Larry Fink's reported warning about $150 oil triggering a global recession sits alongside his surprisingly optimistic public stance. With Brent crude already above $119 and the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, the gap between concern and catastrophe is shrinking fast.
The UK government is launching a six-week pilot testing social media bans, daily time limits, and overnight curfews on 300 teenagers aged 13 to 17, as part of a wider consultation on protecting children online.
Air Canada Express Flight AC8646 collided with a fire truck on an active runway at LaGuardia Airport on 23 March 2026, killing both pilots. Investigators are now probing ATC staffing, missing transponders, and a failed detection system.
As Trump claims 'productive' talks with Iran and Tehran flatly denies any negotiations, Iranian public opinion is deeply split between those hoping for regime change and those reeling from the bombing campaign.
Four weeks into the US-Iran conflict, Trump claims productive talks are under way while Tehran flatly denies any dialogue exists. The truth lies somewhere in the backchannel whispers of regional mediators, and a swift resolution remains a distant prospect.
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce, marking the second major round of cuts in under three years as declining Fortnite engagement forces the company to dramatically reduce spending.
The 2026 US-Israeli strikes on Iran shattered decades of international norms, from assassinating a head of state to launching attacks during active diplomacy, with devastating civilian and economic consequences worldwide.
The Philippines has become the first country to formally declare a national energy emergency over the Iran conflict, signing Executive Order 110 as the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens a nation reliant on the Middle East for up to 98 per cent of its oil.
Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup by beating Denmark 4-2 at Hampden Park, ending a 28-year wait with three spectacular goals including a stoppage-time lob from the halfway line.
Dame Shirley Bassey, 89, has announced she can no longer reply to fan mail due to upcoming hand surgery, bringing to a close a remarkable tradition of handwritten responses spanning her 70-year career.
UK mortgage rates have surged in March 2026 as Middle East tensions drive up lender costs, with over 200 first-time buyer deals disappearing and average fixes now topping 5.28%.
The Northern Lights dazzled UK skywatchers from southern England to Scotland during a G3 geomagnetic storm in March 2026. Here is what caused those stunning colours and why this month may be the best for aurora hunting until the mid-2030s.