An American female journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq.
The Iraqi interior ministry says one suspect had been arrested.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Indonesia Demands Investigation After Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon
Indonesia's Ambassador to the United Nations demanded that the global body investigate the deaths of three of its nationals serving as peacekeepers in Lebanon.
The peacekeepers died in two separate incidents, amid increased fighting between Israel and Hezbollah as part of the wider war in the Middle East.
Mitch McCann reports from the UN in New York:
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The peacekeepers died in two separate incidents, amid increased fighting between Israel and Hezbollah as part of the wider war in the Middle East.
Mitch McCann reports from the UN in New York:
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TSA gets back pay but partial government shut down continues
Most of the Transportation Security Administration's 60,000 workers have started receiving back pay under an order President Trump signed on Friday.
TSA employees have been working without pay for more than six weeks since the Department of Homeland Security's funding lapsed over a dispute in immigration enforcement, setting off a partial government shutdown.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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US gas prices hit highest level in four years
US gas prices for motorists has now topped more than $4 per gallon.
It's the highest level in four years, as the war with Iran continues
to drive up prices.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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It's the highest level in four years, as the war with Iran continues
to drive up prices.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump tells countries to get some “courage” and go take oil from Iran
US President Donald Trump tells countries struggling with rising fuel prices - to get some courage and go take it from Iran. The message comes amid a report that the President is considering ending the war, even if the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Toni Waterman has more from Washington
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POLICE CONFIRMS BBC PRESENTER INTERVIEWED OVER SEXUAL OFFENCE ALLEGATIONS
BBC presenter and DJ, Scott Mills, was questioned in 2018 over sexual offence allegations according to British police.
Mills was sacked by the BBC yesterday.
Maeve Gallagher reports.
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Mills was sacked by the BBC yesterday.
Maeve Gallagher reports.
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Ultimatum For Striking Junior Doctors In UK
The UK Prime Minister's given junior doctors in England an ultimatum, as a long running dispute over pay and conditions continues.
So-called Resident Doctors are planning a six day strike next week, but Sir Keir Starmer's given them 48 hours to call it off and accept the 'above inflation' pay rise that's been offered.
He says he could withdraw thousands of extra training posts if the walkouts go ahead.
The British Medical Association says creating those posts shouldn't be dependent on calling off strikes, but Government Minister James Murray disagrees…
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EU to discuss cutting back on oil and gas due to impact of Iran war
EU energy ministers are meeting in Brussels on Tuesday to consider cutting back on oil and gas use due to the war in Iran.
It comes as the Israeli prime minister says military aims in Iran are 'beyond halfway', a Kuwaiti oil tanker is hit by an Iranian strike in Dubai, and as explosions are heard in Tehran and Jerusalem on Tuesday.
Ross Cullen reports.
Asia markets trade mixed, oil markets whipsaw on report that Trump is seeking Iran war exit
INTRO: Asian markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, as oil prices dipped following a report from The Wall Street Journal that US President Donald Trump told aides he was willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
But investor concerns over a protracted conflict and an energy crisis continue to linger, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
But investor concerns over a protracted conflict and an energy crisis continue to linger, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Gold poised for worst month in more than 17 years
Gold prices gained on Tuesday on hopes of the Middle East war de-escalating.
But the precious metal is poised for its worst month in more than 17 years as expectations of a US interest rate cut fade.
Spot gold was up 1.25 per cent on Tuesday morning in Asia at $4,569 an ounce.
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India gets ready to hold world's largest population exercise
Millions of Indian officials will begin counting every single person living in the world's most populous nation this week, in what will be the first census since 2011.
The exercise was delayed by the pandemic and data is only expected next year.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The exercise was delayed by the pandemic and data is only expected next year.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Monday, March 30, 2026
White House says it’s not changing Cuba policy after allowing Russian oil delivery
The Trump Administration says its fuel sanctions on Cuba have not been lifted, despite allowing a Russian oil tanker to make a delivery to the beleaguered island. The US cut off shipments from Venezuela after deposing the country's president and threatened steep tariffs on countries that sent fuel to Cuba -in a bid to pressure the government to collapse. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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BRITISH DIPLOMAT EXPELLED FROM RUSSIA
A British diplomat has been expelled from Russia over allegations of spying.
The UK Foreign Office has responded, accusing Russia of an 'aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment' against the official.
Maeve Gallagher reports.
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The UK Foreign Office has responded, accusing Russia of an 'aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment' against the official.
Maeve Gallagher reports.
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UK PM SAYS BRITAIN WON'T GET 'DRAGGED INTO' IRAN WAR
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain won't get 'dragged into' the Iran War.
Launching Labour's local elections campaign, he insists he'll resist pressure from US President Donald Trump to get involved.
Maeve Gallagher reports.
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Trump continues mixed messages amid Iran threats
US president Donald Trump says there has been "great progress" in
discussions with Iran.
But he's also warning of fresh attacks on Iranian electricity plants
and oil wells.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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discussions with Iran.
But he's also warning of fresh attacks on Iranian electricity plants
and oil wells.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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RADIO: REBELS ABDUCT CIVILIAN
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More than 300 civilians have reportedly been abducted by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Local officials say the abductions took place over the weekend in Ituri province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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G7 finance & energy ministers meeting to discuss Iran war
G7 finance & energy ministers are holding talks on Monday regarding the economic fallout of the war in Iran.
Central bank governors will also join the urgent meeting to address the energy and financial crisis caused by the conflict.
Ross Cullen reports.
UK New Housing Targets Missed
The UK government will miss their own new house building target by more than a quarter, according to a new report.
The Labour government had pledged to build 1.5 million homes before the next scheduled general election in 2029, but an assessment by Ministry of Housing officials says they're likely to come in around 400 thousand homes short.
The UK is facing a chronic housing shortage, with a lack of supply blamed as one of the reasons for spiralling property costs. The average home is now more than seven and a half times the average income.
The government says the necessary legislation has now been put in place to help boost the number of homes being built… but Steve Turner, Executive Director of the Homebuilders Federation says there are cost issues…
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India allows sale of "dirty fuel" kerosene oil as cooking gas supply remains affected by Iran war
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India is allowing the sale of the so-called dirty fuel kerosene at public distribution centers and commercial establishments as the nation's most vulnerable struggle to procure cooking fuel.
The country has been struggling with cooking gas supply since passage through the Strait of Hormuz was restricted due to war in the Middle East.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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India is allowing the sale of the so-called dirty fuel kerosene at public distribution centers and commercial establishments as the nation's most vulnerable struggle to procure cooking fuel.
The country has been struggling with cooking gas supply since passage through the Strait of Hormuz was restricted due to war in the Middle East.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise
INTRO: Stock markets slumped in Asia on Monday as oil prices head for a record monthly rise.
The Middle East war has entered its fifth week, with the conflict escalating despite efforts aimed at finding a diplomatic solution. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
The Middle East war has entered its fifth week, with the conflict escalating despite efforts aimed at finding a diplomatic solution. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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