Necropsy points to boat collision in Rockaway Beach sei whale death
Officials say preliminary autopsy findings point to vessel collision as the cause of death
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US deploys Marine Expeditionary Units to the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise
US forces have moved forward-deployed Marine units and supporting assets into the Middle East, creating sharper military options against Iran while raising the stakes for regional escalation
How throttling and outages are reshaping Russia’s online landscape
Public anger is rising as mobile outages and throttling hit Telegram and WhatsApp, while the Kremlin pushes a state-backed alternative that many distrust
Illegal fuel storages and roadside pumps targeted in Hong Kong and Thailand
Police, customs and special investigators removed thousands of litres of suspected smuggled fuel in raids that underscored public safety and market concerns
Heavy rain floods Makhachkala and prompts radiation checks across Dagestan
A concise summary of flooding in Makhachkala, regional infrastructure impacts and expert evaluations of radiation risk in Dagestan
Short-term DHS funding passes House amid looming Senate battle
House Republicans moved to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security, setting the stage for a Senate confrontation and urgent operational fixes for airports and frontline staff
Iran missile strike injures U.S. service members at Prince Sultan Air Base
At least 10 U.S. service members were injured in an attack at Prince Sultan Air Base, underscoring persistent regional threats and mixed U.S. messaging
Second Circuit overturns $16 billion verdict in YPF dispute, Argentina celebrates
On 27 March 2026 the US Second Circuit overturned a lower-court award tied to the 2012 nationalisation of YPF, prompting praise from the Milei administration and rebukes from opposition leaders
How mobile internet shutdowns are reshaping public opinion in Russia
A wave of mobile internet cuts and Telegram disruptions has triggered strong negative reactions among young Russians, mounting economic pain in cities and uneasy calculations inside the Kremlin
Why astronaut Mike Fincke suddenly lost the ability to speak during an ISS mission
A sudden, 20-minute episode left four-time space flier Mike Fincke momentarily unable to speak, triggering an emergency response and a probe into possible space-related causes
MEPs asked to ditch mobile devices on China visit as cyber threats grow
Security worries push MEPs to change travel habits while debates over scanning, Huawei rulings and a US trade push reshape Brussels’ agenda
Tour helicopter crash off Kalalau Beach kills three and injures two
A sightseeing helicopter carrying one pilot and four passengers went down near Kalalau Beach on Kauai, leaving three dead and two taken to Wilcox Medical Center
Israel and Iran trade blows while talks falter and shipping in Hormuz is at risk
Israel carried out strikes on sites in and around Tehran as ceasefire talks stalled and concerns grew over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Greene predicts House losses and criticizes Trump-era priorities ahead of midterms
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Americans are suffering and predicts GOP midterm losses while urging grassroots survival strategies
Vatican mediation sought as Cuba reels from oil embargo and nationwide blackouts
Cuban leaders asked Pope Leo XIV to intercede with the Trump administration over an oil embargo that has caused nationwide blackouts and put the island under severe strain
How military damage and diplomacy are reshaping the Iran conflict
A review of the military damage, the U.S. negotiating plan and the broader regional consequences as battles and diplomacy proceed