US President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
It follows weeks of presidential displeasure, including her response
to the fatal shooting of two Americans in Minnesota in January.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Iran war widens (4 reports)
As the war in Iran continues to widen, Tehran said it launched retaliatory strikes throughout the region, including against Kurdish forces in Iraq. Fresh attacks have been reported in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates from where Blake Sifton sent this report
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European countries have accelerated their deployment of military assets in the Middle East. Blake Sifton reports from Dubai
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U.S. President Donald Trump says he backs the Kurds launching a ground offensive in Iran. During the phone interview with Reuters news agency he wouldn't be drawn on whether the US would provide air cover for such a move.
Blake Sifton reports from Dubai
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Israeli forces have warned residents in Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate immediately, as Hezbollah and Israel escalated attacks against each other.
Blake Sifton reports from Dubai
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Trump says he must be involved in selecting Iran’s next leader
US President Donald Trump has revealed he wishes to be involved in the selection of Iran's next leader, as the United States and Israel wage war on the country.
After the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranian leadership is expected to name his replacement in the coming days.
Mitch McCann reports:
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After the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranian leadership is expected to name his replacement in the coming days.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Britney Spears arrested in California
Britney Spears was arrested in California on Wednesday night, after being pulled over by Highway Patrol for reportedly driving under the influence. The pop star's mental health has been called into question in recent months. In 2021, a court released her from a 13-year conservatorship. Toni Waterman has more.
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Kremlin says Iran has not requested military assistance
As US-Israel continue their joint campaign against Iran, Russia says it won't be taking action to protect its ally. Kremlin spokesman said Thursday there has been no request for assistance from Teheran so far. At the same time Moscow accused US and its allies of willing to 'finish off' the Iranian regime. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Pakistan to roll out emergency measures to avert energy crisis
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Pakistan is weighing emergency measures to prevent an energy crisis at home.
Officials say they are considering a mandatory work from-home policy to cut fuel consumption as tensions between Iran and the United States escalate.
The development comes after Iran blocked energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Islamabad depends heavily on oil imports from the Middle East.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan is weighing emergency measures to prevent an energy crisis at home.
Officials say they are considering a mandatory work from-home policy to cut fuel consumption as tensions between Iran and the United States escalate.
The development comes after Iran blocked energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Islamabad depends heavily on oil imports from the Middle East.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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UK DEFENCE MINISTER LANDS IN CYPRUS AMID CRITICISM
The UK Defence Secretary has arrived in Cyprus after its Government criticised Britain's response to a drone attack against the Mediterranean island.
The Cypriot High Commissioner to the UK told British media that Cypriots were "disappointed" and "expected more" from Britain, which has a military base there used for operations in the Middle East.
Stuart Smith has more.
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The Cypriot High Commissioner to the UK told British media that Cypriots were "disappointed" and "expected more" from Britain, which has a military base there used for operations in the Middle East.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Diplomatic spat between US, Spain and Germany over Iran war continues
The diplomatic spat between the US and Spain is continuing, with Germany now being accused of not supporting Madrid in the stand-off.
The Spanish foreign minister spoke out against Berlin, saying he expected "solidarity from a country with which we share a currency, a single market, a single trade policy".
Ross Cullen reports.
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Attacks Continue Across Middle East as Iran Conflict Grows
Attacks are continuing on many fronts in the war with Iran as fears grow the conflict will widen further.
Blake Sifton reports from Dubai.
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Qatar Gas Disruption Forces Supply Cuts Across India as Middle East Crisis Deepens
India's natural gas supply chain is under strain after disruptions to liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar triggered force-majeure declarations and supply cuts to industrial consumers.
The situation follows escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have begun to ripple through global energy markets.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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China warns of ‘challenges’ as it sets lowest GDP growth target in decades
INTRO: China announced the country's lowest annual growth target in decades during its biggest political gathering.
Beijing is looking to reshape its economy as it faces weak consumption, an ongoing property crisis and global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Beijing is looking to reshape its economy as it faces weak consumption, an ongoing property crisis and global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Nepal votes in key post-uprising polls
INTRO: Polling is underway in Nepal. The country is electing a new parliament in its first general election since deadly youth-led protests toppled the government of then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli last September. Nearly 19 million people are eligible to vote... and at least 800-thousand of them will be casting their ballot for the first time. Neha Poonia reports from Kathmandu
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19 million set to vote in historic Nepal election
Polling is underway in Nepal, as the country elects a new parliament and Prime Minister.
This is the first general election since deadly youth-led protests toppled the last government last September.
Nearly 19 million people are eligible to voteand at least 800,000 of them will be casting their ballot for the first time.
Neha Poonia is outside a polling booth in Kathmandu.
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This is the first general election since deadly youth-led protests toppled the last government last September.
Nearly 19 million people are eligible to voteand at least 800,000 of them will be casting their ballot for the first time.
Neha Poonia is outside a polling booth in Kathmandu.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
AG Bondi subpoenaed in Epstein probe
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to testify in a Congressional probe into the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee wants to question her about the Justice Department's handling of the case - and the release of the Epstein files, with millions of documents still not made public. Toni Waterman has more.
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US submarine sinks Iranian warship
At least 80 bodies have been recovered by Sri Lankan authorities after a torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it was the Islamic Republic's prize ship. And the first such strike since World War 2.
Kate Fisher has more from Washington
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US continues Iran strikes, promises more
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its military
action in the Middle East as casualties mount.
Iran says hundreds of people have been killed in the US-Israeli
strikes, even as Hegseth says there will be no letup in the attacks.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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action in the Middle East as casualties mount.
Iran says hundreds of people have been killed in the US-Israeli
strikes, even as Hegseth says there will be no letup in the attacks.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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[ALT] Jagruti Dave reports from Washington that polling suggests
concerns in the US about the military action.
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Iran continues strikes on Gulf neighbours
Iran is continuing attacks on neighbouring countries in the Middle
East as the conflict continues for a fifth day.
It comes as the US says it is accelerating its military campaign against Iran.
Blake Sifton sent this update from Dubai.
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East as the conflict continues for a fifth day.
It comes as the US says it is accelerating its military campaign against Iran.
Blake Sifton sent this update from Dubai.
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UK SETS FIRST FLIGHT TO RETURN BRITONS FROM MIDDLE EAST
The UK government has arranged its first flight to transport Britons in the Middle East back to the UK, as thousands have registered to return amid the escalating conflict.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said two more chartered flights are set to fly in the coming days, and that the government is currently looking at how to further assist the situation.
Lara Bentley has more from London…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said two more chartered flights are set to fly in the coming days, and that the government is currently looking at how to further assist the situation.
Lara Bentley has more from London…
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US Senate Considers Limiting Trump's Campaign Against Iran
The US Senate will convene on Wednesday to hold a vote on whether to limit President Trump from continuing to use military force against Iran.
Mitch McCann reports:
Mitch McCann reports:
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Russia will not impose sanctions on the US over Iran, Moscow says
Russian Foreign Minister said Moscow will not impose sanctions on the US over its attacks on Iran. It's not the kind of methods Moscow resorts to, the diplomat said. Russia urged all sides of the hostilities in the Middle East to end escalation and offered its mediation in the conflict. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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