Wrexham owners Mac and Reynolds helped commentate‘Buildup and coverage of the game left a lot to be desired’Swansea’s chief executive has said the club will raise concerns over television coverage of their game against Wrexham with the English Football League (EFL), with Tom Gorringe saying the team…

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Evidence suggests saunas can boost heart health, but their real power may lie in bringing people together in an increasingly digital worldFrom fields to floating pontoons, in horseboxes, barrels and beach huts, saunas are springing up across Britain. The British Sauna Society now lists about 640 sau…

Many Iranians were determined to mark the Persian new year despite the bombing entering its fourth weekHeavy strikes echoed across Tehran during one of the country’s biggest holidays as Tel Aviv said it had “acted alone” in striking Iran’s South Pars gasfield, a move that further escalated the confl…

Venezuelan-born dancer posts emotional video saying she plans to take on new projects in other areasStrictly Come Dancing’s longest-serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has quit the show after 14 years.In a video posted on Instagram, Hauer said it was “the right time to close this chapte…

California jurors hand win to investors who sued billionaire saying he publicly disparaged social media platform in 2022A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk is responsible for Twitter investors’ stock plummeting when he sought to buy the social media platform for $44bn in 2022. Jurors handed t…

Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battleIt is a story that has been taught to generations of British schoolchildren about one of the most famous and pivotal events in the country’s history.In September 1066, as a Norman duke cal…

Health officials, schools and a university in Kent are working to contain an outbreak. We want to hear from those living in the area A meningitis outbreak in Kent has been linked to a strain that most young people are not routinely vaccinated against, with two people confirmed to have died and 11 mo…

Manager defends club’s spending record in dig at critics‘We need to make sure we qualify for Champions League’Arne Slot has defended Liverpool’s spending record but admitted the pressure was now on to qualify for the Champions League.Their chances of making the top five – likely enough to qualify – …

The Premier League may have treated Chelsea lightly for cheating over a seven year period but Everton left them battered and bruised, and Liam Rosenior in a whole world of trouble, with a resounding victory at a raucous Hill Dickinson Stadium.Two goals from Beto and a brilliant finish from Iliman Nd…

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A happiness researcher called prolonged eye contact ‘the best thing ever’, claiming it can bring couples closer. Does it really work?In January, business professor and happiness researcher Arthur C Brooks appeared on the Modern Wisdom podcast to offer advice on optimizing morning and evening routine…

The No. 12 High Point Panthers are getting ready to battle it out with the No. 4 Arkansas Razorbacks. Here’s how you can catch the game online for free

The former special counsel was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2021

Tina Fey will host the debut with musical guest Wet Leg, while next week will feature host Jamie Dornan and Wolf Alice

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Amid a surge in fuel prices and fear of shortages, SA police chief signals officers might stop investigating ‘drive-offs’ unless service stations install prepaid pumpsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe rusty green fuel trailer hardly looks like it is worth stealing. But s…

FoI request reveals no evidence of testing despite ministers hailing agreement as key to delivering AI-led public service reformWhen the UK government signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI, the tech firm behind ChatGPT, the partnership was hailed as one that could harness artificial intel…

Distributor says authorities warned screening Tunisian film-maker Kaouther Ben Hania’s docudrama could harm India–Israel relationsThe Indian release of The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Oscar-nominated Tunisian film about the death of a five-year-old girl during the Israel-Gaza war, has been blocked by t…

Five-day cessation announced as mass funeral held for some of hundreds of victims of airstrike on rehab centrePakistan has announced a five-day pause in strikes against neighbouring Afghanistan, as a mass funeral was held for some of the hundreds of victims killed in Monday’s attack on a drug rehabi…

President says US ‘getting very close to meeting our objectives’; missiles fired at joint US-UK military base in Indian Ocean but neither hitCircling back now to Diego Garcia, Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean – but neither of t…

Interim president announces changes after firing defence minister, who was close to Maduro, the leader ousted by US Venezuela’s interim president has said she has replaced all her senior military commanders, the latest in a flurry of changes since the US ousted Nicolás Maduro.Delcy Rodríguez announc…

Mark Robinson, who ran for North Carolina governor in 2024, tells podcast he had ‘obsession’ with porn and sexSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe former Republican North Carolina lieutenant governor Mark Robinson has admitted he misled voters during his u…

Yvette Cooper says government wants swift resolution to war after two missiles directed at military base at Diego GarciaMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe foreign secretary has condemned Iran’s strikes on a joint US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia, while stressing the UK has …

Labor secures landslide win, but One Nation vote tops 20%, leaving Liberals devastated and eating into ALP territory in outer suburbsI’m going to leave you some land mines, Hanson warns premierOne Nation has put meat on the bones of its polling surgeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new…

The insects covered its largest area since 2018, despite threats from habitat loss, climate crisis and pesticidesThe population of monarch butterflies in Mexico increased 64% this winter, compared with the same period in 2025, offering a glimmer of hope for an insect considered at risk of extinction…

National intelligence director said voting machine seizure was requested by US attorney in Puerto Rico – who’s been trying to revive 2020 election conspiracy theoryWhen the US director of national intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, testified on Thursday that her office seized voting machines from Pu…

Outrage mounts after president posted on Truth Social he was ‘glad’ former FBI director and special counsel had diedDonald Trump has been condemned as a “vile, disgusting man” and a “sick human being” after gloating over the death of Robert Mueller, a former director of the Federal Bureau of Investi…

The U.S. lacks the "political will" and popular consensus to put boots on the ground in Iran after decades of "adventures" in the Middle East, Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey said on "The Axios Show."Why it matters: Three weeks into the Iran war, the U.S. is sending thousands of Marines to …

The women behind "Sinners" and "KPop Demon Hunters" led a night of history-making at the 98th Academy Awards. Why it matters: "A lot of little girls that look like me will sleep well tonight ... being on stage, getting this award will change so many girls' lives because they'll be inspired," Autumn …

It's a CEO's job to sell their product — not scare people it'll ruin their lives.Tell that to OpenAI's Sam Altman and Palantir's Alex Karp, who've both delivered bleak warnings about the disruption AI could bring.Why it matters: Portraying AI as immensely powerful — even dangerous — reinforces the i…

The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar with the details told Axios. Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal.Why it matters: The French framew…

A direct communications channel between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, according to a U.S. official and a source with knowledge. Why it matters: It's not clear how substantive the messages passed between Araghchi and Witkoff …

A federal judge tossed out Department of Justice subpoenas sent to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell earlier this year, according to a filing unsealed on Friday.Why it matters: The judge accused the Trump administration of using the criminal investigation to pressure the head of the world's most i…

President Trump said the U.S. military conducted a massive strike on Kharg Island in Iran - the center of the country's oil exports. Why it matters: The strategic Island hosts Iran key oil export facilities. 80-90 percent of Iranian oil is exported from the Island. The White House has been consideri…

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin, the retiring minority whip, AP projects.Why it matters: Stratton leaned on support from Gov. JB Pritzker and other high-profile Democrats to overcome rival Rep. Raja Krishnamoorth…

Progressives plan to exert more pressure in Democratic congressional primaries to get the left to coalesce behind one viable candidate rather than split the vote and create an opening for moderates, Axios has learned.Why it matters: This new strategy reflects how progressives are adapting after a br…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pledge of "no quarter, no mercy for our enemies" violates a bright‑line ban in the laws of war, legal experts say.Why it matters: International humanitarian law explicitly forbids declaring that "no quarter will be given" or threatening to fight on that basis, treati…

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is under heavy fire from fellow Democrats for casting the deciding vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) nomination for DHS secretary, with some openly calling for his ouster.Why it matters: The idea of trying to unseat Fetterman is never far from many Democra…

Data: AAA; Chart: Axios VisualsThe price of diesel fuel has surged above $5 a gallon in the U.S., the highest in four years, creating new inflationary pressure on anything Americans buy that relies on truck transport — which is to say, pretty much everything.Driving the news: The average retail pric…

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is planning to brief a small bipartisan group of senators on the war in Iran in a classified setting Tuesday afternoon, according to three people familiar with the matter.Why it matters: Senators are hungry for real-time information on President Trump's next moves in Iran, t…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) told Axios she is keeping the door open to endorsing challengers to her House Democratic colleagues "if someone crosses some huge line."Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez hasn't endorsed a primary challenge to a sitting member in years and even signaled to colleague…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon would ask Congress for more money to wage war in Iran, though he said the reported $200 billion figure "could move."Why it matters: A request on that scale would likely face stiff opposition from many Democrats and some Republicans, given the unp…

Marines and sailors to arrive in the region in three to four weeks, signalling possible new phase in conflict

A geoscientist explains how the first plants came to exist on Earth, long before the dinosaurs, and how their growth shaped life on our planet as we know it.

We have tried countless sports earbuds and workout-friendly headphones — these are the six models that we recommend the most.

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 55,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in the U.S. this year. Of those, 7% will be under 50.

RFK Jr.'s cutbacks may leave us near-defenseless against HIV spread, but moments in the past show how we can stop the seemingly inevitable.

The Cerrado, largely overlooked in climate science and policy, is a critical carbon sink, according to new research.

NASA's Artemis II mission is sending humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era. Here are the reasons why the U.S. wants to return.

New research suggests that a single gene may play an outsize role in developing Alzheimer's, which suggests gene therapy for the condition could reach many people.

Save big on fitness trackers, running shoes, air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, and more.

A fridge-size space rock spectacularly broke apart over Ohio at 40,000 mph, creating a loud boom and a "fireball" that shone in the bright blue daytime sky. The rare sight, which exploded with the equivalent force of 250 tons of TNT, was also seen from space.

Thursday, March 19, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.

A "super El Niño" could emerge by the end of the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasters predicting that the ongoing La Niña is about to finish.

For the 250th anniversary of the US, Joshua Bennett’s epic poem set celebrates unexpected lives forged across the nation.

The approach could help engineers tackle extremely complex design problems, from power grid optimization to vehicle design.

With this new technique, a robot could more accurately detect hidden objects or understand an indoor scene using reflected Wi-Fi signals.

The MIT4America Calculus Project is a growing source of tutoring support on a topic that’s a “gateway” to many STEM careers.

Over 2,500 — including coaches and players from Team USA, the NBA, WNBA, and more — attended MIT’s industry-leading event, now in its 20th year.

SMART breakthrough offers a promising pathway toward improved manufacturing of high‑quality cells for regenerative therapies to treat joint diseases.

The newly created role will shape the infrastructure needed to nurture the school’s growing research goals.

This new metric for measuring uncertainty could flag hallucinations and help users know whether to trust an AI model.

MIT researchers uncovered the physics behind bubble-removing membranes that could improve bioreactors, chemical production, and more.

“I look forward to moving ICE in on Monday, and have already told them to, “GET READY.” NO MORE WAITING, NO MORE GAMES!” Trump wrote.

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that refusals of vitamin K shots nearly doubled between 2017 and 2024, from 2.9% to 5.2%.

From Washington to Tehran to Tel Aviv, the fight to control the narrative seems as critical as the war itself.

Joe Kent says he resigned as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to the war in Iran.

Eid al-Fitr prayers were held in Tehran after overnight air strikes on the capital.

Jury finds that two tweets posted in May 2022 by Musk contained false statements.

Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a dispute over biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

War, which saw Iran attack Qatar facility, has caused 'high, volatile' gas prices that could hit EU storage projections.

Martha Apolot, 21, rejected by her family and community when her disabled son was born, fights daily to meet his needs.

It’s hard under the best of circumstances. For those with difficult family relationships or estrangement, it’s even more complicatedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe phone call came in mid-2016. “I’ve got cancer,” the old woman announced. Kathy*, a small business consult…

Mors Imperator caused a scandal in 1887 amid fears it mocked the German kaiser – more than 100 years later it is being displayed in a state museumWrapped in a cloak with ermine fur and wearing a jagged iron crown, a hulking skeleton rests one foot on a globe and knocks over a royal throne with a dra…

Our expert taste-tester gives peas a chance – but which received a frosty reception?• The best supermarket oven chips, tasted and ratedThe sweetness of a pea is more than just a desirable taste; it’s an indication of a pea picked at the perfect moment. As the sugars convert into starch, peas lose th…

Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54.Brendon’s family issued a statement saying that he died on Friday “in his sleep of natural …

In Denmark, the spread of solar panels has become a divisive issue among voters, especially in rural areasIn one telling of the story, the golden fields of a proud farming nation are under attack. Besieged by an industrial sprawl of solar panels, they are being smothered at the behest of an urban el…

Nearly 300 of the actor’s items, from designer gowns to everyday basics, to be sold in Los Angeles, with some lots under $100A customised sunhat. A slogan sweatshirt. A “mom” necklace. An old copy of Cosmopolitan. If these sound like items found in many homes today, they’re actually the castoffs of …

DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer casesThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has had to retract a misleading claim that sunbeds are as dangerous a cancer risk as smoking.In January, health officials announced stricter rules fo…

In-service training is best for the workforce and industry, writes Alan AckroydThe government is taking the wrong approach by teaching vocational qualifications in the classroom (Editorial, 15 March). Vocational training should take place primarily in the workplace and employers should be forced to …

This careful analysis of so-called ‘great replacement theory’ offers a lens through which to view our broken politicsInformationsüberflutung? Weltschmerz? I’ve been searching and I don’t think even the Germans have a word that fully captures just how overwhelming the news cycle is right now. The zon…

Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul (via Netflix)In front of 100,000 screaming fans, it barely feels like the eyes of the world are upon them, as the group showcase new album with cool confidence“Annyeong Seoul. We’re back.” A drone soars over the South Korean capital, revealing 100,000 screaming fans filling…

Whidbey by T Kira Madden; Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan; Killing Me Softly by Christie Watson; The Dangerous Stranger by Simon Mason; Astronaut! by Oana AristideKilling Me Softly by Christie Watson (Phoenix, £20)
In her second psychological thriller, Watson, a former nurse, perfectly captu…

Chinese Taipei boxer can compete in female categoryLin won gold at last international event in Paris 2024The Olympic featherweight champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, the Chinese Taipei Boxing Association (CTBA) has announced, hailing the n…

I loved Tanzania – we flew over hungry lions in a national parkI can still remember my first flight, in 2002. It was magical. I was working as a tour guide in Myanmar. I met a British balloon pilot called Phil, who had a spare place on a flight. He offered to take me, too.I don’t particularly enjoy …

Though the president wields great power, the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling in unforeseen ways that he may not be able to controlWhat a pity Benjamin Netanyahu remains at large after an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes committed in Gaza was issued in 2024. Had he been d…

We’d like to hear from volunteers who have experienced a charity closingAcross the UK, many small charities face increasing financial pressures, forcing some to shut their doors. When this happens, it can leave the people who relied on those services without support - and volunteers and communities …

Tax authority incorrectly used Home Office travel records to deduce that parents who went on holiday were fraudstersA controversial government anti-fraud scheme that incorrectly stripped thousands of parents of their child benefit is to resume, despite ongoing concerns about inaccurate Home Office t…

The actor has played many classic roles and his love of film is clear in his garden, from the Saltburn proscenium arch to the pergola where Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd have partied the night away Step into Richard E Grant’s garden in Richmond, London, and you’ll be met with a rather unconventional si…

On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted a simple message: “just setting up my twittr”.

Hachette Book Group said it will not be publishing “Shy Girl” over concerns that artificial intelligence was used to generate the text.

Backstage Hologram doesn’t have a release date yet

“Don’t Make Me Love U” is her first new release of the year

The rapper will perform them on back-to-back nights this summer

“House of I” is the band’s first original song in four years

“Running to Pain” leads the chamber-pop composer’s Dirty Hit debut, So Help Me God

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A common oral bacterium tied to gum disease may help spark and fuel breast cancer, according to new research. Scientists discovered it can travel through the bloodstream to breast tissue, where it causes DNA damage and speeds tumor growth and spread. It also appears to make cancer cells more aggress…

A nearby galaxy is behaving strangely—and now scientists know why. The Small Magellanic Cloud’s stars move in chaotic patterns because it slammed into its larger neighbor millions of years ago. That collision disrupted its structure and even created the illusion that its gas was rotating. The discov…