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The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.

Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.

Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.

The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

A 40-year-old man was arrested at an address in Coventry by counter terrorism detectives, the Metropolitan Police said.

British boxer Lawrence Okolie says he hopes "sense prevails" after failing a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka.

Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, was found with serious injuries at her home on 10 April, an inquest hears.

The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.

For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.

Iranian officials said they would not bow to U.S. pressure in statements ahead of expected peace talks in Islamabad.

Iran may call in the Houthis to close the Bab-El-Mandeb Strait, another crucial waterway in the Middle East

Growing number of Palestinians forced to carry out ‘self-demolitions’ in Jerusalem to escape Israeli enforcement costs, writes Khalil Mousa

‘Legalising handguns is the only correct conclusion to draw from this tragic event,’ claims a Ukrainian army commander after a gunman killed seven people at the weekend

Disenchanted right-wing broadcaster also hits out at president’s ‘low character’ as he admits experiencing profound buyer’s remorse since the outbreak of the Iran war

Tom Fletcher, the UN humanitarian chief, says foreign aid is going down but needs are only rising: “We have to do things differently”

Pride marches were banned under Viktor Orban’s government in 2025

Thousands have succumbed to radiation-related illnesses, including various forms of cancer, since the 1986 disaster

California Governor Gavin Newsom previously said that President Trump’s plans resembled the ‘substance’ surrounding Alcatraz: ‘fog’

Olly Robbins was sacked as Foreign Office permanent secretary over the Peter Mandelson security vetting revelations in the GuardianThe hearing has started.Emily Thornberry, the chair, started by saying that Robbins did not tell the whole truth about this process when he gave evidence to it in November. Continue reading...

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirms she expects ‘some positive decisions tomorrow’ on the €90bn loanGerman foreign minister Joseph Wadephul also makes it very clear that he is relieved with the change of government in Hungary, calling it “a breath of fresh air” and a promise of hope for Ukraine.He urged Hungary to drop its “unusual blockade” for policies for Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” pointing to what he argued was a clear pro-European mandate from the electorate in Hungary (it’s a bit more complicated than that, though). Continue reading...

ECJ says law passed in 2021 discriminatory and ‘contrary to the identity of the union’, in early test for incoming PMThe EU’s highest court has found Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law to be discriminatory, stigmatising and in breach of basic democratic values, setting up an early test for the incoming prime minister Péter Magyar’s government when it takes power next month.In a wide-ranging judgment, the European court of justice said the 2021 law that bans content about LGBTQ+ people from schools and primetime TV was at odds with a society based on pluralism and fundamental rights such as prohibition of discrimination and freedom of expression. Continue reading...

Actor, who has publicly objected to plans to fast-track project near his farm, says he has received personal abuseThe actor Sam Neill says he has received threats of violence from supporters of a controversial goldmine that could be opened several kilometres away from his farm in New Zealand’s Central Otago district, after he publicly objected to the New Zealand government’s plans to fast-track the mine.The Australian mining company Santana Minerals is pushing to expedite a 85-hectare (210-acre) open-cast goldmine, called Bendigo-Ophir, in the Dunstan mountains, an area dubbed “outstanding natural landscape” by the Central Otago district council. Continue reading...

Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksIran’s armed forces are ready to deliver an “immediate and decisive response” to any renewed hostile action by its adversaries, Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was quoted by the Tasnim news agency as having said.He said Tehran had the upper hand militarily, including in the management of the strait of Hormuz, and would not allow Donald Trump to “create false narratives over the situation on the ground.” Continue reading...

The hearing marks a key hurdle Kevin Warsh must overcome in order to succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends on 15 MayOn the face of it, Kevin Warsh looks like an ideal candidate to chair the Federal Reserve, the world’s most important central bank.The 56-year-old Ivy League economist, former Wall Street banker and presidential adviser ticks all the boxes. Unfortunately for Warsh, as he faces what could be a fraught nomination hearing, his biggest backer is also his biggest liability. Continue reading...

Company promises to meet new delivery targets by next May after being fined last year for poor recordBusiness live – latest updatesSecond-class post will be delivered every other weekday and scrapped on Saturdays from next month as part of a £500m plan to tackle late deliveries at struggling Royal Mail.The delivery company has been testing a new letter delivery pattern in a pilot since July, and it will be rolled out nationwide in May. Continue reading...

Sacked civil servant says No 10 pushed Foreign Office to find diplomatic role for Matthew Doyle, without mentioning it to foreign secretaryUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street pushed the Foreign Office to find a diplomatic role for Keir Starmer’s communications chief over the head of the then foreign secretary, the former head of the department has revealed.Testifying to MPs at parliament’s foreign affairs select committee on Tuesday, Olly Robbins said he had several conversations with No 10 about finding a role for Matthew Doyle, who was later suspended as a Labour peer after it emerged he had campaigned for a friend charged with possessing indecent images of children. Continue reading...

Health minister faces backlash from states as he announces major changes to scheme ahead of May budgetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNational disability insurance scheme service providers will be required to undergo mandatory character checks and eligibility rules will be tightened further for children under 18, as Labor moves to curb growth in the $50bn program.But the health minister, Mark Butler, faces a backlash from state counterparts as he announces major changes on Wednesday, with Queensland accusing federal Labor of walking away from responsibilities to families dependent on long-term care. Continue reading...

Independent candidate and One Nation’s David Farley are viewed as the frontrunners in the four cornered-contest for the 9 May pollGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberals and Nationals will preference One Nation ahead of Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer byelection in a potential blow to the independent’s hopes of winning the 9 May race.Milthorpe and One Nation’s David Farley are viewed as the frontrunners in the four cornered-contest, meaning the flow of preferences from the Liberals and Nationals could be crucial in deciding the final outcome in the southern New South Wales seat. Continue reading...

Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liabilityOn the face of it, Kevin Warsh looks like an ideal candidate to chair the Federal Reserve, the world’s most important central bank. The 56-year-old Ivy League economist, former Wall Street banker and presidential adviser ticks all the boxes. Unfortunately for Warsh, as he faces what could be a fraught nomination hearing, his biggest backer is also his biggest liability.In his second term, Donald Trump has attacked the Fed in a manner both unprecedented and unseemly. He has called current chair Jerome Powell – whom he also appointed – a “jerk”, “a stubborn MORON”, and repeatedly threatened to fire him. Continue reading...

Growing use of AI tech comes at expense of workers’ rights, protections and pay, report warnsBillion-dollar tech platforms are aggressively pushing for deregulation of the “Uber for nursing” industry in an effort to expand gig work in the healthcare sector, according to a report published Tuesday.The report from the AI Now Institute, Uber for Nursing Part II: How Gig Nursing Companies Are Lobbying States to Deregulate Healthcare, examines the use of artificial intelligence to staff hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Continue reading...

Washington reportedly limits satellite data after minister spoke publicly about suspected facility in North KoreaThe US has partly restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after the country’s unification minister publicly identified a suspected North Korean nuclear site, according to reports in South Korean media.Chung Dong-young told lawmakers in March that North Korea was operating uranium enrichment facilities in Kusong, a north-western area that had not previously been officially confirmed as a nuclear site alongside the known facilities at Yongbyon and Kangson. Continue reading...

Tens of thousands of Afghans have been displaced by recent fighting along the Pakistan border, forced into tent camps.

China's economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.

2025 was the beginning of the end for coal and gas power, says think tank, but the world is still warming rapidly.

In a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the three governments say Israel is violating 'human rights'.

Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Pakistan for peace talks, U.S. officials said, though Iran has not confirmed that its negotiators will attend.

The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's move to executive chair spurred commentary from tech leaders Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey, as well as Warren Buffett.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

The nation's largest private insurer expects 2026 adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share, up from a previous outlook of greater than $17.75 per share.

The U.K. is seeking to lure British residents back from the UAE as war in the Middle East rattles confidence in Dubai’s safe‑haven image.

Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O.

The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch final GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force  Spaceflight NowLate-night SpaceX launch from Florida. Best places to see liftoff  Florida TodaySpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force after rocket swap (photos)  SpaceFalcon 9 launches final GPS 3 satellite into orbit for U.S. Space Force  SpaceNewsSpaceX to launch U.S. government GPS satellite named after Hedy Lamar  Spectrum News 13

UnitedHealth tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs  CNBCUnitedHealth posts quarterly profit above Wall Street estimates, on track for turnaround  Yahoo FinanceUnitedHealth Isn’t Out of the Woods With $6 Billion Medicare Hit  Bloomberg.comHow Much Is UnitedHealth Group Stock Expected to Move After Earnings?  InvestopediaA UnitedHealth Reckoning Still Looms  WSJ

British boxer Lawrence Okolie fails doping test before Paris fight with Tony Yoka  BBCHeavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie returns adverse anti-doping test result  The New York TimesLawrence Okolie returns 'adverse' drug test ahead of Tony Yoka clash  ESPNHeavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie tests positive for doping ahead of Tony Yoka fight  10TVHow to Watch: Lawrence Okolie vs. Tony Yoka  Boxing Scene