New chocolate trail will “go down a treat”
By Martin Banks It is a brand-new concept in Brussels ….and one that promises to “go down a treat” with chocolate lovers.
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March 4, 2026 4 March 2026: This day in history
1238: Battle of the Sit River: Mongol forces of Batu Khan overcome Russians under Yuri II of Vladimir-Suzdal near Yaroslavl in Russia, ending Russian resistanc 1801: Thomas Jefferson is the first US President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C. 1861: Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th US President 1902: American Automobile Association (AAA) is founded […]
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UK NEWS
March 3, 2026 Campaigners call for a “pause” to new travel rules
By Martin Banks The UK is being urged to “pause” a new travel scheme for people visiting Britain.
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CULTURE
March 3, 2026 From New York basement to global success
By Martin Banks They’re one of the most innovate bands around and, now, a Belgian audience will be treated to an all-too-rare appearance.
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EUROPE
March 3, 2026 EU urges all sides in Iran conflict to “exercise maximum restraint”
By Martin Banks Developments in Iran are “greatly concerning,” says the EU.
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HISTORY
March 3, 2026 3 March 2026: This day in history
1575: Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi 1857: Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China 1861: Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs and granting them full rights as free citizens [OS: Feb 19] 1887: Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old blind-deaf […]
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CULTURE
March 2, 2026 Soaraway success for Belgium’s most novel resto
By Martin Banks Having “checked in” you move from the departure lounge when the “boarding” sign illuminates.
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WORLD
March 2, 2026 Maryam Rajavi: “The Death of Khamenei is the Death of Religious Despotism and the End of the Velayat-e Faqih Regime”
Message of Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran for Transitional Period to Hand Over Sovereignty to the People of Iran.
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WORLD
March 2, 2026 Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens.
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HISTORY
March 2, 2026 2 March 2026: This day in history
1791: Long-distance communication speeds up with the unveiling of a semaphore machine in Paris 1796: Napoléon Bonaparte is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the French Army in Italy 1807: US Congress bans the slave trade within the US, effective January 1, 1808 1888: The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal […]
