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Iran Rejects US 15-Point Peace Plan Amid Ongoing Conflict, State Media Reports

Iran rejects US President Trump's 15-point peace plan to end the war, outlining five conditions including reparations and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The US plan demands Iran halt nuclear and missile programs and reopen the strait. Talks remain uncertain amid ongoing conflict.

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Reuters Three emergency workers in red uniforms stand near a yellow digger as it removes rubble

US Troops Deploy to Gulf Amid Iran Tensions; Strictly Misses Bafta Nominations

US troops deploy to the Gulf amid Iran tensions as energy subsidies target middle-income households. Mo Salah leaves Liverpool; Strictly Come Dancing misses Bafta nominations for the first time in eight years.

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The headline on the front page of i Paper reads: "US troops gather in Gulf, as Trump's deadline nears."

Iran Strikes US Bases in Gulf; Oil Prices Drop After Trump’s Peace Plan Report

Iran launched strikes on US bases in the Gulf amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Oil prices fell after reports of a US peace plan delivered to Iran. The WTO warns fertiliser supply disruptions could impact global food prices.

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A woman in Lebanon stands among the ruins of her family home, which was destroyed by an Israeli strike.

Australia Supports Lebanon’s Sovereignty, Opposes Israeli Occupation, Says Penny Wong

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong affirms support for Lebanon's sovereignty, opposes Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, condemns Iran's actions, and discusses regional tensions with Israel amid ongoing conflict.

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UK Proposes Hosting Global Security Summit to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The UK has offered to host an international summit to develop a collective plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 20% of global oil, amid escalating Middle East tensions and economic fallout.

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Tankers at anchor in the Gulf near the strait of Hormuz

Israel to Control Large Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Conflict

Israel plans to control a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon amid conflict with Hezbollah, demolishing bridges and restricting displaced residents' return until northern Israel is secure.

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EPA Smoke and fire after an attack on a bridge in southern Lebanon in the middle of a road with green fields on both sides and buildings in the distance including a mosque

Trump Claims Iran Talks Productive; Tehran Denies Contact Amid Rising Tensions

Trump claims productive talks with Iran, but Tehran denies contact amid escalating tensions. Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security head. ICE agents deployed to US airports amid TSA shortages. AI-generated abuse material surges; health and climate updates included.

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Donald Trump on stage with the Attorney General, Pam Bondi

Middle East Crisis Update: Iran Denies Talks; Von der Leyen Highlights Critical Energy Situation

Israel struck southern Beirut amid escalating Middle East tensions. New Zealand offers fuel relief to families. Markets react to Trump’s Iran ultimatum extension. European leaders urge negotiations amid a critical global energy crisis.

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Rescue workers clear debris from a destroyed residential building on Monday in northern Tehran, Iran

PM Cautions Against Expecting Quick End to Iran Conflict

PM Sir Keir Starmer warns against expecting a quick end to the Iran conflict, emphasizing lawful UK involvement, economic impacts, and military readiness amid ongoing tensions.

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Starmer and Trump Stress Urgency to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen a 95% drop in traffic since the Iran war began. The leaders emphasized its importance for global energy stability. Starmer will chair a Cobra meeting on the war's cost of living ...

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EPA Starmer, who has short grey hair and wears black-rimmed glasses, is seen in front of a British flag

Iran Threatens to Destroy Middle East Water and Energy Facilities if US Attacks Power Plants

Tehran threatens to destroy vital Middle East water and energy infrastructure if the US attacks Iranian power plants amid escalating missile strikes and regional conflict.

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Smoke rises above Tehran after an Israeli airstrike

Israeli Settlers Launch Attacks on Palestinian Villages in West Bank After Settler's Death

Following the death of settler Yehuda Sherman, extremist Jewish settlers launched attacks on Palestinian villages in the West Bank, causing injuries and property damage amid rising tensions and international concern.

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AFP via Getty Images A Palestinian man inspects the remains of his burnt-out family home following a reported attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Fandaqumiya, southwest of Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on March 22, 2026.