Monday, March 30, 2026

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Thousands of Afghans who were put at risk by an MoD data breach are still stranded, Iran has vowed to set US troops on fire if Trump launches a ground invasion, and counter terror police are investigating after seven people have been injured after a car hit pedestrians.

Top stories

1 | Thousands of Afghans put at risk by MoD data breach still stranded

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2 | Iran vows to set US troops on fire if Trump launches ground invasion

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3 | Counterterror police investigating after seven seriously injured when car hit pedestrians

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4 | Starmer to meet business leaders to assess economic impact of Iran war

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5 | EU proposes 'emergency brake' to control numbers on youth exchange scheme with Britain

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Editors' picks

Readers share 'soft prepping' tips as Iran war escalates

I do not buy things specifically for emergencies. For everything I buy, I ask myself: can this still be used if the grid goes down? And if the answer is no, I look for an alternative.

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Kim Jong Un oversees powerful missile engine and tank test

STAT OF THE DAY

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The estimated number of Britons currently detained in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws, according to a campaigning group.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I'm trying. I keep telling myself every day to try and enjoy it. It's just very hard."

Max Verstappen says he is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the 2026 season.

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