Israel and Iran continue to trade air strikes on the second day of the
operations.
US president Donald Trump says the US military action is "ahead of
schedule" and hinted that the new Iranian leadership are open to
negotiations.
Countries in the Middle East are trying to defend themselves from
Iranian attacks.
Blake Sifton sends this report from Dubai.
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[ALT] Blake Sifton sends this report from Dubai.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Trump says no decision yet on Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Iran, but hasn't made a decision yet on whether to authorize a strike on the country.
The two countries are currently negotiating over US demands that Iran agree to heavy restrictions on its nuclear program.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Clinton: "I did nothing wrong" despite Epstein "acquaintance"
Former US President Bill Clinton has told an Epstein enquiry he "saw
nothing" and "did nothing wrong".
He's described his connection to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
as a "brief acquaintance".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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OUT: "...oath."
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nothing" and "did nothing wrong".
He's described his connection to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
as a "brief acquaintance".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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OUT: "...oath."
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Bill Clinton faces questions over Epstein connection
Former US President Bill Clinton is testifying before a congressional
committee about his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton flew on Epstein's plane and was photographed with him on
several occasions, including with young women.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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committee about his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton flew on Epstein's plane and was photographed with him on
several occasions, including with young women.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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CHURCHILL STATUE GRAFFITIED IN LONDON, MAN ARRESTED
A man has been arrested after defacing a Winston Churchill statue in central London in the early hours of Friday morning.
Graffitied in red spray paint, the front of the statue labelled the former British prime minister as a "Zionist war criminal".
Lara Bentley reports…
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Graffitied in red spray paint, the front of the statue labelled the former British prime minister as a "Zionist war criminal".
Lara Bentley reports…
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US-Iran agree to further talks on possible nuclear deal next week
The United States and Iran have agreed to hold further talks in Vienna next week regarding a possible new nuclear deal.
The talks in Geneva on Thursday came amid a huge build-up of US military assets in the Middle East.
Ross Cullen reports.
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RADIO: M23 REBELS RECAPTURE VILLAGES
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The M23 rebels have recaptured two villages in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after heavy clashes with government forces. The latest fighting has displaced hundreds of civilians and violated a ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Angola. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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NETFLIX BACKS AWAY FROM WARNER BROS OFFER
Netflix is refusing to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
The decision effectively paves the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the Hollywood studio business.
The deal for Paramount to gain control over the studio and its film and media networks is worth around $110bn.
Investment Director at AJ Bell Russ Mould says uncertainty remains.
IN: 'It may...
SOC: ...discovery.'
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The decision effectively paves the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the Hollywood studio business.
The deal for Paramount to gain control over the studio and its film and media networks is worth around $110bn.
Investment Director at AJ Bell Russ Mould says uncertainty remains.
IN: 'It may...
SOC: ...discovery.'
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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting
INTRO: China has nine military lawmakers from its national parliament ahead of its biggest annual political meeting next week.
Since coming to power, President Xi Jinping has launched waves of anti-corruption drives. Critics say it's been used as a tool to purge political rivals. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Since coming to power, President Xi Jinping has launched waves of anti-corruption drives. Critics say it's been used as a tool to purge political rivals. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
UK PM Under More Pressure As Greens Win By-Election
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under more pressure, after the Green Party won their first ever Westminster by-election.
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Labour finished third behind both the Green's and Reform UK.
Hannah Spencer becomes the Green Party's fifth MP in Parliament, winning the Gorton and Denton seat near Manchester with a majority of four thousand four hundred and two. (4,402)
In her victory speech, the 34 year old former plumber promised to champion working people:
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The vote was triggered by the resignation of former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne on health grounds.
The constituency had been considered a safe Labour seat.
Political Editor for HuffPost UK, Kevin Schofield, believes the result means Sir Keir Starmer's leadership will again come under intense scrutiny:
IN: "People will just…"
OUT: "...is pretty remarkable."
DUR: 0:21
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan, fighter jets bomb Kabul
INTRO: Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated after Kabul launched a large-scale offensive against Islamabad. Pakistan's Ministry of Information says the country's armed forces are responding with full force. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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PM Modi seeks accountability after textbook highlights "corruption in judiciary"
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India's Prime Minister has raised alarm over what 13-year-old students are being taught – after a new Social Science textbook chapter on "corruption in the judiciary" triggered a Supreme Court ban and a political storm.
Reports say top officials have promised strict action, which could lead to stricter vetting of Indian school books in the future.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
IN: Prime Minister..
India's Prime Minister has raised alarm over what 13-year-old students are being taught – after a new Social Science textbook chapter on "corruption in the judiciary" triggered a Supreme Court ban and a political storm.
Reports say top officials have promised strict action, which could lead to stricter vetting of Indian school books in the future.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Two men in deadly Cuban speedboat clash were on terrorism list
At least two of the men detained by Cuban authorities during a maritime confrontation are on the country's wanted list for terrorism.
Cuban authorities say four people were killed and six people are in custody following Wednesday's clash between the country's coast guard and a Florida-registered speedboat.
Ira Spitzer reports
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DUR: 42
Hillary Clinton testifies on Epstein connections, saying she never "encountered" him
Former US First Lady Hillary Clinton has testified under oath she
never "encountered" Jeffrey Epstein, and has urged President Donald
Trump to testify about his connections to the late sex offender.
A House committee hearing is taking place in her home town of
Chappaqua [chap-a-KWA] just outside of New York City.
From where Nick Harper sends this report.
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POT: 34 seconds
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never "encountered" Jeffrey Epstein, and has urged President Donald
Trump to testify about his connections to the late sex offender.
A House committee hearing is taking place in her home town of
Chappaqua [chap-a-KWA] just outside of New York City.
From where Nick Harper sends this report.
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Out: SOC
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Pakistan remains wary of attacks from Afghanistan.
Intro:
The strikes have angered Kabul, which has vowed to respond.
Islamabad says militant attacks in Pakistan have increased since US forces withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, and is urging Afghan authorities to rein in armed groups operating from its soil.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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PM Modi says India and Israel to deepen strategic partnership
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded a two-day visit to Israel that saw a number of memorandums of understanding signed between the two countries.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Russian envoy to meet U.S. delegation in Geneva
Russian Presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev is due to hold talks with US officials in Geneva to discuss economic issues. Their meeting is scheduled for Thursday, the same day the US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to hold bilateral negotiations with Ukrainian delegation in Geneva to discuss parameters of a possible Ukraine peace deal. The coinciding rounds of talks are seen as another step in Washington's plan to bring an end to the war triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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US Ukraine delegations to meet in Geneva
U.S. and Ukrainian delegations are set to meet in Geneva today ahead
of another possible round of trilateral peace talks with Russia next
month.
The meeting comes after Ukraine suffered another heavy overnight
barrage from Russian missiles and drones.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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DURATION: 44 Seconds
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of another possible round of trilateral peace talks with Russia next
month.
The meeting comes after Ukraine suffered another heavy overnight
barrage from Russian missiles and drones.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
IN: "Air defenses here…"
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DURATION: 44 Seconds
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Crucial US-Iran talks in Geneva amid US military build-up
The US and Iran will hold crucial talks in Geneva on Thursday.
It's the third round of negotiations on a possible nuclear deal and comes amid a massive build-up of US military assets in the region.
Ross Cullen reports.
IN: "After meeting…"
OUT: "...recent weeks."
DUR: 0:43
OUT: "...recent weeks."
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UK INSISTS CHAGOS DEAL REMAINS ON
The UK government insists it is pressing on with its deal to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
That's despite a foreign office minister telling MPs on Wednesday that the process was being paused for talks with the U.S.
Last week, US President Donald Trump said the UK shouldn't give up control of the islands that host a joint military airbase at Diego Garcia.
But the government says the plans are not actually being paused - which shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge says is a mistake.
In: 'It's an...
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That's despite a foreign office minister telling MPs on Wednesday that the process was being paused for talks with the U.S.
Last week, US President Donald Trump said the UK shouldn't give up control of the islands that host a joint military airbase at Diego Garcia.
But the government says the plans are not actually being paused - which shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge says is a mistake.
In: 'It's an...
Out: ...territory.'
Dur: 26 secs
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