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• Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, reportedly after request from Tehran

  Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table.

• German soldier suspended after allegedly passing plans of defence purchases to lobbyist

  Criminal and disciplinary investigations are reportedly currently underway but further details about the incident have not been released.

• Countries deploying growing number of nuclear weapons, international monitors warn

  Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have started increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, according to authors of the annual Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor report.

• US judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in drug trafficking case

  US sanctions prevent the Venezuelan government from footing the bill and Maduro and Flores say they do not have sufficient personal funds to cover it themselves.

• UK police force says it will reopen rape and sexual assault probe into Andrew Tate

  The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which brings criminal cases in England and Wales, did not charge the social media figure following the initial police investigation in 2019.

• Brazil unveils first locally made supersonic fighter jet

  Brazil has unveiled its first locally produced supersonic fighter jet, marking a historic milestone for its aerospace and defence industries. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials attended a ceremony marking the presentation of the aircraft.

• Spain's parliament approves €5 billion package to curb impact of war in Iran

  The European Union's fourth-largest economy has in recent years registered growth rates far higher than its peers, notably thanks to domestic consumption, tourism and exports.

• Iran reportedly allows Spanish ships to transit Hormuz strait due to position on war

  The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf.

• Latest news bulletin | March 26th, 2026 – Evening

  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

• Hungarian minister 'Russia leaks' highlight EU weaknesses as information is weaponised

  Alleged leaks to Russia highlight the EU's weak points as information gets increasingly weaponised. Without clear protocols in place, diplomats see mix of legal, smaller coalitions and closer formats as ways to counter risks.