Thursday, March 26, 2026

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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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

TSA acting administrator: US airports have highest wait times in history

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Airports in the United States are experiencing "the highest wait times in history" according to the acting head of the Transportation Security Administration. During congressional testimony, Ha Nguyen McNeill said more than 480 agents have quit after more than a month without pay under the partial government shutdown. To try to address the airport lines President Trump has reassigned Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to support the TSA. 


Kate Fisher reports


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White House: Iran negotiations “continue to take place”

The White House maintains negotiations with Iran "continue to take
place", after Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at
Wednesday's briefing the US did not plan for the war to last more than
four to six weeks.

Nick Harper was listening in and sent this report from Washington.

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Landmark lawsuit orders Meta & Youtube to pay $3m damages

Social media giants Meta and YouTube must pay $3 million in damages
after a jury found them negligent in a trial that centered around
social media addiction.

A user claimed the companies' apps caused her depression & suicidal thoughts.

Nick Harper reports.

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One mother spoke outside the courthouse in Los Angeles after the verdict.

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Russia evacuates personnel from Bushehr NPP in Iran

Russia announced evacuation of its personnel from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant following a strike on Tuesday evening on the site of the operating nuclear power plant. Russian nuclear agency warned of a negative scenario for the situation around the nuclear facility. IAEA calls for 'maximum restraint' to avoid nuclear safety risks. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Pakistan steps up diplomatic efforts to ease US Iran tensions

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Pakistan, along with Turkey and Egypt and other regional countries, is stepping up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States. 

The push comes as US President Donald Trump sets a five day deadline, threatening to target Iran's power and energy sector unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened - a vital shipping corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world's oil supply flows

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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Danish PM fails to secure majority after snap elections

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's political future is up in
the air after her Social Democrats slumped to their worst election
performance in over 100 years.

They won the most seats after Tuesday's snap elections but the
so-called "red bloc" of left-wing parties failed to meet the threshold
needed to form a coalition government.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Iran loosens restrictions on some shipping transiting Strait of Hormuz

Iran has loosened restrictions on some shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran's UN mission says "non-hostile vessels" can pass through the crucial waterway if they coordinate with the Iranian authorities.

It comes amid reports that at least 1,000 extra US troops are set to deploy to Middle East, 

Ross Cullen reports from the Turkish city of Van, near the Iran border.
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RADIO: GORILLA DELIVERS TWINS

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An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in Virunga National Park in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The birth of the baby gorillas comes just two months after another gorilla delivered twins. Conservationists say twin births are very rare in mountain gorillas. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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IRAN: US IS 'NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF'

Iran's military says the US is 'negotiating with itself'.

It comes after US President Trump said Tehran wants a deal 'so badly', and amid reports Washington has suggested a 15 point peace plan to Iran.

Israel says it has struck two locations in Tehran used to develop long-range cruise missiles.

Former British Army intelligence officer Philip Ingram says it's not clear what channels the US is using for negotiations it says are happening with Iran.

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Asian stocks rise and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports

INTRO: Oil prices fell and Asian stocks rose on Wednesday on hopes for a de-escalation of the Middle East war.

It comes after reports that Washington sent a peace plan to Iran. Meanwhile Tehran announced it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Modi-Trump talk about keeping Strait of Hormuz open during phone call

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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about "the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open" during what was the first call between two leaders since the war in the Gulf started. 

It comes as India has been working diplomatic channels to get Indian vessels to pass through the narrow stretch of water as it works on averting an energy crisis.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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