Trump introduces new measures to ease pressure on US farmers hit by tariffs and war

US President Donald Trump has unveiled new measures aimed at helping American farmers - as the war in Iran drives up prices on everything from the fuel they put in their tractors - to the fertilizer they use to grow crops. Farmers are a key voting block for Republicans - but have been among the hardest hit by President Trump's policies - first his tariff war, and now the conflict in Iran. Toni Waterman has more from Washington

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Rubio: no US ground troops needed in Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US can achieve its
objectives in Iran without needing to send in American ground troops.

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict are continuing but Rubio
suggested there were still no direct communications.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US pushes Iran diplomacy, FBI director's email hacked

The US says diplomacy is continuing with Iran after the US president
extended his deadline for Tehran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, Iran-linked hackers have gained access to FBI Director Kash
Patel's personal inbox, publishing documents and photos online.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Senate Approves DHS Partial Funding as Airport Chaos Mounts

The US Senate voted on Friday to fund the Department of Homeland
Security but stopped short of providing funding to immigration
enforcement officials.

If the House approves the measure, it could bring an end to hours-long
queues at the nation's airports after hundreds of unpaid workers quit.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Rubio joins G7 foreign ministers for talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is joining G7 counterparts in
France for talks on the conflict in Iran and the war in Ukraine.

The UK is among several powers expressing concern over Moscow
allegedly sharing intelligence with Tehran to help them target U.S.
forces.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Pakistan’s aviation sector suffers $72 million setback

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Pakistan's aviation sector has incurred losses of around $72 million as airspace disruptions linked to the Iran war continue to ripple across the region. 

Hundreds of flights to Middle Eastern countries are being cancelled each day, affecting passengers and businesses reliant on regional connectivity.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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US delays threat to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure to 6 April

The United States has delayed a threat to attack Iran's energy infrastructure to 6 April.

The US president said the deadline extension request came from Tehran, though that's not been confirmed yet by Iran.

Donald Trump added that talks were going "very well", but Iran's leadership says the peace proposal floated by the US was excessive and unfair.

Ross Cullen reports from the Turkish city of Van, near the Iran border.

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UK GOVT ISSUES SCREEN TIME ADVICE FOR PARENTS

British parents are being advised to limit screen time for under-5s to one hour a day maximum.

The government has released its first ever guidance, which also says bedtimes and mealtimes should be device free.

And it advises that 2 year olds should never watch screens unsupervised.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says screen time should be with parents whenever possible.

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India cuts petrol and diesel taxes as Iran war pushes costs up

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India is cutting taxes on petrol and diesel as concerns mount over hike in fuel prices due to the war in West Asia.

The cut could help oil selling companies recoup some of their heightened costs due to supply disruptions - and if passed on, could also help consumers save more money.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Trump defends his use of mail-in voting despite calling it cheating

US President Donald Trump has defended his use of mail-in voting in a special election this week in Florida, despite having repeatedly claimed that such ballots amount to "cheating." 

He said he did a postal vote because he is the president and had "a lot of different things" to do.

Kate fisher reports from Washington 

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Trans-gender women banned from Olympics ahead of LA Summer Games

The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women from Olympic competition, saying the new policy promotes fairness. The eligibility change comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order last year banning  transgender girls and women from competing in female sports ahead of the 2028 LA Summer Games

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Maduro Back in Court Amid Dispute Over Legal Fees

Venezuela's former President Nicolas Maduro returns to a New York court on Thursday, almost three months after US forces captured him in a dramatic nighttime raid in Caracas.

Maduro's trial could be years away, but the court has to deal with a number of issues first including whether the Venezuelan government should be allowed to fund his legal defense.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump tells Iran to get "serious" before "it is too late"

US president Donald Trump has again threatened Iran on social media to
make a deal.

A key test of G7 unity takes place this week as foreign ministers meet
in France.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK ECONOMY TO SUFFER MORE THAN PEERS AFTER GLOBAL PRICE SHOCKS

A report from the OECD predicts the UK economy will be hit harder than any other industrialised nation due to the conflict in the Middle East, with inflation expected to spike and the jobs market weaken.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is the first major think tank to publish an analysis on how different nations' economies are likely to suffer from the war.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Russia and the US resume contacts between lawmakers

A delegation of lawmakers from the Russian Parliament has arrived in the United States to resume dialogue between the countries at legislative level. They are set to meet with members of the US Congress and government officials. This is the first visit by an official delegation of legislators since the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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G7 foreign ministers meet in France

Foreign Ministers from the G7 nations are convening near Paris as
allies seek clarity from the U.S. on its plans to defuse tensions in
the Middle East.

The two day meeting is also expected to address other global conflicts
including the war in Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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TRUMP THREATENS IRAN WITH 'HELL' IF IT DOESN'T CAPITULATE

US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats towards Iran, warning of 'hell' if the country doesn't accept defeat.

Tehran's foreign ministry has denied peace talks are taking place.

Iran has put forward its own 5 point plan to end the war - which includes maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Defence expert at the University of Bradford, Professor Paul Rogers, says Iran has bargaining power with its control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran says has no intention of negotiating with United States "for now"

President Trump says Iran's leaders are "afraid" to admit that negotiations with the United States are under way.

The Iranian foreign minister told state media that Iran has "no intention of negotiating for now" and will continue to defend itself.

It comes after Washington sent a 15-point peace proposal to Iran, and Tehran responded with its own set of principles to end the war.

Ross Cullen reports from the Turkish city of Van, near the Iran border.

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At least 12 people killed in bus collision in southern India

At least twelve people have been killed after a bus collided with a lorry in India and caught fire.

Police say around 20 people have been taken to hospital following the incident in southern India.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "open" for friendly nations

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz is open for friendly nations such as India, China and Russia.

It comes as New Delhi has working diplomatic channels to get its fuel tankers to cross through the narrow body of water in the Gulf while the government is working on managing a shortage of cooking gas in the country.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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