Trump throws US-China reboot off course by saying he could delay Xi summit
President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-16
US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran
Footage shows huge plumes of smoke from a US-Israeli strike on Hamadan, Iran.
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Middle East war live: Oil prices edge higher as equities open steady
Traders bet continued shutdown of Strait of Hormuz will constrict global supplies
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Billy Crystal pays tribute to Rob Reiner at the Oscars
The star of When Harry Met Sally, one of Reiner’s most enduring movies, honoured the late director and his wifeOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveRob Rei...
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Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way.
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People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.
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Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.
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How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?
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Google, Accel India accelerator choses 5 startups and none are ‘AI wrappers’
Google and Accel say about 70% of AI startup pitches tied to India were "wrappers" as they reviewed more than 4,000 applications for their Atoms cohort.
techcrunch.com
Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for One Battle After Another
With his third Oscar, Penn joins an elite band of triple winners, including Daniel Day-Lewis and Jack NicholsonOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveSean Pe...
theguardian.com
First face of Al Jazeera Jamal Rayyan dies at 73
Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at 73.
aljazeera.com
'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.
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Conan O’Brien jokes about Ted Sarandos, Timothée Chalamet and ‘frightening times’ in Oscars monlogue
Host bobs and weaves through a number of third-rail topics in Academy Awards speech that’s at turns silly and sincereOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveC...
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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
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'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
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How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.
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What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.
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Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; Gulf attacks continue
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.