Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
World Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens March 20, 2026 1:59 AM ET By The Associated Press Street vendors chat on the Malecón during a blackout in Havana, Monday, March 16, 2026....
U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin
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Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
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Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
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Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
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(4th LD) Trump calls on Japan to 'step up' as U.S. seeks to keep Strait of Hormuz open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States, as the U.S. military strives to keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing war against...
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
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Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war
In the days before the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, Iranians would usually be excitedly preparing. "We'd be busy getting ready … cleaning the house, shopping for new clothes, sweets and snacks," says Mina, a woman in her 50s...
Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations
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Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
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Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests
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US financial regulator issues long-awaited cryptocurrency guidance
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Google co-founder spends $45m in fight against California billionaire tax
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Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar
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Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania
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Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
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US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
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Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank
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UK to double steel tariffs to 50% to save plants from collapse
Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA View image in fullscreen Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA...
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
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The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
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Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe? | Euronews
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A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden
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South Australian premier told gun lobby he wouldn’t tighten firearm laws despite agreeing to federal crackdown
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Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing instead
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‘It’s not panic-buying’: farmers defend stockpiling as regional Australia bears brunt of fuel crisis
‘If you don’t have the fuel, you’re immediately in trouble’ … distributors say farmers started bringing their diesel orders forward when the US and Israel bombed Iran. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP View image in fullscreen ‘If you don’t have the fuel,...
U.S. Fed holds key rate steady amid concerns over Iran war impact on oil prices, inflation | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time on Wednesday, amid rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation. This photo, released by the Associated Press,...
'Board of Peace is not an alternative to UN', says UN top humanitarian chief | Euronews
By  Méabh Mc Mahon  &  Anna Weglarczyk Published on 18/03/2026 - 13:32 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Tom Fletcher defends the...
China treads carefully on Iran war as it balances energy security and neutrality | Euronews
By  Mohamed Elashi Published on 18/03/2026 - 14:08 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The Iran war is disrupting global energy flows and increasing the risk of wider regional escalation,...