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He played the part of Xander Harris, one of Buffy’s closest friends, on the hit television show.

The ruling cut deeper than left-versus-right politics, declaring that the policy imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unconstitutional.

A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.

Mary Fong Lau, 80, will perform 200 hours of community service as part of her sentence. Her speeding vehicle crashed into a family as they waited for a bus ride to the zoo in 2024.

A dam on the northern part of the island was close to failing, emergency officials said.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

The policy required media organizations to pledge not to gather information unless Defense officials formally authorized its release. A U.S. judge said the rules are at odds with the First Amendment.

Move to allow shipments already at sea comes amid a supply crisis and after US president says he does not ‘want to do a ceasefire’; IDF says it is attacking regime targets in Iran’s capital after strikes on Beirut US to send three more warships and thousands more troops, reports sayHow the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globeKuwait’s state oil firm KPC said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early on Friday, causing a fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news agency said.Firefighters responded immediately, with several units shut down as a precaution to ensure workers’ safety. Continue reading...

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle EastSign up for the Breaking US News US emailThe US military is deploying thousands of additional marines and sailors to the Middle East, three US officials told Reuters on Friday.One of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that the USS Boxer, along with the marine expeditionary unit onboard, were departing the west coast of the US about three weeks ahead of schedule. Continue reading...

Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54.Brendon’s family issued a statement saying that he died on Friday “in his sleep of natural causes”. Continue reading...

California jurors hand win to investors who sued billionaire saying he publicly disparaged social media platform in 2022A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk is responsible for Twitter investors’ stock plummeting when he sought to buy the social media platform for $44bn in 2022. Jurors handed the win to a group of investors who sued the billionaire saying he publicly disparaged the company with the aim of bringing down Twitter’s stock price to get a better bargain.The trial, which began earlier this month in federal court in San Francisco, focused on whether Musk intended to move the market with his comments. During a six-month period in 2022, after his offer to buy Twitter, he posted constantly to his millions of followers that the social network was rife with bots that produced spam and created fake accounts. Continue reading...

Officials warn some residents could be trapped by rising waters as Wahiawā dam on Oahu ‘may collapse at any time’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTowering flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu triggered evacuation warnings in Hawaii on Friday, as the state continued contending with a powerful storm this week.The waters came on quickly in the middle of the night, and videos on social media captured inundated streets and cars being swallowed by the muddy floodwaters. Continue reading...

Aoi Baxter was the party’s candidate for the state seat of Adelaide in Saturday’s election Former South Australian One Nation candidate, Aoi Baxter, has been dumped by the rightwing party, after media reports claiming there is a warrant for his arrest in the UK.Baxter, who was reportedly previously known as Trent Baxter, had allegedly failed to appear at a court hearing, according to reporting by the ABC. A UK court confirmed to the ABC a warrant had been issued for the arrest of a man named Trent Baxter. Continue reading...

US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this weekGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump says he is “very surprised” Australia has not sent warships to aid in opening the strait of Hormuz as the blockade of the key strategic route for global oil supply continues to affect fuel prices.“I was very surprised,” the US president said in Washington on Friday when asked what he took issue with regarding Japan, South Korea and Australia. Continue reading...

Proposal fails to advance in Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some airportsA bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance on Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.Democrats declined to provide the support needed to move the funding measure toward final passage. Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, said he would offer an alternative measure on Saturday to fund just the Transportation Security Administration, which screens passengers and luggage for hazardous items. That too is likely to fail as lawmakers hold a rare weekend session. Continue reading...

Men's March Madness Friday takeaways  ESPNMarch Madness live bracket updates, scores: UCLA knocks off UCF; St. John's, Purdue rout opponents; Otega Oweh buzzer-beater lifts Kentucky  Yahoo Sports12 hours, 4 games, 1 unavoidable truth: There is nothing better than the first day of March Madness  CNNMen’s March Madness Friday watch guide: Schedule lineup for all 16 tournament games  The New York TimesFrom The Sports Desk: How’s your bracket holding up?  NBC News

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Is Considering ‘Winding Down’ War  The New York TimesIran war live: Trump says no ceasefire as Khamenei issues defiant message  Al JazeeraTrump says he is considering 'winding down' Iran war  BBCUS eases sanctions on Iranian oil as Trump claims he is considering ‘winding down’ the war  The GuardianIran War Live: U.S. Is Considering ‘Winding Down’ Iran Operations, Trump Says  WSJ

Nicholas Brendon, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star, Dies at 54  VarietyView Full Coverage on Google News

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 86  The Washington Post'Walker, Texas Ranger' Star Chuck Norris Dies at 86—Hours After Being Hospitalized During Hawaii Vacation  Realtor.comSylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lee Majors and more react to the death of Chuck Norris  YahooChuck Norris' Kids Danilee and Dakota Speak Out After Their Dad's 'Sudden' Death at 86  People.comChuck Norris Hospitalized After Medical Emergency In Hawaii  TMZ

Amazon developing new AI-driven smartphone years after Fire Phone flop: report  Fox BusinessExclusive-Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop  Yahoo FinanceThere Aren’t a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone  WIREDAmazon Drafts AI Smartphone Strategy to Support Digital Services  PYMNTS.comAmazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says  TechCrunch

GOP braces for Trump to possibly deploy troops inside Iran  The HillIran war live updates: Trump says he may wind down Middle East operation  AP NewsTrump administration making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran  CBS NewsTrump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open strait  AxiosTrump weighing several options for U.S. troops inside Iran  NBC News

Pentagon press policy ruled unconstitutional in case brought by N.Y. Times  The Washington PostJudge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional  The New York TimesJudge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon  YahooPentagon policy limiting independent press access is unlawful, judge rules  CNNThe Pentagon’s New Press Rules Violate the First Amendment, Judge Rules  WSJ

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures  The GuardianLive updates: US removes sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil  CNNUS Issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea  ReutersTrump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea amid soaring prices  CBS NewsUS may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says  The Guardian

Iran war could lead to UK tax rises and boxer Ricky Hutton's death inquest leads Saturdays' papers.

How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.

The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".

The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.

The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

Manchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.

‘I knew this was going to happen. I know their playbook,’ Kent told Megyn Kelly

The ongoing renovations to the East Wing destroyed the first lady’s former office

A handful of Republican states are pushing to install the Ten Commandments in schools, setting up a potential Supreme Court ruling on the matter

The U.S. Treasury Department has waived sanctions on Iranian oil at sea until April 19

Donald Trump also rejected calls for a ceasefire and proclaimed victory over Iran

The president made the comment on social media a short time after telling reporters on the White House lawn that he wasn’t interested in a cease-fire because the U.S. was “obliterating the other side.” The Treasury Department lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil.

In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government.

Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

New research suggests that a legendary 200-mile march by Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, may have actually involved some ships.

Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar raised concerns about energy supplies.

For families displaced by Israeli airstrikes, the joy that usually marks the end of Ramadan has been replaced by uncertainty and hardship.

The Trump administration on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Elon Musk was sued in late 2022 after completing his acquisition of Twitter, which he later renamed X.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.