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The UAE says air defences intercepted projectiles over Dubai at around 21:30 local time, with loud explosions heard across the city. Authorities gave no details on origin or targets. It follows heavy missile and drone activity a day earlier.

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Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz are being asked to pay fees and obtain clearance codes, with some payments reportedly made in yuan. Only approved vessels are escorted through Iran-controlled routes, with traffic sharply reduced.

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French prosecutors say a bomb plot targeting a Bank of America office in Paris has been foiled. Two men tried to ignite an explosive device overnight Friday. Four people have been detained. Authorities link it to a pro-Iranian group.

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NASA is preparing to launch its first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, with four astronauts now suiting up ahead of entering the capsule, according to live updates. The mission marks a major return to lunar exploration. #NASA

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Qatar says tanker Aqua 1 was hit by an Iranian missile in its waters and evacuated. All 21 crew escaped unharmed. The IRGC confirmed the strike, claiming the vessel is Israeli-owned.

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Families of UK citizens detained in the UAE over sharing images of the Iran war say the government has failed to act. More than 100 foreign nationals are held. One mother said: “This experience is exhausting” and criticised embassy “inadequacies”.

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JD Vance has spoken to intermediaries in Pakistan about the war, Reuters reports. He signalled Trump is open to a ceasefire if Hormuz reopens, while warning pressure on Iran will increase.

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Iran’s foreign ministry says Trump’s claim that Tehran requested a ceasefire is “false and baseless”. It comes after Trump said Iran’s “new regime president” had asked the US for a deal.

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Axios reporter Barak Ravid says US officials are discussing a possible ceasefire with Iran tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say it is unclear if a deal can be reached.

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Iran’s IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, dismissing Trump’s demands to reopen it. It follows Trump’s claim Iran sought a ceasefire, which Tehran has not confirmed.

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Donald Trump claimed Iran’s president had asked for a ceasefire, saying the US would consider it once Hormuz is reopened. Iran has denied any negotiations and there is no new President.

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Three more suspects, including a 17-year-old dual British-Pakistani national, have been arrested over an alleged arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, London, according to police. Four ambulances were set alight. #London

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Senior Houthi leaders have gone to ground and cut communications after launching strikes on Israel, the Wall Street Journal reports. Officials have relocated to mountainous areas over fears of Israeli retaliation.

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Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, from Alvaston and originally from India, has been charged after a car hit pedestrians in Friar Gate, Derby, injuring seven people, according to Derbyshire Police. He faces GBH, dangerous driving and weapons charges. #Derby

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Keir Starmer said he will not change his stance on the Iran war despite pressure to join. “There has been a good deal of pressure… I am not going to change my position,” he said, adding he must act in the UK’s national interest.

Donald Trump said the UK “doesn’t even have” a navy, adding: “You’re too old and had aircraft carriers that didn’t work.” He also criticised UK energy policy, saying wind power is “driving your energy prices through the roof.”

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Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the group carried out a third strike on Israel, targeting “sensitive targets” in the south. He said the operation was conducted with Iran and Hezbollah, according to Reuters.

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Donald Trump said the US could leave Iran in “two to three weeks” once its nuclear threat is reduced. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran has the “necessary will” to end the war under certain conditions.

The UAE has restricted entry and transit for Iranian passport holders, but exemptions remain for Golden Visa holders and certain residents, according to airline guidance. Carriers are enforcing the updated rules across Dubai transit routes.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared at pro-government gatherings in Tehran. “I came to boost my morale… seeing these people really gives a great inspiration,” he said.

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The US State Department said kidnapped journalist Shelly Kittleson had been warned of threats before her abduction in Baghdad. Officials say a suspect linked to Kataib Hizballah has been detained.

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Iran’s IRGC Air Force commander Seyed Majid Moosavi claimed a strike on US personnel housing in Al Kharj using a drone and missile. He said casualties were caused, though the claims have not been independently verified.

Journalist Shelly Kittleson was rescued by Iraqi forces after being kidnapped in central Baghdad. Officials say her captors vehicle overturned during a pursuit near Jurf al-Sakhar. She is wounded and receiving treatment.

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Iran’s IRGC says 18 US tech firms, including Microsoft, Apple and Google, will be treated as targets from 1 April. It claims the companies aid operations against Iran and warned staff and nearby residents to evacuate.

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Iran War Day 32 Brief Update: Trump tells UK to “take” access to the Strait of Hormuz if fuel shortages worsen. Oil hits $118 as the route remains disrupted. US and Iran hold indirect talks, while the UK deploys more troops to the Gulf.

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China and Pakistan have proposed a five-point plan to end the war. It calls for a ceasefire, talks, protection of infrastructure and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A UN-backed peace framework is also included.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US would act “within the confines of the law” after being asked if Trump’s threat to target Iran’s energy and desalination sites could amount to a war crime.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to Pope Leo’s remarks about leaders with “hands full of blood”, saying there is “nothing wrong” with leaders calling for prayer during war.

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The UN says two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in south Lebanon after an explosion destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan. A third was severely injured. It follows another peacekeeper death a day earlier.

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Naseem Shah has been fined PKR 20m (£54,000) by the PCB after a deleted post from his account appeared to criticise Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz. The penalty is 8 months of his salary. He said the account was hacked, apologised at a hearing and sacked his social media manager.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Pentagon is “preparing optionality” for Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz, adding Iran will “never” be allowed to decide who passes through the waterway.

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Turkey’s defence ministry said a ballistic missile fired from Iran entered its airspace and was intercepted by NATO defences. It marks the fourth such incident since the conflict began, officials said.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington plans to take control of the Strait of Hormuz using escorts. He said 30 ships transited in two days, while Marco Rubio warned the world has “more at stake” in the waterway.

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Spain’s defence minister Margarita Robles said Madrid has closed its airspace to US aircraft involved in the Iran war. She said Spain will not allow use of bases or airspace, while PM Pedro Sánchez said all related flight plans have been rejected.

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Ritesh Patel has been jailed for 20 years after being extradited from Thailand for running a drug network. His network used fake NHS patient transport vans to transport cocaine and heroin across Wales and northern England, according to the CPS. #UKCrime #Wales

Keir Starmer said Britain will not send troops to Iran, stating “this is not our war”, while confirming UK bases are being used by the US and RAF jets deployed to intercept Iranian projectiles.

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Scott Mills has been removed from his BBC Radio 2 role, with the BBC confirming he is “no longer contracted” following allegations linked to personal conduct involving a historic relationship, according to reports. In a statement, the BBC said it does not comment on individual matters but confirmed

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NetBlocks says Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has entered its second month, with more than 720 hours offline. Connectivity remains near zero as the shutdown continues amid the ongoing war.

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The UAE says it intercepted 11 missiles and 27 drones in the past 24 hours, with 178 injured and eight killed since the war began. Bahrain says it shot down eight missiles and seven drones over the same period.

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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said US proposals contain “excessive, unrealistic, and unreasonable demands”. He called Pakistan-led talks “commendable” but said Iran is not involved.

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Iranian submunition missiles struck the Haifa refinery around an hour ago, with footage showing flames near oil depots.

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Images from Beirut show damage to buildings after Israeli strikes targeting the city’s southern suburbs, the Israeli military said. Lebanese officials report more than 1,100 killed since the escalation began.

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Lebanon’s army says an Israeli strike hit a checkpoint in Al-Amiriya on the Qalila-Sour road, killing one soldier and injuring several others.

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Iran War Day 31 Brief Update: Donald Trump says he is considering seizing Iran’s Kharg Island as oil prices surge above $115. US forces prepare for possible ground action, while Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks as regional diplomacy gathers pace.

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Iran has rejected US proposals as “excessive and unreasonable”, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei saying Tehran is not involved in Pakistan-led talks, amid ongoing efforts to broker negotiations

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BPI News @bpinews.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Australian police have shot dead fugitive Dezi Freeman in Victoria after a seven-month manhunt following the killing of two officers in Porepunkah, according to Victoria Police. The 56-year-old died after a standoff at a rural property. #Australia

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Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, officials say. The US, France and Italy criticised the move, while Israel said it was due to safety concerns.

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BPI News @bpinews.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Iran’s foreign ministry condemned a strike on Iran University of Science and Technology, saying universities are not legitimate targets. Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said attacks aim to “cripple our country’s scientific foundation”.

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BPI News @bpinews.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Rescue services report a large fire at the Neot Hovav industrial zone near Beersheba following an Iranian ballistic missile strike. The attack comes after Israeli strikes on Iranian industrial infrastructure.