The acting head of VOA’s parent agency says the “focus remains on advancing President Trump’s agenda…”He’s already being sued for breaking the law as VOA is mandated to “present a balanced and comprehensive projection of significant American thought and institution.” https://washingtonreporter.news/exclusive-usagm-ceo-michael-rigas-on-moving-forward-with-a-measured-return-to-work-for-usagm-employees-on-administrative-leave/

WaPo - Land mines dispersed across a residential area near Shiraz, Iran, may be the first instance in more than two decades of US forces using such weapons. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/03/27/iran-us-land-mines/

(Reuters) - Iran-linked hackers on Friday claimed they had accessed ​FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email inbox, publishing photographs of the ‌director and other documents to the internet. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/iran-linked-hackers-claim-breach-of-fbi-directors-personal-email-doj-official-2026-03-27/

“Environmentalists are terrorists.” - President Trump during White House remarks to farmers

🗓️ Exactly one month ago on Saturday morning, 28 February, #Iran was plunged into digital darkness as authorities cut off access to the global internet.

After four full weeks, 672 hours, the blackout remains in effect, violating Iranians' right to communicate and stay informed.

#BBCNews - 'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rxqng5pyno

#BBCNews - Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74vedxjq8zo

#BBCNews - Video shows US missile likely used in deadly strike on Iranian town, experts say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx29mzmwdw2o

#BBCNews - Call to boost awareness of renters' new rights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvge3l72revo
From May on landlords must give a lawful reason to end a tenancy. The reforms also ban rental bidding wars, end fixed‑term tenancies, give tenants the right to reasonably request a pet, and extend Awaab's Law to force private landlords to fix damp and mould within strict time limits.

#BBCNews - 'He would have been horrified' - error in drug warnings 'misled' families
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg0xxwn041o

#BBCNews - I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c239n93ejm8o

#BBCNews - Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crr10v5p7lgo

#BBCNews - Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjd8e4px12ro

The Iran war enters its second month https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cje4x38q8xqt
#BBCNews live page

V NYTimes
Hegseth Strikes Two Black and Two Female Officers From Promotion List

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/us/hegseth-promotion-list.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WVA.Lz31.1e-uXkvuj1HO&smid=nytcore-android-share
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President Trump is now worth $6.5 billion, according to Forbes’ latest World’s Billionaires list, up by $1.4 billion from a year ago. https://www.forbes.com/sites/luisakroll/2026/03/10/heres-how-much-donald-trump-is-worth/

Russia's spring offensive in Ukraine is expected to focus on the so-called "Fortress Belt" ​of heavily defended cities in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, which Moscow has repeatedly demanded Kyiv relinquish in return for peace. Speaking on FRANCE 24, retired Vice Admiral of the US Navy Robert B Murrett, says that the region is "a veritable highway for any army that wanted to conduct operations further into Ukraine and beyond".
#Ukraine #Russia #war

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF2GYijCvHk

European lawmakers cleared the way Thursday for tougher penalties for irregular migrants and their potential deportation to so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc. The measures, criticised by human rights groups, are part of a tightening of Europe's immigration rules in response to pressure across the 27-nation bloc to curb migration. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports.
#EU #immigration #politics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lJbpQ_8cPc

In yet another break with custom, the signature of President Trump will appear on U.S. dollar bills. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0425

FT - UAE willing to join a multinational maritime task force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.ft.com/content/aeb1cf6c-edde-486e-b437-94bbd4437912?shareType=nongift