BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Iran war will not derail economy despite surging gas prices

Fink also addressed whether woke corporate initiatives were a failed experiment for BlackRock.

Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter. The 46-year-old, whose small ship was struck by a pair of missiles this week in the Strait of Hormuz, is the only seafarer from

Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese tourists

SYDNEY, March 12 - Australian police have recovered two bodies during a search for two Chinese backpackers who went missing in a flood-hit region in the country's east, local media reported on Thursday.

1 dead, 2 in critical condition after possible chemo errors at Japan children’s hospital

A cancer drug, vincristine, was found to have been wrongly used in marrow cavity injections.

Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam—new study

We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia's 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in Australia. What's less well known is allowing your domestic cat to roam outside exposes them to considerable danger—and

Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan on his exit from Activision-Blizzard: 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in my career'

Overwatch League was instrumental in sending Overwatch off the rails.

Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracee Ellis Ross, Katy Perry, Demi Moore (and More!): Inside Diane von Furstenberg’s Starry Oscars Luncheon (PHOTOS)

Where can you find an Oscar-winning actress chatting up one of the world’s biggest pop stars? Well, during Oscars week in Los Angeles, that’s pretty much anywhere — but there’s no place quite like Diane von Furstenberg’s annual luncheon celebrating the year’s female Oscar

Trump backs Herrera for Texas House seat after Gonzales drops bid

President Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera in the race to replace outgoing Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday evening. Gonzales dropped out of the race under pressure from GOP leadership after it became public that he had an affair with a former staffer

Trump and Iran signal no quick end to war as tankers burn in Iraqi waters

By Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Bo Erickson DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world

Security to Be Increased at 2026 Oscars Amid FBI Alert About Iran’s “Surprise Attack” Plan on California

"We want everybody to feel safe and protected and welcome, so it’s our job as a producing team to make sure that that translates," Oscars telecast producer Raj Kapoor said.

Malaysian experts warn caution over limiting fuel purchases amid Mid-East war

An expert suggested that the government should explore various options to safeguard fuel supply.

North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing pistol

Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter Ju Ae has long been seen as next in line to rule the country.

What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds

In 1974, philosopher Thomas Nagel posed a deceptively simple question: "What is it like to be a bat?" His point wasn't really about bats. He was offering a provocative challenge about the limits of understanding another mind: no matter how much we try, we cannot access what it

War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk

With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security. A third of fertiliser shipped by sea comes from the region and cannot make it to the global market

‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of High Voltage: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Care Bears Night,” which aired March 11 on Fox. Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch. They think it’s all over. Well, it is now! Former soccer player-turned-Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas was

Shares skid, oil surges again as Iran attacks Gulf shipping

Oil up in Asian trade despite reserves release

Brent Crude was up 7.2 per cent at US$98.60 per barrel.

Pentagon estimates first 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3B

Pentagon officials told lawmakers during a briefing on Tuesday that the approximate cost of war against Iran is more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of action, a source briefed on the figure told The Hill on Wednesday. The figure was relayed to senators during a

US president Donald Trump demands the unconditional surrender of Iran

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North Korean leader Kim test fires handguns during visit to munitions factory, KCNA reports

SEOUL, March 12 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a munitions factory on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported, releasing photographs that showed him touring the facility with his teenage daughter and the pair test-firing handguns.

North Korean leader Kim test fires handguns during visit to munitions factory

His daughter, known as Ju Ae, accompanied her father during the visit to the munitions factory.

Trump slams Newsom, says 'he is obviously a racist'

President Trump called Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) a "racist" on Wednesday evening, in a continuation of his long-standing feud with California's top official. The president reacted to a comment Newsom made during a stop on his book tour last month, calling it "the most

Missed this earlier in the week: The Tournament of Books...

Missed this earlier in the week: The Tournament of Books is underway! “Every March, the Tournament of Books is a month-long battle royale among the year’s best novels.”

The Rubin Observatory's LSST will detect imminent impactors before they crash into Earth

The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) has barely begun observations and is already wowing us. Images like its Cosmic Treasure Chest have us anticipating even more cosmic glory. And when the observatory sent out 800,000 alerts in one night in February, we got a taste of the

Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit

A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

Italy's Meloni condemns 'massacre' at Iranian school, says war 'outside' international law

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday condemned the strikes on an Iranian elementary school amid growing discontent from European leaders about ongoing joint U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran. In a speech in front of the country’s Parliament in Rome, Meloni

US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India

The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

How well do you know Baldur's Gate 3's second act? You may need an actual brainworm to score a perfect 20/20 on our latest quiz

No cheating, or I'm telling Selûne.

NSW government proposes rezoning to create residences midway between Sydney and Parramatta

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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

Andrea Bocelli Tells Timothée Chalamet Opera, Ballet and Filmmaking Draw From the ‘Same Source’ of Human Emotion: ‘They Are Not Arts of the Past’

Italian opera legend Andrea Bocelli told People that he’s “surprised” his “fellow artist” Timothée Chalamet disparaged the value of opera and ballet during the “Variety & CNN Town Hall,” adding that both art forms are very much alive and draw from the “same source” of human

Celebrities Who Have Died in 2026

One a few months into the year, Hollywood has already said goodbye to numerous beloved names in film, television and music. “Schitt’s Creek” star Catherine O’Hara died in January, and February saw the deaths of TV stars James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. Film and TV fans were

What Birds Dream About: How Evolution Invented REM in the Avian Brain So We May Practice the Possible in Our Sleep

"It may be that in REM, this gloaming between waking consciousness and the unconscious, we practice the possible into the real... It may be that we evolved to dream ourselves into reality — a laboratory of consciousness that began in the bird brain."

Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC

Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

PM of Australia sends E-7A Wedgetail and air-to-air missiles to UAE

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Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Island warbler study finds immune genes shape gut bacteria in the wild

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (U.K.) have uncovered a hidden link between gut health and the immune system—all thanks to a tiny island bird. Researchers studied the Seychelles warbler, a small songbird found on Cousin Island in the Seychelles. They collected the

Nintendo Reveals The Secrets To Donkey Kong Bananza‘s Super Satisfying Destruction

Nintendo's lead developers on the Switch 2 hit detail the design philosophy behind its voxel destruction

Former Indonesian communications ministry officials jailed in data centre graft case

An investigation was launched in March 2025, months after a ransomware attack against the temporary data centres.

DNA origami vaccine rivals mRNA shots while being easier to store and manufacture

The COVID-19 pandemic brought messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to the forefront of global health care. After their clinical trial stages, the first COVID-19 mRNA vaccine was administered on 8 December 2020 and mathematical models suggest that mRNA vaccines prevented at least 14.4

FTC to send $47M in checks to renters allegedly deceived by corporate landlord: Who qualifies?

Among other complaints, renters said when they moved out they were charged for normal wear-and-tear, pre-existing damage and even renovations.