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WASHINGTON: Japan has sought assurances from the US that Tokyo will not be put at a disadvantage under Washington’s latest tariff measures, urging that a potential 15 per cent tariff not be applied to Japanese goods, its trade minister said on Friday (Mar 6).Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa said he made the request during a two-hour meeting in Washington with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Akazawa briefed reporters after the meeting.After the US Supreme Court knocked down some of President Donald Trump’s key tariffs in February, the US imposed a new 10 per cent blanket levy that…

new video loaded: How We Analyzed the Strike on the Iranian SchoolMalachy Browne of our Visual Investigations team describes what satellite imagery and other evidence tell us about who might be responsible for an airstrike on an elementary school in southern Iran. The strike killed at least 175 people, according to health officials and Iranian state media.By Malachy Browne, Aaron Boxerman, Coleman Lowndes and Estelle CaswellMarch 6, 2026

Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining “Bride of Frankenstein” to create her new gothic thriller “The Bride!” which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.

Palantir was an outlier in a tough week for the stock market, as the provider of software and services to the U.S. government saw its stock rally 15% following the U.S. attack on Iran. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.2% for the week, pushed lower by names like Apple, Google and Micron, and other benchmarks tumbled as oil prices spiked and a report showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in February.But with President Donald Trump showing no signs that the war in Iran is coming to a speedy conclusion, investors piled into Palantir, which counts on government spending for about…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., will retire at the end of his current term and is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him, he confirmed to Fox News on Friday.Issa’s seat is in California’s newly redrawn 48th District, which has been reshaped to favor Democrats under the state’s Prop 50.”Today I’m announcing my enthusiastic endorsement of Supervisor Jim Desmond for Congress — to represent California’s new 48th district,” Issa told Fox News. “Jim is not only a personal friend, he’s a true patriot, a Navy veteran, a successful businessman, and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Kansas City Chiefs’ decade-long run of playoff appearances came to an abrupt end in Week 15 last season. The Chiefs came up short at Arrowhead Stadium in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes sustained a season-ending ACL injury when he scrambled to try and pick up some yards in the game’s final minutes.At the time, the Chiefs said Mahomes would “begin his rehab process immediately,” though his availability for the start of the 2026 season remained uncertain. On Thursday, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer provided an encouraging update…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chaos erupted in Washington Square Park in Manhattan as a vigil mourning the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei descended into violence Friday, with video capturing a man being pummeled to the ground while attempting to tear down a poster of the late Iranian leader.Video showed a man attempting to pull down a poster of the dictator — killed last week in an Israeli airstrike — when a man wearing a SpongeBob sweatshirt punched him in the face, sending him to the ground.Others began fighting, prompting New York City Police…

Kelowna, B.C., is still in the off-season but this year the tourism season is expected to get an earlier start. “We think we’re in for a very, very good and early tourism season,” said Ellen Walker-Matthews, president and CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA).The city is hosting several major events this spring and summer starting with the Memorial Cup in May.That will be followed by the CFL’s Touchdown Kelowna games in June and the B.C. Summer Games in July.But TOTA officials also say the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place in Vancouver starting June 11, will likely also…

Hayley Raso will miss Australia’s crunch Women’s Asian Cup clash against South Korea with concussion in a blow that could potentially open the door for Mary Fowler to start in their crucial Group A clash.Raso was struck twice on the head after coming off the bench in Thursday’s 4-0 win over Iran on the Gold Coast.The 31-year-old did not train with the Matildas squad on Saturday.Raso started Australia’s tournament opener against the Philippines but ceded her starting spot to Fowler against Iran.The winger will be forced to sit out Sunday’s vital clash in Sydney which will determine the winner of…