Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-04

Timelapse vision of rare blood moon lunar eclipse in New Zealand – video

A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, captured by Josh Aoraki from the Te Whatu Stardome in AucklandRed alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon tot...

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Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?

Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?

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Protests in Venezuela against US-Israeli war on Iran

Protesters in Venezuela have rallied outside the Iranian Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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The 4 Americans Killed in the Iran War Who Have Been Identified

They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.

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Oil on Fire: War impacts global energy markets

Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.

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UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students

The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.

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Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices

Some AI founders are using a novel valuation mechanism to manufacture unicorn status.

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Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial

Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.

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Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War

President Trump attempted to extinguish the idea that Israel forced the United States to enter a war with Iran.

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Sciver-Brunt eyes 'Euros moment' in home World Cup

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her England team can create their own “Euros moment” at the home T20 World Cup this summer.

bbc.com

Starmer’s UK-EU reset suffering from ‘lack of direction’, MPs warn

Commons foreign affairs committee calls on prime minister to ‘end secrecy’ around push to improve bilateral relations

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MPs say Starmer’s UK-EU reset lacks ‘direction, definition and drive’

Foreign affairs committee report finds summit improved political relationship but efforts lack ‘strategic priorities’Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset the UK’s relationship with the EU are lacking in...

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