The U.S. is leading a global naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw won the 2026 Oscar for Best Cinematography, becoming the first woman and first Black person to do so.

Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire in Middle East amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.

Israeli airstrike killed Ibrahim Ghazali, brother of March 5 Temple Israel attacker, with links to Hezbollah unverified.

Sean Penn won the 2026 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in a critically acclaimed film but did not attend, with Kieran Culkin accepting on his behalf.