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• Iran war latest: Trump says US considering winding down war but other nations must guard Hormuz - BBC21 March 2026, 6:50 am
  Iran war latest: Trump says US considering winding down war but other nations must guard Hormuz  BBCMiddle East crisis live: Trump considering ‘winding down’ war as US eases sanctions on Iranian oil; Israel launches retaliatory strikes  The GuardianTrump Floats ‘Winding Down’ Iran War as Strikes Continue  Bloomberg.comTrump says no ceasefire as Khamenei tells of ‘dizzying blow’ to US, Israel  Al JazeeraHas Trump given his biggest indication he's done with the Iran war? Don't take anything for certain  Sky News
  
• ‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative - The Guardian21 March 2026, 5:00 am
  ‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative  The GuardianKing Harold sailed, not marched, to the Battle of Hastings  The TimesThe Road to the Battle of Hastings in 1066? Maybe Not a Road After All.  The New York TimesWe’ve got the Battle of Hastings all wrong, academics find  The TelegraphThe biggest medieval march in English history never actually happened  Popular Science
  
• After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge' and chance of snow - Sky News21 March 2026, 2:53 am
  After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge' and chance of snow  Sky NewsFog and sunshine in the weekend forecast as high pressure clings on  BBCA warm, sunny weekend before a return to cooler weather and even a chance of snow  Met OfficeWarm and sunny weekend - but a cold snap brings snow risk next week  ITVXUK snow maps show three regions facing blizzards in next four days - see full list  The Mirror
  
• Maguire red card costs Manchester United as Kroupi rescues Bournemouth draw - The Guardian21 March 2026, 2:51 am
  Maguire red card costs Manchester United as Kroupi rescues Bournemouth draw  The GuardianMan Utd fury at 'astonishing' and 'baffling' penalty decisions  BBCMan United latest: Fernandes fumes at ‘baffling’ penalty decisions at Bournemouth  The IndependentManchester United: Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes critical of Amad Diallo being denied penalty before Harry Maguire red card  Sky SportsBournemouth boss gives surprise verdict on Manchester United VAR drama  Manchester Evening News
  
• Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, dies at 54 - The Guardian21 March 2026, 2:02 am
  Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, dies at 54  The GuardianBuffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54  BBC'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon dies at 54  NBC NewsNicholas Brendon, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star, Dies at 54  The Hollywood ReporterNicholas Brendon’s ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Co-Stars Pay Tribute To Xander Actor: “My Sweet Nicky”  deadline.com
  
• Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh? - BBC21 March 2026, 1:30 am
  Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?  BBCThe Guide #235: Live from London, it’s Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?  The Guardian'The idea that it's going to be a bit naff, it's just insane to me': Meet the cast of Saturday Night Live UK  Sky News'Saturday Night Live UK' Team On Casting, Writing & Tina Fey  deadline.comWill Saturday Night Live work in the UK?  Financial Times
  
• Musk responsible for Twitter investors’ stock dropping when he bought company, jury rules - The Guardian21 March 2026, 12:54 am
  Musk responsible for Twitter investors’ stock dropping when he bought company, jury rules  The GuardianElon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds  BBCElon Musk defrauded Twitter investors during buyout, jury finds  Financial TimesElon Musk misled investors during Twitter takeover, US jury finds  Sky NewsElon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of billion acquisition, jury says  CNBC
  
• The most and least affordable locations for first-time buyers in UK - The Independent21 March 2026, 12:01 am
  The most and least affordable locations for first-time buyers in UK  The IndependentView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Arsenal XI vs Man City: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup - London Evening Standard20 March 2026, 10:51 pm
  Arsenal XI vs Man City: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup  London Evening StandardMikel Arteta tells Arsenal players and fans to ‘attack’ Carabao Cup final  The GuardianWatch Spurs vs Nottingham Forest: TV channel, live stream, NOW TV and score prediction  Sky SportsMan City XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Carabao Cup final  London Evening StandardPiero Hincapié: Arsenal focused on winning Carabao Cup, not thinking of title-race impact  ESPN
  
• UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting Strait of Hormuz - Financial Times20 March 2026, 9:33 pm
  UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting Strait of Hormuz  Financial TimesTrump says UK ‘should have acted a lot faster’ as government allows US to use military bases for strikes protecting strait of Hormuz – live  The GuardianIran: US Use of UK Military Bases Sign of 'Aggression'  BBCStatement on the conflict in the Middle East: 20 March 2026  GOV.UKUK Allows US To Use Bases To Strike Strait of Hormuz Targets  BBC
  
• Iranian arrested after trying to enter nuclear missile base - The Telegraph20 March 2026, 8:26 pm
  Iranian arrested after trying to enter nuclear missile base  The TelegraphIranian man arrested trying to enter Faslane nuclear base  BBCTwo people arrested after trying to enter UK nuclear submarine base  The GuardianMan and woman arrested after trying to get into Faslane naval base  Sky NewsIranian arrested after ‘attempting to enter nuclear naval base’  The Times
  
• FPL Gameweek 31 team news: Friday’s live injury updates - fantasyfootballscout.co.uk20 March 2026, 7:49 pm
  FPL Gameweek 31 team news: Friday’s live injury updates  fantasyfootballscout.co.ukInjury update: Mohamed Salah and Joe Gomez  Liverpool FCLiverpool's Mohamed Salah out for Brighton clash, misses international break with Egypt  ESPNMohamed Salah injured in Liverpool nightmare as Arne Slot confirms 'bad news'  dailystar.co.uk“Styles make fights” – Arne Slot issues animated response to Mo Salah position  This Is Anfield
  
• Dame Jenni Murray, the doyenne of Woman’s Hour, dies aged 75 - The Telegraph20 March 2026, 7:24 pm
  Dame Jenni Murray, the doyenne of Woman’s Hour, dies aged 75  The TelegraphFormer BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray dies aged 75  The GuardianVeteran BBC Radio Presenter Jenni Murray Has Died  BBC'We all owe her': Tributes paid to much-loved broadcaster  Sky NewsDame Jenni Murray remembered: her deeply personal call for dignity in death  Radio Times
  
• Bone found in search for remains of Muriel McKay is not human, say police - Sky News20 March 2026, 7:07 pm
  Bone found in search for remains of Muriel McKay is not human, say police  Sky NewsBone found in hunt for Muriel McKay ‘does not belong to human’  The TelegraphBone found in search for Muriel McKay after kidnap victim mistaken for Murdoch ex-wife  dailystar.co.ukBone found in garden in search for Muriel McKay ‘not human’  The TimesMuriel McKay: Bone found in hunt for murdered woman’s body  Metro.co.uk
  
• Microsoft confirms a major Windows 11 update with faster Explorer, reduced Copilot, and more - Windows Latest20 March 2026, 7:00 pm
  Microsoft confirms a major Windows 11 update with faster Explorer, reduced Copilot, and more  Windows LatestOur commitment to Windows quality  Windows BlogMicrosoft keeps insisting that it’s deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11  Ars TechnicaThis is Microsoft’s plan to fix Windows 11  The VergeMicrosoft will yank Copilot from some Windows apps and let you move the taskbar again  Engadget