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The Division Resurgence release time in your time zone
All the details on the release time for The Division Resurgence in your time zone, and what to expect from the mobile game.
Primate, now streaming on Paramount Plus, is a well-crafted killer-chimp B-movie
Primate is a killer-chimp creature feature and nothing more, but it's exceedingly well-crafted and enjoyable.
JFK grandson Schlossberg says billionaires, 'massive AI companies' spending millions in New York House race
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President Kennedy and a candidate for a New York congressional seat, on Sunday criticized the influx of billionaire and tech-industry money in his House race as an attempt to “buy an election.” “Look, I’m running against people who are
If you're sick of waiting for Ubisoft to make a new Splinter Cell, this newly announced indie stealth game might fill the Sam Fisher-shaped hole in your life
Lizard State is inspired by "classic PS2-era games".
South Korea moves to curb social media algorithms for children
A survey showed that smartphone overuse has been on the rise for teens in South Korea.
'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
By Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The pair,
Malaysia cops arrest four for allegedly setting off fireworks from car
A car, a mobile phone and a firecracker were seized by the police.
China conducts patrol around disputed South China Sea shoal
BEIJING, March 29 - China conducted naval, air and coast guard patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, its military and Coast Guard said.
Latest news bulletin | March 29th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Iran puts Europe on notice with ‘game changer’ Diego Garcia missile incident
Iran's firing of two missiles toward the joint U.S.-U.K. base in the Indian Ocean is putting Europe on notice that Tehran appears able to levy attacks previously considered beyond its reach. In the March 20 incident, one intermediate-range ballistic missile fell into the water
Hegseth injects combative Christianity into America’s military
During his briefing on the Iran war last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that Americans take a knee and pray to Jesus for the success of U.S. forces in the Middle East. A few days later, he read out a sermon praying that “wicked souls” be “delivered to the
New cholesterol guidelines could change when you get tested
A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. It urges people to start screening sooner—sometimes even in childhood—and highlights the importance of tracking not just LDL (“bad”) cholesterol but also
China protests US alert over security rules change in Hong Kong
BEIJING, March 29 - China's top diplomat in Hong Kong has met with the senior U.S. diplomat in the city to protest a U.S. public alert over new security rules in Hong Kong, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 29 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood", in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month. Addressing tens of thousands of people in
Long odds and unseen differences
“The odds of winning the lottery are the same whether you buy a ticket or not.” This seems nonsensical at first. Obviously, there are lottery winners. Therefore, the odds aren’t the same. Except we’re not mathematicians doing a math problem (at least most of us). Odds are how
Seoul to boost Wi-Fi access in popular tourist areas
The government will expand high-speed public Wi-Fi to improve convenience for foreign visitors.
Thailand launches cost-of-living schemes amid rising prices due to Middle East war
The Commerce Ministry is also working to lower prices of ready-made meals and fertilisers.
High hopes at China’s gateway to North Korea as trains resume
North Korea resumed daily passenger train services with China in March.
China summons US envoy to Hong Kong over alert on security law changes
China urged the US to immediately cease all interference in Hong Kong and Beijing’s internal affairs.
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits may go hand in hand with greater psychological distress.
Spring blossoms bloom across South Korea
The nation’s largest spring flower festival opened on March 27.
‘Why wait for a bus that won’t come?’: India has more graduates than jobs
Nearly 40 per cent of Indian graduates aged between 15 and 25 are unemployed.
Who says hip-hop is for only the young? These midlifers in South Korea say no
Ms Yang Jin-kyung believes many middle-aged people lack places where they can truly have fun.
Scientists say the evidence is clear: E-cigarettes beat patches and gum in helping smokers quit
Nicotine e-cigarettes may be one of the most effective tools yet for quitting smoking, according to a sweeping review of global research. By analyzing findings from 14 major reviews spanning nearly a decade, researchers found consistent, high-quality evidence showing that
Israeli strikes hit two Gaza police checkpoints, killing six, medics say
CAIRO, March 29 (Reuters) - Two Israeli air strikes on two checkpoints of the Hamas-led police force killed at least six Palestinians including a child, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that is now more than five
Oman says no party has claimed responsibility for attacks on its territory
March 29 - Oman's foreign ministry said on Sunday that it condemns attacks on its territory, adding that no party has claimed responsibility.
Forget birdwatching, I’m into moth-watching: they’re fascinating and misunderstood insects | Helen Pilcher
According to new research, distinguishing between the UK’s 2,500 species could halt cognitive decline – so my brain could not be happier, or healthier Do you ever worry that your brain’s slowing down and your mind is … what’s the word … fogging? If you do, I have news. A recent
Nigel Farage’s farming adviser calls for wheat prices to double
Exclusive: critics warn Reform UK use of trade policy would increase food costs amid cost-of-living crisis Nigel Farage’s farming adviser has called for a doubling of wheat prices by using trade policy, which critics have said would hike food costs during a cost-of-living
Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive
Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.
AI turning US street cameras into a mass surveillance state
For decades, cars dictated urban planning in the United States. Few could have predicted that they would one day also double as nodes for surveillance. In thousands of towns and cities across the US, automatic license plate readers have been installed at major intersections,
Mighty Aphrodite: Artist Jeff Koons on venerating Venus in Athens
The celebrated American artist has been in the Greek capital Athens to present his exhibition 'Jeff Koons: Aphrodite of Lespugue' at the Museum of Cycladic Art.
Batam Immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists, including Singaporeans
Reports of suspected extortion recently surfaced in articles by Singapore news outlet Mothership that featured accounts from various travellers arriving at the Batam Centre ferry terminal.
'Cost to supply potatoes has risen 40%'
A Staffordshire farmer says the industry will struggle to absorb rising costs.
Chinese capital circling Trump’s school voucher gold rush
In September 2023, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stunned school choice advocates when he kicked out four private schools from the state’s school voucher program. The schools’ offense, according to the state’s announcement, was their “direct ties to the Chinese
Paw Patrol, Pokémon and LEGO: The top toy tourism attractions opening in 2026
We look at the best places for toy enthusiasts to visit this year, from a gala celebration at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort in the UK to a new Pokémon park in Japan.
Robotics can improve musical timing between performers, new study shows
In the musical experiment, violinists wore lightweight robotic exoskeletons attached to their bow-playing arms, which delivered subtle changes to their natural movements.
This beloved century-old drink cools people. It’s also suffused with South Asian history
Despite religious controversies, RoohAfza's popularity as a flavourful Indian drink has not dimmed.
A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe
The time needed to get $1 in international dollars is 63 minutes in the US. This is about twice the average in Germany, France and the UK according to an Oxford University researcher. This suggests that average poverty is significantly higher in the US.
Rob and Michele Reiner Remembered as ‘Superheroes’ at Human Rights Campaign Gala: ‘They Helped Make It Possible for LGBTQ+ People to Marry the Person They Love’
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were remembered Saturday night during this year’s Human Rights Campaign gala dinner in Los Angeles. Kelley Robinson, president of the LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, recognized the late couple’s work in the fight to legalize same-sex marriage.
‘Nowhere else to go’: The squatters in the richest part of Seoul
Guryong village symbolises the yawning economic gap in Seoul and the struggle the poor face to own a home.
Iran claims aluminium plant attacks in Gulf as Houthis join war
Iran claimed on Sunday attacks on two major aluminium plants in the Gulf, further raising the economic stakes of the Middle East war after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis joined the conflict. The war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran has mushroomed
The 'hoax' of the Nazi time zone in Spain: it robs us of sleep but aligns us with Europe
Much has been written about the fact that Spain adheres to CET, rather than being on Greenwich Mean Time, the same zone as the United Kingdom and Portugal. It's widely believed to be the result of a gesture from Franco to Hitler. Although not true, Spain is still torn between
China turning Cold War jets into budget Taiwan strike drones
China’s conversion of obsolete fighter jets into attack drones points to a shift toward mass attrition warfare in a Taiwan contingency — one that tests the limits of sustainability as much as firepower. China has stationed obsolete J-6 fighter jets converted into attack drones