This Week in History: Mafia mozzarella, war in Iraq and a united Germany

March 16, 2026 · The Independent

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Last year’s winner made subtle dig at expense of ‘One Battle After Another’ star
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Oil rose as much as 3.3% after US attacks on Iran’s main export hub marked another escalation in the war that’s all but
Vanderbilt gets a 5-seed, draws McNeese in first round of South Region
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