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Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 29 stories
Police arrested six people following a clash between anti-Muslim protesters led by right-wing activist Jake Lang and counterprotesters near NYC Mayor Eric Adams' residence on March 8. One counterprotester was accused of throwing a homemade bomb during the confrontation.
Police responded to an incident at Gracie Mansion where an explosive device was thrown during a protest. A second device was also discovered nearby. The incident occurred at a demonstration involving far-right influencer Jake Lang.
U.S. authorities are investigating a device that emitted smoke during a protest near Gracie Mansion on Saturday. According to a person with knowledge of the investigation, the device was designed to be deadly.
Police Officer Sorffly Davius died from a medical episode while deployed to Kuwait supporting Operation Epic Fury with the Army National Guard. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a joint statement honoring his service to both the country and New York City.
Project Renewal, a nonprofit founded in 1967, serves over 10,000 New Yorkers annually through health, housing, and employment services. Hispanic people represent approximately 32% of heads of household in NYC's shelter system, according to the New York State Comptroller's Office. The organization helps Latino individuals and families transition from shelters to stable housing. The program segment also covered NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) extended application deadline, offering approximately 100,000 summer job opportunities for ages 14-24.
Two people were arrested after attempting to set off suspicious devices outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday during a clash between an anti-Islam demonstration led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and counter-protesters. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and first lady Rama Duwaji were inside the residence and unharmed.
An explosion at the US embassy in Oslo early Sunday caused minor damage to the building's entrance with no injuries reported. Norwegian police are investigating terrorism as one hypothesis while remaining open to other causes. The blast occurred at the public entrance to the consular section, damaging glass doors and leaving burn marks. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide characterized the incident as unacceptable and emphasized the importance of diplomatic mission security.
A drone strike on RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus has reignited debate over the UK's military presence on the island. Cypriot protesters are calling for British bases to be removed, arguing their presence increases security risks. The UK Ministry of Defence states the bases are crucial for regional security and have recently supported operations defending against Iranian attacks. Cyprus's government has emphasized the base was targeted, not Cyprus itself, and says any renegotiation of the 1960 treaty establishing the bases would be complex given involvement of the UK, Greece, and Turkey.
Swiss voters rejected a right-wing initiative to cut the annual public broadcaster licence fee to 200 francs, with 62% voting to maintain current levels of 335 francs per household. The Swiss People's Party had argued the fee was too high amid rising costs, but the government and other parties opposed the cut, citing the need to support Switzerland's four languages and maintain news coverage.