Fri 27 March 2026: More than 350 years after the death of the French soldier who inspired Alexandre Dumas‘ classic “The Three Musketeers,” his remains may have been found beneath the floor of a church in the Dutch city of Maastricht, according to the British daily The Guardian on Wednesday. Workers restoring a church in Maastricht uncovered a […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Spot gold fell below $4,500 per ounce early Thursday, extending losses as the Middle East conflict continues to fuel broad market volatility and keep pressure on bullion. Gold traded at $4,426.50 per ounce as of 0605GMT Thursday, down 1.6% on the day. The latest decline came after a sharp and volatile […]
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Thu 26 March 2026: The Pentagon is reportedly considering diverting weapons originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East as U.S. operations in Iran strain supplies of critical munitions, according to a Washington Post report citing three sources familiar with the matter. The weapons potentially affected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO-backed […]
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Wed 25 March 2026: Social media bans, digital curfews, and strict time limits on apps are to be given tryouts in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers as officials step up efforts to examine the impact of online platforms on young people’s well-being. The government-led pilot will involve 300 teenagers, with participants placed into […]
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Wed 25 March 2026: Victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein say the trauma from his abuse continues to shape their lives years after his death, as some spoke publicly for the first time about their experiences and ongoing search for justice. In an interview with BBC Newsnight, several women described the lasting psychological impact of […]
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Sun 22 March 2026: The left-wing Brazilian president is critical of US actions throughout Latin America, though he does not name Trump. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised what he called the return of a colonial approach towards developing nations during a summit in Colombia. But while Lula did not mention United […]
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Sat 21 March 2026: Poland will ban cellphone use for minors under 16 in the nation’s schools, the education minister announced Wednesday. “We are currently finalizing work on a major legislative change, crucial for schools, which will result in a ban on mobile phone use in primary schools from September 1, 2026,” Barbara Nowacka told […]
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Sat 21 March 2026: The gold coin comes in addition to Trump’s efforts to have his face stamped on a $1 coin, in violation of federal law. The United States Commission of Fine Arts, a federal agency, has approved plans for a commemorative gold coin that features one of Donald Trump’s recent presidential portraits. The […]
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Thu 19 March 2026: Two ships carrying Russian oil and gas are due to arrive in Cuba, marking the island nation’s first energy deliveries in three months, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing maritime intelligence companies. A Hong Kong-flagged vessel believed to be transporting around 27,000 tonnes of Russian gas was expected to arrive on […]
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Wed 18 March 2026: Global average jet fuel prices have surged 82.8% over the past month, sharply increasing cost pressures on airlines, according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest fuel price monitor, Anadolu reports. IATA data showed jet fuel prices rose 11.2% week-on-week to $175 per barrel in the latest reporting period. The figures, published […]
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