Researcher "Threatened to Kill" Colleagues Trapped in Antarctic Base

Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU liquor; US stocks continue to fall

Recession fears are growing as President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 200 percent tariffs on alcohol from the European Union, sending stocks plunging yet again. "I'm not going to bend at ...

NBC News - 5d

France begins handing over military bases to Senegal

France has handed control of two military facilities to Senegal, beginning the formal process of withdrawing its military presence from the West African country amid its waning influence in the region

ABC News - Mar. 7

Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base

Three men took the government to court over what they described as "prison-like" conditions.

BBC News - 5d

Medical helicopter crash in Mississippi kills 3

A medical transport helicopter crashed in Mississippi on Monday, killing a pilot and two hospital workers on board, officials said.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria killed, Pentagon says

On his Truth Social platform Friday night, President Trump wrote that "the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed."

CBS News - 4d

Deadly storm spawns tornadoes, killing over 30

A powerful storm system spawned tornadoes in multiple states, killing more than 30 people. Dave Malkoff has the latest.

CBS News - 2d

At least 59 killed in night club blaze in Macedonia

A fireworks display ignited a fire in a crowded night club in Macedonia, killing at least 59 people. Leigh Kiniry reports.

CBS News - 2d

Australian researchers asked to confirm they align with Trump administration interests if they receive US funding

Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate. • Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates . • Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - Mar. 8

At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia

A car bomb has exploded at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional elders

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump says ISIS chief killed in Iraq

President Trump on Friday announced that ISIS’s second in command was killed in Iraq this week, touting it as an example of his administration’s “peace through strength” military philosophy. “He ...

The Hill - 4d

French hunter, 81, on trial for killing endangered bear that attacked him

Brown bear charged at André Rives in the Pyrenees and dragged him several metres before he shot and killed it. An 81-year-old French hunter has gone on trial accused of killing an endangered bear ...

The Guardian - 1d

Arkansas Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Producing Deadly Ricin Poison

Jason Kale Clampit, 44, was sentenced for possession of ricin, which he had made to set traps for trespassers, prosecutors said.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Democratic leaders amp up pressure on Senate colleagues to oppose GOP spending bill: ‘Stand with us’

The leading Democrats in the House are ramping up the pressure on Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP’s spending bill, warning that the proposal would slash crucial public services to vulnerable ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

House Democrats bash Senate colleagues for backing GOP spending bill: ‘Huge slap in the face’

House Democrats are furious at their fellow Democrats in the Senate for supporting a Republican spending bill, saying Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other aisle-hopping senators are ...

The Hill - 5d

Rippling Sues Deel, a Software Rival, Over Corporate Spying

A lawsuit by Rippling accuses a top competitor, Deel, of placing a mole in its ranks — which it uncovered via a “honeypot” trap on Slack.

The New York Times - 1d

US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis kill at least 31

Up to 100 injured after Trump orders strikes in response to shipping attacks. The US has launched airstrikes against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, killing at least 31 people and injured up to 100 ...

The Guardian - 3d

Israel strikes kill hundreds in Gaza with ceasefire on the brink

Israel’s military launched a new round of deadly strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. It’s the deadliest attack on Gaza in months with hundreds of Palestinians killed. NBC’s ...

NBC News - 1d

Infant, woman killed, 10 injured in house fire chief called "hellish"

An infant and woman were killed and ten other people hurt in a house fire in Cincinnati that the city's fire chief described as "hellish."

CBS News - Mar. 10

Authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people

Nigerian authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people since January

ABC News - Mar. 11

British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade

A British national has been killed in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle that was part of the president’s motorcade

ABC News - 5d

Frantic 911 call from the day of the Idaho college killings released

The dramatic 911 call has been released from the University of Idaho quadruple killings.

ABC News - 4d

Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people

An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people

ABC News - 4d

How a nightclub fire killed dozens of young people in North Macedonia

Fifty-nine people have been killed following a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia.

BBC News - 2d

Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Gaza as ceasefire teeters on the brink

Israel's military launched the deadliest strikes on the Gaza strip since the agreement of its ceasefire with Hamas, killing hundreds of people.

NBC News - 1d

At least 18 killed in airstrike on market in northern Mali, separatist group says

An airstrike in northern Mali killed at least 18 people, a separatist group said, while the army says it targeted armed militants

ABC News - 1d

President Trump defends tariffs against allies and threatens more amid volatility in markets

President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on alcohol from Europe in response to the EU tariff on American-made whiskey. Mr. Trump has defended the current tariffs against allies and downplayed ...

CBS News - 5d

Just Before It Was a Cult Film, ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Was a Broadway Flop

Tim Curry and colleagues recall the musical’s misadventure at the Belasco Theater in 1975.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Is winning the F1 title in 2025 a trap? A looming rules reset could punish this year's contenders

Could winning the Formula 1 title in 2025 actually hurt a team

ABC News - Mar. 9

‘I Thought I Was Going to Die Here’: 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight

Brieonna Cassell crashed into a ditch, shattering bones and getting pinned inside. Just yards away from a road, she was determined to survive until help arrived.

The New York Times - 5d

Ireland and England must avoid Six Nations trap to set up thrilling finale

France, England and Ireland are all in the title hunt on ‘Super Saturday’ – get ready for a rollercoaster ride

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Trap Ukraine’s Forces Amid Cease-Fire Talks

The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.

The New York Times - 4d

Manchester United’s new field of dreams at risk of repeating the Tottenham trap | Jonathan Wilson

Like their rivals, the problem is not the rise in revenue that a new home offers but that so little of it ends up being spent on players. Build it and they will come – but you should be aware that ...

The Guardian - 4d

A Supreme Court Case Threatens the Church-State Divide

The case invites further fragmentation of public education.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care

The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...

The New York Times - Mar. 9

A Tariff Pile-On Threatens to Escalate a Global Trade War

American trading partners responded swiftly to President Trump’s latest round of levies with countermeasures, creating more uncertainty for C.E.O.s.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Trump’s Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Allies

The nonprofit No One Left Behind has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to prevent Afghans from being stranded abroad and face retribution from the Taliban.

The New York Times - 6d