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Radio 4,18 Mar 2026,59 mins

World’s largest gas field hit

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The South Pars gas field, shared between Iran and Qatar, was reportedly struck by Israeli airstrikes. Iran have responded threatening retaliatory strikes and issuing evacuation orders across the Gulf. We have the latest, and also ask about the UK's energy policy amidst rising prices. Also: the UK Health Security Agency has declared an urgent public health alert following the meningitis outbreak in Kent. And a look at how AI is shaking up the race to find a job.

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