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A businessman named Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores has been elected mayor of Queropalca district in Peru's Huanuco region, according to local electoral data. The 45-year-old freight transport worker, running for the left-wing Ahora Nacion party, won 229 of 663 votes and takes office on January 1.
South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, 85, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for decades of work prosecuting genocide and war crimes, becoming the fifth South African to receive the honour. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her judicial rigour, integrity and courage, and her role in establishing that rape and sexual violence can constitute crimes against humanity and genocide.
Erling Haaland asked to be substituted in the 67th minute of Norway's 1-2 Nations League defeat to Portugal in Porto, prompting fresh fitness concerns before Manchester City's Premier League trip to Liverpool. Norway boss Stale Solbakken said he had held a "frank conversation" with the striker about his heavy workload but stopped short of confirming an injury.
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old becomes the third Algerian player in the Premier League this season.
The Trump administration has warned that the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., may need to be demolished if renovations are not allowed. The Justice Department filed a court brief describing the venue as structurally unsafe and financially unviable, suggesting an outdoor theater could replace it. The warning comes amid ongoing legal battles over the president's control of the site and the display of his name.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said US military actions against Iran have failed and will continue to fail, underscoring Iran's defensive capabilities. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
President Trump has unveiled what he calls the 'most brutal' economic campaign against Iran, warning of severe consequences for any nation engaging in business with Tehran. The announcement comes amid ongoing deadlock in talks to end the prolonged conflict.
A new report by 7amleh and Utrecht University documents more than 3,500 digital rights violations against Palestinians, coining the term 'platformicide' to describe what they call structural and deliberate suppression by Meta. The study points to disproportionate enforcement of the Dangerous Organizations policy, account suspensions, and shadow banning—criticizing a lack of effective appeal mechanisms.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry has formally recognized journalists for helping prevent plots against national security. The statement, published on March 12, underscores growing cooperation between Tehran's security apparatus and the media. Officials highlighted the role of press efforts in detecting and neutralizing destabilizing activities.
