All news: Sunday 15 March 2026

Gaza war

Eight police officers, including the police chief of the Deir al-Balah Governorate, are killed by an Israeli attack on a police vehicle in Az-Zawayda, Palestine.

Israeli incursions in the West Bank during the Gaza war

Four people are killed and two others are injured when Israel Defense Forces soldiers open fire on a civilian car in northern Israeli-occupied West Bank.

2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait

An Italian MQ-9 Reaper is destroyed in an Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.

2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan war

Afghan forces launch mortars into Pakistan, with one hitting a residential property in Bajaur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four members of the same family and wounding two others.

Jonglei clashes

The South Sudan People's Defence Forces announces that they have deployed troops in Akobo, South Sudan to secure full control of the area for the first time since the outbreak of the civil war in the country after having previously recapturing the area from opposition forces.

2026 Kenya floods

The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya rises to 66, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society.

2026 French municipal elections

The first round of municipal elections takes place in France.

2026 Kazakh constitutional referendum

Kazakhstanis vote in a referendum to approve a new constitution.

2026 North Korean parliamentary election

North Koreans vote to elect the 687 members of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.

2026 Republic of the Congo presidential election

Congolese people vote to elect a president, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso seeking a fifth consecutive term.

2026 Vietnamese legislative election

Vietnamese citizens vote to elect the 500 members of the 16th National Assembly. The sole legal party contesting the election is the Communist Party.

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war

Japan announces it will start releasing 80 million barrels of oil from its reserves, the largest such release in the country's history, in response to disruptions in the oil supply caused by the conflict.

2026 Kent meningitis outbreak

Two people are killed and eleven others are hospitalized in serious condition following a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent in Canterbury, Kent, England.

98th Academy Awards

At the Academy Awards, One Battle After Another wins six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and the inaugural Achievement in Casting award.

98th Academy Awards

Sinners wins four Academy Awards following a record 16 nominations, with Ryan Coogler for original screenplay, Michael B. Jordan for lead actor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw for cinematography, and Ludwig Göransson for score.

2026 Winter Paralympics closing ceremony

The Winter Paralympics conclude in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, with China as the highest-ranked team in the medal table. The Paralympic flag is handed over to the organizers of the 2030 Winter Paralympics to be held in the French Alps.

2026 Winter Paralympics

In para ice hockey, the United States defeats Canada 6–2, completing the three-peat of hockey championships at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Italy.

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

In auto racing, Mercedes-Benz driver Kimi Antonelli wins his first Formula One Grand Prix after also setting his maiden pole position at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. He becomes the second-youngest Grand Prix winner at 19 years old.

Iran at the FIFA World Cup

Asian Football Confederation secretary general Windsor John says that the Iran national football team will still play at the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump that their safety could be at risk.

2026 FC Barcelona presidential election

In association football, Joan Laporta is re-elected president of FC Barcelona.