Clash

• Chiba Jets versloeg Gunma Credit CT met 72-68 in een spannende wedstrijd in de Japanse basketballiga. • De Jets toonden uitzonderlijke nauwkeurigheid bij de vrije worpen, met 19 van de 22 pogingen goed voor een succespercentage van 86,4%. • De prestatie van de Amerikaanse forward was cruciaal voor het veiligstellen van de nipte overwinning voor Chiba.

• Kyle Diamantas, een topfunctionaris bij het agentschap, zal naar verluidt Makary vervangen en dienen als waarnemend FDA-commissaris. • Marty Makary is dinsdag teruggetreden als commissaris van de US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), waarmee een ambtstermijn van 13 maanden bij de regelgevende instantie eindigt die regelmatig het ongenoegen wekte van het Witte Huis, het Congres, de industrie en het publiek, aldus berichten in de Amerikaanse media. • Kyle Diamantas, die voorheen werkte als topfunctionaris voor voedsel bij het agentschap, waar hij verantwoordelijk was voor de strategische richting en operaties voor het voedselbeleid in de VS, is volgens Politico aangesteld als waarnemende opvolger van Makary. Politico was als eerste met het bericht over het ontslag en de vervanging. Ook Reuters en NBC News berichtten over het vertrek van Makary.

• Christian Schmidt stelt dat de multi-etnische natie uit elkaar kan vallen door druk van de VS en Rusland • De VN-hooge commissaris voor Bosnië en Herzegovina heeft gewaarschuwd voor de mogelijke vernietiging van de multi-etnische staat nadat hij gedwongen werd af te treden vanwege een beleidsconflict met de VS, wat schijnbaar wordt bemoeilijkt door de commerciële belangen van een bedrijf gelieerd aan Donald Trump Jr dat investeert in de regio. • De Duitse CDU-politicus Christian Schmidt zal zijn aftreden toelichten tijdens een geplande meeting met de VN-veiligheidsraad in New York op dinsdag, waar hij ook zal waarschuwen voor de fragiliteit van Bosnië en Herzegovina. Hij heeft duidelijk gemaakt dat hij vindt dat zijn functie behouden moet blijven door aan te geven dat hij aanblijft tot zijn opvolger is aangesteld. Lees verder...

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Rome this week for high-level meetings with Vatican officials following public tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leone. • The friction arose from Trump's attacks on the Pope's criticism of U.S. strikes in Iran and Lebanon plus hardline migration policies, risking a broader U.S.-Holy See fracture. • Agenda covers conflicts in Iran and Lebanon where Pope Leone called for civilian protection, U.S. migration restrictions, and concerns over Cuba and Latin America policies.

Police forcibly broke up protest outside hospital where federal immigration agents took detainee for evaluationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and other local officials on Monday condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers dragged a man out of a hospital building where he had been taken following an arrest, prompting a crowd of protesters to gather outside, where they clashed with police.The incident over the weekend has also drawn scrutiny from critics questioning the New York police department’s response at the scene, in relation to New York City’s sanctuary laws, which bar local police from assisting federal immigration authorities in civil immigration enforcement. Continue reading...

• Trinamool Congress challenged Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) removing 89 lakh voters—11.6% of electorate—slightly above TMC's 2021 winning margin. • Bengal's 294-seat election pits Mamata Banerjee's TMC against BJP, testing saffron expansion in a BJP-resistant state. • High-voltage campaign and disputes heighten stakes as counting ensures make-or-break outcomes for regional power dynamics.

• Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by eight wickets on Saturday at MA Chidambaram Stadium, chasing 160 runs comfortably in IPL 2026. • Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma scored unbeaten fifties to lead the successful chase, highlighting CSK's dominant batting form. • The loss leaves MI in ninth place with only two wins from nine matches and four points, their playoff hopes fading fast.

Mills cites lack of funds as rival to unseat Susan Collins fuels Democratic rift under Donald TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxJanet Mills, the Maine governor, on Thursday dropped her bid for the US Senate just weeks before the Democratic primary in a race that reflected an internal party debate over how to win one of this year’s most competitive Senate seats.“While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not have the one thing that political campaigns unfortunately require today: the financial resources,” Mills said in a statement. “That is why today I have made the incredibly difficult decision to suspend my campaign for the United States Senate.” Continue reading...

King will probably press his passion for nature during US state visit, but his advocacy will fall on deaf earsOf the many clashes in worldview between King Charles III and Donald Trump, the greatest is on an issue the White House has sought to silence: the future of the planet.For more than 50 years, as the Prince of Wales, the environmentally minded Charles spoke out frequently, addressing UN summits and closed gatherings alike, to urge better guardianship of nature and strong action on the climate. Continue reading...

State visit of UK royals continues as monarch to tell US lawmakers that ‘our countries have always found ways to come together’Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to our coverage of US news as the Trumps continue hosting King Charles and Queen Camilla during their state visit.As expected, the British royals have a packed itinerary of events this morning including been greeted by Donald and Melania Trump at the White House, signing the guest book and exchanging gifts. Continue reading...

• Filipino coast guard vessels and Chinese maritime militia engaged in a tense standoff Friday near Scarborough Shoal, with both nations claiming territorial waters; no shots were fired, but vessels came within 500 meters of each other, Filipino officials reported. • The incident involved disputed fishing rights and resource access; the Philippines detained three Chinese fishing boats accused of illegal harvesting in Manila-claimed waters, while China demanded their immediate release. • The US State Department reiterated commitment to the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines and called for peaceful resolution, warning that any military escalation in the strategic waterway threatens global trade and stability.

• A naval clash occurred in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's IRGC fired on two vessels attempting to pass a US naval blockade, prompting a US military response. • At least two dozen other vessels complied and turned around over the weekend following US orders. • Tensions spiked with new IRGC chief Ahmad Bahiti blamed for stalling negotiations; analysts warn of escalating risks.

• Philippine coast guard vessels confronted Chinese fishing fleets in the Scarborough Shoal area Saturday, with Manila accusing Beijing of illegal harvesting in disputed waters and demanding immediate withdrawal. • The incident involved three Chinese ships ramming a Philippine patrol boat, injuring two officers, prompting Manila to lodge a formal diplomatic protest through the US State Department. • Analysts view the confrontation as part of China's broader strategy to consolidate control over contested maritime zones, with the US signaling support for Philippine sovereignty claims.

• Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged heavy artillery fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir on April 8, 2026, killing 7 Pakistani and 5 Indian soldiers. • Pakistan accused India of initiating the clash near Uri sector; India claimed retaliation to 'unprovoked shelling' that hit civilian areas. • The incident risks broader conflict between nuclear powers, prompting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to call for 'immediate ceasefire' in talks with both nations.

Madrid and Basque government leaders call each other ‘provincial’ in dispute over the artworkA row has broken out between the Madrid and Basque regional governments in Spain over the latter’s request for Guernica, probably Picasso’s most celebrated work, to be housed temporarily in the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to mark the 90th anniversary of the bombing of the Basque town.The work has hung in the Reina Sofía museum in Madrid since 1992 and repeated requests for it to be moved to the Basque Country have been refused. Continue reading...

• Following April 1 shelling that killed 12 Indian soldiers and 8 Pakistani troops, US-mediated talks led to a 72-hour ceasefire along the Line of Control. • Details include troop pullbacks by 2 km and no-fly zone for drones, verified by US satellites. • The de-escalation prevents nuclear escalation fears, with markets in Mumbai and Karachi rising 1.8%.

Officers fired pepper balls and teargas into group of about 150 on Saturday night, arresting those who did not disperseThird No Kings protest draws 8 million worldwide to push back on Trump administrationPolice arrested dozens of protesters and shot teargas into a crowd on Saturday night at a No Kings protest in Los Angeles.The conflict is the latest of many that have taken place outside the Metropolitan detention center, which has become a focal point of protests since the Trump administration launched an immigration offense on Los Angeles last year. Continue reading...

While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectationsLocal elections are often regarded as a referendum on the sitting government, with many previous administrations taking a bloody nose from the electorate but successfully fighting back by the next general election.Senior Labour figures have taken to reeling off a list of midterm results – 1999, 2003, 2012 – to prove that point. “As we get closer to the general election, it will be less about people’s view of the parties generally and more about the actual choice in front of them,” one said. Continue reading...

• D.C. United faces Atlanta United FC on Saturday, March 21, in their third road match of the 2026 MLS season in Atlanta, Georgia. • D.C. recently won 2-1 at Chicago Fire, with Tai Baribo scoring 3 goals this season and Matti Peltola netting his first MLS goal. • Atlanta sits 1-3-0 with 3 points, led by Alexey Miranchuk's 3 goals and Miguel Almiron's 3 assists.

Poland's President Andrzej Duda vetoed legislation on March 14, 2026, blocking access to nearly €44 billion in EU defense loans, escalating tensions with his government. The move comes amid broader EU-US friction over Ukraine support and Middle East conflicts. Critics argue it weakens collective defense as Russia benefits from lifted sanctions. Warsaw anticipates legal challenges and potential EU funding cuts.

Detroit Tigers narrowly beat Toronto Blue Jays on March 14 in Dunedin, Fla., during MLB Spring Training, aired on MLBN at 1 p.m. The close victory helps Detroit fine-tune its roster ahead of the regular season. Key performances from Tigers pitchers and hitters shone in the Grapefruit League matchup. Both teams continue preparations for Opening Day.

New York Yankees defeated Atlanta Braves 6-4 in spring training action on Friday at 1 p.m. ET in North Port, Florida, with Aaron Judge hitting a two-run homer. Other key games included San Diego vs. Oakland split squad and Houston vs. St. Louis in Jupiter. These exhibitions feature top prospects and tune up rosters ahead of Opening Day on March 27. Injuries reported: Yankees' Jazz Chisholm day-to-day with hamstring strain.

Minnesota Timberwolves visit Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video, pitting Anthony Edwards against Stephen Curry. Golden State rides a three-game win streak, while Minnesota boasts the league's top defense at 108.2 points allowed per 100 possessions. A win could tie them for third in the West at 46-22. Key matchup: Rudy Gobert vs. Warriors' small-ball lineups.