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Police continue the search for Vitoria Barreto, missing from Essex since March 3. Efforts to access her overseas banking and communication data are ongoing, facing challenges.

SNAPSHOT – Donald Trump says Iran is “begging” for a deal despite Tehran rejecting US demands, as continued strikes and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz push global oil prices higher. WHY THIS MATTERS – The Strait of Hormuz disruption ties the conflict directly to global oil supply, while Trump’s claims of talks contrast sharply with Iran’s denial, exposing a diplomatic disconnect. Ongoing strikes alongside stalled negotiations indicate the situation is escalating rather than moving toward de-escalation. Trump says Iran is “begging” for a deal as tensions escalate US President Donald Trump said Iranian negotiators are “begging” the United States…

IMPACT & SNAPSHOT – Israel says it has killed IRGC navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in an overnight strike, in what would mark another high-level blow to Iran’s military leadership if confirmed. Israel says IRGC navy commander Alireza Tangsiri was killed Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said the Iranian naval commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Alireza Tangsiri, was killed along with other “senior officers of the naval command” in an overnight strike. Iran had not commented on the claim at the time of reporting. Katz said Tangsiri was “directly responsible for the terrorist operation of mining and blocking the…

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Two men arrested in connection with an arson attack on Hatzola volunteer ambulances in Golders Green have been released on bail. The incident is being investigated as an antisemitic hate crime this morning.

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This morning, the Prime Minister announced that the Royal Navy will begin seizing Russian shadow fleet vessels in UK waters, aligning with northern European allies to combat sanction-evading operations.

Today’s fixtures feature World Cup Qualification UEFA, UEFA Nations League, and International Friendlies. World Cup Qualification UEFA | UEFA Nations League | International Friendlies World Cup Qualification UEFA Matchday 1 Türkiye 17:00 Romania Czechia 19:45 Republic of Ireland Denmark 19:45 North Macedonia Italy 19:45 Northern Ireland Poland 19:45 Albania Slovakia 19:45 Kosovo Ukraine 19:45 Sweden Wales 19:45 Bosnia and Herzegovina UEFA Nations League International Friendlies Matchday Puerto Rico 00:00 Guam Aruba 11:30 Macau Vietnam 12:00 Bangladesh Nepal – Hong Kong, China Postponed Kyrgyz Republic 14:00 Madagascar Tanzania 14:30 Liechtenstein Moldova 15:00 Lithuania Qatar – Serbia Postponed United Arab Emirates -…

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A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his mother in a Welsh nature reserve. Tristan Roberts, 18, unlawfully confined and fatally assaulted Angela Shellis last October, with significant evidence from police investigations.

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Nathan Newby will receive the George Medal for bravery later today, having talked down a would-be terrorist at St James’s Hospital in Leeds who was armed with a home-made bomb.
Farooq is serving a life sentence for his actions.

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A 12-year-old boy has been charged with sexual assault following an incident where a woman in her 60s was found with serious injuries in Birmingham. He remains in custody and will appear in court today.

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This morning, King Charles and Prince William’s interactions with a young Prince Harry have been analysed following a lip-reading segment. The focus highlights their family dynamics during a 1998 trip, shortly after Princess Diana’s death.