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Monday, March 09, 2026 2:06 PM ET

World News

Iran war live: Trump says it’s ‘too soon’ to weigh seizing Iran’s oil

Newsweek - 4 minutes ago

The cost of oil surged past $100 a barrel after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader. Follow Newsweek's latest updates

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Washington Examiner

Iran latest: Iranian missiles intercepted over Turkey and UAE as oil price passes $100 a barrel

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Meanwhile, Israel says it's carrying out strikes across Iran and in Lebanon. This afternoon, G7 finance ministers will hold an emergency meeting on the oil price.

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Channel NewsAsia

Hungary urges EU to pause Russia sanctions as oil prices surge

Channel NewsAsia - 50 minutes ago

Hungary has urged the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian oil as global crude prices surge above US$100 per barrel amid Middle East tensions.

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Middle East Eye

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in shouting match with judge as trial begins

Middle East Eye - 54 minutes ago

Detainees must review tens of thousands of pages of documents with just two hours of weekly computer access

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The Pentagon has identified Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington from Kentucky as the soldier who died from Sunday injuries sustained in a March 1 attack on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

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NPR

Anthropic sues Pentagon, Trump administration over "supply chain risk" designation

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.

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Breitbart

Actor Steve Downes Demands Trump's White House Remove ‘Halo’ Footage from Its ‘War Porn’ Video

Breitbart - 2 hours ago

Steve Downes, the voice of "Halo" protagonist Master Chief, is demanding that President Donald Trump's White House remove his character's voice from what he called a "disgusting and juvenile war porn" video.

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Breitbart

Pezeshkian felicitates Ayatollah Khamenei selection as Leader

Mehr News Agency - 10 hours ago

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei on his selection as the Leader, stating that the appointment heralds a new era of honor and authority for the Iranian nation.

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Business News

Toronto Star

Markets today: North American stock indexes slump as Iran war drags on, oil near $120 stokes inflation worries

The Globe and Mail - 6 minutes ago

Investor sentiment continues to slide as conflict shows no sign of deteriorating

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BBC News

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

BBC News - 7 minutes ago

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices.

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Times of India

Mark Kleinman blog | See the latest stories from Sky News' City editor

Sky News - 6 hours ago

Mark Kleinman has broken numerous major stories about the corporate and financial sectors since joining Sky News in 2009. See his latest stories, analysis and updates here, and follow him on X at @MarkKleinmanSky.

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Fox News

The invisible layoff: AI is quietly locking Americans out of the job market, CEO warns

Fox News - 1 hour ago

February's shocking 92,000 job losses reveal a potential hidden crisis: AI algorithms are allegedly screening out qualified workers while boosting productivity.

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Technology

Breitbart

'Whoa Moment:' Pentagon Chief Tech Officer Describes How Fight with Anthropic over Control of AI Began

Breitbart - 8 minutes ago

Emil Michael, the Department of War's chief technology officer, has publicly described the pivotal moment when military leadership realized the extent of the Pentagon's reliance on Anthropic's AI technology, a discovery that preceded the recent breakdown in their relationship.

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BBC News

Stormont Education Minister ‘sympathetic’ to social media ban

Evening Standard - 1 day ago

Paul Givan said he supports the concerns behind such a ban but questioned how it could be enforced.

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CNBC

Anthropic sues to block Pentagon’s supply-chain risk designation

The Globe and Mail - 2 hours ago

AI startup was blacklisted after refusing to allow its technology to be used for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance

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CBS News

U.S. soldier killed in strike on base in Saudi Arabia identified

CBS News - 8 minutes ago

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Sports Headlines

Sky News

Lesser teams light up chaotic Twenty20 World Cup

Channel NewsAsia - 4 hours ago

AHMEDABAD, INDIA, March 9 : The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.India's strained ties with Bangladesh and Pakistan nearly derai

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Independent.ie

Watch: Mass brawl in chaotic Brazil state final sees 23 players sent off

Independent.ie - 2 hours ago

Security staff and military police were forced to intervene in a mass brawl that saw 23 players sent off in the Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro a...

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Independent.ie

Five Iranian women’s soccer players apply for asylum in Australia after fleeing team as supporters plead for action

CTV News - 17 minutes ago

Amid fears over their safety, five members of the Iranian women’s soccer squad have sought asylum in Australia and and are currently safe with police, a source told CNN Sports.

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The Advocate

NFL free agency 2026: Dolphins will release Tua Tagovailoa; 'legal tampering' set to start

Los Angeles Times - 47 minutes ago

Follow NFL free agency, starting with the 'legal tampering' period that begins Monday morning. The Miami Dolphins announced they will release longtime quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

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Entertainment News

BBC News

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

BBC News - 7 minutes ago

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

Country Joe McDonald, '60s Counterculture Singer, Dead at 84

Consequence of Sound - 3 hours ago

Country Joe McDonald, the 1960s folk-rocker who famously protested the Vietnam War with his song "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," has passed away at age 84 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

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E Online

James Van Der Beek's Daughter Emilia, 9, Says She Talks to Him “Every Day” After His Death

E Online - 1 hour ago

On what would have been James Van Der Beek’s 49th birthday, his and Kimberly Van Der Beek’s daughter Emilia shared a moving message about grief and the ways she’s honoring her dad.

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New York Post

All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March 2026: Oprah Winfrey,...

New York Post - 19 minutes ago

The Paris shows always draw the starriest crowds.

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Odd/Weird News

Sky News

10-Year-Old Is Youngest Fashion Designer To Ever Show At Paris Fashion Week

Inside Edition - 2 hours ago

He may be in fourth grade, but his sense of fashion is on a masters' level. Max Alexander says his age won't stop him from taking the next step in his career as a designer.

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New York Post

Pain at the pump to ease, high school prank turns deadly for beloved...

New York Post - 19 minutes ago

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Americans can expect gas prices to come back to Earth in a matter of weeks despite Iran war strikes putting pressure on oil prices. A beloved Georgia teacher was...

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Apple Valley News Now

Zoo reveals name of newborn spider monkey after asking public for help

New York Post - 1 day ago

This was a real order of monkey business. A Connecticut zoo asked for help with naming its baby spider monkey -- and revealed the winning moniker on Facebook yesterday.

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Sora News 24

Look: World's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall - UPI.com

UPI - 5 days ago

A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- measuring a diminutive .98-inch tall.

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