Gabbard testimony on Puerto Rico voting machines raises questions about role of Venezuela conspiracy theory
Photograph: Andrew Thomas/CNP/Andrew Thomas - CNP/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, testifies before a House committee intelligence hearing on 19 March 2026. Photograph: Andrew Thomas/CNP/Andrew Thomas - CNP/Shutterstock Gabbard testimony on Puerto Rico voting machines...
I paused my PhD for 11 years to help save Madagascar’s seas
Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Ando Rabearisoa worked with local fishers to establish locally managed marine conservation areas that protect fisheries and local incomes in Madagascar. There, inspired by some of her early research on community-based management of...
Palestinians celebrate Eid in Gaza, making the most of a fragile ceasefire
Anas Baba/NPR hide caption toggle caption Anas Baba/NPR GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Many Muslims are celebrating the start of Eid al-Fitr on Friday to mark the end of Ramadan, a month of daylong fasts. Anas Baba/NPR hide caption toggle...
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Trump-backed television merger moves forward
Trump-backed television merger moves forward 54 minutes ago Share Save Natalie Sherman Business reporter Share Save Getty Images The merger drew attention after the company temporarily blocked Jimmy Kimmel from its stations A Trump-backed deal to create a massive network...
FCC approves the merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna
Media FCC approves the merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna March 20, 2026 4:42 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition David Folkenflik FCC approves the merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna Listen · 1:47 1:47 Toggle...
Ministers look at blueprint for economic overhaul amid fears cost of living could hand election to far right
Photograph: WPA/Getty Images Ministers look at blueprint for economic overhaul amid fears cost of living could hand election to far right Many MPs say they are frustrated with communications strategy that brands both Reform and Greens as extremists Cabinet ministers...
Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans March 20, 2026 7:29 AM ET By Brittney Melton Israel and...
He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted
Global Health He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted March 20, 2026 8:10 AM ET By Gabrielle Emanuel Harerimana Ismail is a community health care worker in Kabale District, Uganda, who supports...
Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians
Independent senator David Pocock says Labor ‘might finally be caving’ to pressure to ‘tax gas companies making wartime profits’ amid the global energy crisis. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP View image in fullscreen Independent senator David Pocock says Labor ‘might finally be...
Watch: Missile lands next to presenter during live report from Lebanon
Middle East Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline. Middle East Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars' Some...
Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise
Governments should consider reducing highway speeds and limiting cars to designated zones to ease potential fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict, the IEA says. Photograph: 3dan3/Getty Images/iStockphoto Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy...
Marmite maker Unilever in talks to merge food business with US-based McCormick
Photograph: Sebastian Kahnert/DPA/PA Images Marmite maker Unilever in talks to merge food business with US-based McCormick Group, which also owns Dove and Hellmann’s, will focus more on personal care products if deal agreed Unilever, the owner of Marmite, Dove and...
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
Government borrowing higher than expected in February 7 minutes ago Share Save Share Save Getty Images UK government borrowing rose unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February to the second highest level for that month since records began, official figures show. The...
Question over lack of prosecution after fish die
Question over lack of prosecution after fish die 7 minutes ago Share Save Phil Shepka Cambridgeshire political reporter Share Save Shariqua Ahmed/BBC The Environment Agency found elevated levels of ammonia and low levels of oxygen in the dyke The former...
U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin
Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin March 20, 2026 1:39 AM ET By The Associated Press A federal arts commission on Thursday approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump's image...
Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
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Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
World Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens March 20, 2026 1:59 AM ET By The Associated Press Street vendors chat on the Malecón during a blackout in Havana, Monday, March 16, 2026....
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps 41 minutes ago Share Save Malcolm Prior , Rural affairs producer and Jenny Kumah , Rural affairs correspondent Share Save Christopher Furlong/Getty Images A notorious tip in Wigan has been earmarked...
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
In a report published by KPMG last year , the accountancy multinational counted 2,100 start-ups in Colombia, up 24% from the year before. "The country is in second position among the best start-up ecosystems in Latin America after Brazil," says...
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels 16 minutes ago Share Save Navin Singh Khadka Environment correspondent Share Save Getty Images Reports suggest a spike in firewood sales in parts of India Shipping disruptions...
Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests
Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests 2 hours ago Share Save Kathryn Armstrong Share Save Mizan News Agency Iran's state media released footage on Thursday of the three men at their trial Iran has executed three...
Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war
In the days before the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, Iranians would usually be excitedly preparing. "We'd be busy getting ready … cleaning the house, shopping for new clothes, sweets and snacks," says Mina, a woman in her 50s...
Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations
Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations 2 hours ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images Taylor Frankie Paul had recently been promoting the new series The new season of dating show The...
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar
Photograph: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar US president claims Israel will not attack South Pars again – but threatens to destroy ‘extremely important and valuable’ site if...
Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania
0:24 Possum found in Hobart airport gift shop's toy section – video Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania A brushtail possum was found peering out among the toy kangaroos and dingoes in a...
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board 31 minutes ago Share Save Jessica Rawnsley Share Save Reuters The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to leave the...
UK to double steel tariffs to 50% to save plants from collapse
Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA View image in fullscreen Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA...
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence Just now Share Save Jorn Madslien Business reporter, Helsinki Share Save S Group Janne Ahtoniemi says that Finnish firms understand the role they play in the country's defence If Finland was...
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? 44 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images China has long braced for a Gulf oil supply shock - but the...