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U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.

Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end the military hostilities against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut.

Europe is racing to create the infrastructure needed to power the AI boom.

Asia-Pacific markets largely fell on Tuesday as investors assesed Mideast conflict and volatile crude oil prices.

Regional shares were choppy on Tuesday morning.

Rebellions' chips are focused on AI inferencing, putting it in competition with Nvidia as well as other startups from Groq to Cerebras.

Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to some ships as Gulf countries face strikes, Trump's mixed messages on the war in Iran could hurt the GOP, TSA officers are receiving back pay as DHS remains unfunded.

Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is fraying.

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.

The vessel caught fire and sustained damage, its owner said on Tuesday, adding that there was the potential for an oil spill in surrounding waters. On Monday, President Trump warned Iran that without a deal he would order attacks on infrastructure targets.

It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.

Three people are due to appear in court over the death of Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.

The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.

Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".

While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

With 11 Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty, are the Gunners facing an injury crisis or are they simply being cautious?

Former Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over relationship with teenage boy but case closed through lack of evidenceScott Mills was questioned over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy in 2018 but the case was later closed due to lack of evidence, it has emerged after he was sacked with immediate effect for his personal conduct.Mills, who hosted Britain’s most popular radio breakfast show on BBC Radio 2, was taken off the air last week and on Monday the BBC announced his contract had been terminated with immediate effect. Continue reading...

Prime minister threatens to withdraw NHS training posts for residents doctors if they don’t call off strikeThe grooming gangs inquiry will directly examine whether ethnicity, culture or religion influenced offending and whether they shaped the institutional response, the Press Association reports.Good morning. Keir Starmer is chairing a meeting of the government’s Cobra emergency committee later to discuss the Iran war, but domestic issues don’t go away and he (or, to be more accurate, his staff) have also found time to write an article for the Times delivering a warning to resident doctors in England planning to go on strike. As Jamie Grierson reports, the PM is threatening to withdraw an offer of thousands of extra NHS training posts for resident doctors if they do not call off the strike within 48 hours. Continue reading...

Fully loaded Kuwaiti tanker set alight as attacks continue despite Trump’s warning he would obliterate Iran’s energy facilities if the strait of Hormuz was not reopenedKuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fearsTrump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry has said it has intercepted and destroyed ten drones over the past hours, and eight missiles launched towards the Riyadh area and the country’s eastern region.Early this morning Kuwait said its air defences were responding to hostile missile and drone attacks. Neither Saudi Arabia nor Kuwait said where the drones or missiles came from.Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai. Local authorities later said response teams contained the incident with no oil leakage and that no injuries had been reportedDonald Trump warned that the US would obliterate Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if it did not open the strait of Hormuz.The Israeli military said four soldiers had been killed in combat in southern Lebanon, where its forces are clashing with Iran-backed Hezbollah.Two giant Chinese container ships have sailed through the strait of Hormuz on their second attempt to leave the Gulf after turning back on Friday, ship-tracking data shows. The transit signals a diplomatic breakthrough between Beijing and Tehran as Iran widens its list of approved nations for transiting the vital route, Lloyd’s List reported.Indonesia’s foreign minister called for an emergency UN security council meeting and a thorough investigation” into a “heinous attack” after three UN peacekeepers from Indonesia were killed in southern Lebanon.Blasts were heard in Tehran and power cuts hit some areas of the capital, Iranian media reported on Tuesday. Israel earlier carried out missile strikes on what it called military infrastructure in Tehran and infrastructure used by Hezbollah in Beirut.Japan and Indonesia agreed to step up coordination on energy security, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday.Two Iranian missile launches targeted central Israel, Israeli media reported, with the emergency service saying it had not received reports of any injuries.Turkey reported a ballistic missile launched from Iran had entered Turkish airspace before being shot down by Nato air and missile defences.An earlier summary of key developments is here. Continue reading...

Inquiry will directly look at whether factors influenced offending and institutional response in England and WalesUK politics live – latest updatesThe grooming gangs inquiry will directly examine whether ethnicity, culture or religion influenced offending and whether they shaped the institutional response.The statutory independent inquiry has published its terms of reference, which will be laid before parliament when it returns from recess on 13 April. The inquiry will then begin its full investigation into the group-based sexual exploitation of children in England and Wales. Continue reading...

Simon Roberts says Easter shop will be unaffected by Middle East conflict, but industry warns prices may rise this yearShoppers will not see food prices rise until at least the summer and Easter will be unaffected by conflict in the Middle East, the boss of Sainsbury’s has said, despite fears of an inflation spike.Simon Roberts said it was “too early” to say whether and when food price inflation related to higher commodity costs would hit supermarket shelves and that the UK’s second-largest supermarket had long-term agreements with suppliers to help protect shoppers. Continue reading...

Delegation marks four years since liberation of town as EU focus returns to Ukraine amid Iran war falloutSeveral EU ministers are expected in Bucha, Ukraine, today to mark the fourth anniversary of the town’s liberation and the massacre that became one of the early symbols of the Russian aggression against Ukraine.The anniversary marks a rare moment in recent weeks when the EU’s attention focuses back on Ukraine amid growing concerns about fallout from the Iran war. The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, leads the delegation.“The scale of Russian atrocities in the course of its aggression is unseen on European soil since WWII. The crime of aggression is the root cause of them all. There must be accountability and there will be no amnesty for Russian criminals, including the highest political and military leadership of the Russian Federation.” Continue reading...

Russia is heavily developing occupied territory in Ukraine, suggesting it has no plans to return the land as part of any peace deal. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Reuters reporter Mari Saito.

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Israeli airstrikes on March 7 on oil depots surrounding Tehran produced heavy smoke and acid rain

A 48-hour curfew was implemented by the state after the horror attack

US forces hit a target in the city of Isfahan with ‘penetrator munitions’ designed to tear into targets underground

Other species, including threatened manatees and endangered sea turtles, are also at significant risk

US president claims ‘serious discussions’ are ongoing with Iran to end the war in Iran

The success of a forensic ballistics analysis largely depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments

Students heard loud bangs, screaming and yelling before they went into hiding

US relays message to Kyiv after Moscow signals distress over attacks on oil and energy facilities

Settler attacks, East Jerusalem evictions, shuttering of sacred sites, as Israeli authorities assert control.

A group of toddlers that evacuated from Gaza in 2023 have returned to their families in emotional reuniting.

Somali federal government hails Baidoa's transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions.

The UAE's financial markets have been some of the hardest hit by the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomes FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino at the National Palace.

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Secretary of State Rubio said US war objectives would be achieved in 'weeks'.

The White House says US policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker.

Hezbollah attempts to make Lebanon ground invasion 'costly' for Israeli army as it continues its advance.

Addo exits after 2-1 defeat by Germany in a friendly match and Ghana's previous failure to qualify for AFCON 2025.

Two military scenarios and one diplomatic one emerge, with Pakistan playing a crucial mediatory role.

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.

A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up.

Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.

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Live Updates: Trump renews threat to Iran's power plants as war sends oil prices soaring again  CBS NewsIran War Live Updates: Trump Renews Threats Against Iranian Oil and Energy Facilities  The New York TimesTrump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’  The GuardianTrump threatens to ‘blow up’ desalination plants in Iran if no deal reached  Al JazeeraTrump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals 'unrealistic'  Reuters

Average Gasoline Price Hits $4 in U.S., a ‘Headache’ for Drivers and Trump  The New York TimesU.S. Gas Prices Top $4 Per Gallon For The First Time Since 2022  ForbesUS gas prices hit $4 per gallon for first time since 2022  CNNUS pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply  ReutersGas hits $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly four years  The Washington Post