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One Battle After Another wins Best Picture at 2026 Oscars

These were the updates for Sunday, March 15, 2026, as the 98th Academy Awards unfolded in Los Angeles, California.

US filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson and US producer Sara Murphy accept the award for Best Picture for "One Battle After Another" alongside cast and crew onstage during the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Trump yanks permitting process from Democrats after California fires

Democratic officials shot back that Trump has failed to deliver the federal funds needed for rebuilding efforts.

Donald Trump at a podium speaks and points

One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the eastern Pacific

The latest bombing brings the death toll from US boat strikes to 125 since September, raising human rights concerns.

Pete Hegseth in front of a sign for "Department of War"

‘Will act accordingly’: US threatens action against Haitian council

The Trump administration’s message comes as Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council faces pressure to hold elections.

A Haitian woman balances a bag on her head as she sells items in the street

Jack Smith testifies to US Congress while Trump calls for his prosecution

Trump pushed the Justice Department to charge Smith, the former prosecutor who led investigations into his actions.

Jack Smith walks past media cameras

Who got the most nods? The complete list of 2026 Oscar nominations

Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners makes history with a record 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another with 13.

A giant Oscar trophy

‘Catch of the day’: Trump launches new ICE immigration crackdown in Maine

The Trump administration singles out Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, as one of the reasons for ICE’s operation.

A protester holds a US flag and a sign that reads, "ICE OUT"

Ecuador announces 30 percent tariff on Colombia over drug trafficking

President Daniel Noboa has sought closer relations with Donald Trump while criticising Colombia’s left-wing leader.

Daniel Noboa

‘You’ll find out’: Trump speaks on Greenland’s fate and the future of NATO

At a White House news briefing, Trump expressed optimism about his prospects of claiming Greenland for the US.

Trump takes questions from reporters at the White House

‘Act fast’: How speed defined the start of Donald Trump’s second term

The first year of the US president’s second term has been a whirlwind of activity. What does that mean for democracy?

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order