Friday, March 20, 2026
Geopolitics
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Iran says it has warned the UK that allowing the US to use British bases is "participation in aggression." The UK says it is "not getting drawn into the wider war" as the conflict enters its third week.
Geopolitics
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy. This could signal a shift in the war's economic dimension.
Geopolitics
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As the conflict triggers economic disruption, some countries risk being hit hard while others stand to benefit. The war's global ripple effects are reshaping alliances and economic strategies.
Geopolitics
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A French officer's 35-minute Strava workout revealed the location of a French aircraft carrier heading towards the Middle East, Le Monde reports. A significant security breach.
Tech & Science
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NASA is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The Artemis rocket has rolled back to the pad for a possible April launch.
Tech & Science
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The K-pop supergroup BTS returns with their 10th album, performing together for the first time since October 2022. Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans will greet them at concerts.