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Economy
Philippines oil refinery secures 2.5 mn barrels of Russian crude
The Philippines' sole oil refinery has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude out of "extreme necessity", a stock exchange filing revealed Monday, as the country seeks to replenish fast-dwindling fuel reserves.
Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US-Israel war against Iran has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with Tehran.
Politics
Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver some much-needed crude to the crisis-hit island.
Sports
All Blacks prop Williams out of Super Rugby season with back infection
All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams was Monday ruled out of the rest of the Super Rugby season after being hospitalised with a serious back infection.
Economy
Life with AI causing human brain 'fry'
Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology designed to make their lives easier.
Culture
Dubious AI detectors drive 'pay-to-humanize' scam
Feed an Iranian news dispatch or a literary classic into some text detectors, and they return the same verdict: AI-generated. Then comes the pitch: pay to "humanize" the writing, a pattern experts say bears the hallmarks of a scam.
Sports
Test star Carey the hero as South Australia win Sheffield Shield final
A gritty century from Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey helped South Australia clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles Monday with a stunning 56-run comeback win over Victoria.
Sports
Defending champ Kim Hyo-joo holds off Korda to win LPGA Ford Championship
Defending champion Kim Hyo-joo won the LPGA Ford Championship on Sunday, seizing her second title in as many weeks as she again out-dueled American Nelly Korda.
Sports
Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on Sunday, adding the title to his Indian Wells crown.
Boulevard
Australian police shoot dead fugitive wanted for killing officers
Australian police said Monday they shot dead a fugitive gunman wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month manhunt for one of the country's most-wanted criminals.
Boulevard
UK police question suspect after car hits pedestrians in English city
British police were on Sunday questioning a 36-year-old man arrested for attempted murder after a car ploughed into people on a street in a central English city, injuring seven of them.
Boulevard
Champions Oncology Names Brian Alexander to Board as Company Advances Data-Driven Oncology Strategy
Appointment underscores Champions' focus on leveraging clinically relevant data to power next-generation oncology R&D
Technology
CORRECTION: Mandela Dollar ("MUSD") Announced to Promote Mandela's Legacy of Financial Inclusion for Underserved Communities Across the World
This Press Release updates the previous version that had incorrect information Datavault AI Inc., Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., and Unity Reserve Holdings L.L.C. Launch MUSD Stablecoin to Advance Financial Inclusion and Honor Nelson Mandela's Legacy
Technology
Mandela Dollar ("MUSD") Announced to Promote Mandela's Legacy of Financial Inclusion for Underserved Communities Across the World
Datavault AI Inc., Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., and Unity Reserve Holdings L.L.C. Launch MUSD Stablecoin to Advance Financial Inclusion and Honor Nelson Mandela's Legacy
Boulevard
Safe Staffing Requires New Models of Care, Not Just More Clinicians, Says Global Taskforce
TruMerit-led report highlights innovative staffing models, technology-enabled care, and team-based approaches to strengthen health systems worldwide.
Boulevard
BioNxt Advances Semaglutide as First Application of Broad GLP-1 ODF Platform Strategy
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 30, 2026 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTCQB:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is pleased to provide an update on its semaglutide oral thin-film (ODF) program and its broader strategy to develop a scalable platform for GLP-1 receptor agonists and peptide-based therapeutics.
Sports
World number two Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on Sunday, adding the title to his Indian Wells crown.
Politics
Latin Patriarch to get immediate access to Holy Sepulchre: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday the Latin Patriarch would get "full and immediate access" to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, after police denied him entry on Palm Sunday.
Politics
Russian tanker heads to Cuba despite US oil blockade
A Russian oil tanker under US sanctions is due to arrive in Cuba by Tuesday despite a de facto American fuel blockade of the energy-starved island, according to shipping data.
Strikes knock out power in Tehran, Iran says US plotting ground invasion
Airstrikes knocked out electricity to parts of Tehran and its surroundings on Sunday as a top Iranian official accused the United States of plotting a ground invasion despite publicly pushing for a negotiated deal.
Sports
Woodland takes Houston Open, first win since 2019 US Open
Gary Woodland, who weeks ago spoke about stress issues in the wake of 2023 brain surgery, won for the first time since the 2019 US Open by capturing the PGA Houston Open on Sunday.
Sports
Italy's Bezzecchi wins fifth MotoGP in a row by taking US Grand Prix
Marco Bezzecchi captured his fifth consecutive MotoGP victory on Sunday by winning the United States Grand Prix, reclaiming the season points lead in the process.
Sports
Doue brace leads France past Colombia in friendly
Desire Doue struck twice as a much-changed France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly in the United States on Sunday, with regular captain Kylian Mbappe limited to a late substitute appearance.
Politics
Rheinmetall addresses row over CEO's Ukraine 'housewives' comment
German defence giant Rheinmetall on Sunday sought to smooth over a row caused by comments from its boss comparing Ukrainian factories producing drones to "housewives" making weapons in their kitchens.
Economy
Hungary's anxious rural voters will decide Orban's fate
In the village of Pusztavacs in central Hungary, election posters on electricity poles remind voters of a looming poll, where nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's future is on the line.
Sports
Defiant Pochettino ready for 'even greater' Portugal test
US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Tuesday's pre-World Cup clash with Portugal to be an even tougher assignment for the tournament co-hosts than their recent 5-2 thrashing by Belgium.
Sports
Rohit and Rickelton power Mumbai to IPL win over Kolkata
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit blistering half-centuries to lead Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as they opened their IPL campaign in style on Sunday.
Pakistan says growing support for its Mideast war talks plan
Pakistan said on Sunday that it was ready to broker and host "meaningful talks" between the United States and Iran to bring an end to their war, outlining growing support for its peace efforts, including from the United Nations and China.
Politics
Russian tanker nears Cuba, defying US oil blockade
A Russian oil tanker under US sanctions is scheduled to arrive in Cuba on Monday, challenging a de facto American fuel blockade of the energy-starved island, shipping data shows.
Economy
'Project Hail Mary' tops N. America box office for second week
Space adventure flick "Project Hail Mary" topped the North American box office for a second straight week with $54.5 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Nature
Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body
The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga.
Freed whale gets stranded again off German coast
A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has become stranded for a third time, experts said on Sunday, just hours after the animal had freed itself from a sandbank.