At least 10 U.S. troops wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
The strike on Prince Sultan Air Base also damaged at least two Air Force refueling aircraft and underscored that despite weeks of strikes, Iran still poses a threat.
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James Tolkan, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor, Dead at 94
Tolkan was known for berating a generation of "slackers" as the exasperated Principal Strickland
Nepal's ex-PM arrested over alleged role in protest crackdown
The arrests of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak come a day after PM Balendra Shah and his Cabinet were sworn in.
Malaysia’s nuclear energy plan under review
Deputy PM Fadillah Yusof said this covers areas such as policy development and project feasibility.
Israel Air Force officer charged with leaking Iran strike date for Polymarket bets, court reveals
An indictment alleges the air force officer leaked real-time details of the June 2025 Israeli strike on Iran to guide Polymarket bets, netting about $244,000 with an associate
Trump demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz, slams NATO and warns: “Cuba is next”
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the military operation against Iran is “two weeks ahead” of schedule, demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and sharply criticized European NATO allies for refusing to join the campaign. “When these times come, you learn
Nepal’s ex-PM Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests
A total of 76 people were killed in two days of unrest in 2025, which led to Mr Oli's resignation.
Nepal's ex-PM Oli held over deaths during Gen Z protests
KATHMANDU, March 28 - Nepal's former prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was taken into custody on Saturday as police investigate whether he was negligent in failing to prevent dozens of deaths during Gen Z protests last September.
Watch the Earth split in real time: Stunning footage captures a 2.5-meter fault slip in seconds
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, but what makes this event extraordinary is what happened next. For the first time, a nearby CCTV camera captured the fault rupture in real time, giving scientists a rare, direct look at how the Earth moves during
Land animals evolved from ocean ancestors—new study unravels the genetics behind the transition
The transition from water to land is a question that still intrigues scientists. Those ancient organisms would have needed to adapt to several new challenges to life out of water. So, how did they do it?
'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.
Australia to amend export-finance laws to boost fuel security, PM Albanese says
SYDNEY, March 28 (Reuters) - Australia will amend its export-finance laws in an effort to bolster fuel security as the Iran war continues to affect the nation's supply chain, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday. Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has
Bolsonaro leaves hospital, gets 90-day house arrest within 27-year prison sentence
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro returned to his home in Brasilia on Friday after being discharged from hospital following a two-week stay for acute bilateral pneumonia. Bolsonaro, 71, will serve at least 90 days of his 27-year prison sentence under house arrest,
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Drake’s Label Fires Back at Rapper in Appeals Court: ‘Astoundingly Hypocritical’
Universal Music Group says Kendrick Lamar's lyrics calling Drake a pedophile represent "classic opinion," and Drake's attempt to revive his defamation lawsuit should fail
Democrats demand answers on sanctioned Russian lawmakers visiting Capitol
Democratic lawmakers and one Republican colleague on Friday demanded answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about why sanctioned Russian lawmakers visited the U.S. and toured the U.S. Capitol building this week, a visit organized by
Developer of cozy tea shop adventure Wanderstop is shutting down: 'It's a particularly tough time for raising game funds'
The studio, Ivy Road, wasn't able to secure funding for its next game, Engine Angel.
Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa’s ‘Animal Friends’ Moves Release to Early 2027
Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy also star in director Peter Atencio's live-action hybrid movie for Warner Bros.
‘Animal Friends,’ With Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, Moves to Next Year
“Animal Friends,” the live action-animated hybrid film from Warner Bros, has moved from a planned June 5 release to Jan. 22, 2027, the studio announced Friday. Ryan Reynolds voices Pony while Jason Momoa voices Bear in the story of two fugitive animals. Peter Atencio directs
James Tolkan, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ Actor, Dies at 94
James Tolkan, best known for roles in “Top Gun” and the “Back to the Future” franchise, died on Thursday in Saranac Lake, N.Y. He was 94. News of Tolkan’s death was announced by a spokesperson for the family as well as by writer-producer Bob Gale and on the franchise’s
Arctic sea ice at lowest recorded winter level as heat records smashed
The North Pole's sea ice has reached its lowest level for the winter season as increasing temperatures break records across the continents, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), based at the University of Colorado Boulder, on Thursday. The center's
Trump sells Iran war at Saudi investment forum in Miami, warning Cuba is 'next'
President Trump, appearing before a Saudi business forum in Miami on Friday, touted what he said were U.S. wins in its war against Iran and warned Cuba would be “next.” Trump’s remarks touched on a range of issues, largely centered on the Middle East but he also brought up the
Trump says 'we don't have to be there for NATO'
By Steve Holland and Gram Slattery MIAMI, March 27 (Reuters) - Donald Trump said on Friday the United States does not "have to be there for NATO," comments that again raised questions about the U.S. president's commitment to the mutual defense provisions at the center of the
Idaho expands transgender bathroom ban to private businesses
Idaho lawmakers approved legislation Friday that would criminalize transgender people for using bathrooms and changing rooms associated with the gender they identify with, whether inside a government or privately owned building. The bill, which senators approved in a 28-7 vote,
One killed in Israel as army reports missiles fired from Iran
Emergency responders said a man was killed in Israel on Friday after the Israeli military reported missiles fired from Iran, as air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and explosions were heard from Jericho. A 52-year-old man died in Tel Aviv following the latest attack, the Magen
One killed in Israel as army reports Iranian missile attack
Emergency responders said a man was killed in Israel on Friday after the Israeli military reported missiles fired from Iran. The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said a man was killed in Tel Aviv following the latest attack, which triggered air raid sirens in Jerusalem.
Ancient bones show dogs have been woven into human life for nearly 16,000 years
Odin was a kelpie. Attentive and protective, with a happy smile and an endless hope for food, he succumbed to a terminal disease late last year. At his death, a deep sense of grief ripped through the household of one of us (Andrew): While Odin was not human, he was an
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink took home nearly $38M last year for leading world’s largest investment firm
BlackRock said in January its assets under management had risen to a record $14 trillion.
Zero Parades devs knew they didn't want to make another cop game after Disco Elysium: 'How people think of the police these days, it's a bit different'
Cops are out, spies are in.
The 6 Best Songs From Ye’s ‘Bully’ Album
The long-awaited project premiered during an online listening party held by Ye
Senate Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Senate Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching In a report released Friday, the Senate Judiciary Committee found that the U.S. system for
House Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story House Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching In a report released Friday, the House Judiciary Committee found that the U.S. system for matching resident
Uruguay raises fuel prices 7% over Middle East war and shifts to monthly price-setting
Uruguay's government announced on Friday a 7% fuel price increase effective April 1, as a direct consequence of rising oil prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world's crude
Get every Frictional horror game ever made—Penumbra, Amnesia, and SOMA—for just $15 in this screamingly good bundle
Screamingly good—get it? Because you're going to scream, see. They're horror games. Really, really good horror games.
‘Talamasca: The Secret Order’ Canceled After One Season at AMC (EXCLUSIVE)
“Talamasca: The Secret Order” has been canceled at AMC after just one season, Variety has learned exclusively. “While we are not proceeding with another season of ‘Talamasca: The Secret Order,’ we are proud of the series and grateful for the efforts of everyone involved,” an
James Tolkan, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor, Dies at 94
He also appeared in 'Dick Tracy,' three Sidney Lumet movies and on Broadway in the original 'Glengarry Glen Ross.'
Gabon’s tiny turtles race against extinction as funding for protection dries up
Gabon is intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable sea turtle hatchlings as nesting season peaks between December and March along the country’s Atlantic coast.
Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss possibility of conflict settlement
March 27 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday discussed the possibility of a diplomatic settlement in the Iran war with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, Lavrov's ministry said. "The ministers discussed in detail the most difficult
Houthis threaten to join Iran war if these 3 red lines crossed
The Houthis on Friday warned that if three lines are crossed by the U.S., Israel or other Middle East countries, they will join the Iran war and fight back. The Yemen-based group backed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released five points, issued by the Yemeni Armed
Path of Exile's richest player and item trading kingpin gets banned and pleads with Grinding Gear Games to restore 'more than 1,500 items, some of which can't ever be recreated': 'This is the worst day of my life'
The Forbidden Trove's days as a hub for Path of Exile trading may be coming to an end.
Britney Spears Breaks Silence After DUI Arrest: ‘Thank You Guys for All Your Support … Stay Kind’
Earlier this month, the pop star was arrested for driving while under the influence of a "combination of drugs and alcohol" and released from custody overnight
'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway
US President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to make a peace deal -- and dubbed the crucial waterway the "Strait of Trump." Trump, who has renamed several buildings in Washington after himself during his second term, said
Artists, celebrities protest outside Kennedy Center against Trump takeover
Actor Jane Fonda and singer Joan Baez were among the most notable celebrities at a demonstration of musicians, actors and artists in front of the Kennedy Center building Friday to denounce what they described as threats to free speech during President Trump's second term. “We
DHS stopgap set for quick House action after Rules Committee vote
Republicans opted for a fast-track “deem and pass” provision.
The 9 Most Shocking ‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’ Deaths, From a Vacuum Sealed Corpse to That Dismembered Member
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for all nine episodes of “Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole,” now streaming on Netflix. There may not be many sex scenes in “Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole” but the body count is high. From fire irons to swords, guns to clothes airers,
President Trump Is Now Posting Animal Crossing AI-Slop
The posts were part of his administration celebrating plans to bail farmers out of a situation created by Trump's own actions
Democrats bash Johnson for rejecting Senate DHS bill, urge support for discharge petition
House Democratic leaders teed off on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Friday for rejecting a bipartisan Senate bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), saying GOP leaders are voluntarily prolonging the partial shutdown to appease their most conservative
US Tech Companies Must be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court
Cisco Systems Case Has Major Implications for Global Human Rights SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. technology companies should be legally accountable in U.S. courts for building tools that purposefully and actively facilitate human rights abuses by foreign governments, the Electronic
I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.
