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Airbnb calls it the “biggest new host incentive program ever” — $1,000 for anyone in Toronto who signs up for its platform and rents out their place around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “Demand for World Cup stays on Airbnb is surging, giving residents of host cities the opportunity to boost their incomes by sharing their homes and the communities they love,” Airbnb’s chief business officer Dave Stephenson said.“There’s truly never been a better time to become a host on Airbnb.”However, in Toronto, some are concerned about the effects the policy could have on an already-expensive rental market for the…

new video loaded: A New Oscar for Best CastingThis year, there’s a new category at the Oscars: the Academy Award for best achievement in casting. Our reporter Esther Zuckerman spoke with all five nominees to find out what makes good casting.By Esther Zuckerman, Léo Hamelin, Laura Salaberry and Edward VegaMarch 12, 2026

The CBS procedural, now in its 23rd season, is marking its 500th episode tracking agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. But the story of how the series became the world’s most-watched TV show is filled with as many twists and turns as an NCIS case itself.

A man has been sentenced to six and half years for the death of prominent Perth music promoter, Andy Scally, who was killed in a fatal fight while coming to the aid of a female friend.

The problem extends beyond Mumbai.Eateries across the world’s most populous nation are grappling with a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as supply disruptions linked to the United States-Israel war on Iran expose the country’s reliance on energy imports. Restaurant associations are warning that LPG, which is widely used for cooking, is not reaching many eateries, forcing some businesses to consider temporarily shutting their doors.The Middle East conflict has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil shipments as well as driving up energy prices and transport costs. India’s imports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), used to generate electricity, are…

An Al Jazeera crew filmed bunker-busting bombs being loaded onto US military planes at a UK military base, ready for use against Iran. The government has been facing questions about British involvement in the war.Published On 12 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

A man wears a lobster hat that represent the OpenClaw logo, an open-source AI assistant at the Baidu headquarter in Beijing on March 11, 2026.Adek Berry | Afp | Getty ImagesChina is rapidly embracing the popular artificial intelligence tool OpenClaw, with major tech companies and even local governments rushing to expand access to the lobster-themed, open-source AI agent in recent weeks. AI agents are digital assistants that can handle tasks such as sending emails, scheduling meetings and booking restaurant reservations with minimal human guidance. Unlike chatbots that simply respond to prompts, AI agents can take proactive actions, which often require broader…

The U.S. and Israel underestimated Iran’s capabilities and it’s unlikely the regime will collapse, according to a Middle East analyst, who warned that Iran could now be more determined to obtain nuclear weapons. In an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Danny Citrinowicz, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan think tank, said he believes the chances of regime change are “very slim,” especially without the use of ground troops — which would be a potentially disastrous gambit, he said. “We had our hopes too high,” he said. “If somebody thinks that by air campaign, you can topple this regime,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When an Iranian American husband and wife see protests against the war with Iran in the United States, they shudder, recalling living and being raised under a regime that “controlled” their young lives.Since its start, Operation Epic Fury has drawn scrutiny from the American public, inspiring anti-war protests across the country. Behzad Hemmati and Rahil Nazarian both had the opportunity to come to America from Iran as young adults. Decades later, Hemmati, 50, and Nazarian, 42, told Fox News Digital that they are watching the situation unfold from their new home in Southern California,…

Eshagh Ghalibaf studied at an Australian university and vacationed in Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Dubai and Istanbul before setting his sights on Canada.He is also the son of a hardline member of the Iranian regime, which has killed thousands of protesters and is now attacking its neighbours with missiles.Although his father, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, has said the Islamic republic would defend itself “until the last breath,” his son appears to have avoided compulsory military service.Documents obtained by Global News show that when Eshagh applied to immigrate to Canada he was asked for details of any armed forces duty. He wrote,…