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People encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on TuesdayThe NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking the care they need when resident doctors press ahead with strike action from Tuesday, a stoppage that the health secretary has called “disappointing”.Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England are to stage a six-day strike after the government took a key part of its offer off the table. Continue reading...

US president warns Iran after strike; UN vote on authorizing the use of ‘defensive’ force to protect shipping in the strait of Hormuz delayedFull report: Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge Continue reading...

The former British foreign secretary is among 3,000 signatories, including leading members of Jewish diaspora, to open letter to Isaac HerzogThe former British foreign secretary Malcolm Rifkind is among leading members of the Jewish diaspora urging the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, to intervene to stop “attacks by Jewish extremists” on Palestinians in the West Bank.An open letter to Herzog facilitated by the London Initiative – a liberal Zionist network of 360 people, including eminent Jewish, Israeli and Israeli Palestinian figures – has attracted more than 3,000 signatories, including diplomats, philanthropists, rabbis and academics from Australia, Canada, across Europe, South Africa the UK and US. It follows a spate of killings and arson attacks by settlers on Palestinian civilians in March. Continue reading...

• President Trump is pressing Congress to cut short its two-week recess and return to fund the Department of Homeland Security, now over 40 days into the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Trump offered to host a big Easter dinner if lawmakers return to fight Democrats on the issue. • The House passed a bill to fund DHS through May 22, but top Democrats called it 'dead on arrival' in the Senate; Senate partially funded DHS except ICE and border protection last Friday.

• Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested on another DUI charge, prompting concern from his inner circle about his current lifestyle and behavior. • According to sources close to Woods cited by People magazine, friends are expressing frustration that the 50-year-old golfer has not taken steps to change his behavior, with one source stating "Tiger has yet to look in the mirror and say, 'You're 50 years old and need to act like it.'" • The latest incident marks a continued pattern of legal troubles for the golf icon, raising questions about his personal well-being and future.

• President Trump called on a gridlocked Congress to establish a unified national AI regulatory framework to prevent a patchwork of state laws on March 28, 2026. • States have enacted dozens of AI laws covering child safety, transparency requirements, and whistleblower protections due to federal inaction. • The White House framework emphasizes protecting children from AI harms and consumers from data center cost increases, prompting mixed reactions from lawmakers.

• International medical graduates play a vital role in addressing the U.S. physician shortage projected at 86,000 by 2036, particularly for Medicare patients and underserved communities. • The American Medical Association's March 27, 2026 National Advocacy Update calls on representatives to co-sponsor H.R. legislation to support these essential workers. • This effort aims to ensure adequate healthcare workforce amid growing demands from aging populations and expanded coverage.

Tehran denies it is ‘begging to make a deal’ and continues strikes across swathe of Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has urged Iranian leaders to negotiate an end to the near-month-long war or face further assassinations of senior officials amid intensified military action by the US and Israel.The latest threat on Thursday came as Israel said it had had “blown up and eliminated” the Revolutionary Guards’ naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, and several senior officers in a strike on the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. Continue reading...

• H.E.R.C. Products (HERC, PNK) skyrocketed 18,950% during market hours on March 24, 2026, emerging as the top gainer. • The massive surge highlights extreme volatility in penny stocks amid broader market pressures from oil spikes and geopolitical news. • No specific catalysts detailed, but the move underscores speculative trading in small-cap names during uncertain times.

Chris Bowen says move aimed at accessing fuel imports from markets with lower burning temperatures, including the US, Canada and EuropeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s diesel standards have been temporarily lowered as the federal government rushes to shore up fuel supply, with hundreds of service stations running empty and warnings deliveries from key Asian suppliers could slow as soon as early April.The energy minister, Chris Bowen, said on Tuesday the government had lowered the technical threshold for diesel, known as the flashpoint, in order to access supply from imports from markets with marginally lower burning temperatures, including the US, Canada and Europe. Continue reading...

As Iran war threatens to exacerbate living costs, children’s beds have become ‘like a luxury item’, says Barnardo’sMr Motivator is lobbying the government to tackle the number of children in the UK who have no bed of their own as Barnardo’s reveals demand for furniture from struggling families has surged by 40% in the last year.The children’s charity said beds had become“like a luxury item” as the war in Iran threatens to exacerbate cost of living pressures. Continue reading...

Speaking after signing trade agreement in Canberra, the European Commission president warns ‘situation is critical’ for global energy supplyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe US and Iran must come to the negotiating table to immediately end the de facto closure of the strait of Hormuz and stop hostilities in the Middle East, the head of the European Commission says.Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, said Iran’s efforts to block the strategic waterway via attacks on unarmed commercial vessels and critical infrastructure “must be condemned”. Continue reading...

• US stock markets rallied sharply on Monday after President Trump announced a postponement of threatened strikes on Iran's power plants, citing 'very good and productive' talks that eased Middle East escalation fears. • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2% (approximately 900 points), while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both jumped around 1.9% and 2.1% respectively, with Russell 2000 futures up 3%. • The rally was triggered by Trump's Truth Social post reversing his earlier 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 7:44 p.m., which had previously sent markets into decline on Friday.

PM’s ‘cost of living champion’ calls for consideration of temporary measure to prevent profiteering from Iran warThe government’s top cost of living adviser has called on ministers to explore a temporary cap on the profits of energy and petrol companies to prevent them from cashing in excessively on the war in the Middle East.Richard Walker – a Labour peer, the chair of Iceland supermarkets and the prime minister’s “cost of living champion” – said he had asked the government to examine limiting how much businesses were able to benefit from higher energy prices after Iran’s blockade of the strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for Europe’s oil and gas, and the wider conflict in the region. Continue reading...

People in hard-hit areas of Oahu and Maui told to evacuate with still more rain expected over the weekendAs Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials urged people in hard-hit areas to “LEAVE NOW”. That warning early on Saturday came after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, and still more was expected over the weekend.Muddy floodwaters smothered vast stretches of Oahu’s North Shore, a community renowned for its big-wave surfing. Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu. Authorities cautioned that a 120-year-old dam could fail. Continue reading...

Online searches for electric and hybrid cars increase as war-linked fuel prices hit highest levels in nearly three yearsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS car buyers are showing a surge in interest in electric vehicles after Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran helped cause a major jump in gasoline prices.The cost to refuel a vehicle in the US is at its highest level in nearly three years, with the average national price of gas standing at $3.90 a gallon on Friday. Continue reading...

• The Trump administration on Friday unveiled a sweeping legislative blueprint for regulating artificial intelligence, pressing Congress to establish a clear federal framework as the administration has threatened broadband and internet funding restrictions on states with overly restrictive AI regulations. • OpenAI signaled support for state-level alignment around California and New York models in the absence of national framework, while Google's Kent Walker flagged pro-big tech governor-backed legislation as exemplary. • Despite the White House push for swift action, the legislation faces a challenging path in Congress, with two previous attempts by the administration to enshrine federal preemption having failed.

• Joe Kent, Trump's former head of counterterrorism, resigned and urged President Trump to reverse course on his Iran policy in a resignation letter. • The departure signals deepening divisions within the Trump administration over military strikes and Iran strategy, with Kent joining other vocal critics. • Kent's resignation reflects broader fragmentation within Trump's base and among senior officials over foreign policy direction, particularly regarding Middle East engagement.

• The Trump administration released a legislative framework for artificial intelligence regulation, directing Congress to adopt minimal regulatory oversight of AI development and deployment. • The framework emphasizes preemption of state laws and limits on platform liability, positioning federal rules to override existing state AI regulations currently being developed across the country. • Policy experts argue the framework would shift control over AI safety obligations away from states and companies, affecting how startups build products and how Big Tech ships new features.

• The US national debt exceeded $39 trillion on Wednesday, a record milestone reached just weeks into the US-Israeli war in Iran, driven by competing priorities including tax cuts, defense spending, and immigration enforcement. • White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett estimated the Iran war has cost more than $12 billion so far, with the federal debt having grown from $37 trillion two months ago to $38 trillion five months ago, now reaching $39 trillion. • The Government Accountability Office warns rising debt increases borrowing costs for mortgages and cars, reduces business investment and wages, and makes goods and services more expensive for Americans.

Mayor of London says returning to EU now more desirable because of economic instability caused by Donald TrumpLabour should go into the next general election promising to rejoin the EU, Sadiq Khan has said.The mayor of London has repeatedly made the case for joining the customs union and single market, but went much further on Wednesday night by suggesting the party should promise full membership at next ballot. Continue reading...

• The bipartisan Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act seeks to prohibit law enforcement and intelligence agencies from buying sensitive data like geolocation from third-party brokers. • Current privacy laws fail to cover data brokers, allowing circumvention of Electronic Communications Privacy Act restrictions via middlemen. • Similar provisions in Government Surveillance Reform Act and Security and Freedom Enhancement Act would limit purchases, with exceptions for emergencies and warrants.

Prime minister says US–Israeli war on Iran has shifted the international reality, likening current economic shock to Covid pandemic and Ukraine invasionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says the federal government is preparing new measures to help shield households from the economic fallout of the war in Iran, likening supply chain and fuel disruptions to the Covid-19 pandemic.Announcing a snap meeting of national cabinet on fuel supply set to take place on Thursday morning, the prime minister used a speech to the Australian Automotive Dealer Association in Sydney to warn the international reality had shifted because of the US and Israeli-led bombings. Continue reading...

Energy minister says country’s fuel supply has yet to be affected by war, following meeting with suppliers and retailersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen has insisted the country’s fuel supply is yet to be affected by the war in the Middle East while criticising a rush to buy jerry cans to fill up with petrol as “un-Australian”.The energy minister made the comments after an emergency meeting with major fuel suppliers and retailers, that was convened by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to demand explanations for the recent surge in petrol prices. Continue reading...

• U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued an urgent advisory on Saturday for all American citizens to leave Iraq immediately following the second militia attack on the embassy since the Iran war began. • Iran-allied militias targeted U.S.-associated sites including diplomatic facilities, companies, and hotels; overland travel to neighboring countries recommended as flights halted. • Warning extends to U.S. consulate in Erbil, advising against visits amid numerous attacks; reflects escalating risks to U.S. personnel in Iraq.

NATO alliance leaders have called on President Trump to lift the recent suspension of sanctions on Russian oil, citing risks to European security and energy markets following U.S. waivers for stranded cargoes. The plea comes as global gas prices rise, with EU officials pushing back against the U.S. policy shift. Transatlantic friction escalates as Trump prioritizes American consumers, potentially straining alliance unity ahead of summits. Energy experts predict prolonged market volatility if policies remain divergent.

Comfort Systems USA shares posted a 15% weekly gain ending March 13, 2026, forming an outside week upside reversal amid market weakness. The industrial firm's performance stands out as major indexes like the S&P 500 fell 0.6% and Nasdaq dropped 0.9% on Friday due to oil-driven volatility. This breakout signals potential in construction and HVAC sectors despite broader economic caution. Investors eye continued strength if support levels hold into next week.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville posted that 'the enemy is inside our gates' juxtaposing a NYC iftar photo with 9/11 images, doubling down amid attacks in Michigan and Virginia. House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged Rep. Ogles' strong language on Sharia law but called the concern 'serious' without rebuke. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Tuberville's post as 'mindless hate' and un-American. The Michigan attacker, a naturalized Lebanese citizen who lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike, rammed Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township.