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
Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened
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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
‘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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2026 • Apr 13
JD Vance returns to Washington after 16 hours of Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan
Vice President JD Vance's marathon negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad failed to produce a deal, prompting President Donald Trump to order a Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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2026 • Apr 13
Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims
Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped his bid for California governor after a growing number of Democrats called on him to step aside following a bombshell report.
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2026 • Apr 13
Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments
President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff continues to criticize the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and call for peace.
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2026 • Apr 13
Trump voices frustration with NATO, says Iranian navy ‘destroyed’ as US preps for blockade
President Trump said Iran’s navy has been destroyed and confirms a sweeping oil blockade, while sharply criticizing NATO allies and warning U.S. support for the alliance faces scrutiny.
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2026 • Apr 13
NYC mayor touts ‘socialist’ wins in first 100 days alongside Bernie Sanders
Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlights major policy wins in his first 100 days, crediting a democratic socialist agenda as Bernie Sanders praises the approach.
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2026 • Apr 13
The AI you use every day is biased — and it’s quietly shaping your worldview, new report says
AI models show a center-left ideological bias across the spectrum, according to an America First Policy Institute report on AI transparency and safety.
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