The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis. That peaceful image was shattered Saturday as Iranian weaponry rained down on Dubai, setting fire to a five-star resort, threatening the world's tallest...

Actor and model Bijou Phillips has revealed that she's "hanging on by a thread" and urgently needs a kidney transplant in her first sit-down interview in a decade. “I’ve needed a transplant for a year,” Philips told Us Weekly in an exclusive...

"Boil-in-the-bag" funerals are coming to the UK, it has been announced. Hydrolysis provides an eco-friendly option to conventional cremations or burials. Formally called water cremation, the process has been labelled "boil-in-the-bag" funerals by some...

Parents and council members gathered in a nearly empty high school cafeteria this week, reconvening for the first time since a college professor’s remarks about Black students disrupted a New York City school meeting and shook the community. Roughly two...

Kelly Osbourne is asking people to “stop kicking me while I’m down” after her appearance at the Brit Awards on Saturday garnered a slew of body shamers scrutinizing her appearance. Osbourne, 41, was onstage alongside her mother, Sharon, to accept a...

NATIONAL NEWS OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region Mar 1, 2026, 11:55 AM A map showing the location of the Strait of Hormuz. (AP Digital Embed) Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP Digital Embed) BY ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW...

DEIR EL-BALAH – Some Palestinians say they fear the widening war sparked by U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran could overshadow the fragile situation in Gaza, just over a week after U.S. President Donald Trump rallied billions of dollars in pledges...

Multiple Authors Email Print FIFA has responded to the Vinícius Júnior-Gianluca Prestianni racism allegations by announcing plans to introduce measures ahead of the 2026 World Cup to prevent players from "covering their mouth when confronting opponents...

CAIRO – Some of the jubilation was open and even raucous — people dancing in Iranian streets, honking car horns in celebration, screaming joyfully from windows and rooftops over the killing of the country's supreme leader. But as bombardment by the...

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has taken the United States into war with Iran despite decades of self-professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Middle East, and repeated pledges to focus primarily on the Western Hemisphere...

article FOX News obtained this image that purportedly shows the gunman responsible for a deadly mass shooting in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2026. (FOX News) The Brief A mass shooting in Downtown Austin early on Sunday left three dead, including the...

The European Union on Sunday warned that escalating violence following strikes between the US, Israel and Iran risks destabilizing the Middle East and beyond, urging “maximum restraint” and respect for international law. The European Union on Sunday...

British prime minister says the move is for the 'collective self-defence of long-standing friends and allies, and protecting British lives' The UK will allow the US to use British bases for the purpose of targeting Iranian missile sites "at source",...

President Trump on Sunday said in a video address that there will likely be more American casualties as the U.S-Israeli war on Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, continues "in full force." "As one nation, we grieve for the true American patriots who have...

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was surprised. His San Antonio Spurs, who were untouchable in February, were unsteady to start March. San...

A meeting of the Government Trade Forum will receive an update on events in the Middle East from Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee. The forum meeting on Monday will also consider international developments such as EU-US trade and tariffs and...

WASHINGTON – A senior White House official said Sunday that Iran's “new potential leadership” has suggested it is open to talks with the United States after American and Israeli forces launched a major attack against Tehran, killing the country's supreme...

President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested the U.S. is envisaging a four-week military operation against Iran, where American and Israeli strikes have killed the country’s supreme leader and crippled its defense capabilities. "It's always been a...

President Donald Trump released a six-minute video message on Truth Social Sunday in his first address to the nation since he first announced the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran early Saturday morning. MS NOW aired the video, in which the president...

Ministers consider social media curfew in nationwide online safety discussion Technology Secretary to launch consultation on regulating social media. 1 Mar 2026, 22:30 | Updated: 11m ago Share Facebook WhatsApp Email Link Copied Link CheckCircle...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK has accepted a US request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers. "The United States has requested permission to use British bases for that...

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Multiple Authors Mar 2, 2026, 12:00 AM Email Print Open Extended Reactions The first day of March bought us plenty of excitement. In the Premier League, first Manchester United went up to third in the table as they came from behind to beat 10-man...

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News /Dow Jones Newswires /Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. GDP and PCE Data, Fed Minutes Due Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. GDP and PCE Data, Fed Minutes Due 6 min read By Dow Jones Newswires staff Below are the most important global events likely to...

Call the Midwife fans will need to brace themselves ahead of the season 15 finale, which Helen George has described as "really emotional". Ad "There's this scene, I won't really go into detail, but it sort of encompasses all of the characters that we've...

By Adrian Proszenko February 25, 2026 — 10.53am The NRL has been dragged into the Zac Lomax legal stoush after Parramatta issued an urgent subpoena to obtain documents relating to head office’s involvement in the matter. Parramatta began legal...

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The 2026 Actor Awards will feature some serious star power. Mia Goth, Connor Storrie, Michael B. Jordan and Janelle James are among the presenters at the ceremony, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Storrie is one of the hottest names...

Reactions are pouring in after the United States and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday, following weeks of threats from President Trump. Mr. Trump announced the assault, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” in a video on...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the...

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Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under Published Feb. 28, 2026 2:50 p.m. ET Associated Press PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Shane Lowry has yet another chance to win at PGA National. The native of Ireland who...

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are flying the Irish flag at this year's Actor Awards, which are taking place tonight in Los Angeles, with both nominated for their performances in Hamnet. The event was formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards...

A plume of smoke rises following reported explosions in Tehran on March 1, 2026. (Atta Kenare | AFP via Getty Images) AMMAN, Jordan – Iranians and others across the Middle East awoke Sunday to a region in turmoil following the killing of Iran's supreme...

Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. ⁠and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war. "While the...

The Brief The U.S. military says at least three American service members have died in Operation Epic Fury, the name for the U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran. According to U.S. Central Command, at least five others were seriously injured and...

Matildas captain Sam Kerr says the monkey is finally off her back after scoring her first international goal in 851 days -- and the superstar has hinted her trademark backflip may not be far away. Kerr was the hero on Sunday night, with her 14th-minute...

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NEW YORK – “Scream” is still making a killing. Thirty years after the original slasher movie opened in theaters, “Scream 7” debuted with a franchise-best $64.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The bigger-than-expected opening is a win for...

Multiple Authors Email Print The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons, they announced on Sunday. Associate head coach D.J. Smith is taking over as interim and is expected to serve in that role for the remainder of the season....

WASHINGTON – Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the U.S. attacks on Iran, the military said Sunday, marking the first American casualties in a major offensive that has sparked retaliation from the...

Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third Updated Mar. 1, 2026 2:38 p.m. ET Associated Press MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with...

Getty Confetti is seen over the SEC logo after the Florida Gators defeated the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Southeastern Conference (SEC)...

NEW YORK – Mikal Bridges had 25 points, Jalen Brunson scored 24 and the New York Knicks snapped the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory on Sunday. After going unbeaten in February, the Spurs were shut down to open March,...

Rebecca Adlington has announced the birth of her baby daughter. The Olympic swimmer has confirmed the arrival of her little girl, who they have called Thea Joy Parsons. Taking to Instagram, the former competitive swimmer, 37, wrote: "Our family is...

France, Germany and the United Kingdom said Sunday they are ready to work with U.S. and allies to stop Iran’s retaliatory attacks. The three countries' leaders were "appalled by the indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks launched by Iran...

VICTORIA — Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern...

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Explosions rock Israel as Iran launches new missile barrage JERUSALEM At least five explosions were heard in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas following the launch of missiles from Iran toward Israel, an Anadolu correspondent reported on March 1...