World News Digest 2026-03-30: Reuters, AP, BBC Headlines

Summary

A series of significant events have occurred globally, including changes in family court battles, mis-sold car finance compensation, and art theft in Italy. According to BBC, a “child-focused” approach in family court battles is the biggest change in 30 years. Additionally, millions of drivers can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance, as reported by BBC. In other news, thieves stole Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse paintings in a three-minute Italian heist, BBC reports. These events, along with others, are discussed in more detail below.

US & Middle East

The Iranian attacks across the Gulf continue, with major industrial sites hit, BBC reports. According to NYT, a wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate. Furthermore, three Lebanese journalists were killed in an Israeli strike, say broadcasters, BBC reports. In Dubai, a famed horse race went on despite the war, NYT reports.

Europe

In Italy, thieves stole Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse paintings in a three-minute heist, BBC reports. The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Sephora and Benefit over marketing skincare to children, BBC reports. In the UK, councils are urged to use a universal parking app to cut “unfair” fines, BBC reports. Additionally, a counter-terror team has joined the investigation after pedestrians were hit by a car in Derby, BBC reports.

Asia

In Seoul, the city wants to redevelop a shantytown in the Gangnam district, where hundreds are defying eviction, fighting for the right to own a home in an area notorious for the exorbitant cost of housing, NYT reports.

Africa

The African football chief has resigned following a row over the Morocco-Senegal final, BBC reports.

Sources: BBC, NYT, AP News