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Sunday, March 1st 2026 - 15:29 UTC
Willian and Kate release a statement to mark St David, patron saint of Wales

Prince and Princess of Wales have released a joint statement to mark St David, the patron saint of Wales celebrated this Sunday March first. The message was posted on Sunday on their official Instagram account, with the couple captured at Frogmore House on the Windsor Home Park estate and talking in Welsh.
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Saturday, February 28th 2026 - 20:21 UTC
Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes

Israel said on Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died during a wave of airstrikes on Iranian territory. An Israeli official, speaking anonymously to local media, said “his body has been found.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said there were “growing signs” that Khamenei had died.
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Saturday, February 28th 2026 - 13:16 UTC
Chile: undersea cable dispute triggers US visa curbs, leaves Kast to decide on China Mobile project

With Chile’s presidential handover set for March 11, outgoing President Gabriel Boric is closing his term amid a diplomatic dispute with the United States over a China Mobile-backed undersea fiber-optic cable project that would link Chile’s coast in the Valparaíso region to Hong Kong—an issue now landing on president-elect José Antonio Kast’s desk.
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Saturday, February 28th 2026 - 10:58 UTC
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Trump calls them a “massive” operation as Tehran vows retaliation

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, reigniting a regional conflict and further dimming hopes for diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program. Explosions were reported in Tehran as Israel moved to emergency measures and shut its airspace to civilian flights.
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Saturday, February 28th 2026 - 01:29 UTC
Uruguay approves offshore 3D seismic survey for oil exploration, sets marine safeguards

Uruguay’s Environment Ministry on Friday granted operational authorization for a 3D seismic survey in its jurisdictional waters, in an offshore block operated by Chevron, with a specialized vessel already in position and work planned through the end of April.
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Friday, February 27th 2026 - 10:51 UTC
European Commission announces provisional entry into force for the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.
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Friday, February 27th 2026 - 10:50 UTC
U.S. ambassador in Israel urges staff: leave “TODAY” amid security risks

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged embassy staff and family members who want to depart the country to do so “TODAY,” according to an email whose contents were reported by U.S. and Israeli media.
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Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 22:41 UTC
Uruguay and Argentina ratify the EU-Mercosur deal, leaving entry into force to Brussels

Uruguay and Argentina ratified on Thursday the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, becoming the first founding members of the South American bloc to complete parliamentary approval. Whether the treaty begins to apply now hinges on decisions inside the EU, as a separate legal review process continues following moves in the European Parliament.º
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Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 13:38 UTC
UK government says “no pause” in the Chagos Islands ratification process in Parliament

The UK Parliament is in the process of ratifying to turn control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but there has been some confusion following different government officials statements.
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Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 12:46 UTC
UK government actions to help families with impact of the cost of living

UK Labour government is taking action to help families with the cost of living, “We know that families across the country are feeling the impact of the cost of living - it’s the number one issue impacting working people.
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