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Kuwait says fire broke out after Iranian attack on giant tanker, while Dubai authorities later say no oil leaked after earlier concerns for surrounding watersKuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fearsTrump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’The Israeli military says it has “just completed another wave of strikes” targeting Iranian regime infrastructure in the heart of Tehran.The post on social media also said the military “continues to deepen the damage” to the infrastructure. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/31/iran-latest-updates-trump-threats-oil-spill-dubai-tehran-jerusalem-strikes Author : Adam Fulton Publish date : 2026-03-31 05:24:00 Copyright

Chad Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff also running for governor, had seized 650,000 ballotsChad Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff, has halted a contentious investigation into a alleged voter fraud that has drawn opposition from the state’s attorney general.The move marks a major reversal for Bianco, a prominent Donald Trump supporter who is one of the top two Republican candidates running for the governorship of California. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/30/california-republican-sheriff-halts-inquiry-prop-50-election Author : Roque Planas Publish date : 2026-03-31 02:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Clowns in Bolivia have been upset by a new school mandate that cuts off the events from which they earn a livingDozens of clowns marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital on Monday to protest against a government decree that limits extracurricular activities in schools, threatening their livelihoods.Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered in front of the ministry of education in La Paz to oppose a decree published in February. The new mandate says schools must comply with 200 days of lessons each year – in effect banning schools from hosting the special events

Meanwhile Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube being investigated as eSafety releases update on compliance with social media ban. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat’s the trigger for stage three under the national plan?The energy minister, Chris Bowen, says we’re still on stage two of the national plan agreed to at yesterday’s national cabinet, reiterating that so far any cancelled fuel shipments have been replaced (he’s referring to the six tankers that he announced were cancelled on 22 March).The trigger … says ongoing supply disruptions mean we will focus on getting fuel where

Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European nations and rights groupsIsrael’s parliament has passed a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, a measure sharply criticised as discriminatory by European nations and rights groups.The legislation makes the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank found guilty of intentionally carrying out deadly attacks deemed acts of terrorism by a military court. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/israel-passes-law-death-penalty-palestinian-convicted-terrorists Author : Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem Publish date : 2026-03-30 19:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tom Homan comments come after president instructed DHS to immediate pay airport security staff amid ongoing travel chaos caused by partial shutdownSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe average price for a gallon of gasoline in the US is about to hit $4, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).This is up 33% from a month ago, when the average price was $2.98 per gallon. The hike is the highest national average since 2022, after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/mar/30/donald-trump-shutdown-ice-dhs-tsa-airports-iran-jd-vance-latest-news-updates Author : Shrai Popat and Tom

At campaign launch, PM acknowledges concern over events in Ukraine and Iran as well as over rising cost of livingUK politics live – latest updatesThe 7 May elections are taking place against a backdrop of “war on two fronts”, Keir Starmer has said, as he pledged action to tackle the resurgent cost of living crisis.Launching Labour’s English local elections campaign in Wolverhampton on Monday, the prime minister said: “We’re facing a war on two fronts – the Ukraine war, now four and a bit years in … and now the Iran war, which I know is causing huge concern. Continue

UK PM to chair meeting on government’s response to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayStarmer complained about other parties whipping up division, and he specifically criticised Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, for “complaining about Muslims praying in public”.Labour, by contrast, values bringing people together, he said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/mar/30/starmer-iran-war-labour-values-local-elections-campaign-launch-uk-politics-latest Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2026-03-30 11:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending some oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nationMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has signalled a new flexibility in allowing oil into Cuba, hours before a Russian oil tanker under US sanctions arrived in the Caribbean island amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One the president said: “If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba, right now, I have no problem whether it’s Russia or not.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/29/us-russian-oil-tanker-cuba-blockade Author : Guardian staff and

Dry ground, iron-rich earth and strong winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that was filmed in DenhamGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe skies of Shark Bay in Western Australia turned an eerie blood red before Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall, a phenomenon an expert said was caused by an iron-infused dust storm.Narelle crossed into WA on Friday, hitting the state roughly 900km north of Perth in the food bowl region. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/tropical-cyclone-narelle-red-sky-explained-western-australia Author : Jack Larkin Publish date : 2026-03-30 06:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’Full report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talksAnalysis: what the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider regionOil prices rallied and stocks tumbled again on Monday as the Middle East crisis escalated with the entry of Yemen’s Houthis into the war and concerns the US will send in ground troops.The surge in oil prices and the prospect of an extended conflict put

Porepunkah fugitive, 56, had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers in Australian alpine region in AugustFull story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by policeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe chief commissioner is asked about the fact that the most recent update from police regarding Dezi Freeman indicated that they believed Freeman was dead. He is asked if that was a genuine belief or a tactic.Bush responds:It’s a very good question because, you know, we have to follow every avenue of inquiry and there was a lot to suggest that Freeman had taken

Levi Vargas, 30, was competing in Baker to Vegas race through Mojave desert as US south-west faces extreme heatLos Angeles county sheriff’s deputy Levi Vargas died on Saturday after a medical emergency while participating in an annual relay race through the Mojave desert. He was 30 years old.Vargas had been competing at the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup relay race, which follows a 120-mile (193km) course from Baker, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada, through the Mojave desert. Several law enforcement agencies send 20-runner teams annually to compete in the race. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/29/la-county-sheriff-deputy-death-relay-race Author : Roque Planas

Treasurer says Australians should use fuel responsibly rather than cancel Easter road trips. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFuel rationing not inevitable, says BowenBowen says the government has learned lessons from the Covid pandemic, and won’t be doing 9am press conferences every day “saying what you can and can’t do tomorrow”.No, I don’t think so, Mel – but of course, governments are meeting, including today, on prudent planning. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/30/australia-politics-live-national-cabinet-fuel-prices-oil-crisis-labor-anthony-albanese-chris-bowen-coalition-angus-taylor-ntwnfb Author : Krishani Dhanji Publish date : 2026-03-29 20:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Houthi missiles fired at Israel signal further escalation in regionMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has warned the US that it is prepared to confront any ground assault, accusing Washington of secretly planning a land attack while publicly seeking talks, as the war that has killed thousands of people and caused the biggest ever disruption to global energy supplies entered its second month.As efforts to find a negotiated conclusion to hostilities inched forward with a meeting of regional powers in Pakistan, there were signs of further escalation over the weekend as

Police say seven people sustained ‘range of serious but not life-threatening injuries’ in incident on Friar GateA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck several pedestrians on one of Derby’s busiest streets.Derbyshire police said seven people were injured, sustaining “a range of serious but not life-threatening injuries”, in the incident on Saturday night. The force said that “contrary to online speculation” there were no deaths. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/29/man-arrested-in-derby-after-car-hits-multiple-pedestrians-with-some-seriously-injured Author : Hannah Al-Othman and Raphael Boyd Publish date : 2026-03-29 15:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Exclusive: Pubs, restaurants and hotels warn of mounting pressure days before rates rises and higher wage bills take effectOne in five hospitality businesses fear collapse in the next 12 months, according to an industry-wide survey that comes days before rises in tax and employment costs kick in.From Wednesday, many pub, restaurant and hotel companies face the prospect of a higher bill for business rates paid to their local authority, while an increase in minimum wage thresholds takes effect on the same day. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/29/one-in-five-uk-hospitality-businesses-fear-collapse-costs-surge Author : Rob Davies Publish date : 2026-03-29 13:07:00 Copyright for syndicated

In his strongest intervention yet, PM says some features ‘shouldn’t be permitted’, while education secretary says things ‘are going to change’Keir Starmer has backed banning addictive social media features in his strongest intervention yet on curbs that could be placed on tech companies, saying the features “shouldn’t be permitted”.The prime minister said the government was “going to have to act” on the algorithms that hook young people and children to social media, such as scrolling or “streaks” that encourage daily usage of apps. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/29/keir-starmer-social-media-curb-addictive-features Author : Jessica Elgot Publish date : 2026-03-29 10:02:00 Copyright for

Ban on junk food adverts has cut advertising spend and prompted a debate over the policy’s impactThe UK will have its first Easter without the traditional barrage of TV ads for chocolate eggs and hot cross buns as the ban on junk food advertising makes the sweetest tradition of the year a sugar-free viewing experience.New regulations, which came into force at the beginning of the year, prohibit products high in fat, sugar and salt from appearing in TV ads before 9pm, as part of efforts to tackle rising childhood obesity. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/29/first-sugar-free-easter-tv-chocolate-ads-pushed-9pm-eggs Author : Mark Sweney

War continues to escalate with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis confirming a second wave of attacks on Israel since they joined the war on SaturdayRead the full reportIran Guards say strikes on Bahrain and UAE aluminium plants are retaliation for US-Israeli attacksIran’s Revolutionary Guards says it launched missile and drone strikes on aluminium plants in Bahrain and the UAE over the weekend in retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Iranian industrial infrastructure launched from bases in Gulf states. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/29/middle-east-crisis-live-explosions-tehran-yemen-houthis-iran-war-updates-trump-us-israel-strikes-lebanon Author : Rick Goodman Publish date : 2026-03-29 05:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soarGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport will be free in Victoria for a month and in Tasmania until July, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and to alleviate the surge in fuel demand.However, the NSW and Western Australian governments will not follow suit, with NSW’s transport minister saying it needs to “keep our powder dry” to deal with a crisis that may last much longer than a month. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/29/victoria-free-public-transport-april-petrol-prices

National Education Union poll finds 89% feel class sizes in England are too big to be ‘properly inclusive’Oversized classes and inadequate staffing levels are hindering teachers’ capacity to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), according to a large survey of state school teachers in England.Nine out of 10 (89%) of the 10,000 teachers who took part in the poll by the National Education Union (NEU), before its annual conference in Brighton which starts on Monday, said class sizes were too big to be “properly inclusive”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/mar/29/lack-of-specialist-staff-hinders-support-for-send-children-teacher-survey-finds Author : Sally Weale Education correspondent

A 26-year old man died in a cell in Darwin on Saturday morning, and a 25 year-old man died in a police car on TuesdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 26-year-old man died at Darwin correctional centre on Saturday, Northern Territory police said.It was the territory’s second reported death in custody in just a matter of days. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/29/northern-territory-police-coroner-investigating-darwin-two-deaths-in-custody-one-week-ntwnfb Author : Ima Caldwell Publish date : 2026-03-28 22:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bill passes by 213 to 203 votes in move prolonging weeks-long budget standoff that has disrupted travelUS House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and instead passed their own funding measure late on Friday, extending a weeks-long budget standoff that has disrupted air travel.The stopgap bill, which proposes funding the DHS in full for eight weeks, passed by 213 to 203 votes after Republicans in the lower chamber refused to take up a Senate-passed deal that excluded money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the border patrol. Continue reading... Source

More than 3,000 No Kings events scheduled in cities and towns in third set of protests since Trump re-electionWhat to know about the third No Kings protests happening in MarchDemonstrators are gathering at “No Kings” protests across the country – from the National Mall in Washington to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, where massive anti-ICE protests took place earlier this year after federal agents killed two residents.More than 3,000 events are expected to occur in cities and small towns across the country today. Here are some images from the protests occuring in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee: Continue reading... Source