{
  "id": 4982847,
  "title": "THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/thursday-sept-3-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T01:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260902/thursday-sept-3-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "October 3, 2026 marked a significant day in the history of the world's smallest nation, San Marino. Established by Saint Marinus in 1650, this republic has persevered through centuries of tumultuous change.\n\nThe ancient republic experienced a major turning point in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. This accord formally concluded the American Revolutionary War between Britain and the nascent United States, heralding a new era of international relations.\n\nThe 19th century witnessed further milestones. The French Constitution of 1791 redefined France as a constitutional monarchy, a shift that echoed throughout continental Europe. Meanwhile, Britain's strategic expansionism led to the annexation of the Boer Republic of South Africa in 1900, following General Lord Roberts' decree.\n\nThe 20th century was a period of global conflict and cooperation. World War II, which erupted in 1939 after Germany's invasion of Poland, saw Britain declaring war on Germany in solidarity. France, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada quickly joined the Allied cause, demonstrating the interconnectedness of nations in wartime.\n\nIn the latter half of the century, the world witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust, with Anne Frank, a 15-year-old diarist, among the many victims. Her poignant account of life in hiding during World War II remains a powerful testament to human resilience and suffering.",
  "summary": "301-San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus 1650-Oliver Cromwell's English New Model Army defeats a Scottish force in a surprise attack at the Battle of Dunbar 1783-The Treaty of Paris is signed in Paris, ending the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States of America 1791-The…",
  "key_points": [
    "San Marino founded by Saint Marinus in 1650",
    "Treaty of Paris signed in 1783, ending American Revolutionary War",
    "Boer Republic annexed by Britain in 1900"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The narrative highlights San Marino's enduring presence amidst centuries of global upheaval, tracing pivotal moments in world history that reflect shifting international relations and national identities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/thursday-sept-3-2026-4988448",
        "published": "2026-09-02T02:02:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}