Early on the morning of the incident, an explosion occurred at the public entrance of the United States embassy in Oslo, Norway, at about 01:00 local time (00:00 GMT). Norwegian police said they deployed “large resources” to the Morgedalsvegen area, roughly 7 km west of the city centre. Officials reported no injuries and described the … Read more
Lead: On Saturday in pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Japan, the United States and Puerto Rico each won to improve to 2-0. Games were staged across Tokyo, Houston, San Juan and Miami, with multiple contests airing on the Fox family of networks and streaming platforms. Key wins included Japan’s 8-6 victory over … Read more
Lead: On 8 March 2026, US President Donald Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran, asserting the conflict could reach a point where Tehran had no leadership left to capitulate. Overnight, Israel carried out a fresh series of air strikes on Tehran targeting oil facilities and other infrastructure, producing large explosions and a skyline … Read more
After four years of Russia’s full‑scale invasion that began in February 2022, Ukrainians in cities such as Kyiv and Kharkiv are keeping nightlife alive as a form of emotional and civic resistance. In underground venues and repurposed factories, crowds gather to dance, mark traditions like Maslenytsia and raise funds even as missile and drone threats … Read more
Lead Beijing pushed back this week against a notion President Donald Trump has invoked repeatedly: that the United States and China should jointly run global affairs as a so-called “G2.” At a news conference during China’s annual legislative session, Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged the two powers’ outsized influence but rejected any framework that would … Read more
Lead On Saturday in the SEC tournament semifinal at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, South Carolina edged LSU 83-77 to advance to the conference title game, extending the Gamecocks’ winning streak over the Tigers to 19 games. Raven Johnson posted a career-high 22 points with eight assists and three rebounds, while former teammate MiLaysia Fulwiley finished … Read more
Lead On Dec. 2, 2022, hunters in south Georgia discovered the torso of a woman in a remote ditch; detectives later recovered the rest of her body five days afterward. Forensic sketches released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation prompted a tip from 500 miles away that led to a positive identification: 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis. … Read more
Lead: On March 8, 2026 (4:08 AM UTC), NXT’s Vengeance Day ran through its card at the Performance Center but failed to sustain the early momentum. The show opened strongly yet gradually settled into the tone and pacing of a routine Tuesday-night NXT broadcast. A title change and a few heated brawls provided highlights, but … Read more
On March 7, 2026, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade welcomed hometown skier Eileen Gu as grand marshal, and the reception was overwhelmingly positive. The 22-year-old Stanford student and one of the sport’s most decorated athletes rode in a red Mustang through crowds that cheered at each turn. Her public appearance came amid lingering controversy … Read more
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade drew large crowds as 22‑year‑old Eileen Gu served as grand marshal and received sustained applause along Kearny Street and Union Square. Born in San Francisco and raised in the Seacliff neighborhood, Gu rode in a red Mustang convertible, smiling, waving and responding to fans … Read more
Lead: On Dec. 2, 2022, hunters in a remote south Georgia swamp found the torso of a woman, setting off an investigation that would span states and years. Forensic sketches released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped trigger a tip that led investigators to identify the victim as 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis and to charge … Read more
Lead: On March 8, 2026, NXT’s Vengeance Day landed in Charlotte but largely failed to live up to its PLE billing. The show opened with high energy but progressively settled into the tone of a routine Tuesday night broadcast, with few lasting moments and a finish that left the card feeling underbaked. Several matches delivered … Read more
Lead: On March 7, 2026, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait announced reductions in oil production after near-closure disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz widened concerns across global energy markets. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) said it was “managing offshore production levels to address storage requirements,” while Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (KPC) cited “Iranian threats … Read more
Lead George Russell won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne after a race of early drama and strategic swings, as Mercedes secured a one-two with teammate Antonelli second. Local favourite Oscar Piastri was eliminated before the start when he crashed on the formation (installation) lap after losing grip exiting Turn 4. Ferrari finished third … Read more
Lead On Friday, March 6, 2026, Apple updated its public leadership roster by adding profiles for Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson and Steve Lemay and by revising Eddy Cue’s title and headshot. The moves reflect personnel changes across legal, hardware design and software interface teams, and a formal recognition of shifts that had largely been reported … Read more
