WORLDIran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reportsReports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ruler.Al Jazeera·March 20, 2026
WORLDJapan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineupsHosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.Al Jazeera·March 20, 2026
WORLDRanking the 25 best players in women's March MadnessWho are the top players in the bracket? Where do Azzi Fudd, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts rank?ESPN·March 20, 2026
WORLDWhy Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floodsCase relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.Al Jazeera·March 20, 2026
WORLDLeBron in Miami -- where he was at his career bestWhen was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.ESPN·March 20, 2026
WORLDBTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fireThe band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.BBC News·March 20, 2026
WORLDAnthony Albanese claims hecklers at Lakemba mosque unhappy Labor outlawed ‘extremist organisations’<p>Prime minister makes hasty exit after people heard yelling phrases including ‘disgrace’, ‘shame’ and ‘genocide supporters’ </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/20/australia-news-live-tropical-cyclone-narelle-queensland-fThe Guardian·March 20, 2026
WORLDUnpacking Netanyahu’s latest claims about the war on IranBenjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come.Al Jazeera·March 20, 2026
WORLDHorror Novel ‘Shy Girl’ Canceled Over Suspected A.I. UseIts publisher, Hachette, will not release the novel in the United States and will discontinue its U.K. edition, citing its commitment to “original creative expression and storytelling.”NY Times·March 20, 2026
WORLDReliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge<p>Samoa and Tonga raise supply concerns with foreign partners as businesses and residents in Papua New Guinea grapple with higher fuel prices amid the Iran war</p><p>The leaders of some Pacific countries have appealed for help with oil supplies while others urge against “panic buyThe Guardian·March 20, 2026
WORLDIran war-induced fertilizer shortage threatens Republicans in farm states ahead of midtermsDemocrats are vying for competitive seats across farm country in 2026, and fertilizer shortages spurred by the Iran war give them a new affordability angle.CNBC·March 20, 2026
WORLDUK set for temperature rollercoaster as chilly nights follow warm daysMarch is a fickle time for temperatures in the UK and can see some huge swings from day to night.BBC News·March 20, 2026
