Chad's president has ordered military action against any future attacks from Sudan after a drone strike killed 17 people at a funeral in Chad. Chad has closed its border with Sudan and blames Sudanese forces for the attack. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a significant number of people fleeing to Chad.
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A drone attack killed 17 people at a funeral in Chad, near the Sudan border.
Chad's President Idris Mahamat Déby ordered the military to be ready to respond to future attacks.
The border between Chad and Sudan was ordered closed by President Déby.
The attack was described as a serious threat to Chad's national security.
The conflict in Sudan has caused millions of people to flee, including nearly one million to Chad.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are suspected of carrying out the attack but deny any involvement.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan started in April 2023 due to a power struggle.
Sudan accuses Chad of supporting the RSF, which Chad denies.
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President Donald Trump is meeting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. This meeting comes after President Trump's trip to China was delayed due to the ongoing conflict in Iran and disagreements with allies over securing the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House.
The meeting is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. EDT.
Trump's trip to China has been postponed because of Iran-related issues.
Trump previously asked Japan and other nations to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil transport.
U.S. allies, including Japan, declined Trump's request to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump expressed frustration about the lack of support from allies on his Truth Social platform.
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President Donald Trump reacted strongly after Israel attacked an Iranian gas field, and Iran responded by striking a site in Qatar. Trump claimed he was not aware of the attack plans, though reports suggested the US coordinated with Israel. The incident raised questions about the alignment between the US and Israel regarding their strategies and objectives related to Iran.
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Israel attacked Iran's South Pars, a major natural gas field shared by Iran and Qatar.
Iran retaliated by targeting an energy complex in Qatar.
President Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, expressing anger and threatening Iran.
Trump claimed the US was not informed about the attack, contrary to reports from Israeli newspapers.
Reports from Israel suggested the attack was pre-coordinated with the United States.
Trump's post included a statement that Israel would refrain from further attacks on the gas field unless provoked by Iran.
Israeli officials state that the US and Israel generally share similar objectives concerning Iran, despite occasional differing approaches.
Israel has shown a more consistent interest in regime change in Iran, while the US focuses on weakening Iran's military capabilities.
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A report on the Covid pandemic's impact on the UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been released. It finds the NHS nearly collapsed during the pandemic, questions the government's "stay at home" messaging, and criticizes strict hospital visiting rules. The report highlights that the NHS was underprepared due to previous budget constraints, resulting in inadequate care for both Covid and non-Covid patients.
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The NHS in England nearly collapsed during the peak of the Covid pandemic.
"Stay at home" messaging may have discouraged people from seeking necessary healthcare.
Strict hospital visiting rules separated many patients from loved ones, causing distress.
Budget constraints left the NHS with insufficient staff and resources before the pandemic.
Delays and lack of capacity affected care for both Covid and other health conditions.
There was a significant drop in people attending A&E for non-Covid emergencies.
Non-urgent care cancellations harmed patients' lives and mobility.
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Spain's King Felipe VI received an invitation from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum to attend the FIFA World Cup, a move showing improved relations between the two countries. This invitation comes after King Felipe VI acknowledged the historical abuses during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The World Cup is co-hosted by Mexico, the US, and Canada, and Mexico is increasing security to ensure the safety of visitors.
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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum invited Spain's King Felipe VI to the FIFA World Cup.
The invitation indicates better relations between Mexico and Spain.
King Felipe VI recently acknowledged "abuse" during Spain's colonization of Mexico.
The invitation follows past tensions over the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
The World Cup is being co-hosted by Mexico, the US, and Canada.
Mexico is deploying security forces due to concerns about drug cartel violence.
Safety precautions are in place for visiting football fans during the tournament.
Spain's royal palace has not confirmed if King Felipe VI will attend.
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The Pentagon has proposed a budget of more than $200 billion for the war in Iran, which is significantly more than what the U.S. spends on public education. This proposed budget is facing resistance from lawmakers who have questioned the justification and costs of the war.
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The Pentagon's budget request for the war in Iran is over $200 billion.
This amount is larger than the current funding for the U.S. Department of Education.
President Trump had earlier proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027.
The U.S. and Israel began military strikes on Iran in February.
The first week of military action cost the U.S. an estimated $11.3 billion.
Trump signed a bill funding the Department of Education at $79 billion through September.
Some lawmakers and public figures oppose the large military budget, citing unmet domestic needs.
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During a press conference, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth mentioned telling his son that U.S. soldiers who died in the Iran War did so to protect future generations from a nuclear Iran. This statement was made as he spoke about the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Pete Hegseth is the Secretary of Defense.
He made the statement during a Thursday morning press conference.
Hegseth told his 13-year-old son that soldiers died in the Iran War for future generations.
The context was a discussion on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Hegseth referenced families he met at Dover, a place where fallen soldiers return.
The story is still developing and more information may be added later.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. might destroy the South Pars gas field, the largest in the world, after recent attacks in the region. The conflict began when Israel attacked the gas field, leading to Iranian retaliation and rising energy prices. The situation has added to the tension in global energy and political arenas.
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President Trump threatened to severely damage the South Pars gas field if Iran continues retaliating.
Israel attacked energy infrastructure in Iran, leading to fires at the South Pars gas field.
Iran responded by attacking locations in the region, including in Qatar.
The conflict has caused a major disruption in the global supply of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Energy prices have risen due to fears of further escalation and disruptions.
The South Pars gas field is shared by Iran and Qatar, with Iran's side known as South Pars and Qatar's as the North Field.
Significant damage has occurred in Qatar's Ras Laffan, a major LNG export facility.
Prolonged disruptions to LNG supply are expected, affecting global energy markets.
Increased tension could boost demand for Russian oil and gas amidst relaxed sanctions on Moscow.
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A drone attack from Sudan killed 17 people in Chad, specifically in the border town of Tine. The Chadian government has vowed to respond to any further attacks, and the conflict in Sudan has already displaced millions of people, with many fleeing to Chad.
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A drone attack from Sudan killed 17 people in the town of Tine, Chad.
The attack happened during a funeral gathering, affecting mourners and children.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby ordered military retaliation against any further attacks from Sudan.
Chad has increased its military presence at the Sudanese border.
The Sudan conflict began in April 2023 between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and over 12 million displaced people.
Chad closed its border with Sudan recently to prevent the conflict from spreading.
Both sides of the Sudan war use drones, with various foreign countries reportedly supplying equipment.
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A new dad shared his experience with sleep deprivation on Reddit, showing a drop in his sleep quality on his smartwatch after his baby was born. His post attracted many comments from other parents sharing similar challenges, and experts recommend strategies to manage sleep loss during early parenthood.
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A new dad noticed a sharp decline in his sleep quality on his smartwatch after having a baby.
His sleep scores dropped from "high" to "very low" from September 2025 to March 2026.
The post was shared on the Reddit forum for Apple Watch users.
Many commenters related with similar experiences of sleep loss with newborns.
Sleep deprivation is common for new parents due to frequent infant waking.
Experts advise parents to adjust expectations about sleep during their baby's early months.
Suggested strategies include taking turns for sleep and establishing a calming nighttime routine.
Babies generally start to sleep longer as they grow older, easing parental sleep challenges over time.
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A couple in Wrexham, Wales, was sentenced to eight years in prison for the death of their 32-year-old daughter, Steffie Davies, who was found in severely neglected conditions. Steffie suffered from anxiety and rarely left home; she died from sepsis due to infected pressure sores, low body weight, and poor nutrition.
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Alan and Bernita Davies were sentenced to eight years in prison.
Their daughter, Steffie, was found dead in May 2023 in poor health and unsanitary living conditions.
Steffie weighed five stone nine pounds (about 36 kg) and was 5 feet 7 inches tall.
She had pressure sores and joint issues preventing her from eating or drinking without help.
Steffie was found in a bedroom in a bad state, while the rest of the house was clean.
Her death was due to sepsis from infected sores, low weight, and malnutrition.
The couple admitted to causing or allowing their daughter's death.
They were initially charged with gross negligence manslaughter, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge.
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A missile nearly hit British journalist Steve Sweeney in southern Lebanon on Thursday. The attack happened while Sweeney and his cameraman, both working for RT, were reportedly targeted by an Israeli air strike. Both men are now in the hospital and are conscious.
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A missile strike occurred in southern Lebanon, almost hitting journalist Steve Sweeney.
Steve Sweeney works for RT, a Russian state news channel.
The missile reportedly came from an Israeli air strike.
Video footage shows the missile landing near Sweeney as he sought cover.
Both Steve Sweeney and his cameraman are in the hospital but are conscious.
They were crossing a bridge in southern Lebanon when the attack happened.
RT's editor-in-chief, Margarita Simonyan, reported the incident on social media.
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On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. The attacks killed several Iranian leaders but failed to change the government. China, an ally of Iran, condemned the attacks but did not offer any significant help to Iran.
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The United States and Israel launched an operation against Iran on February 28, 2026.
High-ranking Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, were killed.
Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. military sites and those of its allies in the Middle East.
China condemned the attacks but did not directly confront the U.S. or offer military help to Iran.
China focused on diplomatic efforts and urged a return to negotiations.
China's primary focus appeared to be on its interests in Taiwan.
China views Taiwan as an essential part of its territory and stressed this in talks with President Trump before the attacks.
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The second part of "Beauty in Black" Season 2 is now available on Netflix, starting March 19, 2026. All eight episodes are available for streaming, and a Netflix subscription is needed to watch them.
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"Beauty in Black" Season 2 Part 2 was released on Netflix on March 19, 2026.
There are eight episodes in this part, all released at the same time.
The episodes became available at midnight PT / 3 a.m. ET.
A Netflix subscription is required to stream the series.
Season 2 continues the story of Kimmie taking charge of the family business.
A third season of "Beauty in Black" has been confirmed, but its release date is not yet announced.
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An online post showed a fold-down shelf inside a bathroom stall, used for hanging items like purses. People explained that it keeps belongings off the floor and makes them less likely to be stolen. The discussion raised awareness about public restroom hygiene and theft prevention.
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A Reddit post showed a fold-down platform inside a bathroom stall.
The platform is used to keep items like bags off the restroom floor.
Installing such shelves helps prevent theft of personal items.
Many public restrooms lack designated spaces for belongings.
Studies highlight the hygiene risks of placing items on restroom floors, which may not be cleaned frequently.
Commercial fold-down shelves are a practical solution for storage and security in public restrooms.
Portable hooks and holders are alternative solutions for protecting belongings on the go.
Newsweek has contacted the original Reddit poster for more information.
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The U.S. Embassy in Rome has issued a warning for Americans worldwide, especially those in Italy, to be extra cautious due to new U.S. military actions in Iran. The alert follows recent incidents in Europe connected to groups linked to Iran, increasing the risk of terrorism. U.S. citizens are advised to stay informed about safety updates through official channels.
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The alert was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Rome on March 18, 2026.
Italy's intelligence warned that the Iran conflict raised the risk of terrorism in Italy.
A terrorist group with suspected Iranian ties attacked Jewish sites in Europe from March 9-14.
The U.S. State Department advises Americans abroad to stay updated on safety alerts.
Travelers may face air travel disruptions due to temporary airspace closures.
The U.S. encourages enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for updates.
U.S. embassies and consulates in Italy are available to help American travelers.
Americans are urged to follow official communication channels for safety information.
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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party (Tories), launched the party's local election campaign in London. She emphasized that the Conservatives have plans to address local issues, like cutting business rates and hiring more police officers. Elections will take place on May 7th in various councils across England.
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Kemi Badenoch launched the Conservative Party's local election campaign in London.
The election will take place on May 7th for 136 out of 317 local councils in England.
Badenoch claims the Conservatives are the only party with a solid plan.
The party plans to cut the welfare bill, reduce business rates, and hire 10,000 police officers.
Badenoch mentioned past mistakes but expressed confidence in the party's future actions.
The Conservatives propose to exempt certain businesses from a business rates tax up to £110,000 annually.
The government initially planned to postpone elections in 30 councils but reversed this decision after a legal challenge.
Elections for councils, as well as national parliament representatives in Scotland and Wales, will also occur on May 7th.
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Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gasfield, leading Iran to retaliate by striking energy facilities in the Gulf, including Qatar's Ras Laffan. This conflict, starting with US and Israeli actions against Iran, has significantly affected regional energy infrastructure.
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Israel hit Iran’s South Pars gasfield recently.
Iran retaliated by attacking Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility.
The ongoing conflict began with a US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28.
Qatar reported damage but no injuries at the Ras Laffan facility.
In response to the strikes, Qatar expelled Iranian military and diplomatic personnel.
President Trump stated the US had no part in the initial strike on South Pars.
Gulf states have expressed limited tolerance for Iran's attacks.
The South Pars gasfield is a major natural gas resource shared by Iran and Qatar.
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