US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran's bridges and
electric power plants.
It comes amid a renewed push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, April 3, 2026
Iran says it has shot down US plane, captured pilot
Iran says it has shot down a US plane, with one Iranian outlet saying
the pilot has been captured.
So far, there has been no confirmation from the United States.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the pilot has been captured.
So far, there has been no confirmation from the United States.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Cuba to Release More Than 2,000 Prisoners
The Cuban government is releasing two thousand prisoners in what it's calling a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture."
It comes as Washington has been putting increasing pressure on Cuba in recent months, including through a monthlong oil blockade.
Mitch McCann reports:
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It comes as Washington has been putting increasing pressure on Cuba in recent months, including through a monthlong oil blockade.
Mitch McCann reports:
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ASTRONAUTS DIRECTLY ON THEIR WAY TO MOON
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen says he and his team are feeling "pretty good" as their Orion spacecraft takes them to the far side of the moon.
The four astronauts are now hundreds of thousands of miles from earth as part of NASA's Artemis II mission.
Stuart Smith has more.
The four astronauts are now hundreds of thousands of miles from earth as part of NASA's Artemis II mission.
Stuart Smith has more.
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M&S Bosses Call For More Action To Counter Disorder
The management of the UK department store Marks and Spencer's are demanding more action to tackle a surge of disorder and theft.
It follows incidents of so-called link-ups across the country - where groups of young people arrange to meet using social media, before surging into shops.
An M&S store was among shops targeted after groups of young people gathered in South London earlier this week.
The Home Office says it's giving police stronger powers to deal with similar incidents.
Vicki Shotbolt is from the group Parent Zone:
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Artmeis Crew En Route To The Moon
Humans have left Earth's orbit for the first time since the 1970s.
The Artemis two mission crew completed a critical engine burn and have started the next stage of their journey to the far side of the Moon.
Over the coming days, they'll go further into space than anyone else in history.
Talking via videolink, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen gave his thoughts to mission control.
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Asian markets trade higher, some closed for Good Friday
Markets in Asia mostly traded higher on Friday on hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Japan's Nikkei 225 gained about 1 per cent in morning trade in Asia, while South Korea's Kospi rose about 2 and a half per cent.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Trump revamps metal and pharma tariffs
The Trump administration has adjusted tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum and copper, aiming to simplify compliance. It 's also imposing a 100 percent tariff on certain imported medicines if their makers refuse to build American factories and lower prices.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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US President Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
US President Donald Trump has fired a second cabinet member in a matter of weeks, removing Attorney General Pam Bondi from her role as the nation's top prosecutor.
Mr Trump first removed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and now Bondi, whom he praised on social media while announcing her departure.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mr Trump first removed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and now Bondi, whom he praised on social media while announcing her departure.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Stocks pare losses on reports of Iran - Oman plan for Strait of Hormuz
Stocks are whipsawing in trade after President Donald Trump said the US would bomb Iran back into the stone age, setting the stage for an escalation in the conflict. After a sharp selloff in early trading, the major indices are mostly flat after news that Iran and Oman are reportedly working on a plan for the vital Strait of Hormuz. Toni Waterman has more
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Countries Gather For Virtual Hormuz Meeting
Foreign ministers and senior politicians from more than 40 countries are meeting virtually to discuss how to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The vital waterway off the south coast of Iran has almost completely closed for a month, leading to huge spikes in oil and gas prices globally.
The meeting is being hosted by the UK who have condemned 'Iranian recklessness'... from the Foreign Office in London, Stuart Smith reports.
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Four Children Stabbed to Death by Assailant in Uganda School
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An attack by an unknown assailant has left four children dead at a daycare center in Kampala, Uganda.The motive for the attack is unknown, but the suspect is in police custody.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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China steps in to mediate a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan
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This comes as Middle East turmoil fuels wider regional instability.
Analysts warn that easing pressure along the Afghan border is essential, as Pakistan's military faces the risk of being stretched across both its western and Iranian frontiers.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further
INTRO: Oil prices spiked and stocks sank in Asia on Thursday after Donald Trump said that US forces would hit Iran hard over the next two to three weeks.
However, he did not offer a solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets, and affected daily life in many parts of Asia. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
However, he did not offer a solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets, and affected daily life in many parts of Asia. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Iran warns of "crushing, broader and destructive" attacks after Trump speech
A spokesperson for the Iranian military warned of incoming "crushing, broader and destructive" attacks after the US president said the war would continue for another "two to three weeks".
In a speech to the nation, Donald Trump said the US is on track to soon complete all of its military objectives against Iran
Ross Cullen reports.
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Artemis II Blasts Off
NASA's first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years has blasted off in Florida.
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Artemis II is due to take the crew further into space than anyone has gone before.
The mission won't land on the moon but will pass its far side - hopefully paving the way for a lunar landing in two years time.
Crowds packed roads and beaches near Cape Canaveral to watch the launch:
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India waives customs duty on key petrochemical imports amid war
India has waived customs duties on critical petrochemicals amid the Middle East conflict.
The temporary move – in place until the end of June - aims to ease input costs for manufacturers.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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India says thousands register for first digital census
The Indian government says so far 50,000 citizens have registered themselves on its census portal, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The census is a year-long exercise and the world's largest.
For the first time, this is being done digitally, as Neha Poonia reports.
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Trump claims Iran victory but gives no clear timeline on conflict end
US President Donald Trump has used a primetime speech to claim victory
over Iran, but he gave no clear timeline on exactly when the US
military campaign would end.
He said talks are "ongoing" in the hope of achieving a ceasefire and
reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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over Iran, but he gave no clear timeline on exactly when the US
military campaign would end.
He said talks are "ongoing" in the hope of achieving a ceasefire and
reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
NASA set to launch humans towards the moon for first time in 50 years
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set for blastoff from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It's the first US- crewed mission towards the moon in more than 50 years - marking a critical step in a new era of space exploration. Three Americans and a Canadian are on board. Toni Waterman has more.
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