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Mar 11, 2026 - World

The American Dara Academy in Senegal is at the center of abuse allegations after students describe harsh punishments in a room they call the “magic room.”

Mar 11, 2026 - World

Ultraconservative José Antonio Kast takes office as president in Chile after a landslide win promising tough action on crime and immigration

Mar 11, 2026 - World

More than 100,000 people have tuned in to watch ‘kākāpō cam’, which captures a rare flightless bird sleeping, tidying her nest and fighting off intrudersOn an island in New Zealand’s remote southern fjords, one of the world’s strangest and rarest parrots – the kākāpō – is caring for her tiny chick as fans from across the globe watch on.Through the black and white lens of a hidden camera, a fluffy orb with a kazoo-like squeak jostles for food from its mother’s beak. The mother, Rakiura, is attentive – scooping her chick under her large green wings, fending off an intruding bird, and periodically tidying her nest. Continue reading...

Mar 10, 2026 - World

Matt Gaetz, a former MAGA lawmaker and ally of President Donald Trump, was stunned on Tuesday after learning who had been selected as the new Supreme Leader in Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was selected by Iran's Assembly of Experts as the country's next leader. Khamenei has been described by experts as "his father on steroids," and the New York Times described the new Khamenei's reign as a "show of open defiance to Iran’s attackers." Khamenei's father was killed earlier this month after the U.S. and Israel coordinated more than 100 bombing strikes across the country. The U.S. is believed to be responsible for one bomb that hit an Iranian girls' school, killing 175 civilians. Seven U.S. soldiers have died, and more than 150 have been injured in retaliatory strikes conducted by Iran. Gaetz reacted to the news that Mojtaba Khamenei was taking over for his father on "The Matt Gaetz Show.""So, we killed the Ayatollah and things may have gotten worse," Gaetz said. In the moments leading up to the bombing campaign, Trump said he had authorized the strikes to create the conditions necessary for the Iranian people to rise up and form their own government. "For many years, you have asked for America's help. But you never got it," Trump said. "No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight. Now you have a president who is giving you what you want. So let's see how you respond. America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force. Now is the time to seize control of your destiny, and to unleash the prosperous and glorious future that is close within your reach. This is the moment for action. Do not let it pass."However, Trump's decision to coordinate strikes may have backfired, as Gaetz noted that the new Khamenei's power base lies in "the most hardline military faction in the country."

Mar 10, 2026 - World

President Donald Trump was brutally mocked by political analysts and observers on Tuesday after he announced a new oil refinery would open in Brownsville, Texas. Earlier in the day, Trump claimed that his administration had attracted a new $300 billion investment from an Indian oil company, Reliance, to build a new refinery. However, some analysts and observers noted that Trump appeared to take credit for an investment announced under the previous Biden administration. The announcement was made at a time when global markets were reeling from the aftershocks of the U.S. and Israel's decision to bomb Iran earlier this month. On Monday, the price of a barrel of oil hit nearly $120. In the U.S., gas prices are up more than $0.40-cents across the nation since last week, according to data from AAA. Political analysts and observers shared their reactions on social media. "I love how you can tell that he's having waking nightmares about the volatility in the oil market and is trying to post through it," Jacob Weindling, editor-at-large for Splinter News, posted on Bluesky. "This project began construction in 2024 and cost between $3-$4 billion, according to the company. The refinery capacity is 160,000 [barrels per day]," Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, posted on X. "Interesting. This company was named 'Element Fuel Holdings LLC' during the Biden years. Wonder why they changed it to a Trump slogan?????" Noah Sachtman, contributing writer for Rolling Stone, posted on Bluesky. "If he actually cared about 'energy dominance,' he wouldn't be doing everything he can to cancel renewable energy projects," writer Thor Benson posted on Bluesky.