Thursday, March 26, 2026

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Iran pushes back on Trump's peace plan, meanwhile mines reveal Donald Trump's commercial interest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sir Keir Starmer has temporarily banned crypto donations in a major blow to Reform.

Top stories

1 | Iran pushes back on Trump's peace plan: 'It's not even beautiful on paper'

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2 | How mines in war-torn DRC lie at heart of Trump's fortune-hunting in Africa

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3 | Starmer announces temporary ban on crypto donations in blow to Reform

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4 | Resident doctors to strike after Easter as NHS braces for walkout misery

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5 | Meta and YouTube found liable on all counts in landmark social media addiction trial

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Editors' picks

Readers on how to tackle soaring energy bills in wake of Iran war

Kemi says we should drill 'our own' North Sea oil and gas. For that to make a difference, you would have to prevent the oil companies from selling the fuels on the world market, but instead to the British government at an imposed, lower, price. The companies would not do this. So you would have to nationalise the companies. Is this what Kemi is arguing for?

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Trump reacts as Hegseth says US will keep pressure on Iran

STAT OF THE DAY

£214

The average increase in essential bills households can expect in 2026/27.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Today's army frankly could do one very small thing, essentially it could seize a small market town on a good day"

General Sir Richard Barrons gives a damning assessment of the British Army amid growing concerns over the UK's ability to defend itself.

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