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Confident of Air Supremacy, U.S. Sends B-52 Bombers Over Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-31T20:15:41+00:00

Iran continued to retaliate across the region on Tuesday but markets saw hopes that fighting might ebb. Israel said it would occupy a large chunk of Lebanon even after the war ends.

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Salle de bal de Donald Trump à la Maison Blanche : un juge ordonne la suspension de sa construction

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-31T20:08:28+00:00

« Le président des Etats-Unis est le gardien de la Maison Blanche pour les futures générations de familles présidentielles. Il n’en est toutefois pas le propriétaire ! », a écrit le juge Richard Leon dans sa décision, précisant que le projet nécessiterait l’accord du Congrès.

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Жажда поражения

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-31T20:06:37+00:00

Накануне выборов в парламент Армении, запланированных на июнь 2026 г., внутренняя политическая обстановка в стране заметно накалилась. Премьер-министр Армении Никол Пашинян обозначил ситуацию предельно жестко: по сути, речь идет о выборе между двумя сценариями. В первом случае его команда получает конституционное большинство (не менее двух третей мандатов) и приступает к реформе конституции страны, основного закона. Во втором случае он грозит стране новым витком военного противостояния.

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Trump lambasts ruling that requires congressional approval for sweeping White House ballroom project – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:53:38+00:00

Trump says $400m ballroom is ‘under budget, ahead of schedule’ after ruling; administration began demolishing the East Wing of the White House in OctoberSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla, will travel to the US for a state visit from 27 to 30 April.The president said that the trip will include a banquet dinner at the White House on 28 April. “I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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Burundi : multiples explosions à Bujumbura après un incendie dans un dépôt de munitions militaires, selon l’armée

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-31T19:53:20+00:00

« Nous invitons la population à rester sereine et à éviter les zones environnantes, les services habilités sont en cours d’intervention », a déclaré un porte-parole de l’armée burundaise alors que des scènes de panique ont été observées dans plusieurs quartiers de la capitale économique du pays.

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Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:52:31+00:00

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

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L’ONU redoute la création par Israël d’un « territoire occupé » au Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-31T19:51:41+00:00

Le ministre de la défense israélien, Israel Katz, a assuré qu’après le conflit entre le Hezbollah et l’armée israélienne, cette dernière s’installerait « dans une zone de sécurité à l’intérieur du Liban » et maintiendrait « le contrôle sécuritaire de toute la zone jusqu’au [fleuve] Litani ».

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Скандалы вокруг Никола Пашиняна внутри Армении нарастают

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-31T19:44:31+00:00

Следственный комитет Армении подал 31 марта в суд ходатайство об аресте 18-летнего Давида Минасяна, задержанного двумя днями ранее после его потасовки с армянским премьер-министром Николом Пашиняном в церкви Святой Анны в Ереване, передает Armenia Today. Ему предъявлено обвинение в хулиганстве и во вмешательстве в служебную деятельность должностного лица. Другие участники инцидента – его брат Микаэл Минасян, а также Геворг Геворгян были отпущены под залог.

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US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Was Abducted in Iraq, Officials Say

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:42:02+00:00

The freelance journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, who has worked for various news organizations, including Al-Monitor, which called for her safe and immediate release.

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Congress must approve of Trump’s sweeping ballroom project, US court rules – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:32:19+00:00

Trump began demolishing the East Wing of the White House in October to make way for the $400m ballroomSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla, will travel to the US for a state visit from 27 to 30 April.The president said that the trip will include a banquet dinner at the White House on 28 April. “I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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Congressional approval required for Trump’s sweeping ballroom project, US court rules – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:32:19+00:00

Trump began demolishing the East Wing of the White House in October to make way for the $400m ballroomSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla, will travel to the US for a state visit from 27 to 30 April.The president said that the trip will include a banquet dinner at the White House on 28 April. “I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Was Abducted in Iraq, Officials Say

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:29:20+00:00

The freelance journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, who has worked for various news organizations, including Al-Monitor, which called for her safe and immediate release.

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Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump’s Iran war drags on

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:26:46+00:00

Though the US is almost certainly not going to have a draft, media commentary and online anxiety have surfacedThe United States is almost certainly not going to have a military draft to fight Iran. That hasn’t stopped the chatter, and anxiety, across the country.In recent weeks, Donald Trump has ordered a number of marines and army paratroopers to head to the Middle East, gesturing toward a possible ground war to reopen the strait of Hormuz or secure nuclear weapons material. The provocative military activity has led to speculative conversation about what it would take to invade a country twic

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Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 31 марта

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-31T19:25:18+00:00

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии во вторник, 31 марта, опустился на 0,87% до 2776,37 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС упал на 0,81% и составил 1076,08 пункта.

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Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:15:24+00:00

Luanne James said as a librarian she had an obligation to protect the public’s right to access informationSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Tennessee library director has been fired after she refused to relocate more than 100 LGBTQ+-themed children’s titles to the library system’s adult section.The Rutherford county library board on Monday voted to fire Luanne James following a heated emergency meeting that involved supporters of hers chanting “We stand with Luanne!” while wearing shirts that read “Protect the freedom to read.” Continue reading...

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Teenager died after asking ChatGPT for ‘most successful’ way to take his life, inquest told

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T19:01:18+00:00

Luca Cella Walker asked chatbot for best way for someone to kill themself on railway line before his deathA 16-year-old boy killed himself after asking ChatGPT for the “most successful” way to take your own life, an inquest has been told.Luca Cella Walker, a private school pupil from Yateley, Hampshire, died on 4 May last year. Continue reading...

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Qualificazioni Europei U21, l’Italia vince 4-0 in Svezia: doppietta di Koleosho

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-31T18:58:51+00:00

Trascinati dall'attaccante del Paris FC, autore di una doppietta e un assist, i ragazzi di Baldini passano agevolmente a Boras e si mantengono a -3 dalla Polonia capolista a due gare dalla fine. Di Ndour e Lipani le altre reti

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Middle East crisis live: US has begun flying B52 bombers over Iran, Pentagon says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T18:53:37+00:00

Top US general Dan Caine says US has growing air superiority over Iran; Trump tells allies ‘go get your own oil’ in latest angry outburstSaudi Arabia’s defence ministry has said it has intercepted and destroyed ten drones over the past hours, and eight missiles launched towards the Riyadh area and the country’s eastern region.Early this morning Kuwait said its air defences were responding to hostile missile and drone attacks. Neither Saudi Arabia nor Kuwait said where the drones or missiles came from.Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai. Local authorities late

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Le palestre scolastiche alle società: approvata la storica legge, decisivi gli ori del volley

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-31T18:37:19+00:00

Via libera del Senato all’unanimità, con un appoggio bipartisan, alla legge applaudita dal presidente Mattarella. Palestre scolastiche alle società, che potranno investire per l’ammodernamento ottenendo l’utilizzo gratuito. Il primo firmatario Berruto (Pd): “Più vicini al diritto allo sport della Costituzione". Il ministro Abodi: "Medaglia al Parlamento unito”

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Estilo Pilar 2026: tendencias de diseño y nuevos materiales para ambientar la casa

Source: Clarin · Published: 2026-03-31T18:35:37+00:00

La 20° edición de la exposición, que se realiza hasta este sábado 4 de abril, propone espacios creativos con ideas reales y habitables.La muestra, que se celebra en el shopping Cardinal, realza el uso de materiales como madera y mármol.

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Trump Redefines ‘Regime Change’ in Iran War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-31T18:24:33+00:00

President Trump and his aides have made contradictory statements on whether the United States and Israel have transformed the Iranian government through violence.

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