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- Hawaii’s Big Island faces flash flooding risk as Hurricane Nolo intensifies
- Italy introduces law banning face coverings in schools and requiring Italian for parents
- Trump hosts Xi Jinping at state dinner amidst rising US-China tensions
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- Pope Leo XIV visits France for first papal trip in 18 years amid key debates
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Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring life-threatening flash flooding to Hawaii’s Big Island, with rainfall projections of up to three feet and maximum winds of 80mph.
Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a four-day visit to France, marking the first official papal trip there in 18 years. Addressing issues such as assisted dying and clerical abuse, he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, deliver a speech at UNESCO, and meet survivors of abuse in Lourdes.
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter entered NATO airspace this week, prompting a response from NATO fighter jets and warnings to Polish residents to prepare for potential evacuations.
A tightly packed chamber has unveiled 22 intact painted coffins of Singer Priestesses in Luxor’s Asasif Necropolis. Dating to Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period, the discovery includes rare papyri. Urgent restoration work on the coffins will now commence by the archaeological team.
Professor Xueqin Jiang, dubbed the ‘Chinese Nostradamus’, predicts a potential US invasion of Iran as tensions escalate. His insights, shared through YouTube and Substack, suggest that a military action could occur as early as March 2027 with support from allies. Explore his forecasts further.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Energy-intensive industries are urging the European Union to address surging electricity and gas prices. Key discussions on tax adjustments and network charges are slated for the council meeting on 19 and 20 March.
As Iranian drones and missiles continue to rain on the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates…
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, Europe is calling for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle Eastern conflict, as crude oil prices surge over $100 per barrel, impacting economic stability across the region.
Trump is clearly bruised by an old ally turning its back in his hour of need, impacting his support amid escalating tensions.
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