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Partner of Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Dubai

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

Amanda Lyons was held over offences alleged to have been committed in Spain.

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NASA is just days away from historic Artemis II moon launch

NPR Mar 30, 2026

On Wednesday, the crew of NASA's Artemis II could blast off on a mission around the moon and back. No astronaut has ventured out to the moon since the 1970s.

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What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

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Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

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Why Sky's TV picks are causing a massive headache for match-going fans

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

Premier League games being moved to Friday or Monday are a headache for the fans of some clubs. Is the system fair, and how does it work for Sky?

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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Tributes to Showaddywaddy guitarist after death

BBC Entertainment Mar 30, 2026

A former bandmate has described Trevor Oakes as "an innovator and a fantastic asset to the band".

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Tributes to Showaddywaddy guitarist after death

BBC Business Mar 30, 2026

A former bandmate describes Trevor Oakes as "an innovator and a fantastic asset to the band".

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Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decide

NPR Mar 30, 2026

President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?

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Tuchel not angry over England withdrawals

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not disappointed with the players who have pulled out of the squad for Tuesday's friendly against Japan.

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Bananas galore in Orkney after store orders 38,000 by mistake

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

An ordering glitch has left Tesco in Kirkwall giving away boxes of the fruit for free to schools and community groups.

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Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 after allegations over 'historic relationship'

BBC Business Mar 30, 2026

He's not hosted his show since Tuesday and the BBC said he is "no longer contracted to work" there.

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Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.

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Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, says CEO

BBC Front page Mar 30, 2026

Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.

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Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show

BBC Entertainment Mar 30, 2026

Filming on the Prime Video series is paused "as a precaution" while the Game of Thrones star recovers.

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Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show

BBC Business Mar 30, 2026

Filming on the Prime Video series is paused "as a precaution" while the Game of Thrones star recovers.

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TSA workers may receive pay soon. And, Israel plans to expand its invasion of Lebanon

NPR Mar 30, 2026

TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.

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Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'personal conduct'

BBC Entertainment Mar 30, 2026

On 24 March he ended his programme saying "back tomorrow" and the following morning Gary Davies was standing in for him.

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Iran's strike wounded over a dozen U.S. personnel and hit valuable jets in Saudi Arabia

NPR Mar 30, 2026

NPR has confirmed that at least two U.S. E-3 Sentry aircraft were damaged and more than a dozen U.S. service members were injured in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

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Philanthropy is a 'significant form of power.' Here's how Jeffrey Epstein exploited that

NPR Mar 30, 2026

A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.

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Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

NPR Mar 30, 2026

The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.

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