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Middle East crisis live: US eases sanctions on Iranian oil as Trump claims he is mulling ‘winding down’ war; Israel hits Tehran again

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T02:34:49+00:00

Move to allow shipments already at sea comes amid a supply crisis and after US president says he does not ‘want to do a ceasefire’; IDF says it is attacking regime targets in Iran’s capital after strikes on Beirut US to send three more warships and thousands more troops, reports sayHow the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globeKuwait’s state oil firm KPC said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early on Friday, causing a fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news agency said.Firefighters responded immediately, with several unit

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Trump claims strict voter ID act should be ‘easy pass’ but says ‘we need Democrat votes’ – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T02:00:24+00:00

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle EastSign up for the Breaking US News US emailThe US military is deploying thousands of additional marines and sailors to the Middle East, three US officials told Reuters on Friday.One of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that the USS Boxer, along with the marine expeditionary unit onboard, were departing the west coast of the US about three weeks ahead of schedule. Continue reading...

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Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, dies at 54

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T01:59:04+00:00

Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54.Brendon’s family issued a statement saying that he died on Friday “in his sleep of natural causes”. Continue reading...

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Goodyear annonce une suppression nette de 400 postes d’ici 2028

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-21T01:27:05+00:00

Pour rationaliser ses activités le géant américain du pneumatique a prévu de restructurer ses activités dans la région Europe/Moyen-Orient/Afrique malgré un chiffre d’affaires en hausse en 2025.

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Goodyear annonce une suppression nette de 400 postes d’ici 2028

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-21T01:27:04+00:00

Pour rationaliser ses activités le géant américain du pneumatique a prévu de restructurer ses activités dans la région Europe/Moyen-Orient/Afrique malgré un chiffre d’affaires en hausse en 2025.

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Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:59:13+00:00

In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government.

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Musk responsible for Twitter investors’ stock dropping when he bought company, jury rules

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:54:40+00:00

California jurors hand win to investors who sued billionaire saying he publicly disparaged social media platform in 2022A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk is responsible for Twitter investors’ stock plummeting when he sought to buy the social media platform for $44bn in 2022. Jurors handed the win to a group of investors who sued the billionaire saying he publicly disparaged the company with the aim of bringing down Twitter’s stock price to get a better bargain.The trial, which began earlier this month in federal court in San Francisco, focused on whether Musk intended to move the mark

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US eases sanctions on Iranian oil as Trump claims he is considering ‘winding down’ the war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:53:38+00:00

Move to allow shipments already at sea comes amid a supply crisisUS to send three more warships and thousands more troops, reports sayHow the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globeKuwait’s state oil firm KPC said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early on Friday, causing a fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news agency said.Firefighters responded immediately, with several units shut down as a precaution to ensure workers’ safety. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: US eases sanctions on Iranian oil as Trump claims he is considering ‘winding down’ the war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:53:38+00:00

Move to allow shipments already at sea comes amid a supply crisis and after US president says he does not ‘want to do a ceasefire’US to send three more warships and thousands more troops, reports sayHow the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globeKuwait’s state oil firm KPC said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early on Friday, causing a fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news agency said.Firefighters responded immediately, with several units shut down as a precaution to ensure workers’ safety. Continue reading...

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More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:47:39+00:00

Heavy rains have pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 yearsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTowering flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu triggered mass rescues and evacuation warnings in Hawaii on Friday, as the state continued contending with a powerful storm this week.The waters came on quickly in the middle of the night, and videos on social media captured inundated streets and cars being swallowed by the muddy flood waters. Continue reading...

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One Nation dumps South Australian election candidate after reports claiming warrant for his arrest in UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:36:20+00:00

Aoi Baxter was the party’s candidate for the state seat of Adelaide in Saturday’s election Former South Australian One Nation candidate, Aoi Baxter, has been dumped by the rightwing party, after media reports claiming there is a warrant for his arrest in the UK.Baxter, who was reportedly previously known as Trent Baxter, had allegedly failed to appear at a court hearing, according to reporting by the ABC. A UK court confirmed to the ABC a warrant had been issued for the arrest of a man named Trent Baxter. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Washington lève une partie des sanctions sur le pétrole iranien pour tenter de contrer la flambée des prix

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-21T00:31:48+00:00

Les Etats-Unis ont autorisé vendredi la vente et la livraison de pétrole et dérivés de pétrole iraniens se trouvant sur des navires avant le 20 mars, et ce jusqu’au 19 avril. Mais Téhéran a affirmé ne disposer d’aucun surplus brut à offrir aux marchés internationaux.

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Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Washington lève une partie des sanctions sur le pétrole iranien pour tenter de contrer la flambée des prix. Retrouvez les informations du 14 au 20 mars.

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-21T00:31:48+00:00

Les Etats-Unis ont autorisé vendredi la vente et la livraison de pétrole et dérivés de pétrole iraniens se trouvant sur des navires avant le 20 mars, et ce jusqu’au 19 avril. Mais Téhéran a affirmé ne disposer d’aucun surplus brut à offrir aux marchés internationaux.

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Bill to fund US homeland security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:13:21+00:00

Proposal fails to advance in Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some airportsA bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance on Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.Democrats declined to provide the support needed to move the funding measure toward final passage. Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, said he would offer an alternative measure on Saturday to fund just the Transportation Security Administration, which screens passengers and lugg

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US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-21T00:04:26+00:00

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefitThe Trump administration has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said.It is the third time the US has temporarily waived sanctions in about two weeks. Continue reading...

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Crolla l’export verso l’America: colpiti cibo, tessile e legno

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-21T00:00:00+00:00

L’Istat certifica l’effetto negativo dei dazi a gennaio: -6,7%. Bene Cina, Svizzera e Austria. Negativa la bilancia commerciale dell’Ue, von der Leyen verso l’intesa con l’Australia

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