UN Security Council adopts Gulf countries’ draft resolution
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution put forward by GCC members calling on Iran to halt attacks on the Gulf.
Department of Defense spent $93B in one month under Hegseth
Open the Books, an organization dedicated to watching government spending, published its report on March 9, 2026.
Statue of Trump holding Epstein in ‘Titanic’ pose appeared on National Mall
The statue is titled “The King of the World,” referencing another iconic moment in “Titanic,” according to its plaque.
Don’t be fooled by image of ‘Iranian missile’ with inscription about Epstein victims
The missile inscription allegedly read, “In memory of the victims of Epstein Island.”
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country’s apartheid past.
Mugabe’s son drops bail request – what has happened to the family after losing power
Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.
Why air strikes on Tehran oil facilities are causing black rain
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that’s not an easy sell, writes the BBC’s Russia editor.
One possible recipe for life on Titan is a bust
An experiment mimicking conditions on the Saturn moon suggests that cell-like bubbles don’t form in methane lakes, puncturing hopes for alien life.
AI auto-complete may subtly shape views on social issues
People are increasingly using AI auto-complete features when writing. Unbeknownst to them, that feature may change how they think.
Long-term study reveals lifelong challenges for children with single-ventricle heart disease
Children born with single‑ventricle heart disease, a rare and serious heart defect, often undergo multiple surgeries in their first years of life.
High medical debt leads to significant delays in routine and preventive care
Medical debt is associated with deferred dental care, medical care, and mental health care, even among people with health insurance, according to a new study