Households across the United Kingdom are cutting spending and boosting savings as war-driven energy price rises fuel fears of fresh cost of living pressures. Consumer confidence has fallen sharply amid expectations of higher bills and rising inflation.

Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting in France amid wars in Iran and Ukraine and rising unease over United States foreign policy. Allies are seeking clarity on Iran and warning against pushing Ukraine into an unfavorable peace deal.

President Donald Trump defended the Iran war as necessary despite rising gas prices and public concern over economic fallout. Several Republican lawmakers have questioned the administration’s strategy as midterm elections approach.

Nicolás Maduro faces a key court test as he stands trial on narcoterrorism charges in Manhattan. Prosecutors must prove he knowingly linked drug trafficking to activities defined as terrorism, a challenge under a statute with a limited track record of success.

Flights in Dubai remain operational amid regional tensions, with Indian airlines issuing fresh advisories. IndiGo and Air India are operating limited services on March 26 while urging passengers to check flight updates and follow safety guidance.

A Los Angeles model will stand trial on charges she used dating applications to target and rob wealthy older men. Prosecutors allege she stole cash, credit cards and designer goods from multiple victims in a scheme that may extend beyond California.

Jibril Rajoub has urged the expulsion of the Israeli Soccer Association from international soccer institutions. He accuses it of violations in disputed territories and is seeking compensation for damage to Palestinian sports facilities.

Hezbollah has rejected ceasefire negotiations as Israel intensifies strikes and expands ground operations in southern Lebanon. The escalating conflict has caused heavy casualties and mass displacement, prompting calls for restraint from the United Nations.

Trump declared that the United States and Israel had eliminated the threat of Iran’s nuclear program while privately pushing to end the war within weeks. Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal as rising oil prices and continued attacks heighten pressure for a diplomatic solution.

A soldier was seriously wounded and three others lightly hurt in a Hezbollah mortar strike in southern Lebanon. In a separate rocket attack, a reservist was seriously injured and two more troops were lightly wounded.

Iran rejected a United States ceasefire proposal as regional strikes intensified, while a jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay millions in a landmark social media addiction case. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over homeland security funding, and other major legal and political developments unfolded across the United States and abroad.

Global focus on the Israel and Iran conflict has shifted attention from Russia’s escalating war in Ukraine. As Moscow intensifies its offensive, Kyiv faces air defense shortages and uncertain Western support.