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US says 'upcoming days will be decisive' in Iran war

Defence Secretary Hegseth says more ships are travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the "upcoming days will be decisive" and that more vessels are travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. We speak to our correspondent.

A new report by the medical charity MSF says rape and sexual violence remain part of everyday life in areas of Sudan. Our correspondent explains.

And Ghana have sacked manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of this summer's World Cup. We speak to sports journalists there.

Presenter: Rahul Tandon

(Photo: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks during a briefing held with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (not pictured), at the Pentagon in Washington DC, 31 March, 2026. Credit: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

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