Melania Trump brings humanoid robot and vision of AI classroom to global education summit
The First Lady unexpectedly kicked off a White House summit on global education and technology by arriving with Figure 3, a humanoid robot.
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European Commission opens investigation into Snapchat’s child safety protections
The European Commission suspects that adults masquerade as young users on Snapchat and recruit them for illegal activities or to exploit them sexually.
Latest news bulletin | March 26th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'Return hubs' for migrants clear EU parliament hurdle
European lawmakers cleared the way Thursday for tougher penalties for irregular migrants and their potential deportation to so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc. The measures, criticised by human rights groups, are part of a tightening of Europe's immigration rules in
EU lawmakers support EU–US trade deal, with conditions attached
The European Parliament on Tuesday cleared the way for the implementation of the Turnberry agreement, but the safeguards attached by lawmakers must still be approved by EU member states before tariffs on US goods can be reduced to zero.
Cambodian Trump deportee becomes second to be released by Eswatini, lawyers say
MBABANE, March 26 - A Cambodian man whom the U.S. Trump administration deported to Eswatini after he finished serving a 15-year sentence for attempted murder has been released, his lawyer said, the second of at least 19 deportees sent to the country to be freed.
These are some of Europe’s most scenic train journeys – and one line just announced a historic sale
From the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to the UK's Settle-Carlisle line, these unique train journeys showcase the best of Europe.
Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC
Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.
Africa: From Memory to Repair - Why the UN'S Slavery Resolution Matters
[FrontPageAfrica] On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly crossed a moral threshold that the international system had delayed for far too long. By adopting Resolution A/80/L.48, the Assembly declared the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and
Africa: UN Backs Resolution Calling Slave Trade 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'
[RFI] The UN General Assembly on Thursday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition from the United States and abstentions from several European countries including France, Germany and Britain.
Somalia's tuk-tuks stall as Iran war drives fuel price spike
MOGADISHU, March 26 (Reuters) - Drivers of tuk‑tuk taxis in Somalia’s capital are abandoning their livelihoods as fuel prices surge, pushed up by disruptions to oil shipments linked to the Iran conflict. With fares rising, passengers have dropped away and many drivers in
Pakistan continuing military operations against Afghanistan, Pakistan foreign ministry says
ISLAMABAD, March 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan is continuing military operations against Afghanistan after the end of a temporary pause announced for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, the spokesperson of Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. Fighting between the
Africa: No Need to Fear the Perfume Seller - 1990s Hoax About Fainting After Sniffing Perfume Still Not Backed By Evidence
[Africa Check] No need to fear the perfume seller - 1990s hoax about fainting after sniffing perfume still not backed by evidence
Malaysia to take action against owners of foreign vehicles who pump Ron95 petrol from Apr 1
Offences were previously imposed solely on petrol station operators, not offending drivers.
Ex-TV host rises in Nepal’s new power equation
Mr Rabi Lamichhane is now a key figure in Nepal’s shifting political order.
‘Get Down! Get Down! They’re Gonna See Us!’: Six Months of Hiding From ICE
"A family in Chicago has been terrified to leave their apartment. Agents could be anywhere."
ByteDance quietly rolls out video generator SeeDance 2.0 globally
The roll-out includes “firm safeguards” to prevent violations of its safety policies.
Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
HBO Max Launches in U.K. With Star-Studded Party Attended by New ‘Harry Potter’ Trio
The new Harry, Ron and Hermione got their first real taste of fame on Wednesday night in London. Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, the young actors playing Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger respectively in the upcoming TV reboot, had an
Lukashenka signs Belarus-North Korea 'friendship' treaty during Pyongyang visit
Belarus and North Korea sign a new friendship treaty in Pyongyang, deepening their anti-Western alliance and backing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
France Télévisions’ Manuel Alduy Eyes Streamer Alliances as Budget Pressure Forces Strategic Shift (EXCLUSIVE)
With budgets tightening across the board, Manuel Alduy, the head of cinema and international fiction at France Televisions, is looking to deepen ties with streamers, and bring them into the fold the same way the French broadcaster has long partnered with its European neighbors,
Colombia Hercules crash aftermath: political clash over causes intensifies days after tragedy
The Hercules C-130 crash in Putumayo, which killed 70 people on March 23, has escalated into an open political confrontation between President Gustavo Petro, the military leadership, and the opposition over the causes of the disaster and the state of the country's defense
Major forest fire in Johor under control, say Malaysian authorities
The fires at the two locations have been burning for several days.
Ex-Taipei mayor jailed 17 years for corruption
Ko Wen-je, the founder of the Taiwan People's Party, was charged in December 2024 with corruption relating to a property development when he was Taipei's mayor.
Africa: Okosubide Mozimo - Leading Drone Technology Innovation to Solve Africa's Security Challenges
[Vanguard] Many of the world's most impactful leaders began as a one-person army. Through resilience, an innovative spirit, and integrity, they have transformed one-employee ventures into forces to be reckoned with and solidified their names in the annals of great leadership.
Residents injured after blast in Israeli home amid new Iranian barrage
Medics rushed to a blasted residential area in Kafr Qasim, central Israel, as Iran launched further projectiles, injuring five people and heightening fears of more strikes.
Oil prices and markets look for direction amid conflicting messages from Iran and the US
As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning.
Ex-Taiwan presidential hopeful sentenced to 17 years for corruption
Ko Wen-je's supporters had previously described the charges against him as politically motivated.
Africa: 57 Percent Construction Talent Gap, Slows Down Africa's Infrastructure Boom
[Vanguard] Sub-Saharan Africa's construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps
Locarno Retrospective Titled ‘Red and Black – Hollywood Left and the Blacklist’ Will Focus on ‘Fierce Artistic Resistance’
The Locarno Film Festival’s upcoming edition will feature an extensive retro focused on the infamous Hollywood Blacklist, one of the U.S. entertainment industry’s darkest chapters. Titled “Red and Black – Hollywood Left and the Blacklist,” the timely retro — which is being
Iran war disrupts helium supply, threatening chip supply chain
The war in Iran is threatening a small but crucial part of the complex supply chain that helps produce the world’s chips, as the conflict limits access to a large chunk of the world’s helium. Qatar produces about a third of the world’s helium, a gas that is central to the
Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey
ISTANBUL, March 26 - A marine drone struck a crude oil tanker that had departed Russia, causing an explosion in the Black Sea near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait on Thursday, Turkey's transportation minister said.
She never dances alone
Broadcast at Times Square, this kaleidoscopic reimagining of a powwow dance celebrates the strength of Indigenous women - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Tracey Emin’s Therapy Art
The founder of Art in Odd Places talks about the co-opting of social practice art. Plus, Tracey Emin’s cult of the self, Frank O’Hara’s international world, and more.
Medieval DNA reveals trans-Saharan connections, rapid genetic mixing and leprosy in Islamic Ibiza
Medieval Ibiza was far from a quiet Mediterranean backwater. New DNA evidence shows that the island was part of a dynamic world linking Europe, North Africa and even the Sahel zone, south of Sahara. An international research team led by the Centre for Palaeogenetics (CPG), a
Trump's efforts to collect race-based college admissions data lead to fears of retaliation
One court case is what stands between the Trump administration and race-based data from colleges regarding admissions, which could be used to go after schools the federal government perceives as violating a 2023 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. District Judge F.
Second GOP-only bill faces new flash points
The Iran war, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, and President Trump’s demands for voting reforms are putting pressure on Republicans who were hoping to use a second shot at a GOP-only budget bill to pursue conservative priorities ahead of the midterms. None of
Platner holds commanding lead over Mills in Maine Senate race: Poll
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner holds a commanding double-digit lead over Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling survey released on Thursday showed Platner leading
Pappas neck-and-neck with Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) are neck and neck in the New Hampshire Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling survey released on Thursday showed Pappas barely edging
Missiles slow Dubai’s tech scene — but don’t shake it
Despite weeks of drone and missile attacks, expat entrepreneurs and investors are staying put — betting the city’s stability and business appeal will outlast the conflict.
How hacked surveillance cameras are fueling assassinations in Iran
Security feeds and traffic cameras have helped guide some of the most audacious targeted killings in modern history. Security researchers say the underlying vulnerabilities cover the planet and are easy to exploit
Group floats 'Medicare by Choice' as a Democratic health care alternative
A coalition of former congressional staffers and federal health leaders is putting forward a health care policy proposal around which it hopes Democrats will coalesce ahead of the 2028 campaign, a position it is calling "Medicare by Choice." “Medicare for All,” the proposed
Gigi Perez Covers Green Day’s ‘Time of Your Life’ in Hollister Graduation Campaign, Alongside Limited-Edition Apparel Collection
Hollister is tapping into graduation season with a new voice. The Abercrombie & Fitch Co.-owned brand has teamed with breakout singer-songwriter Gigi Perez and Green Day to release a cover of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” reframing the late-’90s ballad for a new
Democrats worry centrists will undercut them on DHS shutdown amid TSA meltdown
Senate Democrats insisting on major reforms to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations in exchange for ending the 40-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are worried they may be undercut by centrists looking for a way to end the
Democrats face test as rare Ethics hearing examines Cherfilus-McCormick fraud allegations
A rare public hearing of the House Ethics Committee on Thursday to examine allegations that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) stole millions in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds will put Democrats in a tough spot, complicating an anti-corruption message
Democratic lawmakers seek to block funds for military action in Cuba
A pair of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation to block the government from using funds for military action against Cuba without the consent of Congress, as President Trump floats a takeover of the island. The bill was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Chaplin, Trumbo, Red Scare! Locarno Film Fest Sets “Hollywood Left and the Blacklist” Retrospective
”The imaginative ways of incorporating political consciousness into film, and the tragic consequences of that political determination, form the thrilling story of this program, offering new angles on the witch hunts of the McCarthy era.”