Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.

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Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term

José Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".

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Tuesday, 17 March 2026

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

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Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.

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Monday, 16 March 2026

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

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Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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Sunday, 15 March 2026

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago. from BBC Ne...