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RECAP: Millions March Across America in Third “No Kings” Protest

On March 28, 2026, millions of Americans rallied across the United States for the third nationwide "No Kings" protest. With over 3,300 events from major cities to small towns, demonstrators spoke out against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, the ongoing war in Iran, and what organizers call a dangerous rise in authoritarianism.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 5

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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Mao Asada makes coaching debut

Mao Asada makes coaching debut

Vancouver Winter Olympics figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada (L) watches her students during a domestic competition at Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena in the capital on March 28, 2026. Former world champion, Asada, who trains 12 skaters aged 5 to 10 at her school in Tokyo's Tachikawa, Kinoshita MAO Academy, made her coaching debut.

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Canada: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out in Downtown Toronto After Possible Propane Explosion 5

Firefighters extinguished a fire on the roof of a building under construction on Richmond Street in downtown Toronto on Friday, March 27, after a possible explosion involving propane cylinders. No injuries were reported, though road closures remained in place in the area.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 5

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 5

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 4

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Power Outage Halts Operations at Denver Airport, Hundreds of Flights Delayed

A power outage struck Denver International Airport on Wednesday morning, March 18, around 9:20 a.m. halting the airport's train system and triggering a ground stop. Power was restored at around 11:00 a.m., with full operations resuming around noon. By 5 p.m., 544 flights had been delayed and nine canceled. This video shows a long line of passengers at Terminal B after power came back.

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Lebanon: Smoke Rises From Bachoura, Beirut as Israeli Strikes Reported

Israeli airstrikes were reported in Beirut on Wednesday morning, March 18. This video captures smoke rising from the Bachoura neighborhood at around 5:30 a.m., seen from Clemenceau.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives pose for a photo at Tiananmen Square in Beijing ahead of the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2026.

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China: Snowboarder Tumbles Over Cliff Edge at Xinjiang Ski Resort

A female snowboarder lost control and tumbled over a cliff edge at a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on March 5, 2026. After mistakenly entering a dangerous area while descending, she rolled down a steep snowy drop before coming to a stop, aided by heavy snow coverage. Nearby ski patrol responded quickly, and the woman reported no serious injuries.

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US: Kilauea’s Eruption Causes Highway Closures as Tephra Falls on Nearby Communities 2

Hawaiʻi's Kīlauea volcano erupted for the 43rd time on Tuesday, March 10, with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet high, prompting temporary closures of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's summit and a portion of Highway 11. Tephra up to 5 inches in diameter was reported falling around surrounding communities due to the volcanic fragments and ash.

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US: Kilauea’s Eruption Causes Highway Closures as Tephra Falls on Nearby Communities

Hawaiʻi's Kīlauea volcano erupted for the 43rd time on Tuesday, March 10, with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet high, prompting temporary closures of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's summit and a portion of Highway 11. Tephra up to 5 inches in diameter was reported falling around surrounding communities due to the volcanic fragments and ash.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, March 6 Kyodo - International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day. (Kyodo)

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, March 5 Kyodo - The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close. (Kyodo)

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 5 Kyodo - Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Miho Takagi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after competing in the women's 5,000 meters at the speed skating all-round world championships in Heerenveen in the Netherlands on March 8, 2026.

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Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Miho Takagi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after competing in the women's 5,000 meters at the speed skating all-round world championships in Heerenveen in the Netherlands on March 8, 2026.

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Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Miho Takagi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after competing in the women's 5,000 meters at the speed skating all-round world championships in Heerenveen in the Netherlands on March 8, 2026.

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Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Miho Takagi of Japan competes in the women's 5,000 meters at the speed skating all-round world championships in Heerenveen in the Netherlands on March 8, 2026.

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Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Speed skating: Takagi at all-round worlds

Miho Takagi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after competing in the women's 5,000 meters at the speed skating all-round world championships in Heerenveen in the Netherlands on March 8, 2026.

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Qatar: Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Attack Over Doha

Qatari air defenses intercepted Iranian missile attacks on Thursday, March 5. Amid loud explosions over Doha, authorities evacuated residents near the US Embassy as a precautionary measure while Iranian retaliatory strikes continued to target not only US military assets in the Gulf but also civilian and energy infrastructure.

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U.S Defense Secretary Hegseth meets press

U.S Defense Secretary Hegseth meets press

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Central Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida, on March 5, 2026.

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Protest against conscription law in Germany

Protest against conscription law in Germany

Young people rally in Berlin on March 5, 2026, to protest against the potential return of military conscription under a new military service law.

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Protest against conscription law in Germany

Protest against conscription law in Germany

Young people rally in Berlin on March 5, 2026, to protest against the potential return of military conscription under a new military service law.

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Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks during a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 5, 2026.

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Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks during a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) and Mayuko Oka of Japan pose for a photo after respectively finishing first and second in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) and Mayuko Oka of Japan pose for a photo after respectively finishing first and second in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows the Milan Cortina Paralympics cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the competition's opening ceremony in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

People walk by a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony in Verona.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken in the streets of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, shows illuminated pictograms representing the various competitive disciplines at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics on March 5, 2026, the eve of its opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on March 5, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on March 5, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Police officers stand guard on March 5, 2026, near the Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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