DUBAI, March 22 (Reuters) - Iran will completely shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz if U.S. President Trump executes threats to target Iranian energy facilities, the country's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement on Sunday. Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate"
Chappell Roan has responded after Brazilian soccer star Jorginho Frello accused her security of speaking “extremely aggressively” to his 11-year-old daughter at a hotel in São Paulo. On Saturday, Frello posted a statement on Instagram describing a “very sad situation” that
Only one Ritchie movie so far has spawned a sequel, but I'd watch a follow-up to four or five others
For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators of how our planet is responding to climate change. Rising
“The Comeback” is everywhere now. Once a pop cultural Cassandra doomed to swift cancellation after a single season on HBO in 2005, the brainchild of comic actor Lisa Kudrow and veteran TV writer Michael Patrick King (“Sex and the City”) has an influence, or perhaps predictive
The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.
With a movie in theaters, the Cosmere fantasy writer took to YouTube to recommend Andy Weir's original novel.
In the wake of some major news about Buffy and Firefly revivals, it’s worth asking what we actually want out of these beloved relics of another era
Solutions for a sustainable future can sometimes be found in centuries-old traditions. Indonesia's Blue Economy Roadmap is about driving economic growth through the sustainable use of ocean resources, while protecting marine ecosystems for the future. One promising way to
Wheels within wheels.
It stems from the question of how to deal with the other great space power, the People’s Republic of China.
One said internet traffic through high-risk areas in the Middle East remains at a manageable level.
North American ESRB ratings are bucking global trends
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.
Crimson Desert is clearly inspired by The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, but Pearl Abyss's new game misses the point.
Rudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture. But judgments of what we consider rude aren't confined to specific disrespectful words or phrases—they are shaped by the listener's emotional processing, attention to non-verbal
"Both of my parents were in hospice, on opposite coasts. Then I found out that I had breast cancer," actress writes in New Yorker essay "My Season of Ativan"
No damage was reported following the attacks. Meanwhile, it was reported on Saturday that a U.S.-operated Patriot air defense battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in the March 9 explosion, which injured over 30
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) sued the Trump administration on Friday for freezing $2.1 billion in funding for multiple infrastructure projects. In a 51-page complaint, the plaintiffs argued the funding pause amounted to “political retaliation” in order to punish
MOSCOW, March 22 - Russia launched a Soyuz rocket from a repaired launch pad at its Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday, restoring its capability to fly to the International Space Station for the first time since the launch pad was damaged last year.
Candy Land was imagined in a polio ward by Eleanor Abbott and became one of the best-selling board games ever.
Studying endangered animal species without disturbing them and disrupting their natural habitat could be highly advantageous, as it would contribute to their protection and prevent unnecessary stress. Conventional methods for studying endangered species and their DNA, however,
One Nation took the second-highest share of votes, but may struggle to translate that into Lower House seats.
By Alexander Cornwell and Dedi Hayun TEL AVIV/ARAD March 22 (Reuters) - Southern Israeli towns woke to widespread damage on Sunday after air defences failed to intercept two Iranian missiles overnight that injured scores of civilians in one of the worst attacks of the war so
VATICAN CITY, March 22 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Sunday said death and suffering caused by the war in the Middle East are a "scandal to the whole human family", renewing his plea for an immediate ceasefire. As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week, the first U.S.
By Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, March 22 (Reuters) - Israel's military has been ordered to destroy all bridges over Lebanon's Litani River and to step up the demolition of Lebanese homes near the Israeli border, the country's defence minister said on Sunday. Earlier, an Israeli
Disasters and accidents Related articles 16 March 2026: Boats carrying Kyoto students capsize off Okinawa, fatalities reported 3 January 2026: Residents shelter in place for hours after gas leak outside of Los Angeles 26 December 2025: Mexican Navy medical plane with
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Sunday: - Netanyahu vow - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to pursue senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards "personally", during a visit to an Israeli town struck by an Iranian missile the
Belgium on Sunday marked 10 years since 2016 jihadist bombings in Brussels, a trauma that still scars the country and that authorities say sharpened focus on intelligence and counterterrorism. The March 22, 2016 attacks claimed by the Islamic State group left 32 people dead and
Indie sensation Fez was supposed to get a sequel, but it was abruptly canned. Other developers have since stepped in to carry on its legacy.
An estimated 500 million to 1 billion people worldwide are affected by selenium deficiency, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), working with the University of Turin in Italy, have developed a metabolic map
Several insect species, including ants, honeybees and termites, live in highly organized societies, also known as social insect colonies. Insects living in these colonies can take on different roles, such as reproducing, maintaining the nest, gathering food or caring for other
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study found major drops in depression, anxiety, and psychiatric-related hospital visits among users. Even substance use disorders were significantly lower
Five people died on the spot, according to a police official.
The debut episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a dig at the relationship between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump. Starmer, played by George Fouracres, is visibly nervous at calling Trump. In recent days, the president has criticized his
Survivors describe how rangers and staff were targeted by an armed group during a raid on DRC’s national park earlier this month Nearby Congolese soldiers had received warnings of the attack in the morning. But the soldiers did not arrive until late in the evening, long after
There are flooding rains in Hawaii, rare snow in Alabama and a severe heatwave in the west coast Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US is experiencing a striking mix of weather extremes this March. Flooding rains in Hawaii , rare
Galit Amir said she thought the presence of a key Israeli nuclear facility on the edge of her hometown Dimona meant it would be well-protected by air defences during the war with Iran. But that sense of security was torn apart Saturday evening when a direct strike by an Iranian
After running Faster, Purple Worm! Everybody Dies, one DM learned D&D 5e’s challenge ratings fall apart — even against a Duke of Hell.
If courts accept the views advanced by Florida and Indiana, legislators could dictate what faculty may say in public university classrooms.
Scientists have identified the neurons that worsen the condition during stress
The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
Scientists have finally cracked how mosquitoes decide where to fly—and it’s not by following each other. Instead, each insect independently reacts to visual cues and carbon dioxide, zeroing in on humans when both signals align. Dark colors and CO2 together create the strongest
The first-ever edition of “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” which aired from 10 p.m. on pay TV channel Sky One, drew a solid 226,000 viewers. The show, which starred Tina Fey, and also featured Graham Norton, and was overseen by executive producer Lorne Michaels, had a 3.2% share of
Polling stations opened Sunday in Italy for a two-day referendum on judicial reform.The vote is seen as a key test for Giorgia Meloni's government.
CAIRO, March 22 - Seven people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters, Qatar and Turkey said on Sunday.