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Umberto Bossi, Fiery Founder of Italian Separatist Party, Dies at 84

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

A charismatic populist, he channeled the anger of a disaffected North, arguing — in inflammatory oratory — for secession and railing against a tide of migrants.

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Fidel Castro’s Grandson Flaunts Beer, Nikes and Trump Jokes on Instagram

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Sandro Castro has drawn scrutiny for his Instagram posts in which he flaunts a life of luxury while using satire to point out the very deterioration his family’s leadership helped create.

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These BTS Fans Waited 15 Hours to See Their Idols

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Those without tickets arrived at the venue before the sun rose on Saturday to stake out areas that offered unobstructed views of the stage.

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K-Pop’s BTS Returns to the Stage

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

The group’s first concert in nearly four years — held in the historic center of Seoul — was heavy on songs from its new album. They also played a few old hits.

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Middle East War Leaves Hamas Balancing Allies on Opposite Sides

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

The Palestinian militant group, which has ties to both Iran and Qatar, is “walking on a knife’s edge,” an analyst said.

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Iranian Sailors, Including Survivors of Torpedoed Ship, Remain in Limbo

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Sri Lanka has kept more than 250 sailors in protective custody since the early days of the war. Iran wants them back, but Sri Lanka is unsure what to do with them.

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Iranian Man Arrested After Trying to Enter U.K. Naval Base, Police Say

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

The man and a Romanian woman walked up to the gate of the base in Scotland, where nuclear-armed submarines are docked, and asked to be let in, an official said.

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The BTS Comeback Concert is Taking Place in the Heart of Seoul. But Not Everyone is Happy.

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

As South Korea rallies around the much-hyped comeback concert for the global superstars, some are questioning whether too many public resources are being used for a corporate production.

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Spring Awakening

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Astronomical spring began yesterday, but the actual change of season is more gradual, a halting and nonlinear progression.

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Canada Shifts From Peacekeeping to Building a Strong Military

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest global tour emphasized military cooperation rather than developing trade ties.

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No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Is Considering ‘Winding Down’ War

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

The president made the comment on social media a short time after telling reporters on the White House lawn that he wasn’t interested in a cease-fire because the U.S. was “obliterating the other side.” The Treasury Department lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil.

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Chelsea Chief Under Abramovich Could Face Scrutiny Over Soccer Cheating

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

A former key aide to the Russian oligarch would face an investigation into her time overseeing the Premier League club should she return to soccer.

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A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

The island’s government, rationing fuel amid shortages from the Iran war, surprised residents by imposing an unusual four-day week.

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​At Least 10 Killed in South Korean Factory Fire

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Survivors jumped from windows to escape the blaze, the deadliest at a factory in South Korea in two years. Four people are still missing.

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Cuba Power Outages and Flight Cancellations: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026

NYT USA Mar 21, 2026

The island is dependent on tourism, but a lack of fuel and extensive power outages are forcing many travelers to cancel. Here’s what visitors might face.

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Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government.

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How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.

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U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

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The Road to the Battle of Hastings in 1066? Maybe Not a Road After All.

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

New research suggests that a legendary 200-mile march by Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, may have actually involved some ships.

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Oil Prices Tick Up and U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply

New York Times Mar 21, 2026

Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar raised concerns about energy supplies.

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