2026 • Apr 13
Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live
PM says opening waterway is ‘vital’ as he rules out any UK involvement in US moves to blockade straitThe delayed
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2026 • Apr 13
Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors
Engine-maker CEO hails ‘critical milestone’ for company in race to deliver SMR technology built at Wylfa plant on Anglesey
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2026 • Apr 13
‘So beautiful’: Rachel Zegler hails accessibility of Evita’s free balcony scene
Zegler won the Olivier award for best actress in a musical for her role in Jamie Lloyd’s ‘genius’ production
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2026 • Apr 13
Government shift on intelligence evidence could revive delayed Hillsborough law
No 10 understood to be ready to drop block on intelligence services being covered after concerns from families and MPsThe delayed
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2026 • Apr 13
Britney Spears enters rehab after March DUI arrest
Singer voluntarily enters facility after erratic driving incident, where she was found to have drugs and alcohol in her systemBritney Spears has entered a rehab facility after her
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2026 • Apr 13
TikTok psychic seeks relief from $10m verdict for false claims in Idaho student murders
Tarot card reader Ashley Guillard, who falsely accused history professor Rebecca Scofield, plans to appeal
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2026 • Apr 13
Oil price tops $100 a barrel after peace talks fail and Trump orders blockade
US Navy to impose blockade today in bid to choke off flow of Iranian oil
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2026 • Apr 13
Middle East crisis live: US blockade of Iran’s ports to begin later today as Trump says he doesn’t care about further talks
Centcom says blockade to begin at 10am ET; US president says ‘I don’t care if they come back or not’
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2026 • Apr 13
Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened
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2026 • Apr 13
‘Hungary has chosen Europe’: EU leaders jubilant after Péter Magyar’s victory over Orbán
Congratulations pour in from across EU, with leaders from Spain, Poland, France, Britain, Denmark, Romania, Sweden and beyond hailing a new chapter
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2026 • Apr 13
Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán
In today’s newsletter: Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power, ushering in a new era for Hungary’s relations with the EU, US and RussiaGood morning. The people of Hungary are w
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2026 • Apr 13
Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules
PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes law
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2026 • Apr 13
Magyar set to outline Hungary plans after resounding victory over Orbán – Europe live
Winner’s Tisza party to control more than two-thirds of new parliament, offering chance for a complete break with changes wrought by illiberal regimeDespite late night celebrations,
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2026 • Apr 13
Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises
Trips in electric vehicles will be exempt from the temporary fee of 5 cents a kilometre, rideshare firm says
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2026 • Apr 13
Girl, 13, looked up punishment for running someone over after hitting cyclist in stolen car, court hears
Teen who allegedly targeted Jewish community members thrived on notoriety and was invested in social media reaction to her alleged offending, police say
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2026 • Apr 13
Defence chief says Australian ships ‘ready, capable’ as Albanese calls on US and Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz
Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks
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2026 • Apr 13
Barnaby Joyce says criminals need ‘redemption’ after Pauline Hanson sacks convicted rapist
Liberal senator James Paterson had called decision by One Nation to rehire Sean Black ‘absolutely extraordinary’
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2026 • Apr 13
Labor ‘not considering’ joining US blockade of strait of Hormuz – as it happened
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2026 • Apr 13
‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub
Late-night gallery tours and new venues signal a city staking its claim as a regional arts capitalOn a recent weekday evening, the doors of more than a dozen galleries and museums across Abi
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2026 • Apr 13
NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts
New York Mayor Mamdani highlights stark racial wealth gap in city report but sidesteps questions about why DEI language was removed from the document.
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