Stories from March 4, 2026
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Asia stocks fall for third day, oil edges up as markets track Iran war
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high stakes North Carolina US senate seat
Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will face former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the state's toss-up U.S. Senate race.

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat
Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will face former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the state's toss-up U.S. Senate race.

Protests in Venezuela against US-Israeli war on Iran
This story highlights international dissent against US and Israeli actions, indicating global political tensions beyond mainstream Western narratives.
Protesters in Venezuela have rallied outside the Iranian Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Oil on Fire: War impacts global energy markets
Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.

Minnesota launches probe that could bring charges against federal immigration officers
A Minnesota prosecutor announced an investigation Monday that may lead to charges against federal officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for misconduct during an immigration enforcement crackdown.

UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.

Pentagon identifies 4 of 6 U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war by drone strike in Kuwait
Four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war were identified Tuesday by the Pentagon as members of the Army Reserve from different states who worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with food and equipment.

Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from Baltic Sea to Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the war in the Middle East.

TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

Macron warns Israel against Lebanon invasion
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel against invading Lebanon.