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Summary

The world is witnessing a series of significant events, including rising tensions in the Middle East, a call for the UK to build its own nuclear missiles, and a thrilling finale to the Six Nations rugby tournament. According to BBC, the Liberal Democrats are urging the UK government to develop a fully independent nuclear deterrent. Meanwhile, the US has warned its citizens to leave Iraq after a second attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, as reported by NYT. In other news, France has won the Six Nations title with a last-gasp kick against England, according to BBC.

US & Middle East

The US has warned its citizens to leave Iraq after a second attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, Reuters reports. An Iran-backed militia took responsibility for the overnight attack, according to NYT. President Trump has called on other nations to help escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the US president has urged the UK and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by BBC.

Europe

In Europe, an explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, which is the second antisemitic attack in two days, according to NYT. No one was hurt in the explosion. Meanwhile, France has won the Six Nations title with a thrilling last-gasp win over England, as reported by BBC. In other news, Cuban protesters have ransacked a Communist office as the energy crisis deepens, according to BBC.

Asia

In Asia, Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, as reported by BBC. Meanwhile, three more members of the Iranian women’s football team have changed their minds about seeking asylum in Australia, according to BBC.

Other News

In other news, the Liberal Democrats are calling on the UK government to start work on a fully independent British nuclear deterrent, as reported by BBC. The 2026 Oscars will take place on Sunday, with several films vying for Hollywood’s highest honor, according to BBC. Additionally, the BBC has visited the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed a family, with a relative claiming those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, as reported by BBC.

Sources: Reuters, NYT, BBC

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