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US law enforcement foils plot to assassinate Palestinian American activist

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T17:23:51+00:00

Nerdeen Kiswani, founder of Within Our Lifetime group, says FBI told her plot against her life was ‘about to’ take placeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFederal US law enforcement has foiled a plot to assassinate New York-based Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani.Kiswani wrote in post on X that late on Thursday, the FBI joint terrorism task force informed her that a plot against her life was “about to” take place, and that agents had conducted an operation in Hoboken, New Jersey in connection to the plot. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Rubio claims Iran operation expected to conclude in ‘weeks not months’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T17:17:16+00:00

US secretary of state, meeting G7 foreign ministers, also says Iran could set up a toll system for the strait of HormuzMore now on India slashing taxes on diesel and petrol amid the global disruption in energy supplies: finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would “provide protection to consumers from rise in prices”.The country is one of the world’s largest crude oil importers and relies on foreign suppliers for more than 85% of its oil needs, with Russia being the biggest supplier. Continue reading...

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Man questioned over trafficking allegations in Al Fayed investigation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T17:16:01+00:00

Met police say suspect in his 60s interviewed under caution over claims of human trafficking and facilitating rapePolice have questioned a man over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating rape in connection with the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.The suspect, who is in his 60s, was interviewed under caution this month after 154 people came forward to report allegations of sexual abuse by Al Fayed, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...

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Man questioned over trafficking allegations in Mohamed Al Fayed investigation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T17:16:01+00:00

Met police say suspect in his 60s interviewed under caution over claims of human trafficking and facilitating rapePolice have questioned a man over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating rape in connection with the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.The suspect, who is in his 60s, was interviewed under caution this month after 154 people came forward to report allegations of sexual abuse by Fayed, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...

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Генеральна Асамблея ООН визнала рабство "найтяжчим злочином проти людства"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-27T17:04:00+00:00

У документі закликають країни визнати історичну відповідальність за работоргівлю, розглянути можливість вибачень та обговорити створення механізмів компенсації.

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Iran Moves to Formalize Toll Plan in Strait of Hormuz

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-27T17:03:52+00:00

Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to charge fees to pass.

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LIVE: Spain vs Serbia – World Cup 2026 friendly

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-03-27T17:01:00+00:00

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

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Former miners can finally speak the truth about Orgreave, says inquiry chair

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

Pete Wilcox says point of investigation into infamous 1984 clashes with police is to ‘enable communities to move on’ Former miners will finally get the chance to speak the truth about their experiences after four decades of silence during a public inquiry into infamous clashes with police at Orgreave, the inquiry’s chair has said.Pete Wilcox, the bishop of Sheffield, said only an inquiry could help South Yorkshire move on from the events of 18 June 1984, when striking miners unexpectedly found themselves in a pitched battle against thousands of police officers brought in from forces across th

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UK government borrowing costs hit 5% as Iran war fuels bond market sell-off

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:59:52+00:00

Yields on 10-year debt reach highest since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns of faster interest rate risesUK government borrowing costs have risen above 5% amid an intensifying global bond market sell-off fuelled by the Iran war.The yield – or interest rate – on 10-year debt hit its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, rising 13 basis points to 5.081%, as investors acted on concerns about the economic fallout from the conflict. Continue reading...

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Hegseth reportedly cuts two Black men and two women from military promotion list

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:51:00+00:00

US defense secretary axed the four officers’ names from list to become one-star generals, the New York Times reportsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, is reportedly attempting to block the military promotion of four officers – two women and two Black men – to become one-star generals.The remaining promotion list includes about three dozen officers, most of whom are white men, though a few women and Black officers are still included, according to the New York Times. Continue reading...

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Five Guys CEO says he gave a $1.5m bonus to his workers so he wouldn’t get shot in the back

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:47:02+00:00

Jerry Murrell seemingly alluded to healthcare CEO killing when he explained giving bonus to workers after bungled promotionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFive Guys’ chief executive officer, Jerry Murrell, said he gave a $1.5m bonus to employees of his US-based burger restaurant chain because “I didn’t want anybody shooting me” after the company recently “screwed … up” a buy-one-get-one-free promotion.Murrell did not elaborate on the comment, which he gave to Fortune in an interview published on Wednesday – but it came a little more than a year afte

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Redefining identity and access

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-27T16:43:36+00:00
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Savannah Guthrie will return to Today show next month: ‘Joy will be my protest’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:39:10+00:00

NBC host says returning is ‘part of my purpose’ nearly two months after her mother Nancy’s apparent abductionAfter a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC’s Today show next month, saying in an interview that aired on Friday: “Joy will be my protest.”Hoda Kotb said after her emotional interview with her former co-host aired that Guthrie will return on 6 April. Guthrie said it’s hard to imagine returning to a place of joy and lightness. While she doesn’t know if she can do it or if she will belong anymore, Guthrie said she w

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Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:38:42+00:00

The helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.

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Whale stranded off Germany swims to freedom after days of efforts to save it

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:35:13+00:00

Rescuers used boats and excavators to try to guide 10-metre long sea mammal to deeper watersA humpback whale stranded on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast since early this week has freed itself and swum into deeper waters, rescuers said on Friday.A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlantic Ocean, its natural habitat. Continue reading...

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Massacre de Thiaroye en 1944 : l’Etat français condamné pour avoir dissimulé les circonstances de la mort d’un tirailleur africain

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-27T16:33:50+00:00

Le tribunal administratif de Paris avait été saisi par le fils d’un des tirailleurs qui, après avoir servi la France au cours de la seconde guerre mondiale, a été tué par l’armée française en même temps que d’autres qui réclamaient le paiement de leur solde.

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L’hôpital d’El-Daein, au Darfour, ciblé par une frappe délibérée de l’armée soudanaise

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-27T16:30:03+00:00

L’attaque de drone sur la structure de santé, survenue le 20 mars, a fait 70 morts, dont une quinzaine d’enfants. D’abord présentée comme une bavure, l’attaque visait les paramilitaires des Forces de soutien rapide, qui avaient fait du bâtiment un centre de soins et de commandement.

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Police find no evidence of criminality in Gorton and Denton byelection

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:29:17+00:00

Reform UK had asked GMP to investigate after reports of ‘concerningly high levels’ of so-called family votingPolice have found no evidence of criminality in the Gorton and Denton byelection after claims by Nigel Farage that it was “a victory for cheating”.Greater Manchester police (GMP) had been asked by Reform UK to investigate allegations of corrupt voting in the Greater Manchester contest, which was won by the Green party. Continue reading...

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The rise of organic coffee plantations and consumer demand shifts

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-27T16:27:10+00:00

The real quality of the bean is defined beyond any labels via true craftsmanship of the grower, integrity in processing, intent by the roaster

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Member of Jill Biden’s security detail shoots self in leg at Philadelphia airport

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-27T16:24:13+00:00

Ex-first lady wasn’t near ‘negligent discharge’ and agent is now in hospital while Secret Service investigates incidentSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA US Secret Service agent, working on security detail for the former first lady Jill Biden, shot themself in the leg at the Philadelphia international airport on Friday morning, an agency spokesperson said.The Secret Service special agent suffered a “non-life-threatening injury” after they discharged their weapon at around 8.30am. Biden was not near the agent at the time and no one else was injured. C

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Безпековий донор: як Україна міняє свій статус через війну на Близькому Сході

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-27T16:18:51+00:00

Сьогодні Україна та Саудівська Аравія підписали угоду про оборонне співробітництво. Зеленський прилетів до Джедди, зустрівся з Мухаммедом бін Салманом, і обидві сторони домовилися про рамку для майбутніх...

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