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1. Iran footballers hold up pictures of children killed in US-Israel air strike in front of Trump ally FIFA chief

   Iranianfootballers held up pictures of children killed in an alleged US-Israeli strike ahead of their match against Costa Rica on Tuesday (31 March).

2. Bottled water prices are set to spike across the US. Here’s why

   Nine in 10 Americans buy bottled water, and about one in five drink it exclusively

3. Terrified shoppers including pregnant woman shelter in stores while teenagers cause mayhem in Clapham

   Videos on social media appear to show young people causing chaos in Clapham in recent days

4. The controversial twist in Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Drama’ explained

5. Air purifiers vs dehumidifiers: Which one your home needs, according to experts

   Experts weigh in on which appliance is best for your home and health

6. Union warns of ‘year of disruption’ at university amid ongoing cuts row

   The dispute began in February 2025 when the university announced plans to slash its budget by £140 million.

7. Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

   French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

8. Harry Maguire faces extended ban after Man United defender hit with FA charge

   The England international was sent off against Bournemouth and has now been accused of using ‘abusive or insulting words or behaving incorrectly’ towards an official

9. Trump threatens to blast Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ ahead of primetime address on war tonight

   President claims Iran has asked for a ceasefire but Tehran has repeatedly denied any talks are taking place

10. Russia demands France release woman arrested for suspected espionage

    She is suspected of approaching executives of French companies to obtain sensitive information