried to access VIP area at Houston rodeo concert claims racism, sexism at play

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claims she was shoved by rodeo staff during a VIP dispute. Rodeo officials say she demanded access without a paid wristband.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:23 pm
Nurse accused of killing married co-worker as messages reveal secret birthday rendezvous

Florida nurse Rene Perez is accused of murdering co-worker Linda Campitelli after a two-year affair. Authorities allege he beat her to death during a birthday celebration in October 2024.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:13 pm
Old Dominion University shooter identified as Mohamed Jalloh, former National Guard member, ISIS supporter

Old Dominion University shooter identified as former Virginia National Guard soldier Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who was convicted in 2017 of supporting ISIS.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:04 pm
FBI held active shooter training at Michigan synagogue weeks before attack

Michigan synagogue with FBI training targeted by armed attacker who police say rammed vehicle inside building, died in shootout with security.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:00 pm
California rideshare driver accused of assaulting drunk woman, and police fear there are more victims

Rideshare driver Felipe Rico-Ceballos charged with kidnapping and sexual assault after allegedly attacking passenger in Costa Mesa. Police seek additional victims.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:51 pm
US Army offers up to $5,000 reward for information after 4 drones stolen from Fort Campbell in Kentucky

The U.S. Army is offering up to $5,000 for a tip that yields the arrest and conviction of thieves who stole drones from Fort Campbell in Kentucky.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:31 pm
Maryland teen charged as adult for alleged stabbing in high school bathroom

Teen allegedly stabs classmate at Great Mills High School in Maryland, charged as adult with assault. Victim, 19, released from hospital and recovering.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:29 pm
Michigan synagogue attack suspect identified, entered US on spouse visa from Lebanon: DHS

Authorities responded to an active shooting in West Bloomfield, Michigan, after a suspect allegedly rammed a vehicle into the Temple Israel synagogue and was killed by security.
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:32 pm
FBI’s iconic Most Wanted list enters new era with unprecedented addition

FBI makes history adding first alleged cybercriminal to Ten Most Wanted list. Anibal Aguirre accused of ATM jackpotting scheme funding Venezuelan gang.
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:30 pm
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: ADL says 'Let's go, Brandon'

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:24 pm
Old Dominion University shooting: 'Devoted ROTC instructor' killed, 2 others injured by ISIS-supporting gunman

A suspected gunman in Virginia was killed Thursday after opening fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University, injuring two individuals.
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:03 pm
Kidnapped child found alive after years hidden under fake name: police

Kidnapped girl found safe in North Carolina after nearly six years missing from California. The now-11-year-old was discovered living under a fake name in Washington County.
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:52 pm
Judge says no new trial for Laken Riley killer Jose Ibarra

Breaking: Georgia judge denies Jose Ibarra's motion for new trial in Laken Riley murder case. Venezuelan migrant's life sentence without parole remains intact.
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:58 pm
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
Bad News for Friggatriskaidekaphobics: 2026 Has Three Fridays the 13th

It’s the first time since 2015 that the combination of the day and date associated with bad luck has recurred three times in a calendar year.
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:01 am
Suspect in Michigan Synagogue Attack Worked at Popular Restaurant

The authorities identified the suspect as a naturalized U.S. citizen. Residents of Dearborn Heights, Mich., said he took orders at the business.
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:02 am
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.
Published: March 13, 2026, 1:32 am
What We Know About Michigan Synagogue Attack on Temple Israel

The attacker who drove into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, is dead. No one else was killed.
Published: March 13, 2026, 1:48 am
A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.
Published: March 12, 2026, 11:18 pm
Treasure Hunter Released From Prison After Refusing to Turn Over Gold Coins

Thomas G. Thompson was held in contempt for 10 years for repeatedly denying he knew the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:58 pm
Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

The proposed law, which would not take effect before this year’s midterm elections, was modeled in part on President Trump’s top legislative priority in Congress.
Published: March 12, 2026, 11:05 pm
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Published: March 12, 2026, 11:31 pm
Places of Worship, Magnets for Violence: Synagogue Attacks Have Risen

The attack on Temple Israel is just the most recent in a string of attacks. They have taken place in the United States and around the world.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:55 pm
Executive and Judicial Branches Spar Over Control of Federal Courthouses

The head of the General Services Administration said a proposal to transfer control of courthouse buildings to the judiciary was a bad idea.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:48 pm
Temple Israel Was Founded in 1941, Dedicated to the Formation of a Jewish State

The temple is one of the largest Reform institutions in America, with thousands of families and an early education center.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:30 pm
Trump Targets Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme

The Trump administration began a trade investigation Thursday into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:23 am
Attack at Detroit-Area Synagogue Echoes Incident at a Michigan Church Last Year

For the second time in about six months, a driver rammed a vehicle into a house of worship in Michigan. Four people died as a result of last September’s attack in Grand Blanc Township.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:28 pm
Attack on Synagogue Comes Amid Significant Rise in Antisemitic Incidents

The number of assaults and threats against Jews has increased in recent years, with anxiety growing further since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:00 pm
$42 Million Verdict for Iraqi Victims of U.S. Abuse Is Upheld on Appeal

The damages would be paid by a Virginia contractor that supplied interrogators to the U.S. military after the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:11 pm
Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?

Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters in Illinois, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:40 pm
Senate Again Deadlocks on Homeland Security Funding as Shutdown Persists

The fight over restrictions on immigration agents has prolonged the funding lapse for T.S.A., Coast Guard and more into a second month, as airports experience screening delays.
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:42 pm
F.B.I. Joins Search for Air Force General Missing for 2 Weeks

Before he retired, Maj. Gen. William N. McCasland oversaw a research laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:54 pm
How Trump’s Election Lie Could Affect 2026 Midterms
The Trump administration is putting the weight of the federal government behind his false claims about the 2020 election in order to investigate key swing states ahead of the midterms. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter focusing on elections, homes in on the states that have become the prime targets and why.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Police Respond to Shooting at Temple Israel in Michigan
It was not immediately clear if anyone had been injured, though smoke could be seen pouring from the building.
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:00 am
People in This Mississippi City Faced Off With Elon Musk. They Lost.

Despite locals’ concerns about noise and possible pollution, Mississippi is allowing Mr. Musk’s company to operate gas turbines there that will help power its chatbot.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:50 pm
Flowers Are Blooming in California’s Death Valley

Visitors are flocking to see a bonanza of wildflowers that has transformed this barren desert.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:27 pm
Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead

The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:46 pm
Old Dominion University Shooting Being Investigated as Act of Terrorism, Officials Say

The F.B.I. said the shooting, which wounded two other people at the university, in Norfolk, Va., was being investigated as an act of terrorism.
Published: March 13, 2026, 2:15 am
Ron DeSantis Wants Speedy Executions, and Lots of Them

After President Trump urged states to recommit themselves to capital punishment, Florida started to put prisoners to death at rates not seen in the state’s modern history.
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:01 pm
Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn't Running for Office

The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a “great guy” and predicted that he would run for an elected position.
Published: March 13, 2026, 1:20 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, 3:52 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, 6:23 pm
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, 11:29 pm
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
Notable attacks on houses of worship worldwide in past 15 years

The attack that occurred in Detroit is the latest in a series targeting religious buildings
Published: March 13, 2026, 7:37 am
Australian teens still accessing TikTok and Snapchat despite social media ban

The study is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban
Published: March 13, 2026, 7:35 am
Why did the US refuelling military aircraft KC-135 crash in Iraq?

US military says crash not caused by ‘hostile fire’ even as Iran-backed group claims responsibility
Published: March 13, 2026, 7:27 am
Michigan synagogue shooting latest: Suspect identified as US citizen born in Lebanon

The suspected attacker, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was born in Lebanon and became a U.S. citizen in 2016, DHS said
Published: March 13, 2026, 5:04 am
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump removes sanctions on oil from Moscow ahead of Zelensky’s talks with Macron

Ukraine continues to ramp up attacks on Russian energy with diplomacy on ice
Published: March 13, 2026, 6:01 am
Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

Iran has launched launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases
Published: March 13, 2026, 5:21 am
Iran-US war latest: Rescue mission underway after US plane crash in Iraq as Trump says conflict ‘moving rapidly’

Tehran said it will set region’s oil and gas “on fire” if there are attacks on its energy infrastructure
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:51 am
Rescue mission underway after US military plane crashes in western Iraq

Islamic Resistance in Iraq, umbrella group of armed factions backed by Iran, claims responsibility for downing aircraft
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:26 am
‘Blatant Islamophobic racism’: Democrats blast GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville over post linking NYC’s Muslim Mayor to 9/11

‘Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers,’ New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote
Published: March 13, 2026, 4:05 am
Newsom trolls Trump as Putin’s pup after US lifts sanctions on Russian oil during Iran war

As oil prices hit $100 a barrel again Thursday, the Treasury Department said it would allow countries to purchase Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’
Published: March 13, 2026, 3:45 am
Joe Rogan attended UFC fights alongside Trump. Now he thinks it’s ‘weird’ to hold fight at the White House amid Iran war

'I know it’s going to be very high security and high stress and weird to have a fight at the White House in the middle of a f***ing war,' Rogan said
Published: March 13, 2026, 2:23 am
Guards at Alligator Alcatraz are now wearing Grim Reaper patches: report

Florida officials hastily built the detention center last year, prompting a string of lawsuits
Published: March 13, 2026, 12:58 am
Lawmaker accused Trump of denying her invite to Kennedy Center meeting. The email was in her spam folder

Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty claimed she had been blocked from the meeting on March 16
Published: March 13, 2026, 12:04 am
Carney announces billions for defense and infrastructure in Canada's North

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will spend billions on forward operating locations in the North to assert sovereignty over the increasingly contested region
Published: March 12, 2026, 11:47 pm
What is Reform Judaism? History of the movement after attack on US synagogue

Temple Israel boasts the second-largest congregation in the denomination
Published: March 12, 2026, 11:39 pm
US navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats, says treasury secretary

Scott Bessent said Chinese tankers have passed through the Strait in what he claimed was a sign Tehran ‘have not mined’ the passage
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:30 pm
Peter Thiel's lecture series on the Antichrist comes to Rome, and Catholic institutions back away

One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:18 pm
Trump hijacks Women’s History Month event at White House with Iran boasts and tariff claims

During the event the president was even presented with a special medal by a female Olympian
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:11 pm
ODU gunman behind ‘terror’ attack identified as ex-National Guard member previously jailed for ISIS links, FBI says

Gunman also dead after violence erupted on campus at the public college in Norfolk, Virginia
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:47 pm
New bridge over the Mississippi River could be named after Donald Trump

The bridge project is estimated to cost $3 billion
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:36 pm
Artificial intelligence has brought a new way of war to the Middle East – and it makes crimes harder to hide

AI’s kill chain leaves an evidence trail in Gaza and Iran. Sam Kiley, world affairs editor, explains
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:35 pm
White House splices Iran strike footage with Wii game in bizarre video

The Trump administration has released a bizarre video that splices footage from a Nintendo Wii game with real-life drone strike videos from the conflict in Iran.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:30 pm
Chris Christie claims Jared Kushner got him fired from Trump campaign for prosecuting his father
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Charles Kushner pleaded guilty to 18 counts and served 14 months in prison
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:29 pm
NFL legends lament White House mixing Iran attack footage with big football hits for social media post

Some players think the White House should take the video down, according to the report
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:18 pm
California cyclist dies after being bitten by venomous rattlesnake while on mountain ride
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While about 7,000 to 8,000 venomous snake bites occur annually in the U.S., only a handful result in death
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:59 pm
British troops in Iraq shoot down Iranian drones after base attacked

Ministers say Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ is supporting Iranian drone strikes
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:36 pm
How the White House is using memes and viral content to frame violence in Iran

Governments are increasingly communicating war using the visual language of video games and internet memes
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:03 pm
US can expect hours-long airport lines to continue as Democrats thwart DHS funding measure in shutdown standoff

Lines at Houston, Los Angeles, other airports grow as TSA shortages strain airports
Published: March 12, 2026, 8:03 pm
Florida cop arrested after using police databases to find and pull over a woman he met on Vince Vaughn TV set: ‘I saw a shiny thing’

Deputy Lamar Eliseo Roman, 28, has been fired following an investigation in Monroe County
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:57 pm
Heluva mystery! Confusion after 600 tubs of French Onion dip are left at restaurants throughout Philly

Some of the businesses even gave out free dip to customers
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:49 pm
Israel threatens to take Lebanese territory as it ramps up Beirut bombing in escalating war

As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to spread, Lebanon’s capital city has become the latest target. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports from Beirut on a city under fire
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:38 pm
Two guests stung by scorpions while staying at same Las Vegas hotel

‘It doesn’t matter how much you’re spending for a hotel room or an accommodation. It’s got to be safe,’ a lawyer said
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:23 pm
Quotes from Iran supreme leader’s ‘speech’ amid conflicting reports about his status

Khamenei did not appear on camera and the speech was read by a news anchor
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:16 pm
Old intelligence and AI? Behind the deadly attack on an Iranian girls’ school that left 175 dead

Key questions emerge around AI use and human errors in the Trump administration’s rush to strike Iran
Published: March 12, 2026, 6:15 pm
Jesse Watters reveals Trump gave him ‘too big’ shirts after Rubio is mocked over ‘giant shoes’ the president gifted him

‘I felt like pressure to wear it. I mean, it was too big,’ the Fox News host said
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:56 pm
How mines work in warfare as Iran accused of littering Strait of Hormuz with invisible killers

The US Institute of War estimates that 10 mines have been laid in the Strait of Hormuz so far
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:55 pm
Trump claims he is no longer interested in Nobel Peace Prize and doesn’t know if Iran war will hurt his future chances

Trump said he had ‘no idea’ how the Iran war would impact his future Nobel prospects
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:49 pm
UN report says Trump’s hate speech sparked ‘human rights violations.’ White House responds: ‘No one cares’

White House has turned immigration arrest videos into memes and bragging about deportations online
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:38 pm
Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:23 pm
Judge forces Trump admin to respond to Jan 6 cops’ plaque lawsuit

The court filing claims that the placement of the plaque is an attempt to keep the events of January 6 ‘hidden from the public’
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:50 pm
Golden Corral diner suffers ‘irreversible injuries’ after attack by staff who wrongly accused him of dine and dash: lawsuit

Attorney Keith Galliher says his client was left with a ‘traumatic brain injury’ after the incident at the Golden Corral in Henderson, Nevada
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:46 pm
Giant pipe’s mysterious overnight growth spurt on busy street baffles onlookers

The steel pipe's sudden ascent was reported to police early Wednesday by a pedestrian
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:40 pm
‘Abrupt reality check’ of Iran war has Britons fleeing Dubai for ‘safety’ of London

London property agents have told The Independent they are seeing a rise in demand for property in London from those who had moved to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf nations
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:38 pm
People cannot check everything about what they buy. It’s time for help

MPs have a responsibility to ensure that due diligence is carried out on behalf of citizens, writes Martin Rhodes. This is why I am advocating for legislation protecting human rights and addressing environmental harms in supply chains
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:35 pm
Israeli-American pro Pokémon player sues over competition ban after ‘political outburst’
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Exclusive: ‘All I wanted was to see Pokémon expand their reach in the Middle East by giving my community an equal opportunity to compete,’ 29-year-old Dov Aloof told The Independent
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:05 pm
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, 4:33 pm
What is the Jones Act? White House considering suspending shipping law to lower oil prices

Fuel prices have soared since the US-Israeli war on Iran began
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:29 pm
‘America’s mortal enemy’: Hegseth’s years-long hatred of Iran resurfaces in book quotes and videos

The controversial defense secretary once compared Tehran to a malign octopus with ‘many tentacles’
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:23 pm
Controversial ex-mayor Tiffany Henyard running as Republican in Georgia office after scandal-ridden Illinois ousting

Tiffany Henyard served as the mayor of Dolton, Illinois, from 2021 until 2025
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:22 pm
The college program where students raise puppies that become life-changing service dogs

The college programs organized by the Guide Dog Foundation are beneficial both for the students and their furry friends, writes Mike Bedigan
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:08 pm
US energy chief addresses deleted Strait of Hormuz post that sparked oil market chaos

Iran has shuttered the crucial waterway and vowed to attack any ships that try to pass through
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:05 pm
Aggressive goose goes viral after terrorizing Florida A&M students on campus

The goose attacked multiple people that same day
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:58 pm
Immigration agents are using Meta’s AI glasses — and critics are alarmed

ICE and Border Patrol are increasingly using government body cameras and facial recognition scanners in deployments across U.S. cities. But some agents are taking matters into their own hands with Meta AI smart glasses, Josh Marcus reports
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:57 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 cyber crime laws
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:48 pm
Man arrested at airport after trying to smuggle 2,238 queen ants in his luggage
Investigators said a search of Zhang Kequn’s luggage recovered 2,238 ants
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:45 pm
Teen who lost family in hockey rink mass shooting scores winning goal in double overtime
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He called the winning shot ‘the greatest moment of my life’
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:40 pm
Married Florida mom’s tragic final text reveals suspicions before affair-partner nurse killed her: cops

Rene Perez was charged with first-degree murder with a deadly weapon and tampering with physical evidence
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:30 pm
US troops injured in fire on USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier deployed to Iran war

The carrier is taking part in operations against Iran and currently located in the Red Sea
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:22 pm
Texas woman accuses Elon Musk of being ‘negligent’ in lawsuit after Cybertruck crash

Case accuses Musk's involvement in vehicle design as "reckless and dangerous"
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:17 pm
Health risk alert as weight-loss jab manufacturer issues warning

Eli Lilly issued an urgent public warning over compounded weight-loss drugs containing vitamin B12
Published: March 12, 2026, 3:13 pm
Kash Patel partners with UFC in having MMA fighters train FBI agents, Dana White reveals
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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
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
Teen killed after being hit by a line drive during baseball practice, family says
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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