Iran War Live Updates: Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets
Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts. The White House said President Trump does not …
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South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.
Senate Republicans bypass Democrats to advance $70bn ICE and border patrol plan in ‘vote-a-rama’– US politics live
Republicans deploy measure known as budget reconciliation to push through plan without backing from Democrats during lengthy late-night voteFunding fo…
Cabinet Office officials delayed telling Starmer about Mandelson vetting recommendation for almost three weeks – UK politics live
Permanent secretary Cat Little tells MPs that she sought legal advice before sharing the vetting information with the prime ministerLittle says in Mar…
AI robot beats elite table tennis players in 'pivotal breakthrough'
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 23: Le Parisien reports on an "unprecedented" criminal complaint filed against food delivery giants UberEats and Delive…
EU set to sign off €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – Europe live
Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipelineOh, that’s (potentially) interesting.The Europ…
Will Bulgaria’s New Leader Cast His Lot With Europe or Russia?
With a record of pro-Russia statements, Rumen Radev handily won elections this week. Now Bulgarians and his E.U. partners wait to see which way he wil…
‘Hellhole on the planet’: Trump reposts critique targeting India, China over birthright citizenship
Conservative author and radio host Michael Savage argued that such practices create a loophole where "a baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then…
Spanish conservatives revive regional pacts with far-right Vox party
Hard line on immigration adopted by People’s party as right seeks to overthrow socialist government in 2027Europe live – latest updatesSpain’s opposit…
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Pentagon reportedly says clearing strait of Hormuz could take six months
Leaked assessment says clearing mines could take half a year; US navy secretary leaves office ‘immediately’‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz ami…
Sainsbury’s boss urges government to help ease rising energy costs for food producers
Simon Roberts says support for bills on back of Iran war should include ‘food growing, manufacturing and retailing’The boss of Sainsbury’s has called …
Bibby Stockholm asylum barge contractor admits overcharging UK government £118m
Australia’s Corporate Travel Management is ‘negotiating commercial arrangements’ to refund the moneyThe Australian company that ran the Bibby Stockhol…
Truce up in air as Iran chokes Hormuz, US suspends attacks
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the vital shipping lane after Donald Trump said he was indefinitely calling off …
Iran official claims Tehran received 1st Hormuz tolls revenue
Iran has received its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S. and Israel war on the country, a senio…
Democrats say cuts to social security have caused ‘customer service chaos’ for American seniors
Report from Elizabeth Warren calls Trump administration cuts to Social Security Administration ‘catastrophic’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to…
Head-on train collision near Copenhagen leaves five critically injured
At least 17 people hurt after crash involving two local services north of Denmark’s capitalTwo trains have collided head-on in Denmark, injuring at le…
Warner Bros. shareholders set to vote on Paramount takeover bid
Shareholders in Warner Brothers Discovery are voting this Thursday to approve or reject a $110 billion acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance in th…
Dippy the injured axolotl rescued from Welsh river
Family found creature under a bridge and are documenting its recovery in a fish tank on TikTokAn injured axolotl is on the road to recovery after bein…
Olly Robbins refused to give Mandelson vetting summary to Cabinet Office, says Cat Little
In evidence to MPs, Cabinet Office top civil servant disputes that her department suggested vetting might not be neededUK politics live – latest updat…
Iran says won't reopen Hormuz if U.S. upholds naval blockade
While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the truce began, there has been no letup in the pressure around the crucial trade route, with…
BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in U.S.-hosted talks with Israel
The U.S.-mediated ceasefire has yielded a significant reduction in violence, but attacks have continued in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops have…
Hong Kong’s Langham group among first to invest in Beijing’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan
A hotel operator’s planned entry into Xiongan New Area southwest of Beijing highlights a tentative but growing alignment between Hong Kong’s private s…
Trains Collide in Denmark, Leaving 5 Critically Injured
The head-on collision of two local trains happened north of Copenhagen on Thursday morning, the authorities said. The cause was not yet known.
Ex-Philippine president Duterte to stand trial at ICC over deadly ‘war on drugs’
The International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the…
Pakistan Minister, U.S. envoy discuss efforts for 2nd round of U.S.-Iran talks
The meeting comes amid stepped-up diplomatic engagements aimed at bringing Tehran and Washington to the negotiating table, possibly by the weekend
EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan
Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall awarding of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by GuardianThe EU risks a confrontatio…
After U.S. Aid Fell by 99%, E.U. Pledges $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine
Unlike previous European assistance packages, the latest one is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from …
Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
Pre-trial judges “unanimously confirmed all the charges... against Rodrigo Roa Duterte and committed him to trial,” the ICC said in a statement
Turkish Parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s
State-run media says Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.