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• Trump says Iran talks going 'very well' as he extends pause on striking Iranian energy plants - BBC27 March 2026, 6:11 am
  Trump says Iran talks going 'very well' as he extends pause on striking Iranian energy plants  BBCOil Falls as Trump Extends Deadline Again for Iran to Make a Deal  Bloomberg.comIran war live: Trump delays attacks on Iranian energy sector by 10 days  Al Jazeera'Trump extends Hormuz deadline' and 'One hour of screen a day'  BBCMiddle East crisis live: Trump pausing strikes on Iran energy sites; Houthis say ‘no reason’ to halt Red Sea shipping  The Guardian
  
• Czech Republic 2-2 Republic of Ireland (4-3 pens): Heimir Hallgrimsson's side suffer penalty heartbreak in Prague - Sky Sports27 March 2026, 6:07 am
  Czech Republic 2-2 Republic of Ireland (4-3 pens): Heimir Hallgrimsson's side suffer penalty heartbreak in Prague  Sky Sports'Growth' for Republic of Ireland despite Prague pain  BBCIreland dreams end in shootout heartbreak after Krejci’s late goal rescues Czechs  The GuardianDaniel McDonnell: Pain in Prague as an Ireland team that did so much right gets the ending wrong  The Irish IndependentCzech Republic v Republic of Ireland - who impressed you?  BBC
  
• Wales suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Cardiff to end their 2026 World Cup dreams. - Sky Sports27 March 2026, 6:03 am
  Wales suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Cardiff to end their 2026 World Cup dreams.  Sky SportsBellamy rues Wales chaos but sees bright future  BBCWorld Cup 2026 playoffs: Wales and Republic of Ireland exit on penalties – as it happened  The GuardianWorld Cup penalty drama as home nations and Rangers men suffer pain but Celtic star has great night  The Scotsman'Stunning, breathtaking, glorious!' James gives Wales lead against Bosnia  BBC
  
• Japanese Grand Prix: George Russell fastest from Kimi Antonelli in Suzuka first practice - BBC27 March 2026, 3:47 am
  Japanese Grand Prix: George Russell fastest from Kimi Antonelli in Suzuka first practice  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Middle East conflict will damage UK’s economy ‘more than any other’ - The Guardian27 March 2026, 2:31 am
  Middle East conflict will damage UK’s economy ‘more than any other’  The GuardianUK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies  BBC'Ripple of fear' among households over Iran war price surge  Sky NewsUK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says  The GuardianUK faces biggest hit to growth from Middle East war, OECD warns  Financial Times
  
• Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC - The Guardian27 March 2026, 2:31 am
  Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC  The GuardianFrom Laurel Hubbard to sex testing in five years: why the Olympics U-turned on transgender rules | Sean Ingle  The GuardianWomen's Olympic sports limited to biological females from 2028 - IOC  BBCTransgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events  Sky NewsInternational Olympic Committee's gender policy divides opinion as supporters, critics clash  Reuters
  
• ‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz - The Guardian27 March 2026, 2:31 am
  ‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz  The GuardianThe Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint  Al JazeeraHormuz is not the only weak spot for global trade  The EconomistThe other Strait of Hormuz shock  Financial TimesWestern powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder  Reuters
  
• UK and allies need to prepare to defend Europe without US, MPs say - Sky News27 March 2026, 2:19 am
  UK and allies need to prepare to defend Europe without US, MPs say  Sky NewsUK and NATO allies need to prepare to defend Europe without US, MPs say  Sky NewsBritain must ‘move away’ from defence reliance on America, MPs and peers warn  ITVXTrump’s ‘unpredictability’ means UK can no longer rely on US in time of crisis, Starmer warned  The IndependentBritain cannot rely on US for defence amid 'demonstrable areas of tension' between nations, MPs and peers warn  lbc.co.uk
  
• NHS doctor is charged with multiple counts of 'inciting support for Hamas' and 'stirring up hatred' - London Evening Standard27 March 2026, 1:34 am
  NHS doctor is charged with multiple counts of 'inciting support for Hamas' and 'stirring up hatred'  London Evening StandardPilning NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas  BBCNHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan charged with inviting support for Hamas and stirring up racial hatred  Sky NewsBritish Palestinian NHS doctor charged with inviting support for Hamas  The IndependentNHS doctor charged with inviting support for Hamas  The Telegraph
  
• US lawmaker makes direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify over 'close Epstein ties' - BBC27 March 2026, 12:52 am
  US lawmaker makes direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify over 'close Epstein ties'  BBCFergie’s Foibles: A History of Sarah Ferguson’s Scandals  Town & Country MagazineSarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein  BBCEXPOSED: Fergie’s latest embarrassing ploy for attention  The NightlyHOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Why Fergie is the most feared royal.  Mamamia
  
• M62 Greater Manchester traffic recap: Motorway reopens after car 'on fire' from crash - The Mirror27 March 2026, 12:47 am
  M62 Greater Manchester traffic recap: Motorway reopens after car 'on fire' from crash  The MirrorAll traffic held on M62 in Warrington following crash  Warrington GuardianM62 live updates as all traffic stopped after crash  Liverpool EchoM62 fire: Traffic STOPPED as blaze breaks out  Manchester Evening NewsLATEST: The moment a car caught fire on the M62 tonight with a full motorway closure in place  facebook.com
  
• Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards - BBC26 March 2026, 10:44 pm
  Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards  BBCOlivia Dean leads the way with three wins at 2026 Mobo awards  The GuardianOlivia Dean cleans up again at MOBO Awards - as Pharrell Williams takes special prize for songwriting  Sky NewsPictured: All the MOBOs stars who arrived at Manchester Piccadilly ahead of huge awards show  Manchester Evening NewsUK NEWS  facebook.com
  
• Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told - BBC26 March 2026, 10:32 pm
  Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told  BBCBritish parents told to limit screen time for under 5s to one hour a day  Financial TimesBan screens at toddler mealtimes, says Government  The TelegraphNew screen time guidance for parents of under-5s  GOV.UKUnder fives should have at most hour a day of screen time, under new UK advice  The Guardian
  
• Trump signature to appear on US bills in first for sitting president - The Guardian26 March 2026, 10:26 pm
  Trump signature to appear on US bills in first for sitting president  The GuardianTrump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president  BBCUS currency to bear Trump's signature despite federal law  RTE.ieWhy Donald Trump is putting his face on a coin  The EconomistTrump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition  Reuters
  
• Putin asks oligarchs to donate to budget as cost of Ukraine war soars - Financial Times26 March 2026, 9:53 pm
  Putin asks oligarchs to donate to budget as cost of Ukraine war soars  Financial TimesPutin asks oligarchs to donate to Russia’s dwindling defence budget  The GuardianUkraine war latest: Putin ‘calls on oligarchs to prop up Russian economy’  The IndependentPutin to meet leading Russian businessmen on Thursday  TradingViewPutin demands 'voluntary contributions' from big Russian businesses for the war - media  Українські Національні Новини (УНН)