Peru arrests three after nightclub bombing as injured toll rises to 44
Police said three people were arrested after a bombing at Trujillo’s Dalí nightclub and the number of injured climbed to 44.
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Colombia votes for Congress amid fraud claims and a crowded presidential prelude
More than 3,000 candidates competed for 285 legislative seats as the ruling left and the main opposition party emerged as the strongest blocs in early counting.
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Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as next supreme leader as war widens across the region
The appointment follows days of strikes and counterstrikes that have pushed oil above $100 a barrel and left Iran’s leadership under intense military pressure.
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Swiss voters reject cuts to broadcaster fee and other key referendum proposals
A set of national votes preserved the broadcaster fee, rejected a climate fund and kept pressure on a broader debate over taxes, cash and public spending.
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Bomb device at Gracie Mansion protest sends New York case to federal investigators
Two men were detained after a protest outside the mayor's residence turned violent and a device later tested as TATP was found nearby.
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Guinea dissolves 40 parties in sweeping crackdown
Guinea’s authorities have dissolved 40 political parties, including the country’s three main opposition groups, and placed their assets under sequestration.
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Ian Huntley dies after prison attack, closing a grim chapter in Soham case
The convicted child murderer died in hospital after an attack at HMP Frankland, nine days after suffering severe head injuries.
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Nepal vote count shows RSP leading as partial results emerge
Event date March 7, 2026: Initial counts pointed to a strong showing for the Rastriya Swatantra Party in both first-past-the-post seats and additional constituencies.
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Reza Pahlavi says he is ready to lead Iran transition if the system falls
The exiled crown prince said he has accepted responsibility to guide a transition, while warning that any change must lead to elections and stability.
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Moscow police detain Iranian nationals over public celebration in Russian capital
Russian police in Moscow detained Iranian nationals after they publicly celebrated the killing of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied evidence.
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Kosovo president dissolves parliament after failed presidential vote
Vjosa Osmani called for a rapid snap election after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, while Vetëvendosje challenged the dissolution as unconstitutional.
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Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after affair admission and ethics probe
The Texas Republican withdrew after admitting a relationship with a staff member who died by suicide, as House leaders and ethics investigators closed in.
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Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security and taps Markwayne Mullin for the job
The move comes after a turbulent stretch for DHS, with lawsuits, congressional clashes and scrutiny over Noem’s leadership all building at once.
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Nepal votes peacefully in first national election since youth-led uprising
Turnout was about 60 percent as voters chose lawmakers in a contest that will shape how the country responds to corruption, accountability and the demands of the Gen Z protests.
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Kosovo parliament fails to elect president after quorum collapses
The Assembly was forced to suspend the presidential vote when only 66 deputies were present, leaving the process stalled and opening the door to new elections.
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Taiwan indicts 62 over alleged Prince Group scam network links
Taiwanese prosecutors indicted 62 people, including Chen Zhi, and charged 13 companies over alleged links to the Cambodia-based Prince Group and its money-laundering network.
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Ottawa anti-war protesters rally outside defence conference as spending debate deepens
Around 100 protesters gathered near the Château Laurier while counterprotesters backed regime change in Iran.
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Marine veteran is removed from Senate hearing after anti-war protest
Brian C. McGinnis was arrested after disrupting a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, and Tim Sheehy’s physical role in the removal drew scrutiny.
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Two men on trial in London accused of spying on Hong Kong diaspora
Prosecutors say the defendants ran “shadow policing” operations in Britain and gathered information on pro-democracy figures and lawmakers.
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Brazil Supreme Court orders arrest of former Banco Master head Daniel Vorcaro
Brazil’s top court has ordered the detention of Daniel Vorcaro as police widen a probe into alleged fraud, money laundering and threats tied to Banco Master.
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Japan court upholds order to dissolve Unification Church
The Tokyo High Court upheld a dissolution order against the Unification Church, leaving a final appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
Reporting dated 2026-03-04 documents the event and its immediate consequences, with unresolved points retained as attributed or provisional.
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Cuba charges six after deadly speedboat shootout near its coast
Prosecutors accuse the six survivors of terrorism after a coast guard interception that left four people dead and six wounded.
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Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency as murder toll climbs
The government moved after a surge in violent crime and a fatal prison riot, extending emergency powers nationwide.
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