Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.'Moonlight' Wins Best Picture After Unprecedented Mix-Up
Moonlight picked up the prize for Best Picture at the Oscars, but only after La La Land was mistakenly announced by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty as the winner and its producers and cast had taken the stage. Casey Affleck won Best Actor, Emma Stone won Best Actress, and Damien Chazelle won Best Director.—NBC NewsTrump Pick for Navy Secretary Pulls Out
Philip Bilden, President Trump's choice for Navy secretary, has announced he no longer wishes to be considered for the role, citing concerns over his business interests. Bilden said he would not be able to satisfy the Office of Government Ethics' requirements without "materially adverse divestment of my family's private financial interests."—AP
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Moonlight picked up the prize for Best Picture at the Oscars, but only after La La Land was mistakenly announced by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty as the winner and its producers and cast had taken the stage. Casey Affleck won Best Actor, Emma Stone won Best Actress, and Damien Chazelle won Best Director.—NBC NewsTrump Pick for Navy Secretary Pulls Out
Philip Bilden, President Trump's choice for Navy secretary, has announced he no longer wishes to be considered for the role, citing concerns over his business interests. Bilden said he would not be able to satisfy the Office of Government Ethics' requirements without "materially adverse divestment of my family's private financial interests."—AP
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Father of Fallen Navy SEAL Refuses to Meet Trump
The father of a Navy SEAL killed in a recent operation in Yemen is demanding an investigation into his son's death. Bill Owens had previously refused to meet President Trump after the body of William "Ryan" Owens arrived at Dover Air Force Base. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she believed Trump "would be supportive" of a probe.—The Washington PostPress Secretary Warns Staffers on Using Secure Messaging Apps
In a bid to stop leaks to the press, White House press secretary Sean Spicer has reportedly told staffers that using encrypted messaging apps might violate the Presidential Records Act. Spicer has also apparently asked staffers to place their phones on the table for a "phone check" at meetings.—PoliticoRainstorms in Chile Leave Millions Without Clean Water
The contamination of the Maipo River in Chile has left some 4 million people in the capital of Santiago without clean drinking water. Officials cut water services after rainstorms and landslides sullied the supply, and at least three people have died in flooding caused by the heavy rains.—BBC NewsIran Runs Naval Drills in the Gulf
Iran has begun a series of naval exercises in the area where the Gulf meets the Indian Ocean. The drills are designed to help "the fight against terrorism and piracy," said Iran's rear admiral, Habibollah Sayyari.—Reuters
The father of a Navy SEAL killed in a recent operation in Yemen is demanding an investigation into his son's death. Bill Owens had previously refused to meet President Trump after the body of William "Ryan" Owens arrived at Dover Air Force Base. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she believed Trump "would be supportive" of a probe.—The Washington PostPress Secretary Warns Staffers on Using Secure Messaging Apps
In a bid to stop leaks to the press, White House press secretary Sean Spicer has reportedly told staffers that using encrypted messaging apps might violate the Presidential Records Act. Spicer has also apparently asked staffers to place their phones on the table for a "phone check" at meetings.—Politico
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The contamination of the Maipo River in Chile has left some 4 million people in the capital of Santiago without clean drinking water. Officials cut water services after rainstorms and landslides sullied the supply, and at least three people have died in flooding caused by the heavy rains.—BBC NewsIran Runs Naval Drills in the Gulf
Iran has begun a series of naval exercises in the area where the Gulf meets the Indian Ocean. The drills are designed to help "the fight against terrorism and piracy," said Iran's rear admiral, Habibollah Sayyari.—Reuters
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Ten Attacks a Day on Migrants in Germany, Report Says
A report by Germany's interior ministry shows there were 3,533 attacks on migrants, refugees, and refugee shelters throughout 2016—almost ten attacks a day. At least 560 people were injured in the attacks, including 43 children. The interior ministry said people seeking protection in Germany had "the right to expect safe shelter."—AFPSouth Korea Brings Corruption Probe to an End
South Korea's acting president, Hwang Kyo-ahn, has decided not to extend the mandate of the special prosecutor investigating possible corruption on part of impeached president Park Geun-hye. But the opposition is crying foul, with one faction opposed to the decision labeling it an "example of tyranny."—Al JazeeraPhiladelphia Jewish Cemetery Vandalized
Authorities in Philadelphia have discovered at least 100 headstones toppled over at a Jewish cemetery in the city. A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel said the incident, which comes close on the heels of a similar attack on a Jewish cemetery in Missouri, is "shocking and a source of worry."—APChance the Rapper Buys Out Tickets for Peele Movie
Chance the Rapper paid for all the tickets for multiple showings of Jordan Peele's new movie, Get Out, at the Chatham Theatre in Chicago Sunday. He tweeted, "it's free I just want you to see it."—PitchforkRemy Ma Drops Minaj Diss Track
New York rapper Remy Ma has released a new seven-minute track going after Nicki Minaj called "shETHER." The upstart accuses the star of starting the beef between Meek Mill and Drake, among other outrages.—NoiseySyrian Filmmaker Denied Oscar Moment
Syrian cinematographer Khaled Khatib was denied the chance to attend Sunday night's Oscars due to murky questions about his US visa. The 21-year-old worked on The White Helmets, which won Best Documentary Short.—VICE News/Al JazeeraStudio Ghibli Animator to Make One Last Movie
Celebrated Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has come out of retirement to make one last animated movie for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki said Miyazaki was "hard at work" on the new project.—i-D
A report by Germany's interior ministry shows there were 3,533 attacks on migrants, refugees, and refugee shelters throughout 2016—almost ten attacks a day. At least 560 people were injured in the attacks, including 43 children. The interior ministry said people seeking protection in Germany had "the right to expect safe shelter."—AFPSouth Korea Brings Corruption Probe to an End
South Korea's acting president, Hwang Kyo-ahn, has decided not to extend the mandate of the special prosecutor investigating possible corruption on part of impeached president Park Geun-hye. But the opposition is crying foul, with one faction opposed to the decision labeling it an "example of tyranny."—Al Jazeera
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Authorities in Philadelphia have discovered at least 100 headstones toppled over at a Jewish cemetery in the city. A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel said the incident, which comes close on the heels of a similar attack on a Jewish cemetery in Missouri, is "shocking and a source of worry."—APChance the Rapper Buys Out Tickets for Peele Movie
Chance the Rapper paid for all the tickets for multiple showings of Jordan Peele's new movie, Get Out, at the Chatham Theatre in Chicago Sunday. He tweeted, "it's free I just want you to see it."—PitchforkRemy Ma Drops Minaj Diss Track
New York rapper Remy Ma has released a new seven-minute track going after Nicki Minaj called "shETHER." The upstart accuses the star of starting the beef between Meek Mill and Drake, among other outrages.—NoiseySyrian Filmmaker Denied Oscar Moment
Syrian cinematographer Khaled Khatib was denied the chance to attend Sunday night's Oscars due to murky questions about his US visa. The 21-year-old worked on The White Helmets, which won Best Documentary Short.—VICE News/Al JazeeraStudio Ghibli Animator to Make One Last Movie
Celebrated Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has come out of retirement to make one last animated movie for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki said Miyazaki was "hard at work" on the new project.—i-D