UPI 32m

Judge rejects new trial request by man convicted in Laken Riley murder - UPI.com

Jose Ibarra listens to counsel during a hearing on a motion for a new trial in an Athens-Clarke County courtroom, Athens, Ga., on Jan. 30. A judge denied Ibarra's request for a new trial on Monday. File Pool Photo by Mike Stewart/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Jose Ibarra, the man convicted for the 2024 kil»»»

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UPI 1h

140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says - UPI.com

The remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returned to the U.S. during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on Saturday. The six members of the Army Reserve died March 1 when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, one day after»»»

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BBC 2h

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Meta should do more to address the "proliferation" of fake content made with artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its platforms, the social media giant's own advisors have said. The 21-person Oversight Board raised the concerns as it rebuked the company for leaving up an AI-generated video that cl»»»

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UPI 2h

White House disputes claim of Navy escort on Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

1 of 2 | White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the U.S. Navy did not escort an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz after Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed it did on social media. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump poste»»»

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UPI 3h

Alabama governor commutes death sentence for murder man didn't commit - UPI.com

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who has been on death row for more than 30 years. File Image courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections March 10 (UPI) -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a man who has been on »»»

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UPI 3h

New Mexico attorney general investigating Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch - UPI.com

The New Mexico attorney general is investigating the Zorro Ranch, once owned by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Authorities in New Mexico began an investigation this week into the Zorro Ranch, a property near Santa Fe that was »»»

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BBC 3h

Alabama death row inmate who didn't kill anyone is spared execution

A man who was set to be executed in Alabama over a killing that he did not carry out has been spared death after the governor's intervention. Charles "Sonny" Burton, 75, was sentenced to death for the murder of a man during a store robbery in 1991, even though he was not in the building at the time»»»

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UPI 3h

Suspicious package found near N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home - UPI.com

NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch speaks alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a press conference at Gracie Mansion on Monday after two men threw devices at a crowd of protesters near the mayor's home. On Tuesday, police evacuated a park near Gracie Mansion after a suspicious package w»»»

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UPI 4h

DOJ's Ed Martin faces complaint from D.C. Bar attorney - UPI.com

Department of Justice pardons lawyer Ed Martin is facing disciplinary action from the D.C. Bar for sending a letter to Georgetown University Law School threatening it, among other actions. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin is facing a complain»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Estithmar Holding net profit surges 122% to QAR 938 million; revenue rises 54% to QAR 6.4 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025

Doha: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The group reported a 54% increase in revenue to QAR 6.4 billion, compared with QAR 4.2 billion in 2024. Gross profit rose to QAR 2.1 billion, up from QAR 1 billion in 2024, representing growth »»»

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UPI 4h

U.S. Gas prices over $3.50 per gallon as strikes on Iran continue - UPI.com

The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues military action against Iran. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tu»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Polish start-up equipping European buses

AutonomyNow, a Polish deeptech startup developing AI based safety systems for commercial vehicles, reported its first profit in 2025 of over PLN 1 million, with revenue exceeding PLN 30 million, growing strongly y/y. Founded in 2020, the company has produced more than 3,000 autonomous safety system»»»

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UPI 5h

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs, cites sink in profits - UPI.com

German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. The job cuts are p»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

UN Warns Hormuz Standstill Will Hit World’s Most Vulnerable

The standstill in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Middle East war could hammer some of the world's most vulnerable people, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The strait is the only sea passage from the Gulf towards the Indian Ocean, through which nearly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil supp»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai issues safety guide and urges calm response to emergency alerts

Dubai: The Dubai Government Media Office has published a public safety guide, reaffirming that the emirate is safe and continues to operate at full capacity, while providing precautionary guidelines on how residents and visitors should respond if emergency alerts are issued. The guidelines are desi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Egypt strengthens textile, garment quality testing to support exports

The General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries (ECAHT) to enhance testing and inspection services for textiles, ready-made garments, and technical apparel, aiming to improve product qu»»»

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UPI 6h

Noboa backs U.S. anti-drug strategy as Petro questions global drug war - UPI.com

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug trafficking, File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug traffic»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Etihad Rail proves resilience amid Middle East crisis

The staying power of a transit system is tested during times of crises. And over the past 11 days, while the Middle East has been at the centre of a war between US-Israel and Iran, Etihad Rail has proved its mettle. It has ferried its cargo without incident across the UAE’s national railway network»»»

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UPI 6h

Brazil's Lula reneges on attending Chile's presidential inauguration - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has backed out of attending Wednesday’s presidential inauguration in Chile Photo by Andre Borges/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend Wednesday's presidential inauguration in Chile despite having previously»»»

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UPI 6h

Georgia voters go to polls to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - UPI.com

Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. Greene»»»

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TAP 6h

Parliament approves law proposal to address distressed agricultural debts

Tunis, March 10 (TAP)- The Tunisian Parliament approved, on Tuesday, a legislative initiative aimed at settling distressed agricultural debts. The initiative, supported by 73 deputies, seeks to help small farmers and businesses in the agricultural...»»»

UPI 7h

FDA approves leucovorin to treat rare cerebral folate deficiency - UPI.com

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved expanded use of leucovorin calcium to treat a rare genetic disorder. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved expanded use of leucovorin calcium tablets for treating c»»»

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UPI 7h

Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com

Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»

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Business-review 7h

More than 180 green certifications were awarded in 2025, office buildings receiving the largest share: 107

The market for green certifications, as well as those focused on health, safety and accessibility, remained highly active in 2025, despite changes introduced at European level regarding sustainability reporting obligations. Last year, more than 180 green certifications (BREEAM and LEED) and over 70»»»

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Business-review 8h

8 in 10 Romanians are more price-conscious when shopping online in 2026

Romanians have entered a phase of cautious consumption in 2026, with 58.2% expecting household monthly shopping expenses to increase, a sign that pressure on budgets is being felt more strongly amid an economic context perceived as unstable. As a result, around 8 in 10 say they are more attentive t»»»

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Business-review 8h

German group IREKS acquires land near Bucharest for new headquarters and warehouse

German group IREKS, an international producer of baking ingredients for bread and for confectionery baked goods, has acquired a land plot of approximately 13,000 sq m in Chitila, near Bucharest. The company plans to develop a new administrative headquarters including a customer centre, as well as a»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Musk worth $839 billion in new Forbes list

Elon Musk is the wealthiest individual ever recorded, worth an estimated $839 billion, Forbes said Tuesday, as a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. Musk topped the Forbes World's Billionaires list for the second consecutive y»»»

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UPI 8h

Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto; no injuries - UPI.com

Members of a Military Honor Guard stand with an American flag at the White House in 2017. Early Tuesday, shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Toronto police said shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto ea»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Grenade suspect remanded in custody after threat outside Athens police HQ

The 48-year-old man who police said threatened to blow himself up outside Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening has been remanded in custody after briefly testifying before an investigating magistrate. The Sudanese national faces charges of aggravated possession of a weapon as well as»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Plovdiv Appellate Court Confirms Custody Against Bulgarian, Turkish Citizens Accused of Cross-Border Drug Trafficking

The Plovdiv Appellate Court upheld the custody decision against Bulgarian and Turkish citizens accused of smuggling 11.18 kilogrammes of cocaine worth over EUR 1 million and 5.2 kilogrammes of gold bars worth over EUR 400,000 through the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, the court's press centre »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Your family in the UAE is not alone: Ambassador Alshaali assures safety of Indian diaspora

New Delhi: Assuring the safety of the large Indian community in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali said that the Indian diaspora in the Gulf nation is safe and cared for, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dir»»»

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UPI 8h

2 who claim ISIS connection to face terrorism charges for N.Y. bombing at the mayor's residence - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Emir Balat, 18, of Langhorne, Pa., allegedly takes an improvised explosive device from Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, of Newtown, Pa. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice. March 10 (UPI) -- Two men who allegedly threw improvised devices at protesters outside the home of New York Mayor Zoh»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Bahrain says air defences intercept 105 ballistic missiles, 176 drones

Dubai: The Bahrain Defence Force General Command (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to successfully intercept successive waves of the Iranian aggression. Since the onset of hostilities, BDF forces have intercepted and destroyed 105 ballistic missiles and 176 unmanned aerial»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Egypt combines austerity with extended food import support until 2027 to offset rising energy costs

Egypt has announced a suite of austerity measures and extended import facilities for basic food staples until March 2027, as the government moves to insulate the economy from surging global energy prices and regional military developments. The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Tuesday extended an exem»»»

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UPI 9h

British lawmakers reject social media ban for children under 16 - UPI.com

Parliament voted down an amendment to ban children under 16 from social media, instead opting for measures that would give the Secretary of State for Science broad powers to limit or ban children from accessing apps and chat bots and restrict "specific features that are harmful or addictive." File »»»

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UPI 9h

Look: Blindfolded woman identifies 19 Barbie dolls in 3 minutes - UPI.com

Bettina Dorfmann, who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Barbies, earned a second title by identifying the dolls while blindfolded. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records March 9 (UPI) -- The German woman who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Pepe Escobar: Iran Has Served the US an Eviction Notice

The new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, 57, chosen by the Assembly of Experts, so far has not spoken a single word in public. The IRGC is speaking for him. From the start, Mojtaba was the preferred candidate to succeed Ayatollah Khamenei, the man who planned in meticulous detail how to br»»»

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24 News Agency 9h

New tariffs in Kyrgyzstan to cover only 45 percent of electricity cost - | 24.KG

Even taking into account the price changes effective May 1, Kyrgyzstan’s population will only be covering 45 percent of the actual cost of electricity. Timur Orozaliev, Director of the Department for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex, said to Kabar news agency. «Starting May 1, the tariff w»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

UAE air defences intercept 8 ballistic missiles, 26 UAVs

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that its air defences on Tuesday detected 9 ballistic missiles, of which 8 were destroyed, while 1 missile fell into the sea. A total of 35 UAVs were also detected, with 26 intercepted, while 9 fell within the country’s ter»»»

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Sana 9h

Syria, Qatar discuss plan to rehabilitate Damascus airport road

Damascus, March 10 (SANA) Syrian transport officials held talks with a delegation from Qatar’s Urbacon Holding Company (UCC) on plans to rehabilitate and upgrade the road linking Damascus International Airport to the Lebanese border. Moaz Najjar, director of the General Establishment for Road Trans»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Interministerial Commission Set Up to Monitor Fuel Prices, Prepare Response Measures amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade

By order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, an interministerial commission under the Council of Ministers was established on Tuesday to monitor fuel prices and prepare response measures amid the energy market pressure created by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Finance Minis»»»

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UPI 10h

Venezuela moves to open mining sector to foreign investment - UPI.com

A demonstrator holds a US and Venezuelan flag outside the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Nicolas Maduro has been charged in the US after he was captured and flown out of Venezuela, following a series of airstrikes that mark an extraordinary escalation»»»

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UPI 10h

FAA issues brief ground stop for JetBlue due to system outage - UPI.com

The Federa Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue Tuesday morning at the airline's request. It has been lifted. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop on JetBlue early Tuesday morning at the airli»»»

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The Budapest Times 10h

Inflation slows to a mere 1.4 percent

Consumer prices were 1.4% higher on average in February 2026 than a year earlier. Over one month, consumer prices rose by 0.1% on average. In 12 months, compared to February 2025 food prices increased by 0.2% (and decreased by 3.2% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the pri»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Did Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ lock an OTT deal ahead of March 19 release?

Dubai: The countdown has begun for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the high-octane action drama headlined by Ranveer Singh. In less than ten days, Aditya Dhar directorial and his much-talked-about sequel will arrive in cinemas in India and beyond on March 19. While a movie of this scale and storyline shou»»»

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Kathimerini 10h

Prosecutor opens inquiry into English teacher’s death

A prosecutor in Thessaloniki has launched an investigation into allegations of bullying by students against an English teacher who died on March 7. The death of Sofia Christidou has raised questions about events leading up to it, as authorities examine whether responsibility will be assigned follow»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Labour Minister Presents Ministry's Priorities to Trade Unions, Employer Organizations

Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov held a meeting with representatives of nationally representative trade unions and employer organizations, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy press service reported on Tuesday. He presented the main priorities of the social ministry d»»»

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Sana 10h

WFP: Relative improvement in food security in Syria; 6.7 million assisted in January

Damascus, March 10 (SANA) The World Food Programme (WFP) reported that 6.7 million people in Syria received assistance in January, noting a relative improvement in food security according to its 2025 Food Security Assessment. The assessment found that 18% of Syrian households are now food secure, u»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Stress-tested, standing strong: Inside UAE school system's digital resilience

Dubai: Crises do not build resilience. They reveal it. When Iranian aggression prompted UAE authorities to require schools to shift to remote learning with minimal notice, what followed was not a test that the education sector had to prepare for in the moment. It was the result of years of delibera»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

China Lifts Military Budget to Modernize Weapons, Defense Technology

China's increased military spending will fund its military modernization and help develop advanced weapons and defense technology innovation, the spokesperson for the military delegation at its annual parliament meeting, Zhang Xiaogang, said Tuesday. The Chinese government has kept defense spending»»»

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