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As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2026 04:01
R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.
Utah woman who wrote book on grief after husbands death found guilty of murdering him
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2026 03:59
Prosecutors say Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a cocktail that he drankA Utah woman was convicted on Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl an...
What Are Trumps Positions on Iran? They Can Change by the Sentence.
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2026 01:36
The president is no stranger to staking out contradictory stands, part of what his aides say is his negotiating style. But on Iran, his shifting positions are colliding with the consequences of war.
Trump predicts US will have honour of taking Cuba amid power blackout
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2026 01:00
US president declares he can do anything I want after oil blockade plunges country into darknessDonald Trump expects to have the honour of taking Cuba, he declared, after a US-imposed oil blockade plunged the country int...
Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2026 00:48
No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel windfall for Putin during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight with its army in U...
UK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2026 13:20
Jonathan Powell thought Tehrans surprising offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to war Middle East crisis - live updatesBritains national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, attended the final talks between t...
Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
BBC - 17 Mar 2026 03:46
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
Venezuela v United States: World Baseball Classic final - live updates
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2026 23:56
USA host Venezuela in WBC championship gamePolitical tensions underlie final at LoanDepot ParkDrop David a line on Bluesky or by emailHow did the WBC do?Very well I would say. During a down-time in the US sporting calend...
'Bielle-Biarrey's pace spooked me' - Chessum on intercept try finish
BBC - 17 Mar 2026 23:53
England back row Ollie Chessum says the fear of being run down by Louis Bielle Biarrey prevented him from running in an intercept closer to the post in defeat by France.
Real Madrid defeat leaves Man City with season-defining run
BBC - 17 Mar 2026 23:52
Manchester City's season stands on the brink following a demoralising Champions League exit at the hands of familiar foes Real Madrid.
Abysmal Oscars TV ratings revealed - after snorefest awards ceremony
New York Post - 17 Mar 2026 23:51
The 98th Academy Awards drew just 17.9 million viewers on ABC and Hulu.
Eze keeps Arsenals shot at history alive with magic moment against Leverkusen | Barney Ronay
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2026 23:46
Artetas side are 16 games from the quadruple, helped by the forwards devastating strike in this last-16 second legAnd now I am become Springtime Eze, destroyer of netting. At what point does a shot at goal become a healt...
Pilot, 65, killed in fiery plane crash at St. Louis airport
New York Post - 17 Mar 2026 23:45
The sole person onboard, 65-year-old pilot Edward Ruhbeck, was killed in the fiery crash, St. Louis County Police confirmed to the outlet.
Portrait of a Confused Father review - the film-maker who recorded his sons entire life until his tragic death
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2026 23:30
In this poignant documentary a director shares the footage he took of his son from birth until he was 20, and reflects on losing himThe Norwegian director Gunnar Hall Jensen had been a wild youth, damaged by his mentally...
Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
BBC - 17 Mar 2026 23:28
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.
White House Security Shaken as Van Smashes Barricade - Driver in Custody, Says 'God Told Me to Do It'
IBTimes - 17 Mar 2026 23:27
A van struck a security barricade near the White House; driver detained as Secret Service investigates and streets were temporarily closed
'Childish' Meghan Markle Reportedly Stormed Out of Netflix Meetings When She Gets Offended
IBTimes - 17 Mar 2026 23:25
Explore the allegations and defenses surrounding Meghan Markle's strained relationship with Netflix, including accusations of 'childish' behavior and the impact on her partnership with the streaming giant.
'Everybody wants to fire me' - Guardiola fires back at journalists
BBC - 17 Mar 2026 23:23
Pep Guardiola responds to a question about his failures in Europe with Manchester City after his side exited the Champions League following defeat to Real Madrid in the last 16.
Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret?
BBC - 17 Mar 2026 23:19
Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time, but will his Champions League record be a cause for frustration?
Hofstras German Plotnikov inspired by warrior mom after leaving Belarus to chase March Madness dream
New York Post - 17 Mar 2026 23:18
Plotnikov has become a secret weapon for the Pride since arriving in 2022.
An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2026 23:15
The officer, whom police did not identify but who works at Gracie Mansion and City Hall, is now under investigation. The man who was shot, a 30-year-old, is in critical condition.
Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
BBC - 17 Mar 2026 23:15
In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Starmer, the Ukrainian president says the pair should meet to "re-load the relationship".