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On This Day, March 14: FBI's 'Most Wanted Fugitives' list debuts - UPI.com

On March 14, 1950, the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list appeared for the first time. 1 of 4 | Franklin County Sheriff Steven Pelton stands near a poster of Donald Eugene Fields II as he was announced being added to the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list in St. Louis on May 25, 2023. On Marc»»»

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France24 1h

Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organised rally after Israeli warning

A blast rocked a major pro-Palestinian rally in Tehran on Friday after Israel warned it could target the area, as the nearly two-week war between Israel and Iran escalated across the Middle East. Washington ordered roughly 2,500 additional Marines to the region, bolstering its military presence. A »»»

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BNE 2h

Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity

A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four ​Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity

A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four ​Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity

A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four ​Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»

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BNE 2h

Viktor Orban claims Ukraine plotted attacks on his family but experts say latest video is likely AI-generated

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, but security analysts say the footage showing a former Ukrainian military person is likely manipulated and part of a broader disinformation campaign ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections. »»»

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BNE 2h

Viktor Orban claims Ukraine plotted attacks on his family but experts say latest video is likely AI-generated

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, but security analysts say the footage showing a former Ukrainian military person is likely manipulated and part of a broader disinformation campaign ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections. »»»

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BNE 2h

Romania plans joint drone production with Ukraine

Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a strategic partnership agreement in Bucharest on March 12, marking a new stage in bilateral relations and outlining plans for cooperation in defence, energy and transport. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity

A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four ​Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»

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BNE 2h

Romania plans joint drone production with Ukraine

Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a strategic partnership agreement in Bucharest on March 12, marking a new stage in bilateral relations and outlining plans for cooperation in defence, energy and transport. »»»

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France24 2h

The World This Week - Iran: A 'Nepo-Ayatollah', the 'Hubris trap" & the costs of a "very complete war"

It’s been a week that’s seen a new Ayatollah proclaimed in Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has not been seen in public and is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being injured in the same strike that killed his father. State television showed crowd»»»

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France24 2h

Pakistan air strikes hit Kabul and Afghan border provinces, killing several

Afghan authorities said Friday that Pakistani air strikes hit Kabul and border provinces overnight, killing six people in the capital. A Pakistani security official confirmed the operation, saying it targeted the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Islamabad has stepped up strikes in Afghanistan amid rising m»»»

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France24 3h

EU backs ban on AI-generated sexualised deepfakes after Grok backlash

EU states on Friday supported new rules banning AI tools that generate sexualised deepfakes, following a backlash over images made with Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok. EU nations on Friday backed a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after an outcry over such images produced by Elon Mus»»»

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BNE 3h

Viktor Orban claims Ukraine plotted attacks on his family but experts say latest video is likely AI-generated

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, but security analysts say the footage showing a former Ukrainian military person is likely manipulated and part of a broader disinformation campaign ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections. »»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Osh Mayor orders expedited road and bridge construction - | 24.KG

Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev inspected the progress of road and bridge construction on Suyunbaev, Atabaev, Tolonov, St. Petersburgskaya, and Abduvaliev Streets. The Osh City Hall reported. According to it, the mayor instructed the relevant agencies to complete the construction work on time and to the»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Adylbek Kasymaliev visits several social facilities in Tyup district - | 24.KG

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev visited several social facilities in Tyup district. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. In the village of Tyup, he visited a secondary school, which has been recently reno»»»

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BBC 5h

Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

The five Georgia teens whose teacher died during a fatal practical joke will not be prosecuted in the educator's death, the district attorney has said. The teen driver faced homicide and trespassing charges after Jason Hughes, 40, was inadvertently run over during a toilet paper prank at his home. »»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organized rally after Israeli warning – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO – Smoke rises following an explosion during a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on March 13, 2026. © Mohammad Mahdi Dehghani, Reuters A blast rocked a major pr»»»

BBC 7h

Joining the ranks of Walt Disney - meet the director nominated for 2 Oscars for 2 different films

Being nominated for an Academy Award is a dream come true, the ultimate recognition in film that can open doors and bolster name recognition to further a successful career. But that dreamy feeling is doubled for American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir. She is nominated twice - in two separate categories »»»

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BBC 7h

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so

Stephanie Baker had been celebrating her birthday with friends at a bar on Palm Jumeirah - Dubai's iconic man-made palm-shaped island lined with luxury hotels and beach clubs. But as the group stepped outside to head to another nearby venue, something unusual streaked across the night sky. Moments »»»

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RT 10h

EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens

EU member states are obliged to amend the data on gender in the identification documents of citizens who have undergone a sex change, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled. The papers of transgender persons in the bloc must reflect their “lived gender” rather than their biolog»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Prepared for Prolonged Battle Against Israeli Enemy, Lebanese Government’s Diplomacy Failed - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Prepared for Prolonged Battle Against Israeli Enemy, Lebanese Government’s Diplomacy Failed 13-03-2026 23:07 PM He»»»

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Gulf News 11h

UAE launches photography award celebrating family ties

Abu Dhabi: Majalis Abu Dhabi at the Citizens and Community Affairs Office of the Presidential Court, in cooperation with Creative Lab, has opened submissions for the “Family in Frame Award”, a nationwide photography competition aimed at highlighting the importance of family ties and shared values i»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Man who attacked Michigan synagogue lost relatives in Israeli strike in Lebanon

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials say was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, was killed»»»

UPI 12h

Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls synagogue attack anti-Semitism - UPI.com

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday said that an attack earlier this week on a West Bloomfield temple was "anti-Semitism -- plain and simple." File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday thanked security personnel for risking their»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Sharjah Police announce comprehensive security plan for Laylat Al Qadr and Eid Al Fitr

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have announced a comprehensive security and traffic plan to ensure public safety and smooth movement across the emirate ahead of the 27th night of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid Al Fitr celebrations. The General Command of Sharjah Police said the plan aims to enhance security »»»

Naharnet 13h

Salam says Lebanese being held hostage, urges instant ceasefire

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday that Lebanon is "facing one of the most dangerous chapters in its modern history." "The truth is, this is a conflict they (Lebanese people) did not choose and did not want. In the past few weeks, as hostilities intensified, more than 900,000 people—nearly on»»»

RT 14h

Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services

A strike on a residential area in the Qods suburb of Tehran has killed least two children, local officials have said. An attack on girls’ elementary school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran led to more than 160 losing their lives. The bombing in Qods also left some 17 people wo»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Israeli strikes since March 2 have killed over 100 children in Lebanon

Israeli strikes have killed at least 773 people since March 2, the Lebanese health ministry said on Friday, as Israel vowed that Lebanon will pay an "increasing price" in damage to infrastructure. "The total number of martyrs from March 2 to March 13 reached 773, and the number of wounded reached 1»»»

Kathimerini 16h

Dozens of migrants found on island of Lemnos

A group of 39 migrants, mostly women and children, has been located on the northeastern Aegean Sea island of Lemnos which is off most usual migration routes, authorities said Friday. A Coast Guard statement said the ten men, 9 women and 20 children were found near the village of Fysini on southeast»»»

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UPI 16h

Florida legislature passes new voter ID law similar to SAVE Act - UPI.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is likely to sign a voter ID law passed by the state's legislature that could disenfranchise thousands in the state. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Florida's legislature has passed a voter registration law similar to the Safeguard American V»»»

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BBC 16h

Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said an incident where a vehicle was rammed into the Temple Israel synagogue near Detroit on Thursday was antisemitism and "hate, plain and simple". The FBI is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community" but a motive for»»»

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UPI 17h

Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: ‘Don’t need to worry about it’ - UPI.com

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth downplayed the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing Friday and claimed 15,000 Iranian targets have been struck. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth downplayed the shutdown of the Strait »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

Kaufland Bulgaria to Cut Food Waste by Half by End-2030

The corporate objective of German hypermarket chain Kaufland in Bulgaria is to reduce food waste by half by the end of 2030 compared to 2018. The company commented on the issue of food waste in connection with a new EU directive, which requires Member States to reduce food waste generated by househ»»»

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UPI 18h

Kansas driver's license law leaves some of trans residents in ID limbo - UPI.com

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is defending a new state law that invalidated the driver's licenses of trans residents against a lawsuit filed in Douglas County, Kan. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 13 (UPI) -- A new state law in Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses and other gove»»»

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BBC 18h

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

Games which feature loot boxes will soon be given an age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the UK, under a host of changes by the European video game ratings organisation. The Pan-European Game Information body (PEGI)'s age ratings are displayed on games sold in the UK and other countries in»»»

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Gulf News 19h

UAE air defences intercept seven ballistic missiles and 27 drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 drones on 13 March 2026, all of which were launched from Iran, according to the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have dealt with a total of 285 ba»»»

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UPI 19h

Watch: Mario Day event in New York draws 270 people dressed as Mario - UPI.com

March 12 (UPI) -- A GameStop store in New York gathered 270 people in Mario costumes to attempt a world record and celebrate the Nintendo character's holiday. The GameStop store located in Manhattan's Union Square counted 270 participants at its event on Tuesday, which was known as Mario Day due to»»»

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Libya Herald 19h

Total Energies announces restart of production at the Mabruk Field

Total Energies announced yesterday the restart of production at the Mabruk oil field in Libya, in which the Company holds an interest of 37.5%. The Mabruk field is located onshore, in concession C17, around 130 km south of Sirte. Production from the field was stopped in 2015 during Libya’s civil wa»»»

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Gulf News 20h

How UAE businesses thrive amid regional tensions

Dubai: Despite the current geopolitical situation in the region, many entrepreneurs in Dubai continue to remain confident in the UAE’s stability, making it a key reason as to why businesses continue to operate normally amid the heightened tensions. For Frando Sarmiento, partner, co-founder, and adv»»»

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Gulf News 21h

Dh5,000 rooms for Dh600? UAE hotels roll out surprising Eid staycation deals

Dubai: Luxury hotel rooms that often sell for thousands of dirhams during peak seasons are now appearing on booking platforms for a lower price — as UAE hotels pivot toward residents with sharply discounted Eid staycation offers. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app »»»

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Al Manar 21h

Millions of Fearless Iranians Defy US-Israeli Aggression, Rally on Int’l Al-Quds Day

Millions of Iranians have poured into the streets across the country to mark International Al-Quds Day, a significant annual event aimed at expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause and condemning US and Israeli actions in Palestine and beyond. Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli aggr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21h

Smolyan Students Get Free Ski Passes for Pamporovo

Students from Smolyan Municipality aged 7 to 18 will get free lift passes for the Pamporovo ski resort from March 20, the press centre of the City Hall announced Thursday. The free passes will be valid to the end of the winter season. The initiative is being implemented by Pamporovo AD in partnersh»»»

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24 News Agency 22h

Birth rate drops sharply in northern part of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The birth rate has sharply declined in northern regions of Kyrgyzstan. Nurgul Ibraeva, head of the Department for the Organization of Medical Care and Pharmaceutical Policy, said at a joint meeting of two deputy groups. She was responding to a question from MP Zhumabek Salymbekov about the current »»»

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Naharnet 22h

Israel strikes Nabaa, Sidon's suburbs, south and east

The Israeli army warned Friday the residents of Dahieh to evacuate, as it struck several regions in Beirut and the country's south and east. In Beirut, a strike targeted an apartment in Burj Hammoud's Nabaa, and another strike targeted a car in Jnah, a coastal neighborhood in southwestern Beirut, k»»»

Naharnet 22h

U.S. citizen born in Lebanon killed after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Investigators work to determine exact reason for attack at Michigan synagogue Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack carried out by a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen»»»

Gulf News 22h

‘The UAE is my only home’: Why residents fought to return during flight disruptions

We rarely articulate our love for home, not unless someone asks. Most of the time, the feeling resides in the background of our lives, built from years of routine and small, ordinary moments: Greeting the familiar faces at the grocery store, wandering through the neighbourhood park, stopping to pla»»»

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Al Awsat 22h

One-Fifth of Australian Teens Still Use TikTok, Snapchat After Social Media Ban

One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of their age-gating methods. The number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and Snapchat, among»»»

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Gulf News 22h

Watch: US-Israel war on Iran enters week two — scenes from the ground

A second week of intense fighting has unfolded across Iran, Israel and parts of the wider Middle East after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets. Images from the ground capture the human impact of the conflict — smoke rising above cities, damaged buildings, e»»»

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BBC 23h

RAF Typhoon jets in action over Bahrain

RAF Typhoon jets have been in action over Bahrain as part of the UK's contribution to the defence of its Gulf Arab allies, the BBC has been told. Two jets out of the four sent to Qatar have been allocated specifically to help Bahrain intercept incoming drones, as the US-Israel war with Iran has ent»»»

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