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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Begins Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Begins Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump asserted that Iran asked for another round of negotiations, but Iran did not immediately respond. The U.S. military is blocking ships …

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Middle East crisis live: Donald Trump claims Iran ‘wants to work a deal’ and confirms blockade of strait of Hormuz

Middle East crisis live: Donald Trump claims Iran ‘wants to work a deal’ and confirms blockade of strait of Hormuz

US president claims Iran ‘called this morning’ and says blockade of ships transiting the strait has begunCircling back to Donald Trump’s coming naval …

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument

Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument

US government reverses course on removing LGBTQ+ Pride flag from New York monument after efforts from advocatesThe Trump administration agreed on Mond…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Orbán’s defeat holds lessons for US: ‘Autocrats may rise, but are not invincible’

Orbán’s defeat holds lessons for US: ‘Autocrats may rise, but are not invincible’

Stunning loss of rightwing populist in Hungary carries symbolic and psychological significance for US politicsFor US Democrats seeking rays of light i…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Jorginho calls Chappell Roan security incident a ‘misunderstanding’

Jorginho calls Chappell Roan security incident a ‘misunderstanding’

Flamengo footballer previously accused pop star’s security of aggressive behavior to his 11-year-old stepdaughterThe Chappell Roan security incident r…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Renewed ties with EU needed to boost UK security and economy, says Starmer

Renewed ties with EU needed to boost UK security and economy, says Starmer

PM says lessons must be learned from shocks to cost of living as government plans to align with bloc’s rules by defaultThe economic and security benef…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism

Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism

Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
Southport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents

Southport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents

Official report says system ‘completely failed’ because some form of violence by Axel Rudakubana had been ‘unambiguously signposted over many years’No…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uranium

Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uranium

Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe

Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe

The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked will be disb…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade

Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade

The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary, after election win

Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary, after election win

Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor OrbánHungary’s prime minister-elect, Péter Magyar, has pledged to…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs

Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs

The number of executions represented an increase of 6% on the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024, and also included 48 women, Norway-based Iran Huma…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – UK politics live

Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – UK politics live

The home secretary made the comments after an inquiry revealed that the system ‘completely failed’Keir Starmer has confirmed that he wants to stop chi…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.

To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.

President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yiel…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears

Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears

Wife of Pawel Bukowski criticises care husband received over depression he suffered following failed procedureA man who took his own life was sufferin…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
NHS improves genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients

NHS improves genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients

Exclusive: Pre-chemotherapy tests previously did not look for gene variant that put some ethnicities at higher risk of serious side effectsThousands o…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Founder of Starmer’s legal chambers condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials

Founder of Starmer’s legal chambers condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials

Geoffrey Robertson says proposals to reduce backlog are betrayal of party’s values and a ‘cure worse than the disease’The founder of Keir Starmer’s ba…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election

How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental r…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
I do not fear Trump, says Pope Leo after US president calls him ‘weak’

I do not fear Trump, says Pope Leo after US president calls him ‘weak’

Leader of Catholic church says he will continue to speak out against war after president’s extraordinary criticismMiddle East crisis – live updatesEur…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

Judge rules complaint fails to outline malice after Trump argued lewd drawing allegedly sent to Epstein at heart of story was fakeA Florida judge has …

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says

Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says

An official inquiry said the perpetrator’s parents, as well as government agencies, had missed several chances to avert the deadly attack.

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Christine FrĂŠchette Is Chosen to Lead Coalition Avenir QuĂŠbec

Christine FrĂŠchette Is Chosen to Lead Coalition Avenir QuĂŠbec

Far behind in the polls, Quebec’s governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fall.

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief

‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief

Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Or…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Georgia Republican governor candidate runs slew of anti-immigration ads ahead of primary

Georgia Republican governor candidate runs slew of anti-immigration ads ahead of primary

Rick Jackson is flooding Georgia’s media markets with ads attacking immigrants, transgender people and DEIA campaign ad from Republican gubernatorial …

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian

Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian

TMTG drops defamation claim over report that prosecutors were investigating payments received as possible money launderingDonald Trump’s media corpora…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
China denies reports it plans to send arms to Iran after Trump threat

China denies reports it plans to send arms to Iran after Trump threat

China on Monday dismissed as “groundless” claims that it plans to send weapons to Iran, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose s…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
Trump claims Iran wants to strike agreement

Trump claims Iran wants to strike agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran wants to reach a deal, but stressed that Washington will not agree to any arrangement allowing Tehra…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
EU relieved to see back of Orbán but Magyar’s Hungary may still present problems

EU relieved to see back of Orbán but Magyar’s Hungary may still present problems

Even if migration policy and lukewarm support for Ukraine will raise tensions, Hungary will now be arguing for its own interests rather than Russia’sW…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor OrbĂĄn - Europe live

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor OrbĂĄn - Europe live

The Tisza leader said the electorate voted ‘not just for a change of government but for a change of the regime’in BrusselsThe EU will start work with …

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church

Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church

Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and AngolaPope Leo XIV has arrived in Alg…

Apr 13, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World

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