Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says 3 hours ago Share Save Kennedy Gondwe Lusaka Share Save AFP via Getty Images Women are under-represented in leadership positions in Zambia A senior Zambian government official has said that...
Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past
Review Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past March 17, 2026 10:02 AM ET By Jeffrey Pierre Dey Street Books This summer, when soccer and the World Cup come to America, FIFA...
More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley
More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley 15 minutes ago Share Save Caroline Gall West Midlands Share Save Getty Images Demand was strongest for Speed and Mulliner (Mulliner Bacalar pictured ) models, the carmaker said Up to 275...
US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring
US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring 48 minutes ago Share Save Stav Danaos Weather Share Save Getty Images Temperatures could exceed 100F (38C) as soon as Wednesday (file picture) A significant and unusually early heatwave is...
U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes March 17, 2026 7:33 AM ET By Brittney Melton Israel's Incursion...
Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets?
NPR Planet Money LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Planet Money Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets? But for most fans not wealthy enough to...
Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge'
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge' March 17, 2026 6:00 AM ET By Nathan Rott An experiment in...
Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released
Immigration Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released March 17, 2026 2:56 AM ET By The Associated Press Leqaa Kordia, left, embraces friends, family and suppporters after being released from the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado,...
‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales
Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA View image in fullscreen The poor condition of many local roads has been exacerbated by a wet winter. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA ‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales Only half the road...
‘Very damaging’: how the Iran war is hitting energy-intensive industries
Photograph: Handout ‘Very damaging’: how the Iran war is hitting energy-intensive industries Conflict pushes companies struggling with rising costs in sectors such as steel and chemicals to the edge I n its 160-year history, Somers Forge’s furnaces in the Black...
Queensland government backflips on plan to contest all native title claims
The Queensland government has reversed a secret policy to contest every new native title claim in court, after it stopped negotiating with Cape York traditional owners. Photograph: AMCS View image in fullscreen The Queensland government has reversed a secret policy...
‘Removing flags doesn’t stop racism’: regional NSW council abandons plan to stop flying Aboriginal flag
A regional New South Wales council has abandoned its plan to ban the display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP View image in fullscreen A regional New South Wales council has abandoned its plan to ban...
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises official cash rate to 4.1% in blow to mortgage holders
RBA interest rates: Australian household budgets have already been under pressure after an interest rate rise in February and soaring petrol prices. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP View image in fullscreen RBA interest rates: Australian household budgets have already been under pressure...
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel 47 minutes ago Share Save Kelly Ng and BBC Sinhala , Colombo Share Save Getty Images Snaking queues are seen around petrol stations in Sri Lanka as motorists...
(LEAD) Trump says U.S. requested summit with Xi be delayed 'a month or so' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has requested that a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping be delayed for "a month or so," as the U.S. conducts its military campaign against Iran. Trump had reportedly planned to...
(3rd LD) Trump renews calls on S. Korea, China, Japan, others to help keep Strait of Hormuz open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his calls for South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route off Iran, amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping through the vital...
Trump seeks to delay China summit due to Iran war
Trump seeks to delay China summit due to Iran war Just now Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is planning to delay a high stakes visit to...
Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies
Health Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies March 16, 2026 7:03 PM ET Rob Stein A federal judge in Boston blocked changes to U.S. vaccine policies championed by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F....
Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants
Law Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants March 16, 2026 5:25 PM ET By Zoe Sobel , Nina Totenberg The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from going ahead with plans...
Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier 13 minutes ago Share Save Theo Leggett International Business Correspondent Share Save Getty Images Train travellers who buy discounted tickets using railcards will face additional checks, as part of a trial...
(LEAD) Trump says trip to China might be delayed, calls on Beijing to help unblock Hormuz Strait: report | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, according...
(LEAD) Trump renews calls on S. Korea, China, Japan, others to help keep Strait of Hormuz open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his calls for South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route off Iran, open amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping through the...
Trump redoubles calls on S. Korea, China, Japan, others to help keep Strait of Hormuz open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his calls for South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route off Iran, open amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping through the...
(2nd LD) Trump renews calls on S. Korea, China, Japan, others to help keep Strait of Hormuz open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his calls for South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route off Iran, open amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping through the...
Trump says U.S. requested summit with Xi be delayed 'a month or so' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has requested that a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping be delayed for "a month or so," as the U.S. conducts its military campaign against Iran. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills...
'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia 1 hour ago Share Save Sahnun Ahmed , BBC News Somali and Scarlett Barter , BBC World Service Share Save BBC/Amensisa Ifa Soldiers are fighting IS in Somalia after...
Japan finance minister flags readiness to take decisive steps on forex
Advertisement Business Japan finance minister flags readiness to take decisive steps on forex Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks on the day Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech in the parliament, in Tokyo, Japan, February 20, 2026....
Trump says 'we're talking' to Iran but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war
Advertisement World Trump says 'we're talking' to Iran but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war Trump said he was not sure he wanted to make a deal to end the war "because first of all nobody even knows...
People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog 40 minutes ago Share Save Nick Triggle Health correspondent Share Save Getty Images A two-tier health system is emerging with people increasingly paying for tests and treatments on...
Taxpayer bill for saving Scunthorpe steel furnaces could top £1.5bn by 2028, auditor says
Photograph: Darren Staples/PA Taxpayer bill for saving Scunthorpe steel furnaces could top £1.5bn by 2028, auditor says National Audit Office highlights benefits of state rescue for jobs and orders but warns of continuing high cost The cost of keeping the...