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Accident
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Colombian military aircraft crashes with over 100 soldiers aboard
A Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed during takeoff in Putumayo, southern Colombia, with more than 100 military personnel on board. Rescue teams are operating at the site.
Middle East
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Business
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France
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Extremist settlers torched homes and vehicles across multiple West Bank locations overnight, wounding Palestinians and causing significant property damage.
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Italy
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Italy's Meloni suffers first referendum defeat in three years on judicial reform
Italian voters rejected a constitutional reform to overhaul the judiciary, with the "no" prevailing at 54 percent in a referendum held Sunday and Monday.
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Robert Mueller, FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Mueller led the FBI after 9/11 and later investigated Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign.
March 21, 2026
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U.S.
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March 20, 2026
Federal judge strikes down Pentagon press restrictions as unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled Friday that the Trump administration's Pentagon press policy violates the First Amendment, blocking key restrictions on reporter access.
Politics
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March 20, 2026
Cuba's Díaz-Canel vows to defend sovereignty as tensions with U.S. escalate
Cuban president demands defense of the island amid U.S. pressure; singer Silvio Rodríguez receives rifle after pledging to fight if attacked.
Middle East
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March 20, 2026
Trump says he is considering winding down Iran war
President Trump stated Friday he is considering ending military operations in Iran, saying the U.S. is "very close" to meeting its objectives.
Entertainment
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March 20, 2026
Chuck Norris, action film star and martial arts champion, dies at 86
The former world karate champion and star of Walker, Texas Ranger died Thursday in Hawaii after a medical emergency. His family confirmed the death via Instagram.
Football
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March 19, 2026
FIFA mandates female head or assistant coach for all women's teams
New regulations require every women's national and club team to include a female head coach or assistant, effective immediately across all FIFA competitions.
U.S.
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March 19, 2026
U.S. loses 'liberal democracy' status for first time in 50 years
The V-Dem Institute downgraded the United States to "electoral democracy" in its 2025 report, citing rapid decline under Donald Trump.
Football
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March 18, 2026
Messi reaches 900 career goals in Concacaf Champions League match
The Inter Miami forward scored against Nashville on Wednesday, becoming the second player to reach the milestone, trailing only Cristiano Ronaldo's 965 goals.
Football
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March 18, 2026
Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 to reach Champions League quarterfinals
Liverpool overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit with goals from Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah to advance 4-1 on aggregate.
Football
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March 18, 2026
Barcelona defeats Newcastle 7-2 in Champions League
Barcelona routed Newcastle at Camp Nou in a Champions League match. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali left the field with a left thigh injury.
World
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March 18, 2026
Venezuela's interim leader removes longtime defense minister Padrino López
Delcy Rodríguez dismissed Vladimir Padrino after 12 years as defense minister, replacing him with Gustavo González López.
Spain
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March 18, 2026
Mexico's president invites King Felipe VI to World Cup
Claudia Sheinbaum invited Spain's king to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada this summer.
Perú
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March 18, 2026
Peru's new premier Luis Arroyo takes office after Miralles resignation
Luis Enrique Arroyo sworn in as prime minister following Denisse Miralles's resignation on the eve of a confidence vote. Cabinet includes five new ministers and 13 retained officials.