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Iran War Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’

Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.

Trump nominates Kari Lake to be US ambassador to Jamaica

The former TV anchor’s tenure leading US global media agency ends after court ruled appointment unlawfulUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump has nominated Kari Lake, a longtime ally and former TV anchor who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona gove...

Jeffrey Epstein survivors to return to Palm Beach, Florida, for House hearing

Survivors to return to ‘scene of the crime’ for shadow congressional hearing into abuses committed by EpsteinSurvivors of r Jeffrey Epstein will return to the “scene of the crime” in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday for a shadow congressional hearing into abuses committed by the late sex offender.Sev...

Palestine Action activists in Elbit protest could be sentenced as terrorists

Judge’s ruling was not disclosed to jurors in two trials and can only now be revealed after reporting restrictions liftedFour Palestine Action activists convicted​ after a retrial over a violent protest at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK site face being sentenced as terrorists despite the jury not...

‘He’s inspired generations’: Stormzy to produce biopic about football great Ian Wright

The Crystal Palace, Arsenal and England striker says his life story – now in development with the rapper’s Merky Films – has ‘hard-hitting moments, but in the end I want it to give people hope and joy’Stormzy has announced he is to produce a biopic of former Arsenal, Crystal Palace and England strik...

Irish TV to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s inclusion

National broadcaster RTÉ accused of antisemitism for decision to screen satirical 1996 Eurovision episode in boycott of contest It is considered one of the funniest episodes of a beloved sitcom, but the Father Ted storyline about Eurovision has been dragged into the row over Israel’s participation i...

Amnesty Accuses Nigerian Military of Bombing Another Market

The rights group said more than 100 people were killed in airstrikes on Sunday that appeared to be the latest in a series of similar attacks.

Jess Phillips among three ministers to resign after Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not stepping down – UK politics live

Alex Davies-Jones becomes third minister to step down, after Miatta Fahnbulleh and Jess Phillips earlierStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this morning.Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the PM, is now being interviewed on the Today...

Middle East crisis live: Hegseth backs Trump’s bid for $1.5tn defence budget and says US on ‘sacred mission’

Pentagon chief appears before House to face grilling on Iran war expenditure and military operationsIran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormuz into a “vast operational area” far wider than before the war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Nav...

Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa

The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries.

Third minister follows Jess Phillips in resigning after Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not stepping down – UK politics live

Alex Davies-Jones resigns after shortly after Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh, becoming third minister to step downStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this morning.Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the PM, is now being interview...

Third minister resigns after Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not stepping down – UK politics live

Alex Davies-Jones resigns after shortly after Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh, becoming third minister to step downStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this morning.Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the PM, is now being interview...

US inflation hits three-year high amid fears of stagflation

Iran war drives annual inflation to 3.8%, highlighting renewed price pressures across energy, food and essential goods

Middle East crisis live: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, senior lawmaker warns

Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliamentIran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormuz into a “vast operational area” far wider than before the war, according to a senior officer in the Isl...

Deaths of at least six people believed to be due to heat inside shipping container in Texas

Seventh body found near railroad tracks thought to be connected to what authorities call ‘potential human smuggling event’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailFederal agents are investigating the deaths of at least six people thought to be immigrants found inside a shipping container at ...

Who Might Challenge Starmer in a Leadership Contest?

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner are among the possible contenders.

Labour’s deep losses in local elections reflect a shift in the public mood.

Jess Phillips resigns as minister after Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not stepping down – UK politics live

She becomes the second junior minister to step down, and told Starmer that ‘deeds, not words, are what matter’ after cabinet ministers rallied around the PM earlier on TuesdayStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this morning.Darren Jone...

Trump’s sudden cut in substance testing is ‘going to kill people’, experts warn

Samhsa said funding cannot be used to purchase or distribute fentanyl test strips or other drug test kitsThe Trump administration’s decision to restrict use of federal funds for fentanyl test strips, in what officials described as a “clear shift away from harm reduction”, could have fatal consequenc...

Chalmers delivers 2026 budget speech – as it happened

This blog is now closed.Chalmers goes for broke in federal budget facing twin threats of housing pain and Iran war disasterBudget 2026 winner and losersWhat the budget means for your generationSee all our Australia budget 2026 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Let’s...

Federal budget 2026 live updates: Jim Chalmers delivers Australia budget announcement and speech – latest news

Treasurer says Labor has found ‘historic’ savings, while environment groups criticise cuts to nature and science funding. Follow the latest updatesSee all our Australia budget 2026 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Let’s build more houses … not start taxing them’, s...

Explainer: What is the hantavirus?

WHO says 11 known or suspected hantavirus cases on cruise ship MV Hondius include three deaths

First Thing: Democrats express ‘grave concerns’ over secretive ICE deportation flights

Letter follows a Guardian investigation into irregular ways the Trump administration was transporting detainees. Plus, top World Cup tickets to retail at almost $33,000Good morning.A group of 40 House Democrats have described “grave concerns” over the Trump administration’s secretive program of depo...

Where Are the Passengers of the Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Now?

Nearly two dozen countries are repatriating citizens who were aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.