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Laura Dern to star in Epstein investigation limited series from Adam McKay

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T17:35:06+00:00

Dern will play Miami Herald reporter Julie K Brown in first scripted take on the Epstein story, based on Brown’s bookLaura Dern is taking on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, in a new limited series executive produced by Adam McKay based on journalist Julie K Brown’s work busting open the story.Dern will play Brown, the Miami Herald investigative reporter on the late, disgraced financier’s tail when no one else was, for the first scripted take on the Epstein case. The screenplay will be based on Brown’s 2021 book Perversion of Injustice: The Jeffrey Epstein story. Sharon Hoffman, a writer on

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Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 30 марта

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-30T17:33:44+00:00

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии в понедельник, 30 марта, вырос на 0,4% до 2800,69 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС вырос на 0,21% до 1085,27 пункта.

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IMF warns Middle East conflict will lead to higher prices and slower global growth

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T17:32:21+00:00

Washington-based fund says rising energy and food costs will hit economies worldwide and could leave lasting scarsThe International Monetary Fund has warned that “all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth worldwide” should the conflict in the Middle East continue to throttle the amount of oil, gas and fertiliser making its way out of the Gulf.In a stark message that countries on all continents will be affected, the Washington-based organisation said a rise in energy and food costs would harm economic growth this year and could leave lasting scars on the global economy. Continue reading

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Democrats claim ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T17:30:05+00:00

California governor contender not accused of wrongdoing in decade-old inquiry into suspected Chinese agentThe Trump administration has reportedly been pushing to release records from an FBI investigation related to Eric Swalwell and alleged links to a Chinese agent as the Democratic congressman makes gains in the California governor’s race.The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing “three people familiar with the effort”, that the FBI director, Kash Patel, is pushing to release the files, even though there is no public evidence of wrongdoing on Swalwell’s part. The records stem from a de

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Democrats decry ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T17:30:05+00:00

California governor contender not accused of wrongdoing in decade-old inquiry into suspected Chinese agentThe Trump administration has reportedly been pushing to release records from an FBI investigation related to Eric Swalwell and alleged links to a Chinese agent as the Democratic congressman makes gains in the California governor’s race.The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing “three people familiar with the effort”, that the FBI director, Kash Patel, is pushing to release the files, even though there is no public evidence of wrongdoing on Swalwell’s part. The records stem from a de

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US reopens embassy in Venezuela in significant thawing of relations

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T17:27:57+00:00

Resumption of diplomatic operations come three months after former president Maduro was abducted Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US government is resuming operations at its embassy in Venezuela, the state department announced on Monday, nearly three months since former president Nicolás Maduro was abducted from the country and locked up in the US.The resumption of US diplomatic operations in Venezuela marks a significant step in the US-Venezuela relationship, as the Trump administration begins to work closely with the government of Delcy Rodrígu

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Harrods’ closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called ‘neither fair nor just’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T17:16:39+00:00

Scheme for accusers of store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed to close before end of retailer’s internal investigationHarrods has been accused of being “neither fair nor just” over its decision to close a compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the luxury department store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.Kingsley Hayes, partner at KP Law, which is representing nearly 280 survivors, questioned why the scheme was being closed on Tuesday 31 March, before Harrods had completed an internal investigation into what happened and who knew about it. Continue reading...

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Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T17:10:05+00:00

The Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’Starmer 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...

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En RDC, « les djihadistes des ADF s’intéressent de plus en plus au secteur minier »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-30T17:00:10+00:00

Dans un entretien au « Monde », Guillaume de Brier, du Service international d’information sur la paix, souligne que le groupe islamiste d’origine ougandaise s’est « adapté aux enjeux locaux », en attaquant notamment des sites aurifères dans l’est de la RDC pour les exploiter.

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Expansion of HMP Parc in Wales should be paused, MPs say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T16:58:54+00:00

Welsh affairs committee says Bridgend jail is ‘not the right place’ to add inmates after deaths, violence and staff shortagesPlans to expand one of the most troubled prisons in England and Wales should be paused until serious failures surrounding staff and inmate safety are addressed, MPs have said.Seventeen men died at HMP Parc in Bridgend in 2024 – the highest number recorded at any prison in England and Wales that year – amid drug use, self-harm, violence and understaffing issues. Another three men died there in the first nine months of 2025. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : la Finul annonce la mort de deux casques bleus dans le sud du Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-30T16:54:45+00:00

Deux casques bleus ont été tués et deux autres ont été blessés, dont un grièvement, lundi, par une « explosion d’origine inconnue » qui a détruit leur véhicule près de Bani Hayyane, annonce la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au Liban.« Il s’agit du second incident mortel au cours des 24 dernières heures », ajoute-t-elle, après celle d’un casque bleu indonésien dimanche.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : la Finul annonce la mort de deux casques bleus dans le sud du  Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-30T16:54:44+00:00

Deux casques bleus ont été tués et deux autres ont été blessés, dont un grièvement, lundi, par une « explosion d’origine inconnue » qui a détruit leur véhicule près de Bani Hayyane, annonce la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au Liban.« Il s’agit du deuxième incident mortel au cours des dernières vingt-quatre heures », ajoute-t-elle, après celle d’un casque bleu indonésien dimanche.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : la Finul annonce la mort de deux casques bleus dans le sud du Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-30T16:54:44+00:00

Deux casques bleus ont été tués et deux autres ont été blessés, dont un grièvement, lundi, par une « explosion d’origine inconnue » qui a détruit leur véhicule près de Bani Hayyane, annonce la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au Liban.« Il s’agit du deuxième incident mortel au cours des dernières vingt-quatre heures », ajoute-t-elle, après celle d’un casque bleu indonésien dimanche.

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Daily Mail accusers induced to sue on basis of disowned claims, court told

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T16:39:43+00:00

Lawyers for paper say investigator’s disputed claims were used to recruit prominent figures to casePublic figures such as Doreen Lawrence and Elton John were “induced” to sue the Daily Mail’s publisher on the basis of a private investigator’s now disowned claims of illegal activity, the high court has heard.Seven people including Prince Harry have accused Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) of using unlawful information gathering to obtain stories. John’s partner, David Furnish, and the actor Liz Hurley are also among the group. ANL denies all the claims. Continue reading...

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News outlets falsely report Somaliland called for extradition of Ilhan Omar

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T16:38:43+00:00

Reports, based on X post from unofficial account, follow JD Vance’s accusations and threats of finding ‘legal remedies’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSeveral news outlets have falsely reported that Somaliland’s government called for the extradition of Ilhan Omar, basing their stories on a post from an X account that does not represent the state despite its claims to the contrary.Fox News, the New York Post, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s the National News Desk and the Independent ran stories on the US representative. The reports centred on a post by @R

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : « Nous sommes ouverts à discuter de tout type de cessez-le-feu », déclare Volodymyr Zelensky

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-30T16:34:18+00:00

« Nous sommes ouverts à discuter de tout type de cessez-le-feu – un cessez-le-feu complet, un cessez-le-feu énergétique, un cessez-le-feu pour la sécurité alimentaire. Si les Russes sont prêts, qu’ils proposent n’importe quel calendrier – nous sommes prêts à résoudre cette question », a ajouté le président ukrainien.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : « Nous sommes ouverts à discuter de tout type de cessez-le-feu », déclare Volodymyr Zelensky

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-30T16:34:12+00:00

« Nous sommes ouverts à discuter de tout type de cessez-le-feu – un cessez-le-feu complet, un cessez-le-feu énergétique, un cessez-le-feu pour la sécurité alimentaire. Si les Russes sont prêts, qu’ils proposent n’importe quel calendrier – nous sommes prêts à résoudre cette question », a ajouté le président ukrainien.

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Court of appeal says it cannot rule on which identical twin fathered a child

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T16:31:16+00:00

One twin wanted to take parental responsibility from the other for child P after both had sex with child’s motherA woman who had sex with identical twins within four days of each other is unable to ensure one of them takes parental responsibility because it is “not possible” to know which is the father, the court of appeal has said.One of the twins was registered as the father on the birth certificate of the child, referred to as P. His identical twin, along with the mother, sought to take over parental responsibility by asking the court of appeal to overturn a previous family court decision.

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Corona Remedies acquires Wokadine brand from Dr Reddy’s

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T16:25:58+00:00

The acquisition is expected to create synergies with the company’s existing therapeutic portfolio while enhancing its positioning in hospital-driven segments

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Car finance victims to get an average £830 payout but fewer loans eligible

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T16:23:38+00:00

City regulator reduces number of loan agreements in line for compensation from 14m to 12mBusiness live – latest updatesThe City regulator has tightened the rules of a mass compensation scheme over the car finance sandal, with fewer than expected victims set to pocket £830 on average.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released the final details of its planned redress programme, saying it had narrowed the number of loan agreements eligible for payouts from 14m to 12.1m contracts. Continue reading...

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Assam CM claims BJP ensured community harmony, targets Congress

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T16:16:07+00:00

Addressing rallies, he targeted the opposition over its alleged neglect of indigenous communities and highlighted BJP’s development efforts in regions like Majuli

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BBC accused of making ‘propaganda’ films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T16:15:15+00:00

Critics say films lauding country’s attitude to women and green credentials could damage corporation’s reputationThe BBC has been accused of making “glossy propaganda films” for Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and taking money from a “repressive regime”.BBC Storyworks, the corporation’s commercial arm, has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The broadcaster has made a series of films and written articles lauding the country’s supposedly progressive attitude to women and eco-friendly credentials. These are hosted on a mini-site that carried BBC bran

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