Tony-nominated actor Mary Beth Hurt dies at 79
NEW YORK (AP) — Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who starred on Broadway in "Benefactors" with Glenn Close and reunited with Close for the movie "The World According to Garp," has died. Hurt died Saturday in New Jersey...
WATCH: Leavitt won't comment on reports U.S. landmines have been spotted in Iran
The White House refused to comment Monday on a report that U.S.-made landmines are being used in Iran. Watch the clip in the video player above. When asked about reports that American-made landmines have been spotted on the ground in...
Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods
Dozens of clowns have marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital to protest against a government decree that limits extracurricular activities in schools, threatening their livelihoods. View image in fullscreen A clown rides a unicycle during a protest in La...
Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but DHS shutdown continues
Frustrating security lines dwindled at U.S. airports on Monday, removing some of the worst bottlenecks as Transportation Safety Administration officers began receiving backpay for working during the government shutdown. The union also said the TSA updated its furlough policy on...
Israel's parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
The law makes the death penalty — by hanging — the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted for nationalistic killings. They say that it establishes a hierarchy between Israeli court systems in a way that will confine the death...
Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed
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The 5 most surprising things our readers bought on Amazon this week (No. 1 is weird)
Last chance Spring Sale deals The 5 weirdest Amazon top-sellers for ZDNET readers Dreamfarm Fluicer for $16 (save $4) Alison DeNisco Rayome/ZDNET Current price: $16 (with on-page coupon) (20% off) Original price: $20 You may think you've juiced a lemon,...
UConn buzzer beater turns near blowout into unforgettable March Madness wing
UConn buzzer beater turns near blowout into unforgettable March Madness wing UConn downed Duke with a last-second 3-pointer to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in the Final Four. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Trump says U.S. will be leaving Iran 'very soon' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will be leaving Iran "very soon," anticipating that the departure might come within two or three weeks. Trump made the remarks during a press availability at the White House, responding to...
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 1. Korean-language dailies -- 100,000 to 600,000 won to be given to 35.8 mln people in 'high oil price relief' (Kyunghyang...
(LEAD) S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly | Yonhap News Agency
Son Heung-min of South Korea (C) is defended by Marco Friedl (L) and Konrad Laimer of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) South Korea had eight new faces in the...
S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to Austria 1-0 in their pre-World Cup friendly match in Vienna on Tuesday, as the Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up their two-match European trip without a goal. Son Heung-min...
Samsung Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - but it's tricky
Close Home Health Samsung Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - but it's tricky The feature works on Galaxy Watch 4 and newer models. ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung Galaxy Watch users in the US can...
JD Vance and Marco Rubio are front-runners to replace Trump — but only one attended secret Republican donors meeting Monday | The Independent
Vice President JD Vance ’s presence at a closed-door donor summit this week intensified speculation about the 2028 presidential race , where he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are viewed as leading contenders to succeed Donald Trump on top...
Landlords ‘leveraging up’ by exploiting property tax rules are fuelling Australia’s housing affordability crisis, analysis finds
Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules have fuelled property investments and house prices rises, an e61 Institute report has found. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules...
Mark Sanford makes a last-minute bid to return to Congress in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, wants to return to Congress — again. Just hours ahead of the deadline to do so, Sanford filed...
(URGENT) S. Korea's monthly exports top US$80 bln mark for 1st time in March | Yonhap News Agency
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(URGENT) Seoul shares open 5.49 pct higher after sharp decline amid hopes for end to Middle East war | Yonhap News Agency
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(URGENT) S. Korea's chip exports hit record US$32.8 bln in March | Yonhap News Agency
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(LEAD) Hegseth: Upcoming days in Iran war will be 'decisive,' U.S. keeps all options open | Yonhap News Agency
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the upcoming days will be "decisive" in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, noting that the United States is not ruling out any options amid speculation about potential "boots on the ground" in...
Hegseth says upcoming days will be 'decisive' in Iran war, U.S. not foreclosing any option | Yonhap News Agency
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the upcoming days will be "decisive" in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, noting that the United States is not ruling out any option amid speculation about potential "boots on the ground" in...
Ex-DP lawmaker questioned by police over corruption allegations | Yonhap News Agency
Kim Byung-kee, an independent who was formerly with the ruling Democratic Party (DP), appeared before police Tuesday for a fourth round of questioning over a set of misconduct allegations. Kim, a former DP floor leader, was questioned by the Seoul...
The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power
Reuters / REUTERS The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is once more turning its lens on Microsoft. The tech company will be the focus of an investigation by the regulator to see if it can be assigned strategic market status...
WATCH: Leavitt says U.S. troops appreciate prayers after Pope Leo speaks out against waging war
Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday homily to criticize "those who wage war," as the war in Iran stretched into its fifth week. Watch a clip from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's press briefing in the video player...
Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout
Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout 53 minutes ago Share Save Wedaeli Chibelushi Share Save AFP via Getty Images The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on...
One Nation renews defection offer to ‘courageous’ Moira Deeming after Victorian Liberal MP dumped from election ticket
Moira Deeming’s future in the Victorian Liberals will be decided in the final preselection for the party’s upper house seats. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen Moira Deeming’s future in the Victorian Liberals will be decided in the final...
(Yonhap Interview) Confident Wiz outfielder Hilliard looking to be 'centerpiece' of KBO club
Sam Hilliard of the KT Wiz (L) is greeted by teammate Kim Hyun-soo after hitting a two-run home run against the LG Twins during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on March 28,...
(News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break
By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- K-pop giant BTS reaffirmed its unmatched global influence, returning to the top of the Billboard charts this week with "Arirang," its first group release in nearly four years. The septet has secured...
Living in the dark: Gaza’s struggle for electricity | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (9 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinians in Gaza rely on stations to charge their phones [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera] By...
Lebanese resident stays behind with pet monkey despite evacuation orders | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera
Toggle Play Lebanese resident stays behind with pet monkey despite evacuation orders A Lebanese man has refused to leave Tyre in southern Lebanon, staying with his pet monkey despite evacuation orders. Published On 29 Mar 2026 29 Mar 2026 Save...