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A 15-year-old boy charged with rape during a home burglary was ‘incredibly confronted’ by details of his alleged offending before he became distressed and was sent back to youth detention. 

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered tough disciplinary action against officials responsible for delays in recovering the remains of victims from the 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people, his office said on Thursday (Mar 12).Lee had expressed regret and offered condolences after an additional probe into the crash found that nine body parts belonging to seven victims had been discovered more than a year after the accident, a presidential aide told a briefing.The president had instructed authorities to determine why those remains, along with 648 personal items and 155 pieces of aircraft debris, were left…

EXPLAINERCyberattacks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are deepening the global consequences of the war.Listen to this article | 8 minsinfoPublished On 12 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe United States and Israeli strikes on Iran continue, as Tehran has stepped up attacks to disrupt energy markets, triggering a spike in oil prices.According to Iran’s representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, at least 1,348 civilians have been killed as the war entered its 13th day on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of listMeanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cheap Iranian drone attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rapidly expand layered air defenses in the Middle East, as thousands of U.S. troops stationed across the region face an escalating aerial threat that is testing the limits of traditional missile defenses.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Tuesday its air defenses detected nine ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched by Iran. Eight missiles were intercepted while one fell into the sea. Of the 35 drones, 26 were shot down and nine crashed on UAE soil, the country said. IRAN WAR, 11 DAYS IN: US CONTROLS…

Trump endorses boxer Jake Paul for potential political run President Donald Trump welcomed boxer Jake Paul to the stage during a speech at a packaging plant in Boone County, Kentucky, and says Paul has his ‘complete and total’ endorsement if he decides to run for office. (The White House) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has long been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump.On Wednesday, the president returned the favor, offering his “complete and total endorsement” should Paul choose to pursue political office. The two were later seen doing Trump’s signature dance in a TikTok…

Experts have suggested measures that could prevent a repeat of a horror crash that killed five people after a diabetic driver became hypoglycaemic.

SINGAPORE: Cathay Pacific Airways announced on Thursday (Mar 12) that it will raise fuel surcharges on all routes from Mar 18.The Hong Kong flagship carrier said in a statement that the price of jet fuel has “approximately doubled” amid the war on Iran, which began on Feb 28.The adjustment to the fuel surcharge is in line with its established mechanism, Cathay Pacific added.For short-haul flights, the fuel surcharge will increase to HK$290 (US$37), up from HK$142. The surcharge for medium-haul flights will rise to HK$541 from HK$264, while that for long-haul flights will more than double from HK$569 to HK$1,164.”The…

Former US Ambassador to Oman, Gary Grappo, says the United States may achieve military success in its war with Iran, but without political outcomes it would not amount to victory.Published On 12 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Washington — Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the Trump administration’s move to designate it a supply chain risk and eliminate its use across the government, the latest chapter in a bitter dispute over the firm’s powerful artificial intelligence model.In a 48-page lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Anthropic said efforts by the Pentagon and President Trump to punish the company were “unprecedented and unlawful.””The Constitution does not allow the government to wield its enormous power to punish a company for its protected speech. No federal statute authorizes…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Alabama man was arrested after allegedly trying to strangle his wife, only to be knocked unconscious by his 13-year-old stepson, authorities said.Daniel Hernandez-Lopez, 32, was charged with domestic violence strangulation, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.Police responded to a home in Foley, Alabama, around 8 p.m. Monday, where Hernandez-Lopez was allegedly trying to strangle his wife during an argument, Fox 10 reported.AUSTRALIAN TEEN SWIMS 2.5 MILES FOR HOURS TO SAVE FAMILY SWEPT OUT TO SEA Daniel Hernandez-Lopez, 32, was arrested after allegedly trying to strangle his wife before being knocked…