Trump Ignored Grim Warnings Before Starting His War – The Daily Beast

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A classified assessment by the U.S. intelligence community concluded that killing Iran’s Supreme Leader would not produce the political collapse or rapid regime change that President Donald Trump publicly sought. The National Intelligence Council (NIC) finished the report about a week before U.S. and Israeli forces began a large-scale assault on Iran; the analysis warned … Read more

At Noma, Accusations of Past Physical Abuse

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On March 7, 2026, reporting based on interviews with more than 35 former staff detailed allegations that the Copenhagen restaurant Noma, led by chef René Redzepi, fostered an environment of physical and psychological abuse. Former employees say incidents spanned years and included public shaming, physical assaults and sustained workplace silence, leaving a lasting impact on … Read more

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah on course to be Nepal’s next prime minister – BBC

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Lead: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, 35, defeated former prime minister KP Sharma Oli in Oli’s parliamentary seat, moving Shah closer to becoming Nepal’s next prime minister. Nepal’s Election Commission confirmed on Saturday that Shah received 68,348 votes to Oli’s 18,734 in the constituency. Thursday’s general election followed large youth-led protests that toppled the previous government in … Read more

Iran apologises to Gulf nations as Trump threatens further strikes

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Lead Iran’s interim president, Masoud Pezeshkian, apologised to neighbouring Gulf states on 7 March, saying Tehran will not strike countries that do not attack Iran. The Iranian armed forces, however, immediately qualified that by reserving the right to hit US and Israeli assets. In Washington, President Donald Trump warned of additional strikes and did not … Read more

Two Detained After Suspicious Devices Found Outside Gracie Mansion During Anti‑Islam Protest

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Two people were taken into custody on Saturday after law enforcement found two “suspicious devices” outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City’s mayor, amid an anti‑Islam demonstration organized by conservative influencer Jake Lang. The New York Police Department said there were no injuries and that an investigation remained active; it was not … Read more

Fast-food rivals lampoon McDonald’s CEO after Big Arch bite

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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski found himself at the center of a viral social-media skirmish after a February clip of him taking a small bite of the chain’s upcoming Big Arch burger resurfaced as the product’s March launch approached. The short, 81-second video — in which Kempczinski praised the sandwich ahead of a single, timed nibble … Read more

Spike in oil prices triggers talk of an economic doomsday scenario

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On March 7, 2026, global oil benchmarks posted their largest weekly percentage gain on record, a surge that has renewed fears about accelerating inflation and broader economic stress. Markets reacted sharply after heightened geopolitical rhetoric — including President Trump’s call for an “unconditional surrender” by Iran — which failed to calm traders on Friday. The … Read more

Iran Fires Missile at Dubai Airport; Tehran Apologizes and Pledges to Halt Strikes

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On the morning of March 7, 2026, a missile or armed drone fired from Iran exploded near Dubai International Airport (DXB), briefly halting operations and prompting flight holds and diversions. Damage to aircraft and terminal infrastructure appears limited, but the blast occurred alarmingly close to passenger areas. Emirates suspended and then restored a reduced schedule … Read more

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise may prove a Middle East lifeline

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Lead Days into the 2026 Iran–Israel conflict, Ukrainian counter-drone know‑how is emerging as a sought‑after commodity. In March 2026, officials in Kyiv told partners across the Gulf they can share tactics and systems used to defeat massed Shahed one‑way attack drones. U.S. officials have privately described Iran’s Shahed barrages as a major operational challenge, and … Read more

Lady Gaga Says She’ll Marry Michael Polansky ‘Soon’

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Lead On March 7, 2026, during Bruno Mars’ “Romantic Radio” livestream with iHeartRadio, Lady Gaga announced that she and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, are planning to get married “soon.” The brief prerecorded message came as the couple continue to travel together; Bruno Mars responded by dedicating a track to the pair. The remark reaffirmed earlier … Read more