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Global Briefing: BTS comeback set as Russia drones hit Zaporizhzhia; Samsung stock records; Trump pauses pasta tariffs; UK-Ireland political shifts, legal trials, culture and sport—plus Philly rooftop fire and caravan plan rejected
Gwynedd council rejects touring caravan site plans again
Revised proposals for a 13 pitch touring caravan site at Berth Ddu, Bwlchtocyn near Abersoch were refused again by Cyngor Gwynedd. Councillors said the site sits in open countryside inside the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and would not blend into the landscape, despite cuts from 15 to 13 pitches plus a hedge, facilities block, and landscaping. Officers also flagged policy conflicts, access concerns, cumulative caravan pressure locally, potential harm to visual quality and character, and a lack of solid evidence on the loss of high quality agricultural land.
BTS set full group comeback with new album
BTS are scheduled to return with a new album featuring all seven members on March 20, their first full group release in nearly four years. The pop industrial complex once again prepares to print money using extremely choreographed feelings.
Rooftop fire hits office building in Philadelphia’s Fishtown
Fire crews responded to a rooftop fire at an office building in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood after video showed flames shooting from the roof. No further details were included in the summary.
Mike Nesbitt to step down as Ulster Unionist Party leader
Mike Nesbitt will stand down as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. The current health minister shared the decision with assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.
Breton culture in 2025, UNESCO megaliths, festivals, and political organising
Rémy Penneg outlines 2025 Breton cultural highlights for Welsh readers, including Brittany’s megalithic sites newly recognised by UNESCO, extensive religious heritage, and a packed calendar of major music festivals. He also points to Breizh A Live, a Breton language rally in Carhaix mixing concerts and activism, plus the launch of Yes Breizh in 2025, a volunteer led push for greater devolution while strengthening ties with Wales.
Samsung shares hit record high on “Samsung is back” HBM4 optimism
Samsung shares in South Korea rose 7.4% to a record high after co CEO Jun Young Hyun told employees customers are praising the competitiveness of its next generation high bandwidth memory chips (HBM4). Samsung is aiming for a turnaround after losing HBM share to SK Hynix, with hopes that AI driven demand and rising memory prices will lift earnings. Capital markets, as ever, heard a slogan and started throwing confetti.
Brennan Johnson expected in Crystal Palace squad after Tottenham move
Wales forward Brennan Johnson is expected to be included in Crystal Palace’s squad for Sunday against Newcastle United after finalising his move from Tottenham.
High profile legal cases slated for 2026 trials
Several high profile legal cases are scheduled to go to trial in 2026, drawing significant public attention. Details were not provided in the summary, which is a very efficient way to say “trust us, it is juicy.”
Major overnight Russian drone attack hits Zaporizhzhia
Russia carried out one of its largest overnight drone attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia on Friday, striking dozens of buildings but with no reported casualties. Ukraine said it intercepted most of the drones.
Trump backs off proposed pasta tariffs
The U.S. government eased up on proposed duties that could have nearly doubled the price of Italian pasta brands, after political pressure over the cost of living. The administration had accused 13 Italian producers, including Barilla and premium makers like La Molisana and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo, of dumping pasta in the U.S., and threatened tariffs up to 92%. Nothing says “serious economic policy” like nearly declaring war on spaghetti.
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