Verstappen considers retiring from Formula 1 at end of 2026

Middle East • March 25, 2026

Iran reinforces Kharg Island defenses amid U.S. invasion threat

Iran has bolstered military presence on Kharg Island and threatened regional disruption if the U.S. attempts a ground invasion of the strategic oil terminal.

Music • March 25, 2026

Rosalía halts Milan concert midway due to illness

Spanish singer stopped performance at sold-out Forum Assago after about two hours, citing feeling unwell and vomiting.

World • March 25, 2026

UN adopts resolution recognizing transatlantic slavery as gravest crime against humanity

Ghana-led resolution passed with 123 votes in favor; US, Israel and Argentina voted against while UK and EU members abstained.

Military • March 25, 2026

U.S. military strike kills 4 on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

The U.S. military conducted a strike Wednesday on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, bringing total deaths from the campaign to at least 163 since September.

Football • March 25, 2026

Gattuso calls Italy-Northern Ireland playoff "most important match of my career"

Italy faces Northern Ireland on Wednesday in World Cup playoff semifinal at Bergamo. Coach Gattuso says he feels the country's weight on his shoulders.

Politics • March 25, 2026

Trump to meet Xi in Beijing on May 14-15, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump will visit China in mid-May for talks with President Xi Jinping, postponed from late March due to the Iran war.

Accident • March 25, 2026

Air traffic controller kept working after deadly LaGuardia crash

NTSB questions why the controller remained on duty after the incident that killed two pilots and injured over 40 people.

Sports • March 25, 2026

NBA votes to explore expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

The league's board of governors approved formal exploration of adding franchises in both cities, with bids expected between $7 billion and $10 billion each.

World • March 25, 2026

Venezuela's interim president removes UN ambassador appointed by Maduro

Delcy Rodríguez dismissed Samuel Moncada after nearly a decade as Venezuela's UN representative, replacing him with Coromoto Godoy.

Business • March 25, 2026

Supreme Court rules Cox Communications not liable for subscriber piracy

The justices unanimously sided with the internet service provider in a copyright dispute brought by major music labels over illegal downloads.

World • March 25, 2026

U.S. and Ecuador say they bombed drug camp; investigation finds dairy farm

A New York Times investigation challenges U.S. and Ecuadorian claims that a March airstrike destroyed a narcotrafficker training site in rural Ecuador.

Technology • March 25, 2026

California jury orders Meta and Google to pay woman $3 million in social media addiction case

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through addictive features, awarding $3 million in compensatory damages in a rare verdict.