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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UK NEWS
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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 […]
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WORLD
March 1, 2026 Ayatollah Khamenei’s iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump has announced.
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CYPRUS
March 1, 2026 Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) – Cyprus said Wednesday it plans to vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows in an effort to contain an outbreak of a foot-and-mouth disease that threatens exports of halloumi cheese and will result in the culling of at least 13,000 animals.
